The RoadFS Podcast

Nick Veccio of Sticklers for Details is our guest this week.   We discuss:  Air Force One and McCalls  His 19 year run as a professional detailer with his dad  Running his business as a "hobby" so he can be an involved and engaged dad  Getting trained by Renny Doyle even though he had 19 years experience  Moving his business passed the "hobby" stage to a growing, thriving business   Check him out at Website: https://www.sticklers4details.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sticklers4details/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sticklers4detailsfc/ Sticklers 4 Details 414 Summit View Drive Fort Collins, CO  80524 (970) 416-8313

Women have had such a significant impact on the detailing industry. They are carving out and taking on key roles as leaders, trainers, and brand ambassadors. With that said there are sill old traditions and barriers that we need to break down to create a safe, welcoming, and level playing field for women. We sit down with Kelly Mankin from Ake Ake Pro Detail and explore how we can make this happen, Show highlights 0:00 Intro and Sponsor Shout Out - Leather Repair Company 03:00 Cruisin’ Hidden Springs 06:00 Women in the Industry - How do we make it welcoming and safe for women? 11:00 The professionalism that women bring to the industry 16:00 Having the conversation 20:00 Recognizing and respecting the skills people bring to the table 24:00 Getting trained and having the right insurance Guest: Kelly MankinAke Ake Pro Detailakeakeprodetail.com Hosts: Jody Sedrick and Rod PuzeyThe software and team trusted to run your businessLearn more at ⁠roadfs.com Companies and People Mentioned: P&S Detail Products, The Rag Company, Andy Van Order, Tony Mozzel, Shad Stoker, Ricardo Lopes, Steven Thompson, The Detail Kid, Detail Doctors, Josh Pierce, Robyn Sweet, Bernice Berry, Sydni Brae Gwinn, Megan Pourier, Marcie Loza, Diana Balboni, Jacki Orlando, Paige Evans, Jennifer Turcotte, Diane Doyle, Joe Kimball, Hamptons Mobile, Sparrowhawk Mobile Detailing, Leather Repair Company

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