Exiting the business, selling everything, and thank you to everybody

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Hi guys,

It's been quite some time since I last posted on the forum. I have been rather busy lately and have been doing a lot of thinking about my future. When I started this business my freshman year of college, I always said I would sell it by the time I graduate, and that time is finally nearing.

My detailing business has been great, but it's time for me to put my Business Management degree to good use and I have accepted a position with a company here in Orlando. With that being said, it's time for me to let go of my detailing business and finally enter the corporate world I've been dreaming about since I was a kid.

I can't thank everybody here enough for the knowledge and insight you have shared with me over the last few years; because of you all I have learned more than I ever could have imagined, made some good friends and was able to take my business to a level I never thought was possible. I would especially like to thank Mike Phillips, who is a true inspiration and role model to me in the detailing community. Because of you I really learned to enjoy detailing and found my work to be very rewarding.

I bit the bullet and placed my detailing trailer up for sale on eBay the other night, and am awaiting to see if it sells. I have decided to sell off all my equipment as a turn key operation as opposed to selling the business as a whole in order to give somebody with an existing business the chance to expand their detailing company with very advanced products and equipment. I hope that whoever buys my trailer is able to take their company to the next level as well.

So with that all being said, again thank you all for everything. I have truly enjoyed being a part of the forum and learning, interacting and chatting with all of you. The criticism, advice and praise I've received from talking with you has made me become a better detailer, a better businessman, and a better person.

Until next time,

Brandon Gardner
Superior Auto Detailing, LLC.
 
I've never talked to you before but I sincerely wish the best for you. Detailing is great but if something you want more comes up I have the utmost respect for you following your dreams.

Who knows, maybe a Florida member starting out might be interested in your equipment.

God bless!
 
Brandon. Good luck in following your dreams into the corporate world. I got some major goose bumps reading what you've written above. I applaud your success as a detailing company and your being a great forum member. I wish you the best and will surely miss you on the forums.
 
Best of luck to you! I only recently joined the forums here (and have found a really great set of folks), so I haven't had a chance to read your prior postings. That said, I've been in the corporate world for over 20 years now (has it really been that long??) and know that for the most part, the 'corporate world' does not at all behave like this forum does! There are of course, lots of exceptions, and if you can find a mentor to work with, your time in the corporate world will be much more enjoyable.

Keep your detailing tools - you'll need them for meditative detailing on the weekends while your brain sorts through work stuff....
 
I wish you lots of luck but hopefully you'll keep in touch and continue time to time share your wisdom and experiences with the rest of us. One thing is for sure, you'll always know how to keep your car clean.
 
SuperiorAutoLLC said:
My detailing business has been great, but it's time for me to put my Business Management degree to good use and I have accepted a position with a company here in Orlando. With that being said, it's time for me to let go of my detailing business and finally enter the corporate world I've been dreaming about since I was a kid.
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As someone who is in it, those weren't dreams you were having but nightmares.
 
SlightlyBent said:
Best of luck to you! I only recently joined the forums here (and have found a really great set of folks), so I haven't had a chance to read your prior postings. That said, I've been in the corporate world for over 20 years now (has it really been that long??) and know that for the most part, the 'corporate world' does not at all behave like this forum does! There are of course, lots of exceptions, and if you can find a mentor to work with, your time in the corporate world will be much more enjoyable.

Keep your detailing tools - you'll need them for meditative detailing on the weekends while your brain sorts through work stuff....
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I second SlightlyBent's suggestion about meditative detailing. My Saturday morning detailing of my car allow me to relax and unwind from my work at the office.
 
You've priced it for a quick sale.All top notch equipment! I wouldn't be able to part with the Honda eu3000. We are in Florida.I would be all over this if I Was just starting out and was looking for a turn key business. Good luck with your career and congratulations on your graduation.:props:
 
Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. This wasn't the easiest decision I've had to make but I'm confident it's for the best.
 
Good luck in the new direction life is taking you Brandon. I've been there, wondering where to go, what to do, with a life ahead.

Been in the big business, medium and small business worlds through the years. Many good people in them all, as well as many sharks. Learning to wade among the sharks is a skill they should teach in college. :props:

Nothing however made me as happy as being in business for myself. Can't say I'd ever give up being my own boss for the corporate world. ;)

Maybe you'll end up keeping a few things and hanging around. Nothing helps one wind down after a wild week than spending a Saturday with a cathartic detailing session. :D

Good luck dude!

(Did you put any ads up in places IE CL for your equipment?"
 
At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what any of us say, it's about you and your life and if detailing isn't what you want anymore than best of luck to you in the future! And good luck on the sale as well
 
I wish you all the best Brandon and hope everything goes well for you :)
 
This is a nice story. Glad you were able to get out of this dreadful business

What you've learned should serve you well dealing with the corporate schmucks
 
All the best in your new ventures! My gut says you'll do well...
 
When you get a lot older and you have all that wonderful 401k $ stashed away along with lots of vacation time to travel and play with a great health care plan, and a nice pension sitting there waiting for you to enjoy your golden years ...you'll be glad you made the move. I owned two businesses in my life so I know a bit about all of this.


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Hey Brandon, congrats on the graduation. Could you send me a link of your sale page? I have a friend who might be interested
 
silverfox said:
When you get a lot older and you have all that wonderful 401k $ stashed away along with lots of vacation time to travel and play with a great health care plan, and a nice pension sitting there waiting for you to enjoy your golden years ...you'll be glad you made the move. I owned two businesses in my life so I know a bit about all of this.


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There are no pensions anymore, just poorly performing 401ks.
 
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