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at 13-14 i started vacuuming my moms car and than it turned into doing multiple cars making money im 16 now and recently took the risk and applied at a detail shop in my area for a job and i got and one thing i am definitely trying to improve is my speed but without missing anything
That's crazy to hear a story that reflects my life it makes me feel not alone I started freelance detailing when I found a love in washing and vacuuming my mom's car I just got a detailing job at a Charter bus company and start this Monday!! I hope that whatever decisions you make now and the future hold success 🙌
When it comes to starting a business vs. just being self employed as a detailer, you need to start with your foundation, which is your business plan. Planning your procedures, deciding what equipment you need, your help and staff roles, all depends on where you're taking your business. Are you going to retire as an independent detailer? Do you want to open a shop? Will you retire from the shop and close it, or sell/hand off the business? Would you expand your shop, open more locations, or move into other aspects of the auto or cleaning business? You don't need these answers on day one, but you should be planning for the future as you go. I revise my business plan every year, depending on the trajectory of the business, current market trends and projections, and what we learned or failed/succeeded at last year. This all sounds complicated, but it's really just a matter of taking some time to sit down and think a bit, and maybe dream a little too. Once you have a plan, you can decide all of what you need, and how exactly you'll do things.
Smart man you are! As much as we enjoy the details of detailing! Understanding business is extremely crucial in remaining profitable and moreover continuing to thrive as business owners
I only got 3 tips. 1- get off your phone 2- don’t sit down while your detailing if you can avoid it. 3- have a tote for each service. Ex - I have two one has all my interior stuff like chemicals, towels , brushes ext the other one has all my exterior stuff detail spray compounds detail brushes tire shine ext.
This is an outstanding video. Perhaps the best on this topic on UA-cam. The key ideas are all here, presented well. the most important one IMHO is having a system that you have proofed and incorporates industry best practices. Video yourself and watch for all the wasted steps, then figure out how to reduce / eliminate each one. I would add one suggestion and that is to combine steps / product capabilities in your system wherever they make sense and don’t compromise quality. For example get an interior cleaner that is good for as many materials as possible and that also has UV protection so you don’t have to go back with a separate protection application after cleaning, or keep switching between products as you go. Get a cleaner that is good for both wheels and tires, and that also has (or you mix in) iron remover. Consider combining wash with clay lube and even wax by using a no-rinse wash that doubles as the clay lube then go right to claying while the no-rinse is still wet on the vehicle (re-wet as necessary if it starts to dry mid-way) and as you finish claying each panel, apply a spray- on wax as you go. Eliminate all unnecessary movement and where you can’t, find a way to detail even as you move. Movement is inherently wasteful. Bring the tools and products to you. Keep up the great content and thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Lots of good advice in this video. I like to prepare everything I can for the next day so I am organized and efficient. I found having my tools and chemicals close to the vehicle helps eliminate a lot of walking back and forth, which is a time waster.
Can you come up with a good system step by step video, do you have different strategies for different vehicles types? Awesome channel man, thanks for the knowledge
I got 2 push out atleast 2 cars but I struggle with the steps of washing the exterior got 4 bottles a foam Canon a brush and a strong pressure washer that could strip paint easily haha
only if they pay full price. dont go cheap then you will be stuck at cheap. if they wanna pay full price or at 15% off due to a lot of vehicles sure. but i'v yet to find that after a year and a dozen conversations with dealerships
@@DetailGroove I bet you think that forging a knife in a couple of hours is the best way to do it too, right? You don't think that with more time the 3 examples you used could do a far better job? You just want to pocket more money with less effort by doing a "good enough" job to get by.
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hey man I'm ready to start my mobile detail but seems major thing nobody covers is the legal side (llc,taxes) type things could you help
at 13-14 i started vacuuming my moms car and than it turned into doing multiple cars making money im 16 now and recently took the risk and applied at a detail shop in my area for a job and i got and one thing i am definitely trying to improve is my speed but without missing anything
That's crazy to hear a story that reflects my life it makes me feel not alone I started freelance detailing when I found a love in washing and vacuuming my mom's car I just got a detailing job at a Charter bus company and start this Monday!! I hope that whatever decisions you make now and the future hold success 🙌
When it comes to starting a business vs. just being self employed as a detailer, you need to start with your foundation, which is your business plan. Planning your procedures, deciding what equipment you need, your help and staff roles, all depends on where you're taking your business.
Are you going to retire as an independent detailer? Do you want to open a shop? Will you retire from the shop and close it, or sell/hand off the business? Would you expand your shop, open more locations, or move into other aspects of the auto or cleaning business? You don't need these answers on day one, but you should be planning for the future as you go.
I revise my business plan every year, depending on the trajectory of the business, current market trends and projections, and what we learned or failed/succeeded at last year. This all sounds complicated, but it's really just a matter of taking some time to sit down and think a bit, and maybe dream a little too.
Once you have a plan, you can decide all of what you need, and how exactly you'll do things.
Smart man you are! As much as we enjoy the details of detailing! Understanding business is extremely crucial in remaining profitable and moreover continuing to thrive as business owners
Thanks for this comment
I only got 3 tips.
1- get off your phone
2- don’t sit down while your detailing if you can avoid it.
3- have a tote for each service. Ex - I have two one has all my interior stuff like chemicals, towels , brushes ext the other one has all my exterior stuff detail spray compounds detail brushes tire shine ext.
Nice! We have the same setup like you mentioned in 3
For some reason I didn’t really think of this - #3. Just makes sense. Thanks dude 🤙🏼
Oscar, great video. Have you read 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers or The E-Myth? I highly recommend business owners read these.
This is an outstanding video. Perhaps the best on this topic on UA-cam. The key ideas are all here, presented well. the most important one IMHO is having a system that you have proofed and incorporates industry best practices. Video yourself and watch for all the wasted steps, then figure out how to reduce / eliminate each one. I would add one suggestion and that is to combine steps / product capabilities in your system wherever they make sense and don’t compromise quality. For example get an interior cleaner that is good for as many materials as possible and that also has UV protection so you don’t have to go back with a separate protection application after cleaning, or keep switching between products as you go. Get a cleaner that is good for both wheels and tires, and that also has (or you mix in) iron remover. Consider combining wash with clay lube and even wax by using a no-rinse wash that doubles as the clay lube then go right to claying while the no-rinse is still wet on the vehicle (re-wet as necessary if it starts to dry mid-way) and as you finish claying each panel, apply a spray- on wax as you go. Eliminate all unnecessary movement and where you can’t, find a way to detail even as you move. Movement is inherently wasteful. Bring the tools and products to you. Keep up the great content and thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for always giving us high quality content for free. Love your channel!!
Woot! Glad to help Josie 🤘🏽
Thanks Oscar.
It's ALL about the process!!
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Very great advice thanks am learning alot keep the videos coming 😀 👍
Love to hear it 🙌🏽
Awesome video Oscar!
Thanks man!
Lots of good advice in this video. I like to prepare everything I can for the next day so I am organized and efficient. I found having my tools and chemicals close to the vehicle helps eliminate a lot of walking back and forth, which is a time waster.
Good one!
I updated my process to combine iron decon with clay bar using Meguiar’s Iron Clay Lube. I can do both at the same time.
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Does the Iron Remover not eat up your Clay Bar? If I use to much Soap it turns my clay bar into a soft putty mess.
Does the Iron Remover not eat up your Clay Bar? If I use to much Soap it turns my clay bar into a soft putty mess.
@@rsreidjr , I use synthetic clay
Mahalo! Respect young entrepreneurs and tips from pros.
Can you come up with a good system step by step video, do you have different strategies for different vehicles types? Awesome channel man, thanks for the knowledge
Always gotta be proactive...Key word "Proactive". Great video.
That's right! Thanks 🙌🏽
Great advice mano.
I got 2 push out atleast 2 cars but I struggle with the steps of washing the exterior got 4 bottles a foam Canon a brush and a strong pressure washer that could strip paint easily haha
Link to the foam sprayer y’all were using for the tires?
I need a wheel brush for inside the wheel but the fit is tight any reccomendations that doesn't splatter
Wrap a towel around a detail brush
Or get wheel woolies.
I need to attend your class.
I like this dude! (No homo) he’s super humble in sharing his knowledge! Keep it up my boi
haha thanks!
Lol nothin homo about appreciating a smart man 😅
I like him more weirdo
Someone has been watching Ivan Lacroix. Good job!
Ohh, I haven't haha. But I remember him from the ONR days!
10:58 LOL
I have four sets of everything when it comes to the wheels. And I'm solo
I use an air compressor even working out of my 09 accord. Is a life changing tool. To blow out at the beginning
Sheesh! That's awesome
Would you recommend trying to get a deal with a car dealership?
only if they pay full price. dont go cheap then you will be stuck at cheap. if they wanna pay full price or at 15% off due to a lot of vehicles sure. but i'v yet to find that after a year and a dozen conversations with dealerships
@@sslumthank you for reply
@10:59 ..NEVER! 😂
😅😅😅
Hello, where can i contact you about the product sponsorship?
You can email oscar(at)detailgroove(dot)co
Just throw a couple iK battery compressors on those sprayers and call it a day
Minimize the amount of products you use is what I would do . If you find something that works well don’t change it .
Lol "front passenger steering wheel"
muahaha
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"This is so fun"...... No one thinks that
Dont take it the wrong way, but you look like Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite!
No worries. I've only heard this about 1000 times already haha
Vote for Pedro !
Faster = Half-assed. Ehhh, fuck'em their just paying customers.
I guess pit crews, kitchens, and assembling planes for WW2 were doing it all wrong haha
@@DetailGroove I bet you think that forging a knife in a couple of hours is the best way to do it too, right? You don't think that with more time the 3 examples you used could do a far better job? You just want to pocket more money with less effort by doing a "good enough" job to get by.
Obviously you didn’t even watch this video let alone analyze how this business operates. Solid case of “projection”
@@brianbassettnumber1 jealousy is ugly dude, efficient work is quality work.
@@havingtoomuchfun4806 Jealous of a... car washer? Ok.
sorry Oscar