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The Detailing Business Class Podcast

How do I start an auto detailing business? What am I supposed to charge for my services? How do I get customers? Oscar shares the proven strategies and tactics he's learned over the last 9 years to turn your detailing skills and passion into a profitable business. In this podcast, you won't learn how to detail, but you'll learn everything about the detailing business side of it.
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107: This One Thing is Holding You Back From Growing Your Business | BT 02

This is a power-packed podcast about running and growing any business. These are lessons that I've been through, what Cesar has gone through, and what we see other business, like detailers and HVAC operators go through. Some of the things we cover are: What's your favorite business movie? What's your favorite business books? How to gain a lot of experience and skills An important factor to have across your life What do most businesses struggle with? And much more πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel οΏ½...

Sep 01, 2022β€’52 min

106: 4 Tips Any Detailer Can Use in Their Business Today

⚑️ Try Jobber with a 14-day free trial and 20% off for 6 months: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil When it comes to growing your detailing business, people tend to look at the more advanced tactics or strategies to get them to the next level. You want to run Facebook ads, you want to hire someone, or maybe get a new van or tool. But a lot of times, if we just focus on refining the basics of what we do, that can yield us a great return right now. So in this podcast episode, I share 4 things you c...

Aug 25, 2022β€’21 min

105: Why We DON'T Target "High-End Customers" (and Why You Shouldn't Either)

What's the best way to grow your detailing business and make more money? A lot of detailers will say you have to target the high-end market, but I completely disagree with this. In this podcast episode, I share why you shouldn't focus on targeting higher-end customers, what we do to offer a premium service and price, and what you should do if you want to attract the right kind of customers into your business. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgr...

Aug 18, 2022β€’23 min

104: What To Do When The Leads Slow Down in Your Detailing Business

Get on the SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list Today I'm answering questions you've sent me through Instagram DMs. Here's what we're covering: When the leads start to slow down, what do you do to fill up the schedule again? I've had a lot of cancellations this month. What do I do? I've gotten 17,000 views on my Google Business Profile and have had zero bookings. What am I doing wrong? How did you know you were ready to venture out on your own wh...

Jul 28, 2022β€’28 min

103: Stop Listening To People Who Don’t Run a Detailing Business

Get on the SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list I recently posted a video on TikTok that garnered a few hundred thousand views. Sounds great, right? But if you look at the comment section, most people are against what I'm saying. In this podcast episode, I'll breakdown why I don't care what other people say about my business, why social media is fake, and the most important thing when it comes to charging customers. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel...

Jul 26, 2022β€’14 min

102: How To Manage Burnout and Overworking Yourself in Your Detailing Business

Have you ever felt burnt-out in your detailing business? This is when things are getting to hard, your mind isn't really where it should be, and you feel lost of what you're even doing? It happens to all of us. In this podcast episode, I'll breakdown why you might be feeling burnt out, what I personally do to manage it, and the reality of your business taking a toll on you. ⚑️ Try Jobber for 14-days plus get 20% off for 6 months: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel οΏ½...

Jul 21, 2022β€’36 min

101: How We Schedule Mobile Jobs vs Shop Jobs in Our Detailing Business

As you get more and more customers, trying to schedule everyone into the schedule in a timely manner can sometimes be difficult. On top of that, if you're starting to juggle between a shop and multiple vans, things get even more complicated. In this episode, I share how we go about scheduling jobs for our shop, mobile unit, and how everyone will have a slightly different approach. ⚑️ Use Jobber and get 20% off for 6 months: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Deta...

Jul 14, 2022β€’25 min

100: I've Lost Thousands of Dollars Growing My Detailing Business... And You'll Do The Same

⚑️ Use Jobber and get 20% off for 6 months: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil Most of us are going to start a business with very limited financial resources. And because of that, we need to stretch every dollar as much as we can. But there's a cold truth you have to understand, and even be okay with, when it comes to running a business. In this episode, I talk about why it's inevitable that you'll lose money, examples of when I've lost time and money, and why a lot of times, the only way to lear...

Jul 08, 2022β€’26 min

99: Is Your Market Saturated with Cheap Detailers?

How do you charge higher rates if there's so many cheap detailers in your area? Is there anyway out of this situation? This is one of the most common issues I hear amongst detailers on why they can't start, grow, or charge more in their business. In today's podcast episode, I'll share my thoughts on why other detailers shouldn't affect your business, an example of what happens in my area, and what the real issue you're having with in your business. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove...

Jun 30, 2022β€’20 min

98: How Much Money Do You REALLY Need To Start Your Detailing Business?

What's the right amount you need in order to start your detailing business? Is it $500, 1,500, or $5,000? In today's episode, I'll share why the budget doesn't matter as much as you think, what your main goal should be, and how I view things when I'm starting a new venture. This episode is great for those that are looking to get started! πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Det...

Jun 23, 2022β€’23 min

97: Stop Acting Like a Detailer (and Do This Instead)

SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list What's the most important thing to focus on in your detailing business? Most people will say the detailing side of things, and although that's true, that doesn't paint the entire picture of your business. In this episode, I breakdown why you you should stop thinking like a detailer, the common problems detailers run into, and the different "lens" you need to grow your business. πŸ“Ί Main YouTube Channel: https:/...

Jun 16, 2022β€’25 min

96: The First Steps I'd Take To Market a New Business | Local SEO Growth 01

This is the first installment of a new series called Local SEO Growth. This is where I take a website and rank it on the first page of Google and document the process on the podcast. In this episode, you'll learn the type of business I'm working with, how I plan for growth with SEO, and what we could do if we ran Google Ads. Get on the SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagra...

Jun 13, 2022β€’28 min

95: A Major Hurdle To Overcome in Your Detailing Business

Whether you're just starting or you're already an established business, you will always have this constant problem; available cash. In this podcast episode, I'll share with you how detailers can grow their business, the different ways you can get money to grow, and what the best situation is to be when you're just starting your business. SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instag...

Jun 09, 2022β€’25 min

94: Never Do This in Your Detailing Business (It Hurts More Than Helps)

The success or failure of your business is 100% dependent on the decisions you make on the daily basis. In this episode, I talk about why you need to be aware of short-term decisions and how that can affect your business. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3mD...

Jun 02, 2022β€’17 min

93: Marketing a Detailing Business vs Dental Practice: What's The Difference? | BT 01

Is there any difference when it comes to marketing a detailing business vs a dental practice? In this first episode of a new series called Business Talk, we go over a wide range of topics from marketing different business, what happens when a business is in "desperate mode", and our predictions for the NBA Finals. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https:/...

May 31, 2022β€’30 min

92: You HAVE To Do This In Your Detailing Business (or You Won't Get Customers)

Want to build instant trust with potential customers in your detailing business? Well, there's one sure way to go about this and it's something you'll never stop doing. In this episode, I'll share why you need reviews, how they can impact your business, and how to get your first round of online reviews. Get a 14-day free trial and 20% off your first 6 months: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram...

May 26, 2022β€’20 min

91: When's The Right Time To Open a Detail Shop? Here's My Advise...

A big goal for many detailers is to open their own detail shop. But the difficult questions is; when is the right time to due so? In this episode, I share my viewpoints on why I didn't think about a shop for years, the difference between opening a detail shop versus adding a second van, and what a shop allows you to do. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: h...

May 19, 2022β€’27 min

90: Can You Start a Detailing Business Without a Generator or Pressure Washer?

Should you lower your prices if you don't have your own pressure washer or generator? How do you go about finding a mentor to help you grow your business? In this episode, I answer your submitted questions. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3mDy4Aj...

May 12, 2022β€’26 min

89: Tips To Hiring Your First Part-Time Helper in Your Detailing Business

Is your business at the point where it needs an extra set of hands? In this episode, I'll give you my tips on how to find a part-time helper, why you shouldn't overthink it, and the impact a helper can have in the early phases of your business. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Busin...

May 05, 2022β€’27 min

88: This is Essential To Starting Your Detailing Business

What does it take to start and grow a detailing business? Most people have the wrong idea of the steps you need to take which leads to stagnant growth. In this episode, I'll breakdown my own journey and how the early stages shaped my growth. SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove πŸ“· Instagra...

Apr 28, 2022β€’24 min

87: Be Careful with Being Comfortable as a Professional Detailer

Are you doing what you're supposed to be doing in order to grow your detailing business? In this episode, I share my process on how I audit myself and determine whether or not I'm moving in the right direction. SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜...

Apr 25, 2022β€’22 min

86: You Must ALWAYS Do This as a Professional Detailer

If you want to start or grow your detailing business, you have to face the cold reality of what that really means. In this episode, I'll share with you a key part of what I look for when I make decisions. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3mDy4Aj...

Apr 14, 2022β€’26 min

85: Professional Detailers Need To Stop With These Excuses

What's the reason why you can't charge more for your services? Most detailers will give you the same answer, but I'm here to tell you it's something else. In this podcast episode, you'll learn what you need to focus on in order to be in more control of your business and revenue. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services Yo...

Apr 07, 2022β€’22 min

84: The Pros and Cons Between Mobile Detailing and Home Garage

What's the best way to start your detailing business? Isn't by going to the customers location with mobile detailing or should they drop off the vehicle at your home-garage? In this episode, I'll breakdown the key points to each one. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https:...

Mar 31, 2022β€’22 min

83: Why I Stopped Being a Detailer and How That Impacted My Business and Life

I started my detailing business in 2011. Since then, I have heavily focused on the marketing and business development side of things. In this episode, I'll peel back the layer of what got me into marketing, how I was able to apply what I learned across different brands and industries, and some of the important things you need to focus on as you grow your business. Get on the SEO For Detailer waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/seo-for-detailers-waiting-list πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί De...

Mar 17, 2022β€’27 min

82: This Can Hurt Your Detailing Business (Without You Knowing)

Imagine putting in a lot of work into your business only to find that what you've been doing isn't actually generating any results. In this episode, I talk to you about being viral versus being consistent, why something really don't matter, and what you have to do to get results over the next 10 years. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg/videos πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ult...

Mar 11, 2022β€’22 min

81: Why I'm Starting My Own Brand of Detailing Products

In this episode, you'll learn why after 8 years, I've finally decided to start my own product line of detailing products. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg/videos πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb πŸ“˜ The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https://bit.l...

Mar 03, 2022β€’24 min

80: Fast vs Slow Marketing: Which One Will Grow Your Detailing Business?

Should you ever pay for ads to get customers? Does organic marketing, like Instagram and SEO, take too long? Everyone wants to know the best answer to what's going to bring them customers and grow their business. In this episode, I'll breakdown the forms of marketing that you focus on based on where you are with your business. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg/videos πŸ“·...

Feb 24, 2022β€’23 min

79: If I Had To Start My Detailing Business From Scratch, Here's What I'd Do...

Many people that want to start their business are going to be working full-time or part-time jobs with limited time and resources. In this episode, I'll breakdown the simple framework I'd follow to give myself the best chances of starting my business and making money. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg/videos πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @propercareusa πŸ“— Th...

Feb 17, 2022β€’23 min

78: Should You Discount or Lower Your Prices To Get Customers?

Get on the waiting list for Detailing as a Business: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list Is there ever a "right" time to discount your services in order to win customers? Some people say you should never do it while others say it depends on the situation. In this podcast episode, I'll breakdown my thoughts on why you should and when it is (or isn't) a good idea to lower your prices. πŸ“Ί Proper Care YouTube Channel πŸ“Ί Detail Groove YouTube Channel πŸ“· Instagram: @detailgroove πŸ“· Instagram: @proper...

Feb 05, 2022β€’19 min
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