Some of the most frequent questions I get are; "What's the best platform for SEO? Is there any specific software I need? What are the basic requirements to do SEO?" I know there's a lot of confusion about what all you need to get started, but the answer is actually the complete opposite of what most people think. So in this episode, I'm going to spill the beans on everything you need to know to get started with SEO. ALSO: Join the SEO For Detailers Pop-up Group. I'll be holding live training ses...
Nov 13, 2020•22 min
Growing a business isn't a one-way journey to success with little to no failures. It's the complete opposite. You're starting from the bottom, you have to jump through all the problems and hurdles, and work your way up. That's easier said than done. In today's episode, I want dig a bit deeper into how we should handle problems when they arise. This isn't talked about nearly as much as it should as this is a big component to growing your business. ALSO: Join the SEO For Detailers Pop-up Group. I'...
Nov 11, 2020•26 min
So you've been working on your SEO and you're wondering when you'll start to see some results? It makes sense. You want to build your detailing business and actually start making money. The problem is most people have no idea if they're moving in the right direction. In this episode, I'll walk you through how you should track your rankings to ensure you're on the right path to success. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you ...
Nov 08, 2020•22 min
When I first started my business in 2011, I wanted to do everything myself. Why? Because no one else could do the job like I would. I would be the master detailer and no one could replicate my skills and passion. At least that’s what I thought. Fast-forward 9 years and I brought on a partner into the detailing business to help me scale to the next phase! In this episode, you’ll learn why I finally made the decision to bring a partner into the business. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped y...
Nov 03, 2020•30 min
Why should you care about search engine optimization (SEO) and how can it transform your business? There's two main reasons why you should really consider focusing your efforts on this marketing channel. If you really want to grow your business and you want to think long-term, this can be a perfect solution. Reminder: Next Friday, August 14th, my online course SEO For Detailers is opening up for enrollment. This course helps you rank your website on the first page of Google to generate a consist...
Aug 12, 2020•10 min
So you're ready to start your business but your wondering how do you actually get customers? There's plenty of marketing channels for you to choose from, but which one is the right one? In this episode, I'll talk about two of the more popular options of Facebook ads and search engine optimization (SEO). Learn what each one is, the pros and cons of each, and what I recommend. Reminder: Next Friday, August 14th, my online course SEO For Detailers is opening up for enrollment. This course helps you...
Aug 09, 2020•27 min
You can be busy from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday and feel like an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, just because you spend a lot of time being busy doesn't mean you're being productive. When you start your business, you don't have to do a dozen different things at once to be successful. You have to focus on one key thing to transform your business. In this episode, I'll share what you should be striving for to see dramatic growth. Reminder: Next Friday, August 14th, my online course SEO For Deta...
Aug 05, 2020•12 min
In an ideal world, you'd want to live in a city where you can detail year-round without being affected by the weather. It's never too hot or cold. But, as we know, only a few places can match that criteria. So how about everyone else that has to handle the cold winter seasons? What if it rains really bad? What if it continually hits freezing temperatures? This will play a crucial part into your business as it can impact your revenue. In this episode, I'll share my insights on how you can survive...
Jul 15, 2020•10 min
When you start your business, you’ll spend a lot of time trying to come up with the perfect pricing for your services. You’ll analyze your competition and compare their services and prices to what you’ll offer. In this episode, I’ll share with you how you should price your services, who will be your first set of customers, and how you’ll be able to raise your prices over time. Reminder: My premium online course, Detailing as a Business, will open for enrollment this Friday (7/17). Follow me on I...
Jul 12, 2020•24 min
Not all of us will start with a dedicated work van, water tank, and pressure washer. So how do you start your business and service customers if you have limited flexibility on where you can work? It's easy when you go to a customers' home location as they'll have water and power hookup for you. But what about when you go to an apartment? In this Quick Tip Wednesday, I'll share tips and strategies you can implement when you find yourself in this situation. Reminder: Next Friday, July 17, my premi...
Jul 08, 2020•9 min
Do you get nervous or anxious when it comes to talking with a potential customer on the phone or in person? It’s normal for you to tense up as you’re not accustomed to talking to people about your services and prices. In this episode, I’ll share with you how I communicate with my customers whether it’s talking on the phone, through email or text, and when I’m dealing with them in person. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of yo...
Jul 05, 2020•24 min
Working on one vehicle can already be intense and demanding. What about when you have two, three or four vehicles at a time? That’s when you’re working a 10+ hour day trying to finish everything before the sun goes down. If you have someone helping you, this can go much faster and you can be much more efficient. But even then, you’ll want to have a system in place. In this episode, I share a few tips on what you can do to be more efficient when working on multiple vehicles at one location. If yo...
Jul 01, 2020•9 min
You want to be known as a reputable and professional detailer that provides nothing but the best services in your area. Do you achieve that by getting trained and certified by specific brands or companies? Will you be able to charge a higher price if you're an authorized installer for a specific type of ceramic coating? In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on what you can do (and what's a waste of time) to increase your value. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d lov...
Jun 28, 2020•25 min
When working on a customers vehicle, regardless of the service, you'll feel an urge to clean and detail the car to the absolute best condition possible. If you're being paid to do so, that's great. However, a lot of times we fall into a mental trap and believe the only way a customer is going to be happy with our work is if we remove every last stain or if we polish out every scratch from the paint. This creates "fake" pressure to do more than what's expected. If you enjoyed this episode and it ...
Jun 24, 2020•10 min
When you start your business, do you really have to put in 40+ hours a week? Are you even able to do this as a part-time business when you have a full-time job or you’re a full-time student? It seems as if when someone decides to start their business, their life has to do a complete 180. In this episode, I’ll discuss what you can do to ease your way into starting your business and how to plan your schedule for maximum results. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love t...
Jun 21, 2020•22 min
Should you charge an additional fee if the vehicle is in bad condition? Do you charge a pet hair removal fee? What happens when you under-price your work? In this Quick Tip Wednesday episode, I’ll discuss how to price your services based on the condition of the vehicle (even when you haven’t seen it). If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @detailgroove...
Jun 17, 2020•7 min
Sooner or later, a customer will have some sort of complaint or criticism over your work. No detailer is immune to this experience. As much as you try your best on each detail, there’s always room for error (and growth). So what do you say when a customer isn’t happy? How should you react to this experience? What if they leave you a bad review? In this episode, I’ll share my experiences and advice on how to best navigate it. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to ...
Jun 13, 2020•23 min
Do you absolutely need a generator or pressure washer to service customers and make money? It seems like a lot of people that want to start their business are stuck in this phase. Instead of taking action, you’re researching the best pressure washer, the most affordable generator, and possibly even looking for a van or truck to carry the equipment. In this Quick Tip Wednesday episode, we’ll look at a different industry to see what they’re doing differently and how that applies to detailing. If y...
Jun 09, 2020•12 min
Will you grow your business faster if you have customers come to you or if you go to the customer? Should you invest in a shop or upgrade to a new van? In this episode, I’ll share what you should do when you’re first getting started (and what to do if it doesn’t work in your favor). If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @detailgroove. Are you ready to ...
Jun 08, 2020•24 min
Is your business journey going to be a walk in the park? No, not at all. There’s going to be more downs than ups the first couple of months (or even years). I started my business in 2011 and I still struggle with problems. In this week’s Quick Tip Wednesday, I talk about why you should continue to show up and work on your business everyday regardless of what you’re going through. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listen...
Jun 02, 2020•9 min
Will you be more successful with your detailing business if you start with $5,000 instead of $500? Can you really purchase everything you need before you get started? This is one of the first obstacles you’ll face in your business. Many people will wait weeks or months to save up enough money to get the supplies they need to offer services. In this episode, I’ll show you why your initial financial investment doesn’t have to be a major factor to taking action and being successful. If you enjoyed ...
May 28, 2020•29 min
When is the right time to buy a generator? Should you get a generator or a pressure washer first? That's what we'll be covering in this Quick Tip Wednesday episode. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me, @detailgroove. Are you ready to start your business in 2020? In this FREE guide, you’ll learn how to get customers, how to price your services, how to ...
May 27, 2020•9 min
The more detailing services you offer, the more opportunities you have to sell a customer. Is that true? How many services are too many? If you’re like me when I first started, you have a list of a dozen services you can offer. That’s not always the best plan of action. If you can keep things simple, it becomes much easier and efficient to sell your services. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, p...
May 25, 2020•25 min
Have you and your best friend talked about joining forces and starting a detailing business? You might think it’s a great idea and partnership since you two have known each other for so long and work great together. But oftentimes, that’s not usually how it turns out over the course of a few months or years when you go into business with each other. Friends and business, especially co-owning one, is not that straight forward. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to...
Apr 30, 2020•33 min
I’ve seen this question come up more and more so I dedicated this episode to answer the question, “Why did you start your business? What did you do to grow it? How was it when you first started?” Honestly, I was a bit hesitant about creating an episode on this topic since it seems very self centered, but I know a lot of you are curious about it so here we are. Here's a trip through the journey of Detail Groove! If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it....
Apr 26, 2020•43 min
Should you work 12 hour days in order to be successful? Do you always have to be on hustle mode to be successful? It sounds great, but oftentimes, it ends going wrong. Then you look back at all the work you put in and realize you didn’t make much progress. In this episode, I share with you how to work on your business to maximize your potential and results without getting burnt out in the process. The actions you make need to be based on long-term thinking, not short-term decisions. If you enjoy...
Apr 19, 2020•31 min
Are you having a hard time growing your business because there's too many detailers in your area? Are you losing customers to detailers undercharging your prices? This seems to be a major concern for many people starting their business. In this episode, I share with you my thoughts on what to do with competition and why it doesn't take up too much of my time or energy. By the end of this episode, you'll have a different perspective on the impact competition has on your business. If you enjoyed t...
Apr 04, 2020•22 min
What's the most important part of your business? Is it getting a professionally made logo? Becoming the best detailer in your area? Trademarking your business name? Eh, none of those. The most important thing you need to focus on is getting people to actually pay full price for your detailing services. That's it. In this episode, I'll lay out key information you need to know in order to make that happen. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a...
Apr 03, 2020•32 min
What's the point of starting your own business and going on this venture if you're just going to follow what everyone else is doing? From the questions I get, it seems as people only want to do what others are doing. That's now how it should be. In this episode, I talk about why you need to focus on running your business the way you want it to be done. It's okay to do things differently. If you enjoyed the first episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot ...
Apr 02, 2020•30 min
If you've wanted to start your detailing business, why haven't you done it? Are you waiting that one other thing before you actually take action? Are you lining up all your ducks in a row before you commit to taking the first step? In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on what's really holding you back from starting and the mentality you need to have to move forward. If you enjoyed the first episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on...
Apr 01, 2020•24 min
