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I do this and I use Pinnacle's Waterless Concentrate with Carnauba (1:32). Best bang for your buck and quite honestly the wax is one of the best you can find in a spray form. I carry very few products. Just my waterless, window cleaner, APC, and tire dressing. My core 4. Literally all you need...

I love this. As a business owner, employees will be the biggest headache of all. But employees are the only thing that will set you free from being self employed. Recruit them, build them, lead them, and finally develop them into leaders. Looks like you are on the right track FTA.

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Re: Up selling tricks I always ask for the upsell. Why would you not? You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I've never buffed out a bumper to get an upsell, but I will clay a section of their hood and share with them the importance of claying their car after winter, after spring, after...

You're letting rejection get to your head, and because of it you have stopped the most effective way to get business, door to door, face to face. When someone tells you no, think of it as: I am 1 no closer to a yes. Starting a business you need to make contacts, warm ones. Social media and cards...

lol you're a hair stylist too?

I think you should go full time as soon as you can afford to. If you have saved 3-4 months worth of your income and have enough to invest into all your business expenses for 3 months and initial start up cost, you're good to go. The key is to set a date and stick to it, urgently. Mine was set at...

I prefer a traditional wash too, but traditional washes also require several large waffle weave drying towels plus designated microfiber towels for interior and windows. Cold climates can be a challenge, and lugging around a tank is also very space consuming and can be restrictive on the number...

What state are you from? Have you timed a rinseless vs a traditional? Have you considered waterless? I am 100% waterless and it is a huge selling point for my business. The bottom line is, which is faster? Your customers won't notice any difference on how you wash their car. All they see is a...

I charge 120 extra for clay. But I include the wash as a monthly promotion. 2 of my guys can finish a clay and wax in 45 min including the interior. I had a 11 car day, but the avg ticket was $90. 6 out of 11 were clay packages.

It may seem low, but my average days usually run 12-20 cars. With an average ticket of $60. I guess we could be playing completely different ball games, as I run more of a volume based operation.

Don't be afraid to list your additional details at a higher price. One of my favorite quotes by unknown "Price is only an issue in the absence of value." People will gladly pay when they feel like they are getting a good deal. Show them value and they will buy. My ext/int is priced at 35...

That's awesome my man!

You have my utmost respect for going in full time. But are you all in? Going all in is a must. You only have option A and there can't be an option B. Treat it like a business, not a $5 start up. I have found that most people that invest little money into their business usually get little results...

I've seen Larry from Ammo NYC get it completely out with steam. Of course you'd have to have a steamer :)

Damn straight it's good for me. I've been working my butt off. Am I bragging? A little. But it's the best feeling to prove to the nay sayers that they were wrong.

It's going well. 3 work days so far. Tomorrow will be my 4th day and I'm thankful for the guy who brought up golf clubs cuz that's where I'm headed. Have serviced 42 vehicles in the past 3 days with multiple returns and a request to make a neighborhood call by the owner of a maserati. Several...

This video is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I was at a wedding the other week and ran into one of my father's classmates who was rather successful. He started 2 companies. The 1st one failed, but the 2nd one he oversaw 200 employees and eventually sold his company to Hitachi. He is living the dream now and works because he wants to, not...

Interesting. Even if it is painted?