Training – part 4 of our series on Hiring employees for your car wash business. David & Henry focus on the Initial Employee Training part of the hiring process. Having a thorough and systematic process results in better employees, reduced employee turnover, and the ability to deliver remarkable customer service at your wash. Topics and questions addressed include: What is your process for initial employee training at your wash? Do you a have an Employee and Operations Planning? It's critical...
Nov 29, 2017•34 min
Highlights from the 2017 Splash! carwash conference, an International Carwash Association (ICA) event, with David Begin. David conducts brief interviews on the show floor with various car wash industry experts, operators and leaders. David also shares additional insights on this event. This episode of The How of Carwashing podcast includes brief conversations with Jimmy Starnes with Wash Me Fast, James Anderson with Vantage LED, Chris Wingate with Complete Signs, Jeff Wizer with ICS, Ryan Cook w...
Nov 29, 2017•34 min
Carwash industry trends part 2, with Eric Wulf and David Begin. Eric is CEO of the International Carwash Association (ICA). He discusses current trends in the carwash industry with co-host David Begin. The International Carwash Association (ICA) is the nonprofit trade group representing the retail and supply segments of the car wash industry in North America and around the globe. Topics discussed include: The future of the car washing business. Industry Consolidation - what is the potential impa...
Nov 15, 2017•32 min
Carwash industry trends with Eric Wulf and David Begin. Eric is CEO of the International Carwash Association (ICA). He discusses current trends in the carwash industry with co-host David Begin. The International Carwash Association (ICA) is the nonprofit trade group representing the retail and supply segments of the car wash industry in North America and around the globe. Topics discussed include: Mega trends in the Carwash Industry; History of the car washing; Is a car wash an impulse or conven...
Nov 01, 2017•34 min
Insurance needs for your carwash, part 2 (Liability Umbrella Policy, Accident Damage Claims, Maintaining your insurance policies), with Sam Furno. Sam is a carwash industry veteran and expert in the carwash insurance business. Sam shares his experiences with the car wash industry, insights on the insurance industry, and practical tips & advice for insuring your car wash business. Sam is a former Northern California full-service car wash owner, is Vice President of the Western Carwash Insuran...
Oct 18, 2017•29 min
Insurance needs for your carwash, part 1, with Sam Furno. Sam is a carwash industry veteran and expert in the carwash insurance business. Sam shares his experiences with the car wash industry, insights on the insurance industry, and practical tips & advice for insuring your car wash business. Sam is a former Northern California full-service car wash owner, is Vice President of the Western Carwash Insurance Agency (WCIA), a division of Wells Fargo of California and a Partner of the Western Ca...
Oct 11, 2017•29 min
Avoiding & Handling Accidents at your carwash with Pete Ness. Pete is an entrepreneur, carwash industry veteran, and CEO of NoPileups. He shares his interesting personal journey, his experiences and stories from his many years in the car wash business, and his latest solution to help carwash operators avoid accidents - NoPileups. “It’s not just the damage claims, it’s the customer experience that matters,” explains Pete. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show –...
Sep 27, 2017•39 min
Autonomous Vehicles and the impact on the car wash industry, with Derek Kaufman. Derek is an automotive and transportation industry veteran and expert. He shares information from a recent study conducted for the International Carwash Association, and his insights on automotive technologies - including autonomous vehicles - and the impact on the car wash industry. Will the emergence of autonomous vehicles result in less or more cars being washed? David Begin is the host of this episode of The How...
Sep 13, 2017•33 min
Autonomous Vehicles, Millennials, Fractional Ownership, and more – and the impact on the car wash industry, with Derek Kaufman. Derek is an automotive and transportation industry veteran and expert. He shares information from a recent study conducted for the International Carwash Association, and his insights on automotive technologies - including autonomous vehicles - and the impact on the car wash industry. Will the emergence of autonomous vehicles result in less or more cars being washed? Dav...
Aug 30, 2017•33 min
Water Reclaim System – what is it and how does it work to help your carwash conserve and reuse water? What is reclaimed water? Bryant Ruder, a car wash industry veteran and expert and General Manager of SoBrite Technologies, is our guest. He shares valuable information about water reclaim systems for carwashes. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Aug 23, 2017•35 min
Automotive technology and the impact on the car wash industry with Derek Kaufman. Derek is an automotive and transportation industry veteran and expert. He is responsible for Schwartz Advisors operations platform and project support. He shares information from a recent study conducted for the International Carwash Association, and his insights on automotive technologies and the impact on the car wash industry. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you op...
Aug 09, 2017•28 min
On-Boarding - from what happens to the first day the new carwash employee shows up at the wash site, to the proper and legal documentation required. David Begin and Henry Lopez continue their podcast series on the topic of hiring great employees for your carwash business. Having a thorough and systematic process results in better employees, reduced employee turnover, and the ability to deliver remarkable customer service for your carwash customers.
Jul 26, 2017•32 min
Chemicals and chemical delivery systems for your carwash with Kenneth Peebles. Kenneth is a carwash industry veteran and currently the Midwest Tunnel Manager for Blendco Systems. He shares his background in the carwash business, and his insights and actionable tips for managing your chemicals and chemical delivery systems. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Jul 12, 2017•44 min
Benefits of learning how to delegate effectively to help you manage and grow your carwash business. David Begin and Henry Lopez discuss and explore this topic of delegation. Why are we hesitant to delegate? Perhaps because we think we can do it better than anyone else. We understand best what we want and the results we are looking for, and truth is, sometimes we are "best" at it. But to grow your car washing business and have time to enjoy your life, you must learn to delegate effectively. David...
Jun 28, 2017•36 min
Visibility Marketing for your carwash business, with David Avrin. David is The Visibility Coach and founder of Visibility International. He is an international speaker, author and business branding and marketing expert. In this episode, David shares his tips & advice on visibility marketing for the carwash business. “If you want people to be interested, you have to be interesting.” Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwa...
Jun 14, 2017•46 min
Understanding your local water utility – part 2. Frank Kinder is a senior conservation specialist for Colorado Springs Utilities Water Services Division in Colorado Springs, CO. In this two-part interview, David & Frank discuss the operation of a municipal utility, including how they deliver water and electricity to their customers. Their discussion includes water usage and conservation, and the impact on a carwash operator. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing sh...
May 31, 2017•41 min
Understanding your local water utility. Frank Kinder is a senior conservation specialist for Colorado Springs Utilities Water Services Division in Colorado Springs, CO. In this two-part interview, David & Frank discuss the operation of a municipal utility, including how they deliver water and electricity to their customers. Their discussion includes water usage and conservation, and the impact on a carwash operator. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – help...
May 24, 2017•37 min
During the last Splash! conference, David Begin had an opportunity to conduct brief interviews on the show floor with various car wash industry experts. This episode combines those short and informative interviews. David asks about the top issues facing the carwash operator today. Guests include Eric Wulf, Brian Guetz, Willy Vidakovich, Heath Pomerantz, Richard Belanger, and Jaime Harris. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your ca...
May 17, 2017•24 min
Water sources, types of water and their usage, and water reclaim systems. Tony Vertin is the CEO of Ver-tech Labs, and a carwash industry expert. Tony shares his extensive knowledge of the carwash business, including an in-depth discussion of water chemistry and water reclaim systems. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
May 10, 2017•58 min
Marketing your car wash business Online and through Social Media. Henry Lopez and David Begin discuss the topics and how they have used it to promote their small businesses, including their carwash businesses. Do you need a website? What is SEO? Is it worth my time and money to promote my wash on Social Media? David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – dedicated to help you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)...
May 03, 2017•30 min
Ideation - the process of creating and developing new business ideas. How do you develop new business ideas, and then how do you prove and execute that idea to develop and grow a successful carwash business? David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – dedicated to help you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Apr 26, 2017•47 min
Chemical delivery systems for carwashes, and other insights on operating a successful carwash. Jaime Harris is an entrepreneur, and the co-founder, President and CEO of carwash equipment manufacturer Hydra-Flex. Jaime summarizes the history of his carwash equipment manufacturing business, and shares his knowledge of chemical deliver system equipment. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing....
Apr 26, 2017•31 min
Entrepreneurship skills with Dan Sullivan. Dan is an entrepreneur, speaker, business coach and the founder of Strategic Coach. He shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, and introduces several skills that all car wash owners and entrepreneurs can develop to increase success in business and in life. Concepts and skills discussed include discovering and focusing on our “Unique Abilities”, the “ABC” model for prioritization, and the “4 Cs”. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How o...
Apr 19, 2017•57 min
The competitive landscape in the carwash industry. During the recent 2017 Annual SCWA Convention & EXPO in Arlington, Texas, organized and conducted by the Southwest Car Wash Association, David Begin conducted a "Quick Talk" on the topic of growing competition in the carwash industry. David offers insights, experiences, and tips for dealing with increasing competition in the car wash business. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and gro...
Apr 12, 2017•34 min
Carwash Equipment Trends and Technology discussion with Chris Andersen. Chris is the President and CEO of Mark VII. Mark VII is the North America subsidiary of WashTec AG of Germany, the world's leading provider of innovative solutions for all aspects of vehicle washing. Over 1,700 employees in more than 70 countries shape the future of the car wash business. Their products, processes and solutions offer carwash operators and end customers alike outstanding results and experiences. David Begin i...
Apr 05, 2017•42 min
Hiring tools & techniques to help you hire the right employees for your carwash. Our guest is Steve Gaudreau, an entrepreneur, author, experienced carwash industry expert, trainer, consultant, and the co-founder of Brink Results - a training and consulting firm that assists clients in obtaining measurable results in their training, hiring, and management practices. Steve shares valuable insights on the hiring process for car wash operators. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How ...
Mar 29, 2017•37 min
Operational Efficiency in a car wash operation is critical to growth and consistency. How do you manage all of the tasks and projects that need to be completed in order to minimize downtime at your carwash? David and Henry share their knowledge and experience applying systems, including checklists, forms and other software tools, to drive efficiency in a carwash business. David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your c...
Mar 29, 2017•58 min
Is your distributor a partner? Distributors can add significant value to your carwash business. Beyond the distribution of wash equipment and supplies, a distributor partner can help you with building and operating a successful car wash. Shane Wells has significant experience and background in the car wash industry, and is the co-owner of Hi-Performance Wash Systems. Hi-Performance Wash Systems is the largest car wash distributor and supplier in the Rocky Mountain region, specializing in providi...
Mar 22, 2017•55 min
Selling or transferring your carwash business. How to plan for the best carwashing business exit with Ronald V. Chernak. Ron is a business owner, attorney, CPA, real estate broker, business broker and owner of The FBB Group - a business brokerage based in Colorado. Ron shares valuable tips and advice to help you prepare to exit (sell, transfer, transition, etc.) your carwash business. From how to prepare your wash for the best possible sales price, to selecting the right team to help you sell, R...
Mar 15, 2017•53 min
Small business bookkeeping and accounting with Paul Nelson, CPA and founder of Nelson & Company, P.C.. Paul shares general tips and advice on legal business entity types, recommended bookkeeping and accounting practices for your carwash business, how to avoid fraud and embezzlement, tax return preparation, and considerations for the possible sale of your carwash. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show –helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (The...
Mar 08, 2017•41 min
