I've tried paid advertising in the past, and just like any other company, they will tell you they will put your name at the top of the list on google and blah blah blah. But what they don't tell you is how many other detailers they have on the list, and how often your name is going to be on the...
You can get by doing it. Some of these people with Farraris and Lamborginis like the idea since their cars rarely need a bucket wash. But it can also stab you in the back because a lot of people like a water wash.
I can honestly say I started from rock bottom. I had a car wash job when I was 17. Then my dad was nice enough to buy me the truck I wanted, (2000 Chevy Xtreme) which I did everything I learned from the car wash job on my truck, which was still very little. When I turned 27 I got a detailing job...
After a while you start to pick up shortcuts, that make it less time consuming. Like getting the front of the car wet so the bugs come off easier. Little things that make it shorter. You will also learn not to get too picky with lower end details. It's in all of us detailers to be a...
That's just like a barber handing out his card to people with messy hair. Why should I look the way you want me to???
But still, I give the OP credit for getting out there and getting it done
It's good just to be a people person and just talk about their cars with them. I always find it helpful to get a little redbull buzz going, then that motivates you to talk! After you talk to them about their cars you ask them more personal questions like where they're from, what they do for a...
Uh, how about telling him the truth and being honest? You might be able to fill his ears with butter, but when he puts you to the test and watches you work, all that candy you fed him is going to come out.
Your best bet is to be honest, let him know you do have experience with your own and...
Figure out your desired hourly rate and go from there, don't forget to add for any chemicals used. If all you're doing to the bike is wiping it down, I personally would charge around $30. It's not like you're going to make bank off of it anyway
You really have nothing to worry about, I leave all my stuff out in the van. As long as you shake up the products you plan on using really good, then you should have no problems
Music is always a MUST HAVE on any job I do. I just started downloading MP3s to my phone and have a small headset that plugs in. I have non stop continuous music for at least 10 hours. I don't know how I ever did it without it. Because ever since I started listening to music when I work, I work...