Detailing Saved My Life - Top Star Detailing
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- Sharing my personal story of how I came up with the idea to start my mobile detailing business and how it helped me find a sense of purpose in my life... raw & unedited video, just real talk about my personal journey into the world of mobile detailing.
Affiliated links - They don't cost you anything extra but helps me to keep providing free detailing information
🛠️ EQUIPMENT 🛠️
MTM Hydro PF22 Foam Cannon amzn.to/3XIIN2e
Rupes LHR 15ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher amzn.to/3B2Zj46
⚡Champion Power Equipment 4500-Watt RV Ready amzn.to/47qqORv
The Clean Garage Kranzle - 1622 Electric Pressure Washer amzn.to/4eokSuq
VacuMaid GV50PRO Wall Mounted Garage and Car Vacuum amzn.to/4e2yQCD
💨 Detail King Mytee Lite 8070 Heated Carpet Extractor amzn.to/3XwdAhi
Dewalt Drill amzn.to/3TyQlSF
💧 CR Spotless Water Systems amzn.to/3TxDKPP
🌪️Tornador Z-014 Blow Out Tool amzn.to/3B2XZ18
🐶 HAIR REMOVAL PRODUCTS 🐶
Pet hair brush: amzn.to/3XM5qD2
Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Remover amzn.to/3MPeq44
🌪️Tornador Z-014 Blow Out Tool amzn.to/3B2XZ18
🧼 INTERIOR CHEMICALS 🧼
P & S Xpress Interior Cleaner amzn.to/4eo56zK
KOCHCHEMIE Green Star - all purpose cleaner amzn.to/3TyRIRf
KOCHCHEMIE- Pol Star - interior cleaner amzn.to/4daLga0
KOCHCHEMIE Leather cleaner amzn.to/3XvlTKb
Invisible Glass - glass cleaner amzn.to/3TxS9vg
P & S carpet bomber amzn.to/3XIGDQa
P & S Terminator Enzyme Spot and Stain Remover amzn.to/3XM5J0E
KOCHCHEMIE Gummifix - Rubber and Plastic Interior Cleaner amzn.to/3XLPqRk
🫧 EXTERIOR CHEMICALS 🫧
KOCHCHEMIE Green Star - Highly Concentrated Universal Cleaner amzn.to/4eqdLBF
KOCHCHEMIE Gentle Snow Foam - Washing Shampoo; Safe on Existing Wax & Sealed Surfaces amzn.to/3TxY9E6
P & S - DREAM MAKER - Show Car Exterior Gloss amzn.to/47sh7Sk
Koch-Chemie - Bitumen and Tar Remover - amzn.to/3XtMsjd
Mothers 06110 Back-to-Black Trim & Plastic Restorer Aerosol amzn.to/3Tw1F1W
Meguiar's Deep Crystal Car Wash - Car Wash Shampoo amzn.to/3XrZKws
P & S - Bead Maker - Paint Protectant & Sealant, Easy Spray & Wipe Application amzn.to/3ZxMoSd
🚗 Correction/Protection 🚗
Rupes LHR 15ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher amzn.to/3B2Zj46
RUPES Fine Compound for Polish & Swirl Remover amzn.to/4dfarIC
RUPES D-A Coarse High Performance Coarse Cutting Foam Pad amzn.to/3XPgnnq
GYEON Prep Redefined - Pre Coating Car Prep Spray amzn.to/3zc24Qh
GYEON Wet Coat - Spray Coating for Cars - High Gloss Solutions amzn.to/47wMmvu
GYEON MOHS EVO 50 ml Ceramic Coating for Cars amzn.to/47rEQlR
P & S - Bead Maker - Paint Protectant & Sealant, Easy Spray & Wipe Application amzn.to/3ZxMoSd
🛞 Tires 🛞
Meguiar's Ultimate Insane Shine Tire Coating amzn.to/3ZrLWF1
P & S PROFESSIONAL DETAIL PRODUCTS - Brake Buster Wheel and Tire Cleaner amzn.to/4e3Incl
Nanoskin NON ACID Professional Wheel & Tire Cleaner amzn.to/4gsq0iY
EZ Brush Car Detailing - amzn.to/4ebsn8w
Adam's Polishes Pro Tire Hex Grip Applicator (3 Pack) amzn.to/4d50g9n
🧽 PRODUCTS 🧽
CERAKOTE® Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit amzn.to/3XJEBiO
Scrub Ninja Max - Interior Scrubbing Sponge - 3 Pack amzn.to/3znhIZ2
IK Sprayers Multi Trigger 1 (Multi TR 1) Sprayer 5 Pack Bundle amzn.to/3XNcf72
Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB Fine Grade Wash Mitt amzn.to/3ZvLSE3
Amazon Basics Deluxe Microfiber Car Wash Drying Mitts amzn.to/3ZrMjiT
Microfiber Car-Drying Towel amzn.to/3XLxhmD
The Rag Company - Edgeless 300 - Microfiber Detailing Towels amzn.to/4eqee6T
50 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Towels amzn.to/4etQXRJ
Detailing Brush Set - 10 Pcs amzn.to/3ZuHTrk
Nitrile Gloves amzn.to/3B6AO6h
CastleDoor Automotive Floor Mats Plastic Coated amzn.to/3MQHloh
Wonder Wafers Air Fresheners 100ct. Individually Wrapped amzn.to/4ehFowO
Follow me on instagram here: / top_star_detailing
Need a detail in Las Vegas, book on my website www.topstardet...
Give me a call to book an appointment here (mention you saw me on youtube) 702-236-1357
#detailer #lasvegasdetailer #LVDetailer #mobiledetailer #mobiledetail #autodetailing #autodetail
I love that you have finally found something that makes your heart happy! 💖💞💖
@@CPrideC ❤️ :))
I’ve been a industrial machinery mechanic for 15 years. I was burnt out and covid pushed me to my breaking point. I feel crazy trying to start over and detail at 40 years old but I’m in 2 years running the business part time and working my soul sucking job full time. Things are finally picking up and I can see a path towards detailing full time. Thanks for making your videos and motivating me🙏
You got a 10 year headstart on me brother! Plenty of time to make it happen!
We talked about why you chose detailing but never knew the full back story. Great inspiration bro! Love that you're slowly building an empire from your dream!
Thanks Bro!!! Prestige Worldwide! Boats n Ho's
We are not going to judge by our intentions but by our actions, well done and very inspiring keep going. Thanks for sharing.
@@yvonst-pierre470 thank you my friend!
Nice video. Glad to hear something of substance in the detailing space instead of another product sales pitch.
@@hippopotimusstew Thanks man! Agree with you 💯 alot of product sales pitches and the self proclaimed gurus out there making videos in their rented sports cars trying sell their courses… they are like vultures trying to take advantage of all the newbies in the industry… they don’t really want to help anyone, they just wanna line their pockets with selling shit you don’t really need.
I love your story man. Keep up the hustle, I lost my father about a year ago to terminal lung cancer, We were always coming up with new ideas to make money. But now i’m tryna keep our nature art business growing and started car detailing aswell. Just tryna keep focused and get as many clients as possible.
Thank You Brother! Sounds like we have a few things in common... I also worked in the Art Industry for over a decade selling Nature/Landscape Photography for Peter Lik. Keep at it my man, just try to get 1% better everyday and you will get there.
This was great. I would definitely watch more, and will be watching this again when feeling a bit lost
Thanks brother... we've all been there at some point. Hang in there my man.
Loved the story and can’t wait to see the content you put out. I detail on the side, but I can relate to you in the feeling of purpose in workplace isn’t there. I look to escape that and detail full-time, loved the inspiration!
@@ArthurMSoto Thank You Arthur… appreciate you sharing! Hang in there for now, make a solid plan and then start taking action on your plan step by step, in the meantime keep detailing, learning and growing and before you know it you’ll be able to turn your side gig into a full time position… just remember it takes time, but as long as you’re making forward progress you’ll get there at some point!
Thank you so much, sir. It's very encouraging. I didn't have any direction. I was in the same situation. And im 54. I just started my detail business. Have a blessed day.
@@James-ve3rf That’s awesome James! It’s never too late to go after your dreams man!Good luck with your business… wishing you much success! If you ever have any questions or I can be of assistance let me know.
Amen brother!
@@BestInClassDetailing cheers my friend! Hope you’re crushing it out there!!
Happy you found something that brings purpose to your life. I can totally relate to transforming dull paint and messy interior to like new condition. The feeling of seeing the transformation makes me giggle lol . Continued success to you buddy.
@@dannyboy8644 thanks Danny! Yeah it’s strangely therapeutic for me! Cheers my friend
This message is all too familiar and I really appreciate you being able to be open with it. Love your journey, keep doing great things
@@unescapable1647 I think there’s alot of us in this industry that have been through similar journey and I would like to build a community where we can come together and share our experiences, struggles, knowledge, opinions…etc help each other grow and succeed.
Thank you for your feedback, I sincerely appreciate your support 🙏
Thanks for sharing your story. Reminds me of myself. I found relief in becoming a DIY detailed. It’s probably the only reason I’m glad we have 5 cars at my house. Get to try out different products and tools and techniques. My neighbors probably think I’m crazy.
@@joeskibinski4153 that’s cool Joe! Don’t worry about what the neighbors think, life is short… do what makes you happy! They’ll probably be asking you to detail their cars before you know it ;)
Thanks for sharing your story and giving advice my brother! This has given me a boost of confidence to straighten up accountability.
Much appreciated, take care out there.
@@mikeeonfiya watched a couple of your fitness videos and was very impressed… your a beast bro! Stay strong 💪
Thank you
@@haydenarmstrong9998 cheers Hayden!
Great video, Jeff. Sales and marketing skills are so important when starting a business. Would be interesting to hear what you took from your previous experiences to help you do well with a detailing business.
@@droiduser0202 thank you! They are both super important skills to have when running a business… I was a sales manager for really high end luxury health clubs as well as a sales director for fine art galleries… I learned so much about selling high end luxury products and services and that market in general and car detailing is also a luxury service so I could apply a great deal of my experience and skills I learned. I will have a video coming on with more on this topic soon ;)
Amazing video, thank you. I recently just got let go from my job (factory job), and now thinking about my entire career goals. The pay was good, but I hated it. I'm 24 and have always liked cleaning cars, so I'm really gearing towards detailing. My father owns a 5 star collision shop, so I think I'm going to start detailing in his shop and maybe take over the family business. Gave you a subscription.
@@thehorrorshrine5571 thanks for the feedback my friend! Yeah that’s the thing about working any job for someone else, there’s really no stability the job could go away at anytime and there’s not much potential for advancement to make real money that could give you financial freedom. You’re young bro and have time on your side make a plan and take action… a detailing shop and a collision shop could work really well together! I have built good relationships with a few collision / auto body shops here and they refer me a bunch of business. Figure what makes you happy, get really good at it and the money will follow… don’t chase money, chase excellence instead!
Thank you for subscribing, appreciate your support 🙏
@@topstardetailing Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it. Keep up the great work.
thx man this is really good stuff i'm an IT engineer and got let go 3 months can't get a job i got very exited about this busines my story very similar to yours to be honest i hate corporate life and i have to deal with a bunch of dudes that look like the 7/11 customer service dude and i have to fake that i like them and relate to them is it is killing me i wish nothing but being free and make my own money you know what it is to get fire but a man half of what you are a man that if we find each other in the streets would not dare to look at me in my eyes that your financial future is in some idiots hand F man is demoralizing as a man so yea i'm working on the detailing business see where it takes me
There's no real stability in the corporate world these days and I feel your pain brother... it sucks having to work for people like that who don't appreciate your value. I think you're making the right move doing your own thing... best of luck in your new venture and I hope you crush it in the business!
Thanks for sharing your story... appreciate you!
Like you said, you gotta have purpose. I will be out of a job come Oct. 31 due to bankruptcy. Did some deep thinking and you're absolutely correct. Find something you actually enjoy doing and get it. Good luck my man and thank you for sharing.
@@RaulMedina-b3d life is too short to be stuck in some job you hate! Appreciate your support!
Just checking in to start things off !
@@PolishedMobileDetailing503 appreciate you! Have a great Sunday brother!
Jeff,
Long term suggestion. You are rockin the Champion, since you are using a trailer instead of a truck or a van have you thought about once the Champion gives up the ghost swapping to inverter battery power. I know you might be apprehensive but the Ecoflow Delta Pro Ultra can put out 7,200 watts of power, and since you have a trailer you could mount solar panels on top. It is passthrough as well meaning that you can use it while it is charging. The only reason I suggest is since you live in Vegas and its usually very sunny that is alot power that you could get for free and those inverters make no noise. Just something to look into. Peace.
Great idea. @wagstaffautodetailing recently swapped out his 2 generator setup for the ecoflow and seems to work very well!
@@chausonharmon693 great suggestion and interesting concept! Id be open to potentially trying it out… would love to hear some feedback from some people using that set up already. What they like / dislike about it? Pros & Cons.. but definitely something to consider ;)
Appreciate the input!
@@kirkwilson5900 I would love to hear his thoughts on it so far, how it’s working for him. I’m open to it, need to do some research on it!
Thanks for your feedback!
@@topstardetailingI would like to hear more on this as well. Not much out there as far as it’s realistic functionality and if it is a practical generator replacement solution.
@@hippopotimusstew needs to be battle tested to make sure it can hang, im probably going to be building out another mobile unit soon so something to consider 🤔
This hits home for me and I’m sure a lot of others. Thanks for the Inspiration
Thanks Nick! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.
Your best video thank you so much for encouraging us !
@@furkan44sahin thank you brother… I sincerely appreciate your feedback 🙏
Awesome story very similar to mine but in a different industry
Thank You! Which industry are you in?
Bless up from jamaica 🇯🇲 ,keep going
Thank you! How's business in Jamaica?
@@topstardetailing going pretty good, basically bought all that I need for detailing in america and ship them to jamaica as most of what I want is not available here, but from the get go we decided to be unique, provide good service consistently, strong social media presence, and we have managed to rank 1 on Google for Auto Detailing in jamaica
Great video brother... Hits the mark.
@@charpe197charpentier9 Thanks buddy! Hope you’re doing well my friend!
Great video I am here in Vegas too detailing. Best place to be in detailing.
Thank You! Great to meet a fellow detailer in Vegas! Hope to see you out there sometime!
Hope I get a chance to meet you some day! You've very quickly become a big inspiration for me.
Much love from AZ!
@@OnyxDetails hope to meet you as well, if you’re in Vegas sometime hit me up! Feel free to reach out to me directly 702-236-1357 anytime! Appreciate your support 🙏
Our stories are very similar. Thank you for sharing.
@@PolishedMobileDetailing503 I have a feeling that many of us out there have been in this situation or have some type of similar story… thank you for your support , I appreciate you 🙏
Well said!!!!!!!!
@@djwashx thank you, I really appreciate your feedback :)
Wow what an amazing story. I have to be honest brother you have no idea how much I needed to come across this video. You and I have so much in common. I'm in a bad place myself it gets dark at times and scary. Thank you for being so transparent sharing your story definitley inspires me! I need to figure out a plan of how to dig myself out of this hole. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and will be a fan and follower for life now. Maybe we could chat one day I could really use some advise. I appreciate you brother have a wonderful Sunday.
@@paulrhodes482 Thank you Paul 🙏 I have been in that same place myself, many times so trust me when I say that I understand what you’re going through. The best thing that I can tell you is that sometimes in life we have to go through that dark tunnel and it can be lonely, difficult and scary not knowing how long the tunnel is or when you will finally see the light, but I can tell you if you just keep going one step at a time and keep moving forward you will eventually find your way out of the darkness and into the light.
Hang in there, focus on the things that you can control and let go of the rest. Try to stay positive and find the things that you are grateful for in your life.
If there’s anything I can do or you ever just want someone to talk to please feel free to reach out to me directly anytime 702-236-1357 - Jeff
Wow. What what a class act Jeff to provide this man your direct number.
Thank you for your humility and openness sir. I’d love to chat with you some day.
Keep killing it out there
@@nickcruz7422 Thank you Nick! Appreciate your feedback and support 🙏 Happy to talk to any of you guys anytime (before 9pm, im old and go to bed early these days 😂) seriously though feel free to reach out whenever… I love speaking with & helping my brothers in the detailing community 702-236-1357
Cheers
@@topstardetailingThank you so much Jeff. I knew you would understand. I appreciate you so much. I come to Vegas often maybe we can meet one day so I csn thank you in person. Really happy for you wishing you even more success. We will chat soon for sure have a greag seek.
@@paulrhodes482 sounds good brother… hit me up if you’re out this way or call anytime!
Great story brother wish you much success! Can you please tell me who you hired to do your website, logo, and print your shirts etc? Thanks
@@EssentialTouch thank you brother!
Website designer/builder is Sara SMJ designs contact@smjdesignco.com
tell her Jeff with Top Star Detailing Las Vegas referred you and I believe it was around $1500 ish total to build on Wix… I hired a separate company to optimize the SEO on the site which was also around $1500.
Wix is good because it has an owner app with calendar for bookings and you can receive payments on it as well.
I designed the logo myself, but had fiver convert it into vector files for printing.
T-Shirts and other clothing, hats… etc through vista print using the vector artwork files from fiver. (Tip for vista print - if you are printing up a bunch of stuff and there is no discount available, let it sit in the cart for a few days to a week if you’re not in any rush and they will usually email you sort of 15-25% off code to close out your cart)