55 Ferraris , 12 Porsches , 2 Bentleys + .. in 8 months!

So what websites do you advertise on? What sort of advertising has seemed to work for you?
 
andrewbmw said:
So what websites do you advertise on? What sort of advertising has seemed to work for you?
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i use adwords , but the best advertise came from network .. people who seen my work.
postcards campaign are good too , but way too expensive, it does pay back on long run if you rich some good clients.


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*Update
is time for a location , and the hard part here is that i have to run it with mobile service in parallel. a bit of challenge but not impossible.
the location will be used for jobs with coating, film install and corrections.
and as records... being mobile , so far around 2300$ a day with 4 people crew, and around 19k a month with 3 people crew....so is possible.
sounds like nice numbers , but most are reinvested: i add new services, equipment for it and materials , got some training and i plan for a location.
my goal is steady 15-20k a month , with up to 4people crew- me included.

about location i have a few questions here , i may need an accountant , who has one here? do i hire him part time or just go for consultation and i can do all the paper work? how is your set-up?
also about location , i have to check with the city of what i need- i plan open the shop under tint- clear bra install, than insurance , is anything else that i have to look into?
Thank`s for your support guys , i learn a lot from this community !

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under construction , i can fit 2-3 cars in there , if needed i can add lifts too.
the place will be used by appointment only for now , and mostly dedicated to film installations, on occasion corrections.
the neon fixture were relocated lower than what`s in photo.

priorities:
- add more neon lights
- epoxy the floor , after cleaning ...
- close the ceiling/ isolated
- paint the walls
- A/C unit

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As usual your growth and work is impressive! Congrats on the building.

I noticed way earlier one of your main equipment uses is the 1600 Extractor for interior, whats your take on steam systems for cleaning interior/exterior? Unless I missed it with your main equipment too, but do you use a pressure washer or rinseless only?
 
Detailed Josh said:
As usual your growth and work is impressive! Congrats on the building.I noticed way earlier one of your main equipment uses is the 1600 Extractor for interior, whats your take on steam systems for cleaning interior/exterior? Unless I missed it with your main equipment too, but do you use a pressure washer or rinseless only?
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99% of the jobs are onr washes , pressure washer is used only when the car is heavy soiled.
the extractor is ok, i use it when and when , i get a lot of paint work most of the time.
with a steady location i may look into steam cleaning too. as mobile i find a bit hassle to drag a steamer arround , but i know it can be a powerful tool.
thanks
 
Cosmin said:
99% of the jobs are onr washes , pressure washer is used only when the car is heavy soiled.
the extractor is ok, i use it when and when , i get a lot of paint work most of the time.
with a steady location i may look into steam cleaning too. as mobile i find a bit hassle to drag a steamer arround , but i know it can be a powerful tool.
thanks
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Do you use anything like the Tornador for interior or just cleaning chemicals with microfibers doing traditional wiping down?

Do you store all detailing supplies/extras in each Van or keep anything stored at home (or well now the shop..)?
 
Detailed Josh said:
Do you use anything like the Tornador for interior or just cleaning chemicals with microfibers doing traditional wiping down?

Do you store all detailing supplies/extras in each Van or keep anything stored at home (or well now the shop..)?
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i have tornador , but is dusty already, i go traditional for interior , a few clients dosn`t wanna hear about any chemicals.
in van i have enough for a good week of work , the gallons are home in garage.


some improvements made... i hope to have it ready in 20 days... i have a special guest coming in for some gloss.

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Looks good Cosmin you come a long way! By the way is the lady you hired a while back still working with you?
 
ExoticAutoDetai said:
Looks good Cosmin you come a long way! By the way is the lady you hired a while back still working with you?
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thank`s , nope she is gone , she couldn`t handle more than 5-6h work , that`s half day for me. :buffing:

i can`t keep people around who slow me down...
 
Cosmin said:
thank`s , nope she is gone , she couldn`t handle more than 5-6h work , that`s half day for me. :buffing:

i can`t keep people around who slow me down...
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I definitely know what you mean and you are correct! By the way I send you a PM.
 
Well done on your progress. Pleased that all your hard work is paying off.

I too am setting up a detailing studio after 2 years of being mobile here in the UK.

I like the look of you wall lights-are these LED's?

I have daylight fluorescent tubes on the ceiling & 400w halogens on tripods. Just deciding on the wall lights now.

All the best.

Phil.
 
3D Valeting said:
I like the look of you wall lights-are these LED's?
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i have daylight delux neons , no led.

and the first guests with the working area ready:


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ferrari is in for 2 step correction with c-quartz and porsche for 1 step polish
 
Cosmin, awesome job on getting your shop ready in a short period of time. Looks great.
What's the reason/difference for you using neon lighting instead of LED? And are the neon lights different than standard fluorescent?
Also, do you work with Yelp at all?
 
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