What’s the point of starting your own business? Is it to get the most Likes on Instagram or to build the lifestyle you want for you and your family? In this episode, I share my thoughts on why you shouldn’t let social media influence your business. 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 2021? In thi...
May 13, 2021•14 min
Our goal is to get to $25,000 per month with our detailing business. In this video, I'll breakdown the key things we're going to work on over the year. 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 2021? In this FREE guide, you’ll learn how to get customers, how to price your services, how to get started w...
May 04, 2021•22 min
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Almost every detailer I've talked to wants to move into a shop. Detailing gets a little bit better when you have your own place to work out of. In this episode, I'll give you some tips to keep in mind when you're looking for your own shop. 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 ...
Apr 20, 2021•23 min
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Should you spend your time creating a website for your business? Is this the best thing you can do to grow your business? In this episode, I'll give you an overview of some common mistakes and myths people have when it comes to making a website. 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...
Apr 15, 2021•20 min
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Do you have a heavy work week coming up? Don't want to spend 12 hours on a Saturday working by yourself? Then maybe it's time you get someone to help you! In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple process on how to think about getting a helper. You don't need to overthink or overcomplicate the process. It's not going to break the bank. But once you get this down, it'll have an immediate impact on your opera...
Apr 13, 2021•25 min
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Are you spending a lot of time communicating with potential customers on the phone, emails, or DMs? For us, the average duration we speak to a customer on the phone is under 7-minutes. In this episode, I'll go over our framework on how we effectively communicate with customers and how we strive to keep it simple and straightforward. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about...
Apr 08, 2021•24 min
You can find 100 reasons why you shouldn't start your business in 2021. It can be you're limited on time, money, resources, knowledge, skills, etc... But in reality, it is the best (and easiest) time to start now. In this episode, I'll share 5 reasons why you need to take advantage of what we have going on to finally start your business. 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 Instagr...
Mar 18, 2021•21 min
Once you've ranked your website for targeted keywords, you can start to expand your potential for growth. In this podcast episode, I'll share four advanced tactics you can use to grow your business. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfd21 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 ...
Feb 25, 2021•17 min
"What brands does he have? What kind of cars does he work on? How long has he been in business?". If you're asking yourself these questions of someone else, you're doing it wrong. The great thing about running your own business is it's your own business. You do what you want with it. Sometimes we forget that and we let the judgment of others dictate what we do. In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on why you need to ignore all the noise. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training:...
Feb 23, 2021•21 min
Search engine optimization (SEO) has been the biggest driver of growth for our detailing business. There seems to be a lot of confusion around what it is and how it works. In this podcast episode, I answer some of your SEO questions to steer you in the right direction. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfd21 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,...
Feb 18, 2021•23 min
When I share the prices we charge for our services, some people are in complete shock.They’ll respond with things like, “There’s no way I can ever charge that amount in my area!” There’s a lot more that goes into charging what you want and it has nothing to do with your detailing skills. In this episode, I'll share what we do in our business that makes selling our services easier. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfd21 If you enjoyed this ep...
Feb 16, 2021•27 min
Since I’ve brought on a partner into the company, I’ve been getting more and more questions about when the right time is to bring on a partner. There’s a lot of factors that should go into this decision. Bringing on a partner into the company is the same as getting married to your significant other. It can go great, but it can also go very bad. 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 ...
Feb 11, 2021•26 min
Is there ever a right time to discount your services? Some people are black and white with their answer and it's always a 'no'. Is that right or wrong? What if you just started your business and need customers? What about discounts to veterans, first responders, or military personnel? Should you not give discounts? In this episode, I'l l breakdown how we manage giving discounts. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listeni...
Feb 04, 2021•18 min
Most of us want to start a business on the right foot. You want to plan every step and make sure nothing is overlooked. Although that's admirable, 99% of the time, it doesn't work out the way we intended. So, what do you then? How do you avoid problems to make your life easier? In this podcast episode, I'll share a hurtful truth you have to understand. 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 ...
Feb 02, 2021•11 min
You just started your business and you're super pumped to start working and making progress! You're telling yourself, "I'm going to hustle everyday all day in order to be successful." For some reason, you make it a goal (and like to brag about it) that you're working 10+ hours a day in order to reach your goals. But does it really have to be that way? This is a different type of topic I'll discuss but definitely one that can impact how you tackle your business. If you enjoyed this episode and it...
Jan 28, 2021•29 min
You're finally ready to take those first steps in starting your business. You've searched around on what others do, you've asked for some advice, and now it's time. But now you're stuck on this one part; "what should I charge for my services?". This can stump a lot of people. You don't want to charge too much and scare off customers. You also don't want to charge cheap and not get paid well. In this episode, I'll breakdown how to go about developing your pricing. If you enjoyed this episode and ...
Jan 26, 2021•30 min
I take your questions across Instagram, emails, and YouTube and answer them. Checkout the other Q&A episode for more answers! Here's the questions I'll cover in this episode: Do you believe SEO is the best marketing channel vs all others? Have you ever been in contact with a small dealership for your services? And when you tell them your price and they’re only willing to pay a fraction of what you charge but still want the work done, what do you do? I was wondering how you handle situations ...
Jan 21, 2021•25 min
You work so hard to get your first paying customers and now the time is finally here to get the work done! As happy and excited that you are, you also might feel nervous because you want to do a great job. We all feel that way when we land our first few customers. It's something new we have to get used to. In this episode, I'll discuss how you can put your best foot forward to make it the best experience you can. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about i...
Jan 19, 2021•27 min
As professional detailers, our main goal is to deliver the best results we can to our customers within their budget. Whether that's an interior cleaning, a simple wash, or a 2-step paint correction. As you get more and more customers, the chances of something going wrong, specifically damaging a vehicle, increases. So what do you do if that happens? That's what I'll cover in this episode. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of y...
Jan 14, 2021•26 min
Ready to start your business? There's probably a lot of things you're adding to your to-do list right now. You're ready to take action and "hustle" your way to success. I went through the same path when I started my business. It didn't go that well for me. In this episode, I'll share with you 3 big lessons that would have helped shorten the learning curve for me. 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 devic...
Jan 12, 2021•23 min
This episode is dedicated to answering your business questions! I pick these at random from the comments, emails, and DMs I get across all platforms. Here's what I'll answer: 1. I’m scared of spending too much time on customers vehicle on things they won’t even notice. How do you avoid that? 2. I’m working a 40hour a week at a car dealership getting paid peanuts and under appreciated. I'm looking at taking my side detailing business (mostly Saturday work) to the next level. Would like to hear so...
Jan 08, 2021•27 min
Do you have to inspect the vehicle in person before you quote your services? Is there another method you can implement that saves you time and energy? In this episode, I'll share the process from how I started, how it developed overtime, and where I am now with pricing vehicles without seeing the condition. 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, @detail...
Jan 05, 2021•25 min
As a mobile detailer, you'll find yourself in many different locations. Some are better and easier to locate and work from compared to others. Over the last few years, we've found ourselves in almost every type of situation. In this episode, I'll share key things you need to be mindful of before driving to the customers location. It sounds pretty straightforward but there's a few curveballs to keep in mind. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Tak...
Dec 31, 2020•26 min
Why is it that one detailer can charge premium rates while another detailer in the same area struggles to get customers even when their prices are lower? There's many factors that can be attribute it. In this episode, I'll focus on one aspect that you can change that get greatly impact your business and produce better results for your customers and in return, more revenue for your business. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of...
Dec 28, 2020•18 min
2021 is right around the corner. Many of us will take the first step to start our business. After the first 90 days, do you still want to be planning what you'll be doing or would you rather be servicing customers and making money? In this episode, I'll share a plan for you to execute the first 90 days of your business. Start the new year on the right foot and set yourself up for success! If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of y...
Dec 24, 2020•22 min
This is a new Q&A series I'm starting where I'll answer the questions you send in to me via email, DM, or comments. Here's what we'll cover in this episode: Should you pay someone to create a website for you? Should you hire someone to do the SEO for you? How much should I spend on Facebook ads? Do you pass out business cards? What's the best content to post on Instagram? How to market to car enthusiasts and car clubs? Does it matter to have detailing in your domain? If you enjoyed this epis...
Dec 23, 2020•28 min
There's so many things that can go wrong in your business. In the beginning phase, you're more prone to make more mistakes since you're just getting the hang of things. In this episode, I'll share three basic, but very important things, you should avoid when you're starting your business. Everyone wants to hear the advanced tactics and strategies, but if you miss out on the fundamental blocks, you're going to limit your potential. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d lo...
Dec 20, 2020•30 min
A lot of us would love to focus 100% of our time and energy into growing our business. You want to quit your job, get all the tools and products that you need, and go make money. Well, what happens when you do all of that, and things DON'T workout in your favor? Everyone likes to talk about the person who betted on themselves, committed everything, and came out on top. But what about those people that struggle? What do you do then? How do you turn things around? What could you have done differen...
Dec 11, 2020•29 min
So you want to make more money by increasing your rates? Sounds easy, but how do you get the confidence to charge more for your services? In this episode, we’ll cover 6 things you can do in order to move in the right direction. 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 ...
Dec 07, 2020•30 min
Search engine optimization can be confusing. In this episode, I answer some of the questions I've received in the SEO For Detailers Facebook Pop-up group. Join the SEO For Detailers Pop-up Group. I'll be holding two more live training sessions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3226383214134231 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...
Nov 17, 2020•26 min
