How to Start a Car Wrapping Business (that Makes $50K/Month) Pt. 1
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Are you looking for a business with a low start-up cost and a big revenue potential? A car vinyl wrap business could be your answer. In this interview, we’re talking to Anthony Fisher, founder of Tailored Auto Styling, to find out what it takes to get started.
Anthony always knew he wanted to open a business, though car wrapping wasn’t his first plan. He started a screen printing company, You Are Here Designs, in 2015, and quickly saw that the vinyl side of the business had the most potential.
Since he’d always had a passion for cars, he pivoted the company to a car wrap business in 2017 and changed the name to Tailored Auto Styling. Three years later they’ve outgrown their location and are only track to double their revenue for the second year in a row.
One of the great things about a vinyl wrap business is how little it takes to get started. We’ll find out what equipment is necessary for wrapping a car and how much you’ll need to budget if you’re starting from scratch.
The kinds of vehicles you’ll be wrapping is a factor, too. At Tailored Auto Styling, their emphasis is on high-end cars and custom graphics for commercial fleet vehicles. We’ll ask Anthony why he chose these market segments and how he built a customer base and reputation when he first opened.
Anthony credits his business systems for a lot of his success. We’ll find out which key factors he focuses on and how he’s put effective systems in place to ensure his vinyl wrap car company grows consistently year after year.
You’ll learn more than just how to vinyl wrap a car watching this video. Any entrepreneur who wants to grow their business faster can benefit from Anthony’s advice. You can find out more about Tailored Auto Styling on their website, tailoredautostyling.com/.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Meeting Anthony
2:07 Initial Budget
2:45 Service and Product Profit Margins
4:05 Marketing Approach
5:14 Vehicle Fleet Review
6:34 Current Sales and Profits
7:23 Explaining PPF (Paint Protection Film)
8:45 Overhead
9:45 Tips and Hacks
10:39 Outro
#carwrap #carwrapping #carwrappingbusiness
Make sure to watch Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/4hSBtmnnTgI/v-deo.html
There’s a lot of talk lately about agility in business, and the pivot to Tailored Auto Styling is agility in action. What was your biggest take-away from what Anthony said? We’re curious to hear what you all think!
@ThatBoyKevin22 Will try to do it this year!
I love how the interviewer has a one word reply at the end of every sentence to fake how impressed he is Lmfaooo
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@@UpFlip where do you go buy the wrap itself
I used to run a small part time PPF business from 2006- 2011. Very easy for one person to make a couple grand extra a month. Just being listed as a certified installer on 3M website brought in 75% of business for me.
Thanks for sharing Robert!
@Chris Camez desk job medical recruiting, but still do some hobby work on cars
@Chris Camez took the 3M training course back in 2006 was ready to install within a week. Had a background of window tinting, and vinyl graphics. Used a plotter to precut my kits this was back before Xpel had thier own film and had the best software on the market. Film sizes were limited back then could only cut off 48in rolls before 60in rolls came out. Only full wraps I did was Porsche front ends, most kits were only full bumpers and 24in to 30 on the hood.Very manageable for one person, once skilled and learned how to manipulate slip and alcohol ratios.
@Chris Camez went back on active duty in the Army, almost retired now. Been thinking about jumping back into it after retirement.
@@Robertb00 I’m in the navy now 21 yrs old 🤔 Doesn’t seem like a bad gig especially with the way these new personnel buying cars
This channel is becoming verrrrrry high quality. The subscribers need to start sharing these videos because there’s so much knowledge to gain FOR free !
Thank you for the support Mondo. We really appreciate you. Stay tuned for lots more great content coming soon.
I've been in commercial wrap for nearly 10 years and the money in it is amazing. If you're a big business owner like a plumber and you see your competitors wrapped you need to be wrapped. It sells itself.
It's an awesome business!
100% agreed! The upfront cost may seem high at first but break that down over time and its pennies on the dollar for how much more business someone can gain by a wrap.
But it's a business where quality results is the most important thing to have. Literally you can learn to wrap in a single day, but mastering it to do high quality jobs in terms of durabilty and picking the best materials for it takes a long time. Sadly if by word of mouth you become notorious for low quality wrapping jobs then your business will go nowhere, even if you're getting better. And I have seen that in related businesses too around here like window tinting, car audio installation, car upholstery, car tuning and some others. That's why the best way to start and grow fast is to work with someone already established in the business or go to some good institute and learn the stuff.
@@jellyg.8961 This is all great information for people as well. Thats part of the reason why you start with great communication with clients as well so they are aware of what they might be getting but mainly how you're going to take care of them if something does go wrong from the get go. It creates a comfort level for them that they aren't aware of normally.
@@TailoredAutoStyling I imagine the ROI is quick. I think one can be in profit within 6 months or less depending on how one gets started.
I'm a vehicle wrap designer for commercial and fully custom wraps and I must say pretty much every project is fulfilling.
Awesome to hear Voltaic. Car wrapping is a great industry to be in for sure!
@@UpFlip
My son recently graduated from
HS and would love to send him to learn this trade !
Any suggestions in South Jersey this is a great business to get into .
This channel is actually great. It’s awesome how you listen and pay attention instead of being obnoxious.
Glad you enjoy it Michael! We appreciate the kind words and suport.
In this modern age, skill > degree, so stop wasting money pursuing a degree. Learn some skill and try to be the best of it. Doesn't matter what skill, it's all about if you are the best of the best.
Well said. Thanks for the support.
I would disagree with your you “don’t need a degree”. It depends on the degree and what you do with it. I know “people” with degrees that make $160-300k a year and a few people with out a degree make that much too. Mostly though I see people with out degrees making a lot less, a or less working two jobs making $15-$18 and hour. With more inflation coming that’s not much. My degree also gave me a trade. There are lots of wasted money degrees out there too. Mostly though it’s how much effort you are willing to put into something and sometimes it works out, sometimes, not always.
@@Rzagski I have no degree 📜 but I’m a one person business making 150k on a lazy year killing it at 50% over 300k year…
It’s the mindset 🧠 👊💰🤙
I strongly agree with that comment all these degrees are bullshit
@@bossmanlastking5740 can I ask what business? I'm young man trying to make it 🙏🏼
Honestly can't wait to come back to see that this channel reached 1 million subscribers, excellent content!
bro idk if u noticed but they did it
This is awesome. With any business it’s not just WHAT you know but WHO you know that can make your business successful. And with videos like this and social media marketing thus you are making yourself known to the masses.
As someone whos never met Anthony or been to Tailored Auto Styling, I've heard and know way more about them then i should. The word of mouth is insane for this company. VERY REPUTABLE!
Most underrated channel on UA-cam
That's cap
most definitely
I subbed because of this comment
Excuse my French but i fucking love this channel! I’ve watched a couple of videos on YT about several businesses but they always jumping around, this channel gets straight to the point!
Thanks for watching Jeexus. Don't forget to subscribe as we have lots more great content on the way!
@@UpFlip say less 📈🔥🔥
this is awesome. seriously been thinking of starting my own thing and this is exactly what i wanna do. this video gives me a ton of confidence. can't wait for this adventure!
Have you started? How's it going?
Me too chief me too
Love the videos keep it up
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Canada!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE VIDEOS
Thanks a lot for the support 🙏
Thanks Justus for the interview and thank you Anthony for the tips!
And thank you Marqueso for watching. Don't forget to Subscribe!
@@UpFlip You're welcome! Just did!
Thanks for watching!
your channel is so good.
Love your content very informative
idc about the money I genuinely love this stuff right here
Excellent video...and reminded me to get my business wrap done this Year. lol..keep it up!
Professionalism, dedication, persistence, confidence, courage. Practice these traits if you want a good foundation for your new business.
-'quickest way to build a business is word of mouth.'
Being more professional and punctual than even your customers will often times seem very impressive to them.
I've been doing vinyl graphics for almost three decades. I remember nice paint jobs going for these prices. Time to get the dc4 dusted off, and get back in to it. This shit makes more $ than sign work, store front lettering, banner and stickers...
What even better than that? The customer is super happy to hand over the $, no questions asked if it's a tight job.
Thanks for posting, I feel it's time to get back into doing large wraps.
Do it George! Glad we could inspire you! Where is your sign business located?
can you help getting a wrap job ,im from india
This is very informative. I can’t wait till I reach the level I desire.
Glad it was helpful!
I love this Channel, I learn so much here...Thanks. ❤️
We;re happy you enjoy it Doves! :)
I’m planning on trying to make my own wrap business which is what brought me to this video. Thank you for making it
Glad you found this helpful! Wishing you all the success in your business ☺️
How is going, have you Started?
I love it. Thank you for everything all the advice
We're happy to help Ali!
Nice video! Great job!! I randomly clicked on this and now I am considering getting my car wrapped, lol.
What color were you thinking you wanted your car wrap in?
I subscribed within one minute from this video, thank you for sharing!
You're Awesome Bacon Miami. 😀We appreciate the support. Have you checked out any of our other videos?
@@UpFlip every night I watch one video :)
Thank you, this was a great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Han Solo!
I'm very proud of this brother, good shit ,and it's gonna get bigger, because pretty soon everybody is going to get the wrap on there cars..
We hope so!
Just subbed! This is content 🙌💯🙏
Welcome aboard Trevor!
@@UpFlip Thank you very much I appreciate that 🤝😎🙏
Great video guys
Glad you enjoyed it!
ive been wanting to do this for a while and I just found this video and now alot of things are much clearer and I feel more confident in what I want to achieve now. Thank you
You can do it!
@@UpFlip My job is car wrapping wall branding wall paper all kind of media UAE Dubai
If you have job car wrapping so tell me
How's it going?
Good content! Subscribed!!
Welcome aboard!
Love the video 👌🏿🔥🔥🔥
Glad you enjoyed
The stanced McLaren toy car in the back tho 👌🏼💯😂 @3:45
McLarens sure are a beautiful car. Have you ever got to drive one before Joel.
Kid rides better than Mom and Dad!
Good stuff, I tint windows and have a plotter that will do wraps. So after this I think I’m may give this a go. Thank you young man for the vid. Couple cars a week and zero overhead sounds pretty good
Wonderful Shawn. We're so happy this video inspired you. How long have you been in the industry?
Instantly subscribed
We appreciate you Andrew! Stay tuned for more car wrapping content coming soon.
I love seeing these people crushing it! They are pursuing the American dream!
Also makes me wish I knew about some of these industries and ideas 30 years ago haha
No better time to start then now!
Very well thorough
Thank you for the kind words and support!
NEW SUBSCRIBER! GREAT CONTENT MY GUY🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤝🏾✊🏾
Welcome aboard Crooked!
cool channel and interesting biz. subbed
Thanks for the sub! We really appreciate it :)
Just found this channel great content new sub
Awesome, thank you!
Keep up the good work
Thanks for watching Tammy. Is this the first video you've seen on the channel?
This is a great UA-cam channel. 👍🏾
Thank you so much 🤗
@@UpFlip you’re welcome!
Dope vid
Thanks for watching Popboy!
Excellent interview and I'm surprised this guy was willing to give up the game like that
A good lesson in life is when you share you often grow.
Not everyone will do it thou
@@sungaze342 yes but not everyone will do a business that requires this much work so giving up the game on this is no threat to him.
@@Charlie-vh9xr exactly why I said what I said 🤷♀️ people don’t like to do too much work
He is probably swamped.
Don't neglect training... for real. Go Anthony!!!!!!
Training is key for this industry.
I used to own a print shop, i did vinyl and sublimation, i would love to learn this skill
You can do it Joe. What type of business are you in currently?
im 16 this is my dream job, i hope i can do it in the future!
I want to know how do I get a vinyl wrap maker and how to make custom colors and cool designs.
That overhead is wild
Wow !!
Cool channel,
Yeah I’m finna start a business now thanks
That's amazing to hear! Could you share with us what type of business you're planning to start?
That's pretty cool.
Yes it is!
New subscriber. 👍
Welcome aboard Kan!
My Boyfriend wraps cars for a living and we just got back from a 9 day excursion paid for by many people over paying for wraps we literally love rich people and we love charging extreme amounts of money doing this! We make 6 times over what we pay for the ENTIRE PRODUCTS! Thanks Rich Americans
Yep that’s the key! Still deliver good service but these people have too much money to know what to do with why not charge them an extra couple thousand 😂
How do I contact you? I'd like to have more information concerning car wraps
Yeah no problem we don't mind breaking you off a little piece here and there for doing some work. Consider our way of giving back to the poor. I know you think $1,500 is a lot of money but that's because you're not rich You're getting paid by the rich. If you live like me you would have to wrap three cars a day 7 days a week so you're welcome to tax write off for me anyway... Smart people do smart things like have LLCs so it's just a business expense. But you'll learn that one day after you wrap about 500 more cars
The McDonalds pokemon packs under the computer monitor at 10:05. Noticed them immediately lol.
Are they worth anything? You have great eyes!
@@UpFlip they will be in the coming years for sure. I can tell u they are worth more than a happy meal right now hahaha.
I got it never mind thank you nice video brother
Thanks for watching Michael. Glad you were able to find the location. Are you new to the channel?
I'm an tattoo artist . I'm going to enroll in the school this month . I dream of doing custom designs and seeing it drive by .
Very good interviewer
Thanks for the support and kind words GW
1:13 peep the orange stunt bike
Orange stunt bikes are always exciting!
These businesses are competitive
Any business that you need minimal tools is going to be very competitive.
Car wrapping can be a very lucrative business when executed correctly.
@@UpFlip that's the case with any business..
Sounds great......but depends what overhead is.
It’s not how much you bill...... it’s how much you keep.
Great point Tom. Also remember that there can be huge advantages to running / owning your own business that don't always revolve strictly around profits.
Lol 😆I tried to wrap my car and well... it looked like I tried to wrap it! So I painted it.
Sometimes you just have to leave it up to the car wrap pros.
nice job . Can you share how to start design a car wraps? like software？
Thank you for this video clip it is very informative just one thing those where can I buy materials and tools to start practicing, any comments and directions is greatly appreciated.
It's like my phone reads my mind or something. I was thinking about learning to wrap vehicles by practicing on my car about 1hr ago. Checking out UA-cam....the 2nd video recommended to me was this lol. So strange
Those Google algorithms sure are smart :)
They read my mind on a lot of things weird shit
@@Gg-lq5ty its google history bro
3:21 I have those headphones lol
Those are nice headphones Zachary.
Depends on the area your business is in too. Big factor in the kind of customers you will get.
That's true-location matters. Always see if there is actual business for you to make.
Sounds good
Thanks for the support!
With the thin metal they use on cars today it dings easier than it scratches so even with vinyl wrap, you can't hide the ding.
You can bondo it and cover it no problem
Your WELCOME
I started a glass repair service and supply company about 4 months ago and did $46000 in paid sales this passed month
Wow. That’s impressive. Was it auto glass repair? Like windshields and stuff
@@victork7135 residential and commercial glass service supply and repair. Frameless shower doors, beveled mirrors, retro fit window and glass door installation and emergency burglary board up/glass repair. Single to double pane conversions
By the way I do Window tint and PPF everything stated in this video was 100% Accurate !
That is wonderful to hear. We always try to bring authentic and truthful content.
Keep killing it out there!
whats the best way to get into this type of industry like wrpaping tint and ppf wrapping where does one begin
@@mondo9.2.5 easiest way I started . I started with window tints. Asked a shop to teach me and they wouldn’t so I bought some film from “FlexFilm.com” worked on my own car and became good enough to do my family members and friends cars. You can also just search up local tint/wrap shops and walk in asking to work there. Ask to be trained or just get your foot in the door at any car customization shop. Even if you get in as a detailer/ porter just get into ANY shop. Then constantly ask and show interest in the field you want/see at that shop whether it be tint/ppf/ or wrap. For me I learned how to hand cut window tint from UA-cam channels like “Tint Stuff” ,”Window tint Warriors” and “Patrick latman “ They all go VERY in detail on how to do everything and how not to. Tint led me into wrapping and PPF because PPF and tint are similar with how clean the job needs to be. UA-cam is FREE tons of videos to learn with ! GOOD luck and God bless!
@@ThatFlyGuy98 thank you i will use this advice appreciate it alot
What type of software do you use for templates?
In not trying to scare you. Just trying to protect you from getting hurt.
Thanks so much. I laminate aerospace parts and wanna break away from working for the man and go into business for myself
You should! Hopefully our videos have been able to help inspire you :)
@@UpFlip thanks! They have
I already started a few months ago in St. Petersburg, Florida. Pit Box.
How's it going
Hi Sergei! We'd love to hear more! Have you used some of Anthony's tips for your business?
@@UpFlip Hi. Not yet. Just now I saw the video. I will definitely try now...
@@cocopuff6810 Fine. We develop
HOW CAN I INVEST...LOVE IT
How do I get the printers and machines to make vinyl wrap?? Is it just a very big sticker machine. Where can I find these machines
hp latex is a low maintaince line that you can produce these prints with.
people who can afford wraps dont hang out in facebook groups. Even the lexus, Mercedes, etc. they are bums working paycheck to paycheck to pay for a car they shouldn't own.
most calls will ask you how much and then immediately hang up when you tell them anything more than $1k.
You need expert marketing if youre going to get into the wrap business. The market is saturated and every window tint and audio shop in town is ready to undercut you by thousands.
A shop like this is rare. Congratulations to him, but 999 out of 1000 people who try this will live in mediocrity. Especially if you dont spend on advertising.
Good advice
Also, I'm not rich, not even close, but I've learned better to already know the price of something, than to ask seller 'how much', whether ordering food, ect, cause as soon as you ask seller 'how much', you just shrink in importance in their eyes....is what I've learned and experienced.
Anyone have recommendations for a vinyl wrap product that resembles the transmission blue paint color that is commonly used on the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
It really is a money maker ofc mastering this crafts is serious business
A lot of art and science to this business as well as great profits!
Useful skills and degrees will make you money. Especially if you can scale up and hire lots of people with those skills and knowledge to make you more money.
Thanks for feedback Squid Beard. Are you in the Car Wrapping business?
He hires all these girls too 👌
Hi what they need in county to open body shop in San Antonio with license thanks
How much is rant for shop mountly ???
I am from europe . Thats why i ask
I was watching this and was like wow was does this guy look so familiar and then realized we went to high school together lol 😂
That's awesome Magilla, it sure is a small world! What high school?
@@UpFlip right I even had to rewind to make sure the name was the same and that it was located in Portland lol. But it was De La Salle North Catholic
Dang he called my Acura MDX a "mom mo-bile"! Sheesh, I thought it looked cool!
Car wrapping is a good business. I do it on the side. Still pretty good money.
Car wrapping can be a great side hustle John. Thanks for watching and sharing!
How does one learn to wrap and get into the business even as just a worker? I love cars and i would love to work on them and wrap them but I don’t really know how to get in.
Look for local classes and local mentorships. Also watch how to videos and read how to blogs. All those avenues should get you where you need to be in terms of training.
@@UpFlip I appreciate that boss man
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Thanks for the support Jus. Don't forget to subscribe!
NICEEEEE
Glad you enjoyed the car wrapping content. Stay tuned for more!
@@UpFlip I’m here for it !!! 🤟🏾
@5:54 why is that tree branch design not trimmed to the panels ?
We were doing a How To Installation video for the product side and were rushing in the end. We never got back to it and used it for a representation of what not to do our clients and why since we also put the car through testing of not maintaining the vinyl over time.
Everyone in the comments should start doing this so i can afford to get my car wrapped.
I'm a girl finding this soooooo interesting. Wish I could start my own business.
Am Lending money for car related business if you interested let me know
How long have you been wrapping ?
How do you do the graphics on sode is it bit buy bit. I wana start its not really that big in my country but no1 2 print films like stripes ect only order full film in
Can you tell us where you live? ☺️
I can hardly get ppl who are willing to pay 1000 without door jambs