The RoadFS Podcast

What happens when you leave the corporate world, start a mobile detailing business, and then bring your niece along for the journey?This week on The Detail Bookie Podcast, Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey sit down with Torrey and Mya of Pearl’s Auto Recon, an uncle-and-niece team building a detailing business in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.Torrey shares his journey from managing a corporate retail operation to becoming an entrepreneur, why getting fired became the push he needed to build something of his own, and how he developed Pearl’s Auto Recon around the idea of being "uncommon."Mya also shares what it was like leaving fast food and stepping into the detailing industry while balancing school and work. Together, they talk about learning the business, building systems, working as a team, and what it means to grow a business with family.We also dig into some important lessons for detailing business owners, including:• Why hiring for the right behaviors can matter more than experience• How Mya helped create a 30% lift in productivity• Building systems that allow a team to work more efficiently• The transition from mobile detailing toward a shop• Why you shouldn't compare your Chapter 1 to someone else's Chapter 10• How ego can get in the way of business growth• Understanding chemicals and materials instead of simply learning a process• Why customer expectations should drive the service you provide• The importance of tracking your numbers and building systems early• Why training and mentorship can accelerate your development• How family can become part of a successful businessMost importantly, this conversation is about building a business that serves people rather than simply chasing the next milestone.Connect with Pearl’s Auto Recon:PearlsAutoRecon.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearls_auto_recon/If you're a detailing business owner, mobile detailer, or someone thinking about getting into the industry, there's a lot to take away from Tory and Maya's story.Chapters:0:00 A Unique Uncle-Niece Detailing Partnership1:59 From Corporate Management to Detailing3:23 The True Benefits of Entrepreneurship4:58 The Struggle to Build a Unique Identity9:08 Maya’s Perspective on Joining the Business11:51 Hiring Based on Behavior Over Experience43:51 Advice for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs👍 Like the video💬 Leave us a comment🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of The Detail Bookie Podcast#AutoDetailing #MobileDetailing #DetailingBusiness #AutoRecon #PearlsAutoRecon #DetailBookie #DetailingBusinessOwnerHosts: Rod Puzey & Jody SedrickGuests: Torrey & Mya — Pearl’s Auto ReconRoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast

This week, we sit down with Lee Roth to talk about the upcoming PDR Expo and the newly added Detail Intensive, happening September 24–26 in Las Vegas.PDR Expo is expanding — for the first time ever, Detail Intensive is joining the show as an official part of PDR Expo, bringing the paintless dent repair and auto detailing worlds together under one roof. In this episode, Lee Roth (PDR trainer, head trainer at Dent King) and Darryl Wolf (windshield chip repair & coatings expert) join the show to talk about why this merger has been years in the making, why "add-on services" is the wrong way to think about auto recon, and why most shop failures come down to business skills, not trade skills.We also get into: the psychology of finishing a dent right (the last 5–10% is the hardest part), why "there's no such thing as perfect" panel, viral PDR "fixes" that don't hold up in person, setting customer expectations instead of chasing your ego, and the story of the time a truck backed over Jody's BMW (12.5 hours to fix).Event details:PDR Expo — September 25–26, at the Rio, Las VegasDetail Intensive Training — September 24, making its debut as part of PDR Expo (free with expo registration)Admission: $60 for the full expo, includes free Detail Intensive trainingMore info: pdrexpo.com | pdrexpo.com/detailintensiveGuests: Lee Roth, Darryl WolfAlso mentioned: Steve Costa (PPF trainer), Todd Suda (Dent King)Subscribe for more conversations with the people building the auto recon, PDR, and detailing industries.Lee will break down what’s on the agenda, what you can expect from the three-day event, and why this could be an opportunity to discover new ways to grow and expand your business.Don’t miss another episode of the RoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast, designed to help you discover new ideas, strategies, and opportunities to grow your detailing and auto recon business.

What would happen if you left your detailing business for two weeks?For Kyle Clark of Extreme Detailing, that question became a real-world test. Kyle spent an incredible trip traveling through South Africa with his family while his detailing business continued operating back home.But making that possible took much more than simply hiring employees. It required systems, SOPs, checklists, clear expectations, training, accountability and learning how to trust his team.In this episode of the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast, Kyle Clark joins Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build a detailing business that can operate without the owner.We talk about:• Training and mentoring younger employees• Why employees need guidance, not just instructions• The difference between confidence and competence• Creating SOPs and checklists that actually get followed• When it's time to stop coaching and let an employee go• Why “hire slow, fire fast” matters• Building an employee handbook and setting expectations• Using AI to help document employee issues and policies• Creating consistent customer expectations• How technology can give owners visibility when they're away• The lessons Kyle learned from a disastrous vacation experience in 2017• His South Africa trip and how he finally proved his business could operate without him• Why business freedom also comes with responsibility• And the difference between simply “getting it done” and getting it done rightKyle's story is a great reminder that the goal isn't simply to build a business that keeps you busy. It's to build a business with systems, people and processes that allow you to step away without everything falling apart.If you're serious about building a better detailing business, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Subscribe to the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast and join us every week for conversations about detailing, business, leadership, technology and building a better life through your business.Guest:Kyle ClarkXtreme Detailing AutoFiberHosts Jody Sedrick & Rod PuzeyRoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast================================RoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBooke CRM - https://detailbookie.io

Meghan Pourier, CEO of Car Candy and President of the International Detailing Association, joins us for an incredible conversation about what it really takes to build a brand, lead a team, and create a business that lasts.From building Car Candy one brick at a time to leading with integrity and surrounding yourself with smarter people, Meghan shares powerful lessons for detailers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to grow.We talk about the dangers of hype-driven marketing, why relationships and industry collaboration matter, the importance of strategic planning, servant leadership, innovation, and why great detailers don't always automatically become great business owners.Meghan also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Car Candy develops new products, listens to customer feedback, and continues to innovate.If you're building a detailing business, growing a brand, or looking for practical leadership advice, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Chapter Timelines0:00 Building Brands One Brick at a Time3:40 The Trap of Marketing Hype7:21 What Stays and What Fades in the Industry11:31 Strategic Discipline for Creative Minds17:25 First Steps for New Detailers28:41 Innovation and the Product Development Cycle38:01 Boss vs Leader: Defining Your Role52:36 Final Thoughts on Industry GrowthGuest:Megan PoirierCar Candy ProductsCarcandy.comHosts Jody Sedrick & Rod PuzeyRoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast================================RoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBooke CRM - https://detailbookie.io

We’re hitting the road!Over the next several weeks, RoadFS and Detail Bookie are traveling to some of the biggest events, training sessions, and gatherings in the professional detailing industry — and we’re bringing the podcast with us.From hands-on training and IDA certification to new products, business education, networking, and SEMA, our goal is bigger than simply attending events. We want to help build people up, highlight great businesses and brands, and create connections that make the professional detailing industry stronger.In this special episode, Jody and Rod talk about the upcoming RoadFS event tour, including stops at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Budco’s Open Garage, Detail Intensive & PDR Expo in Las Vegas, IDA Global Skills Validation, and SEMA.They also look back at an incredible training event in Chicago and discuss why bringing brands, trainers, and detailers together can have such a powerful impact.The mission is simple:Turn customers into fans.Turn fans into advocates.And build an industry where people feel valued, supported, and inspired.If you're a detailer, business owner, manufacturer, trainer, or simply passionate about the professional detailing industry, make sure you follow along.We'll see you on the road!Learn more about RoadFS: https://roadfs.comLearn more about Detail Bookie: https://detailbookie.com