How does your past performance help you build future goals? David Begin shares some of the lessons learned and taught by his Coach Dan Sullivan. As you start the new year with lofty goals, it's important that you review your past performance to see how far you have come. Progress can only be seen if you look backward and not forward. Only looking forward at your future goals and the ideal situation will ultimately bring frustration and unhappiness, since your goals keep moving. David talks abut ...
Jan 30, 2019•19 min
90% of small business are unsellable. Considering selling your wash? Mike Finger, the founder of Exit Oasis joins us on the show. Mike shares strategies on how to let go and what to consider when selling your business. When will you be ready? What costs may a small business owner face? Is your business even sellable? Mike has your answers with a simple approach to help small business owners. Mike also shares his personal journey and how he founded Exit Oasis. David Begin is the host of this epis...
Jan 23, 2019•49 min
The Carwash Customer, delivering a consistent experience for the three types of car wash customers with Jimmy Starnes. Jimmy is the CEO of Starnes and Associates and a Partner with Mammoth Holdings, a car wash chain located in Atlanta, Georgia. Jimmy shares his knowledge and insights about car wash customers. Jimmy shares how they trained their management team to recognize the three different types of car wash customer and how to address each type. Jimmy also shares what the average car wash cus...
Jan 16, 2019•41 min
Managing Young Employees with Bruce Tulgan. Bruce is an internationally recognized expert on young people in the workplace and one of the leading experts on leadership and management. Bruce is also a best-selling author, including “Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage the Millennials”. Bruce shares his insights on managing Millennials and other young employees in our car wash businesses. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you start, operate and g...
Jan 02, 2019•36 min
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the car wash business with David Begin. David shares the KPIs he believes are important to track and monitor to measure your business performance and for planning. He breaks it down by the different stakeholders of your car wash business, and provides practical examples. A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable metric that shows you how effectively you are achieving key objectives for your car wash business. Effective car wash operators and owners u...
Dec 12, 2018•26 min
Tax Law Update with Diane Gardner, a Certified Tax Coach and an expert at helping small business owners take full advantage of the tax laws. She shares specific examples of how the recent changes to the tax law will impact your car wash business this year, and what you can do to take advantage of the changes and avoid potential issues. As a certified tax coach, she offers a FREE tax analysis for those interested in finding out if they are overpaying their income taxes. Henry Lopez is the host of...
Nov 15, 2018•41 min
SBA lending for the car wash business with Mandy Kuxhausen. Mandy is an expert on Small Business Administration (SBA) lending and a Business Development Officer at TBank. We chat about everything related to SBA loans - from the different SBA lending programs available to the basics of credit worthiness - as an option for financing your car wash business. Mandy’s comprehensive background in all facets of the SBA process, origination, structuring, processing, closing and credit underwriting gives ...
Oct 31, 2018•48 min
Protecting your car wash business from cybercrime with Adam Anderson. Adam is an entrepreneur, consultant, author, trainer and cyber security expert. He shares his background, from dropping out of college to launching his own business. He also shares extremely valuable tips & advice on how to avoid cyber crime in our car wash business. Adam’s previous books "Small Business Cyber Security" and "Built to Survive" have helped to position him as the leading expert in the field. His new book, "Th...
Oct 17, 2018•54 min
All about brushes, cloth and other car wash media with Ted Yamin Jr. Ted is one of the owners of Gallop Brush which was founded by his father. His family has been in the car wash industry since the 1950s. Ted shares his valuable insights on everything related to brushes and cloth – from the benefits of the different materials to how to detect when a brush needs to be replaced. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you start, operate and grow your carwash...
Oct 03, 2018•59 min
HR for your car wash business Part 3. This is part 3 of a 3-part series on the topic of Human Resource. In this series we interview Claudia St. John, a human resource professional, author, and the founder of Affinity HR Group. In this Part 3 of the series Claudia and David discuss overtime pay, employment law, the value of employee bonuses versus base pay, using other recruitment and retainment incentives, and hiring veterans. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show...
Sep 19, 2018•25 min
HR for your car wash business Part 2. This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the topic of Human Resource. In this series we interview Claudia St. John, a human resource professional, author, and the founder of Affinity HR Group. In this Part 2 of the series Claudia shares the impacts of regulations (federal, state and local), minimum wage laws, the opioid epidemic, other challenges with finding qualified workers, marijuana laws, and the need for a valid and updated Employee Handbook for your carwa...
Sep 05, 2018•35 min
Human Resources for your car wash business Part 1. This is part 1 of a 3-part series on the topic of Human Resource. In this series we interview Claudia St. John, a human resource professional, author, and the founder of Affinity HR Group. In this Part 1 of the series Claudia shares her personal background and the challenges she faced with transitioning from the corporate world to starting her own business. David and Claudia also chat about the changes in the workplace since the 2008 recession, ...
Aug 22, 2018•32 min
David shares his recent remarkable experience attending the Masters Golf Tournament. David and Henry chat about the experience and how we can apply some of the observations to our small businesses. How do we deliver remarkable experiences for our car wash customers? David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – dedicated to help you start, operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Aug 08, 2018•38 min
A “Green” car wash – how and why with Rob Madrid. Rob is an entrepreneur and experienced car wash industry professional. He shares his interesting background, and the benefits of operating a "green" or environmentally friendly car wash and how they market and communicate this focus to their customers. Rob is the co-owner of Gleam Carwash in Denver, Colorado. He also founded Wash Guru, which offers services to people looking to open carwashes and operators looking to grow existing car wash busine...
Jul 25, 2018•40 min
Fixing a problem compared to actually solving the problem. In a small business, we are constantly challenged with problems that must be addressed. For various reasons, we often rely on quick fixes as opposed to truly addressing the root cause or problem. How can we improve this to improve efficiency and productivity in our small businesses? 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. (T...
Jul 11, 2018•23 min
Car Wash Business Appraisals with Jeff Key. Jeff Key is an appraiser and principal with the Herron Companies. Jeff shares his experience and knowledge of the car wash industry and how property and business appraisals are used in the process of developing, selling or buying a car wash business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Jun 27, 2018•55 min
Business Systems to grow your car wash business with Marina Darlow. Marina is an engineer by training, but a small business owner by choice. She has a passion for systems and helping small business owners implement systems to improve and grow their companies. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (TheHowOfCarwashing.com)
Jun 13, 2018•52 min
Water Savers Program for the car wash industry. Claire Moore, the COO of the International Carwash Association (ICA), introduces and shares the value and benefits of the Water Savers Program for your car wash business. WaterSavers is a recognition program from the ICA designed to help professional car washes promote their environmentally responsible business practices. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow your carwashing business. (...
May 23, 2018•31 min
Redeveloping a historic car wash site with real estate developer Dan Kassel. This is part 2 of David Begin’s conversation with Dan. Dan is a real estate developer, home builder and founder and CEO of Clearwater Communities. Dan is currently re-developing a historic car wash site, first built as a full-serve wash in 1961, in Southern California. Dan is planning to have this historic wash site reopen as an exterior express wash by the end of the year. David Begin is the host of this episode of The...
May 09, 2018•26 min
Redeveloping a historic car wash site with real estate developer Dan Kassel. This is part 1 of David Begin’s conversation with Dan. Dan is a real estate developer, home builder and founder and CEO of Clearwater Communities. Dan is currently re-developing a historic car wash site, first built as a full-serve wash in 1961, in Southern California. Dan shares his background, his initial interest and introduction to the car wash industry, and how he has learned about the how to build and operate a ca...
May 02, 2018•33 min
2018 Car Wash Show Preview with Eric Wulf, CEO of the International Carwash Association (ICA) and David Begin, co-host of The How of Carwashing podcast. They discuss and preview the up-coming 2018 Car Wash Show in Las Vegas - the must-attend event for car care professionals. There are countless reasons to attend The Car Wash Show 2018. Whether you're looking to discover new products on the 160,000 square foot trade show floor, network with over 8,000 industry professionals or gain new insights f...
Apr 12, 2018•43 min
Developing Critical Thinking Skills to grow your car wash business with David Begin and Henry Lopez. How to help your team develop better critical thinking skills to help you grow your car wash business. The discussion includes the root causes of why this skill is often underdeveloped, and specific tips and techniques - including the 3-2-1 technique - to help you and your staff develop and improve critical thinking skills. David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of C...
Mar 28, 2018•22 min
Business Exit planning and preparation with Randy Long. Randy is a small business owner, financial planner, attorney, consultant and author. He shares his life experiences and valuable insights on planning and preparing for your car wash business exit. Randy is CEO of Long Business Advisors, creator of the BraveHeart Planning Process and author of the book, “The BraveHeart Exit, 7 Steps to Creating Your Family Business Legacy”. His unique business perspective, built upon an extensive background ...
Mar 14, 2018•42 min
Time Management & Prioritizing skills with David Begin and Henry Lopez. How to use the “Three Things” technique to help you get more done and grow your car wash business. David Begin is a serial entrepreneur, co-owner of Wild Blue Carwash with three locations in Colorado, past President of the International Carwash Association, and co-host of The How of Carwashing podcast show. Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, co-owner of Wild Blue Carwash in Aurora, Colorado, and co-host of The How of ...
Feb 28, 2018•15 min
Private Equity impact on the carwash industry, and preparing to sell your business with Brad Mewes. Brad is a Principal with Supplement Mergers & Acquisition Advisory and an expert in mergers and acquisitions. Brad shares his background and personal journey. He also shares unique insights and perspective on the impact of private equity on the carwash industry and how to plan and prepare to sell your wash business. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helpin...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Emerging vehicle technology impact on car wash vehicle damage claims with Eric Wulf, CEO of the International Carwash Association (ICA). We had the opportunity to record Eric’s presentation at the recent Splash event in New Orleans, entitled "Where is that button?". He shares valuable insights on vehicle damage claims and emerging vehicle technologies that pose challenges to car wash operators. David Begin is the host of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – helping you operate and grow y...
Jan 31, 2018•18 min
All about water with Bryant Ruder. This is part 2 of David Begin's conversation with Bryant Ruder, a car wash industry veteran and expert, and General Manager of SoBrite Technologies. He shares valuable information about water and water usage 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)
Jan 17, 2018•54 min
Benefits of joining a car wash association, with Kristy Babb - Executive Director of the Western Carwash Association. Co-hosts David Begin and Henry Lopez also discuss the benefits of association membership. Kristy shares her feedback on the recent Splash event, information about the Western Carwash Association, and the benefits and amenities of association membership. David Begin and Henry Lopez are the hosts of this episode of The How of Carwashing show – dedicated to help you operate and grow...
Jan 03, 2018•24 min
Safety Planning for your carwash with David Begin. David shares tips & advice on developing and implementing a Safety Plan for your car wash business. David Begin is an entrepreneur, the Managing Partner of Wild Blue Car Wash, and the co-host of The How of Carwashing podcast. This episode includes a presentation David Begin delivered at the 2017 Splash! event on Safety Planning, and additional insights and tips from David and co-host Henry Lopez. Do you have a mindset and culture of safety a...
Dec 20, 2017•34 min
Belt Conveyor car wash technology with Bob Schaefer. Bob is a carwash industry veteran and responsible for sales and support at Automatic Vehicle Wash (AVW). He shares an overview of conveyor belt technology, his feedback on the Splash! 2017 event, and the impact of industry consolidation. David and Bob share specific points to consider with belt conveyors, including cost of installation and maintenance, retrofitting at an existing car wash, and impact on vehicle throughput. David Begin and Henr...
Dec 06, 2017•29 min
