Fantastic advice. I am friends with two other detailers in town. One called me to do paint touch ups on a Camaro he was working on, and I gave him an assist on another vehicle he needed a hand with. The other I gave him business to put a front end PPF wrap on my new car because he does quality work. He doesn't do interiors, and I do so we help each other out.
The joke is on then, for UA-cam it’s all about interactions, thumb up or down makes no difference. Not pleasing everyone tells me that I’m doing what needs to be done.
The best business-man detailer in the world right now, Thank you Yvan. I haven't met you in person, but I'm glad that I have been digitally-trained by you :)
I'm putting some effort into starting a small detailing business. What I've actually been trying to do is break down what each process done to the vehicle should cost individually For example Decontamination costs X amount Tires /Rims cost X amount depending on a tire coating or a dressing Compounding costs X amount Then I've been figuring out the time to do each process. Then add my hourly wage
Very helpful thank you. It’s all about learning what works for YOU starting out. I like that you replaced “pay” with “invest”. We can’t be cheap all the time and expect the best results.
Very interesting information, thanks for sharing. Watched a few of your videos on Detailers Business Academy, but did not see them “linked” over to DIY Detailing. It seems like the info you share here would be good to share there too - possible playlist? Thanks for considering this request. One other request … Detailing for me is not full time job, and don’t want it to be, it is what used to be called hobby-income. Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on business side when it is part-time by choice.
Great point about 1099’s. As a former HR Leader, I can definitely tell you that many detailers think this is a cheaper way of doing things. The IRS (and state & other federal agencies) will eat you for lunch! And you can’t keep solid employees which could end up damaging your business.
Yvan, I've always taken a lot from your advice. Thank you! This series shifting from detailing to business is very timely and often a "reality check" for those (like myself) who came to this from a place of passion. I'll be following along. Your perspective on some of the often-overlooked fundamentals, like insurance coverage, would be great. How to think about what you need and what questions to ask a potential provider. Other ideas might be how a detailing business should approach testing new products and methods for the sake of efficiency/profitability rather than "chasing perfection".
Another great video Yvan, I have looked the majority of the competition around me before doing my prices and guess what, I did what you said in the video ! I’m not the highest one but I’m definitly not the lowest also and far from them, Even if I’m new in the real world of detailing, I know who I am, how I work, how my service is, how I treat my customers so yes I charge more than others...even if I’m new in detailing business ! I just have to take your advise about what the customer want instead of what he need and I think I will be good for starting my business !
Thanks bro for the great ideas , I admit I need to watch again specially that many points I am interested about ..... thanks for what you are sharing and keep on the greet work bro
Yvan, the video subject I find good but you hit at too large of the picture from that simple concept. I am struggling with the start-up phase, finding customers. At this stage I am not worried about the exit strategy, that could come as a pack and run decision, bad one at that. I understand the difference with mobile and shop, but ease of access leans more toward your first subject, bucket and hose. Commitment of a shop upfront is a big and part of a long range plan, something now I fight with given my HOA rules on listing a mobile business with your home address. Ugh! Keep this up Yvan for your experiences are so valuable and dead on point.
Hi Yvan, Thank you for your great content again. I have a question: How should I make my pricing "table"? Do I need a simple 3 stage pricing table, in the middle with the best value, like netflix, amazon prime...etc, or what is your opinion? Greetings from Hungary
When talking about the names of our business. Mine is kizer auto details. So in the long run mr doe wouldnt be more inclined to buy the buisiness vs if it was named mansfield details ( i live in mansfield ohio) am i hearing you correctly on that? It does make sense.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy has anyone told you. You need to be a professor of detailing :) keep the videos coming and thank you for all of your hard work. You are helping me achieve my dream. Just did my first ceramic coat last week. Not going to lie. I loved the payday!!!! And i reinvested into other items i really needed. Again thank you!
Sorry, but I have to disagree on mobile being more costly. People appreciate the fact that you come to them. Because of that, they are more flexible, and they don't have access to their vehicle for a shorter period of time. They are comfortable with moving appointments due to scheduling conflicts (I just got another job on your side of town, can I come by earlier? Sure!) The actual cost of a shop is definitely higher, but the upside is much greater. By having more space, and the ability to employ people easier, and the ability to do higher cost (margin) jobs makes the upside much greater. Having both would be best. Flexibility for customers is a game changer!
I think we would all like to have a shop, but finding a suitable location that doesn't cost an arm and a leg is often an obstacle. This is especially true if you live in a small town - limited locations, and much smaller customer base to support the overhead.
@@celestial7150 Is there a mechanical shop or body shop you could rent space from? That's a win, win, win situation. You help their cash flow, you find a location people already know, you get access to their customers and they, in turn, can provide more value to their existing customers.
Hi i was just wondering what would be the best way to get lime stone of a car. In northland new Zealand we have a lot of gravel roads would this be a problem? would it take any more time? Also can you ceramic over stone chips or fill them with touch up paint then ceramic over the top thanks for the help
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thanks. What business would you start between the detailing or tractor coatings I only have $30 000 But I can borrow more. Could I set it up so I don't have to be there all the time. I have 8 weeks spear to set it up starting 1st June before calfing. I'm a dairy farmer but did panels beating painting when I left school thanks I appreciate the answers thanks
Hi I've been trying to become a c6 installer I emailed the Australian distributor first to weeks ago but he hasn't replied. So I done the American one he replied straight away and set up a meeting but couldn't do it because I have to use the Australian distributor. I emailed the carcareco two more times checked my spam box. how long does it take to learn to install the agricultural coating can I do it in America. Thanks for the help
I didnt appreciate 2 semesters of accounting for my non-accounting major untill I started my detailing business.
Definitely useful.
Sage advice, Yvan! I have a business degree and find this is teaching me so much about the actual nuts and bolts of business.
Great to hear!
One of my biggest problems right now is organizing the equipment in my van. That and Setup and take down time for sure.
That’s a big issue for most mobile detailers unfortunately.
Fantastic advice. I am friends with two other detailers in town. One called me to do paint touch ups on a Camaro he was working on, and I gave him an assist on another vehicle he needed a hand with. The other I gave him business to put a front end PPF wrap on my new car because he does quality work. He doesn't do interiors, and I do so we help each other out.
Perfect example!
Can’t believe this is free knowledge, I almost feel guilty! 😂
Thank you.
Yvan always with the basic and on point knowledge. Now who are the 2 people who didn't like this video? 🤣
The joke is on then, for UA-cam it’s all about interactions, thumb up or down makes no difference. Not pleasing everyone tells me that I’m doing what needs to be done.
The best business-man detailer in the world right now, Thank you Yvan. I haven't met you in person, but I'm glad that I have been digitally-trained by you :)
Thank you!
As always good advice, I think we all need some more that kind of content, how to run detailing business, and how to survive.
Thank you, and that’s the goal of this channel.
I'm putting some effort into starting a small detailing business. What I've actually been trying to do is break down what each process done to the vehicle should cost individually
For example
Decontamination costs X amount
Tires /Rims cost X amount depending on a tire coating or a dressing
Compounding costs X amount
Then I've been figuring out the time to do each process.
Then add my hourly wage
Good process.,
More difficult than finding customers is finding a fixed location. Thank you for your ongoing advice, I look forward to more!!
I’ve often used Real-estate agents when searching for rental locations.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy that's brilliant, thank you! Your wisdom is priceless
Very helpful thank you. It’s all about learning what works for YOU starting out. I like that you replaced “pay” with “invest”. We can’t be cheap all the time and expect the best results.
Thanks for watching
When people who do a similar service and can act quite properly and professionally, you are coluges not competition.
Agreed!
Very interesting information, thanks for sharing. Watched a few of your videos on Detailers Business Academy, but did not see them “linked” over to DIY Detailing. It seems like the info you share here would be good to share there too - possible playlist? Thanks for considering this request. One other request … Detailing for me is not full time job, and don’t want it to be, it is what used to be called hobby-income. Would be interesting to hear your thoughts on business side when it is part-time by choice.
Great suggestion!
Great advice. These have been some great educational videos! Thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting. Lots more to come.
Thank You !!! Best Regards from Romania
Thank you.
Great point about 1099’s. As a former HR Leader, I can definitely tell you that many detailers think this is a cheaper way of doing things. The IRS (and state & other federal agencies) will eat you for lunch! And you can’t keep solid employees which could end up damaging your business.
Exactly
Yvan, I've always taken a lot from your advice. Thank you! This series shifting from detailing to business is very timely and often a "reality check" for those (like myself) who came to this from a place of passion. I'll be following along.
Your perspective on some of the often-overlooked fundamentals, like insurance coverage, would be great. How to think about what you need and what questions to ask a potential provider. Other ideas might be how a detailing business should approach testing new products and methods for the sake of efficiency/profitability rather than "chasing perfection".
Thank you, I have a long list of items to cover, and those you mentioned are already on that list.,
Another great video Yvan, I have looked the majority of the competition around me before doing my prices and guess what, I did what you said in the video ! I’m not the highest one but I’m definitly not the lowest also and far from them, Even if I’m new in the real world of detailing, I know who I am, how I work, how my service is, how I treat my customers so yes I charge more than others...even if I’m new in detailing business ! I just have to take your advise about what the customer want instead of what he need and I think I will be good for starting my business !
Thank you for your comments!
Good solid advice!!
Thank you
What advice would you give to a beginner in their 40s?
Don’t try to be everything to everyone, set your hours, your price, and drive accordingly.
Thanks for the video! Awesome content and information
Thanks for watching.
Thanks bro for the great ideas , I admit I need to watch again specially that many points I am interested about ..... thanks for what you are sharing and keep on the greet work bro
Thank you.
Great content as usual!! Keep it up!!
Thank you.
Yvan, the video subject I find good but you hit at too large of the picture from that simple concept.
I am struggling with the start-up phase, finding customers. At this stage I am not worried about the exit strategy, that could come as a pack and run decision, bad one at that. I understand the difference with mobile and shop, but ease of access leans more toward your first subject, bucket and hose. Commitment of a shop upfront is a big and part of a long range plan, something now I fight with given my HOA rules on listing a mobile business with your home address. Ugh! Keep this up Yvan for your experiences are so valuable and dead on point.
Have you tried a place like the UPS store for an address.
I certainly don't think I know everything. But what if I'm worried that I don't know enough?
Then learn
1st from Puerto Rico 👍🇵🇷
Thanks
I didn't think about the resale value in the name of my business 🤦♂️.
It can be overcome with time.
Hi Yvan, Thank you for your great content again. I have a question: How should I make my pricing "table"? Do I need a simple 3 stage pricing table, in the middle with the best value, like netflix, amazon prime...etc, or what is your opinion? Greetings from Hungary
Keep it simple.
Where would I find a stick model proforma of the cost of running a detailing shop?
I want to start creating the p&l.
Thank you.
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@@Detailers-Business-Academy yes sir, thank you!
When talking about the names of our business. Mine is kizer auto details. So in the long run mr doe wouldnt be more inclined to buy the buisiness vs if it was named mansfield details ( i live in mansfield ohio) am i hearing you correctly on that? It does make sense.
To be able to sell it, yes.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy has anyone told you. You need to be a professor of detailing :) keep the videos coming and thank you for all of your hard work. You are helping me achieve my dream. Just did my first ceramic coat last week. Not going to lie. I loved the payday!!!! And i reinvested into other items i really needed. Again thank you!
Sorry, but I have to disagree on mobile being more costly. People appreciate the fact that you come to them. Because of that, they are more flexible, and they don't have access to their vehicle for a shorter period of time. They are comfortable with moving appointments due to scheduling conflicts (I just got another job on your side of town, can I come by earlier? Sure!) The actual cost of a shop is definitely higher, but the upside is much greater. By having more space, and the ability to employ people easier, and the ability to do higher cost (margin) jobs makes the upside much greater. Having both would be best. Flexibility for customers is a game changer!
Mobile isn’t more costly, it has more losses.
@@Detailers-Business-Academy I didn't understand that in the video. Do you mean time losses?
You’r selling time mainly before any thing else so time is moeny
I think we would all like to have a shop, but finding a suitable location that doesn't cost an arm and a leg is often an obstacle. This is especially true if you live in a small town - limited locations, and much smaller customer base to support the overhead.
@@celestial7150 Is there a mechanical shop or body shop you could rent space from? That's a win, win, win situation. You help their cash flow, you find a location people already know, you get access to their customers and they, in turn, can provide more value to their existing customers.
Hi i was just wondering what would be the best way to get lime stone of a car. In northland new Zealand we have a lot of gravel roads would this be a problem? would it take any more time?
Also can you ceramic over stone chips or fill them with touch up paint then ceramic over the top thanks for the help
A good water spot Remover will help, fill the chips, then ceramic
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thanks. What business would you start between the detailing or tractor coatings I only have $30 000 But I can borrow more. Could I set it up so I don't have to be there all the time. I have 8 weeks spear to set it up starting 1st June before calfing. I'm a dairy farmer but did panels beating painting when I left school thanks I appreciate the answers thanks
Industrial coatings on machinery is an amazing business opportunity. Www.C6Ceramics.Com
@@Detailers-Business-Academy thanks
Hi I've been trying to become a c6 installer I emailed the Australian distributor first to weeks ago but he hasn't replied. So I done the American one he replied straight away and set up a meeting but couldn't do it because I have to use the Australian distributor. I emailed the carcareco two more times checked my spam box. how long does it take to learn to install the agricultural coating can I do it in America. Thanks for the help