Suds to Success Podcast

We sit down again with Everett from Looking Good Auto to talk about the growth of his detailing business, building a team, and making the most of a small shop. We discuss how his customer folders set his business apart, the challenges of hiring and leading employees, and how social media is starting to bring in new jobs. Everett also shares his approach to honest service, referrals, and helping other detailers learn from his experience.Topics in This Episode:Growing a Detailing Business From a Small ShopHiring, Training, and Leading a Detailing TeamSocial Media, Referrals, and Sharing Industry Knowledge🔗 CHECK OUT SUDSYCRM!🌐 Website: https://sudsycrm.com/USE CODE "SUDS" FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS DISCOUNTED!🔗 Links🌐 Website: https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudstosuccesspodcast/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudstosuccesspodcastJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/suds-facebook-group🔗 Check Out Everette Mitchum / Lookin' Good Auto🌐 Website: https://www.lookingoodauto.com/📸 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lookingoodauto📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everette.mitchum📣 This Episode is Sponsored by Tekton Performance Films!🌐 Website: https://www.tektonpf.comCheck Out the Best Auto Detailing Software(s) to Help Boost Your Business!https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/software-recommendations👍 Don’t Forget to Subscribe!Give this video a like and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!💰 Discount Codes | Use code "SUDS"10% OFF House of Rags Canada: https://bit.ly/thor-canada10% OFF House of Rags USA: https://bit.ly/thor-usa5% OFF CarZilla: https://bit.ly/car-zillaCar Supplies Warehouse: https://bit.ly/carsupplieswarehouseDIYDetail: https://bit.ly/diy-detail** Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. **

We’re back together for episode 90 of the Suds to Success Podcast. In this episode, we talk about starting and growing a detailing business without spending more than you need to, from choosing basic equipment and getting your first customers to building your reputation with reviews. We also share lessons from our own early mistakes and discuss honest sales, branding, and keeping business costs under control.🔗 LINK TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/mte-giveawayTopics in This Episode:Starting a Detailing Business on a Lean BudgetGetting Customers, Reviews, and Repeat BusinessPractical Sales, Branding, and Cost-Control Lessons🔗 CHECK OUT SUDSYCRM!🌐 Website: https://sudsycrm.com/USE CODE "SUDS" FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS DISCOUNTED!🔗 Links🌐 Website: https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudstosuccesspodcast/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudstosuccesspodcastJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/suds-facebook-group📣 This Episode is Sponsored by Tekton Performance Films!🌐 Website: https://www.tektonpf.comCheck Out the Best Auto Detailing Software(s) to Help Boost Your Business!https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/software-recommendations👍 Don’t Forget to Subscribe!Give this video a like and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!TOOLS & PRODUCTS IN VIDEO:🇨🇦 Canada:Aquamist: https://bit.ly/aquamist-canada3D Products: https://amzn.to/4zrXc2DP&S: https://link.amazon/B01uPz42RTornador: https://bit.ly/tornador-toolShop Vac: https://link.amazon/B0jfgtopCMicrofiber Towels: https://link.amazon/B0hVnfRbOWebsite Builder: https://bit.ly/best-budget-website-builderUrable: https://bit.ly/UrablePowerwasher: https://link.amazon/B0ajMGLFt🇺🇸 USA:Aquamist: https://amzn.to/4yEQYMX3D Products: https://amzn.to/4zrXc2DP&S: https://amzn.to/47TgdzfTornador: https://bit.ly/tornador-toolShop Vac: https://amzn.to/4hF2nqbMicrofiber Towels: https://amzn.to/4zrWZwyWebsite Builder: https://bit.ly/best-budget-website-builderUrable: https://bit.ly/UrablePowerwasher: https://amzn.to/4iegKlk💰 Discount Codes | Use code "SUDS"10% OFF House of Rags Canada: https://bit.ly/thor-canada10% OFF House of Rags USA: https://bit.ly/thor-usa5% OFF CarZilla: https://bit.ly/car-zillaCar Supplies Warehouse: https://bit.ly/carsupplieswarehouseDIYDetail: https://bit.ly/diy-detail** Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. **

In this episode, we sit down without a guest and catch up on everything happening behind the scenes in our businesses. We talk about how affiliate links work on the channel, the real side of moving shops, dealing with unexpected facility issues, and making the move into a new location in the city. We also share some of the lessons we’ve learned around shop security, including how a proper camera system has helped protect us against false damage claims and given customers more peace of mind when leaving high-end vehicles overnight.Plus, we make a huge announcement about Mobile Tech Expo (MTE), talk about our upcoming education sessions, get into the reality of running a detailing business, and reveal an exclusive ticket giveaway for our listeners.🔗 LINK TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/mte-giveawayTopics in This Episode:Catch-Up + Channel UpdatesErcan's Big Move to a New Shop in the CityWhy Security Cameras Are Essential for DetailersMTE Education Sessions + Massive Ticket Giveaway🔗 CHECK OUT SUDSYCRM! 🌐 Website: https://sudsycrm.com/USE CODE "SUDS" FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS DISCOUNTED!🔗 Links🌐 Website: https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudstosuccesspodcast/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudstosuccesspodcastJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/suds-facebook-group📣 This Episode is Sponsored by Tekton Performance Films!🌐 Website: https://www.tektonpf.comCheck Out the Best Auto Detailing Software(s) to Help Boost Your Business!https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/software-recommendations👍 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Give this video a like and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!TOOLS & PRODUCTS IN VIDEO:🇨🇦 Canada:Lorex Cameras: https://link.amazon/B06xMBdYKBleach: https://link.amazon/B03O0RIjq🇺🇸 USA:Lorex Cameras: https://amzn.to/4714jmFBleach: https://amzn.to/4z9fWDX💰 Discount Codes | Use code "SUDS"10% OFF House of Rags Canada: https://bit.ly/thor-canada10% OFF House of Rags USA: https://bit.ly/thor-usa5% OFF CarZilla: https://bit.ly/car-zillaCar Supplies Warehouse: https://bit.ly/carsupplieswarehouseDIYDetail: https://bit.ly/diy-detail** Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. **

We’re two passionate detailers sharing our journey in the auto detailing world. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Walroth to talk about PCC Plus, his involvement with 3D Products and FEYNLAB, and his experience throughout the detailing industry. We dive into the passion behind what he does, the knowledge he’s picked up over the years, and some of the stories and lessons that have shaped his journey.Topics in This Episode:Who's Bryan Walroth?His Story + How He Got Into Distributing His Experiences, Navigating Deals, etc.🔗 CHECK OUT SUDSYCRM! 🌐 Website: https://sudsycrm.com/USE CODE "SUDS" FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS DISCOUNTED!🔗 Links🌐 Website: https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudstosuccesspodcast/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudstosuccesspodcastJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/suds-facebook-group🔗 Check Out Bryan Walroth / PCC Plus!🌐 Website: https://pccplus.com/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Autoscapes📣 This Episode is Sponsored by Tekton Performance Films! 🌐 Website: https://www.tektonpf.comCheck Out the Best Auto Detailing Software(s) to Help Boost Your Business! https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/software-recommendations👍 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Give this video a like and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!💰 Discount CodesHouse of Rags Canada: https://bit.ly/thor-canadaHouse of Rags USA: https://bit.ly/thor-usaCar Supplies Warehouse: https://bit.ly/carsupplieswarehouseCarZilla: https://bit.ly/car-zillaDIYDetail: https://bit.ly/diy-detail** Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. **

We’re two passionate detailers sharing our journey in the auto detailing world. In this episode, we sit down with Keith Duplessie to talk about his involvement with BarJack Tools, his experience throughout the detailing industry, and the many other projects and brands he’s been part of along the way. We dive into the passion behind what he does, the knowledge he’s picked up over the years, and some of the stories and lessons that have shaped his journey.Topics in This Episode:Who's Keith Duplessie?His Story + Brands He's Built BeforeA ton of Knowledge + Experience 🔗 CHECK OUT SUDSYCRM! 🌐 Website: https://sudsycrm.com/USE CODE "SUDS" FOR THE FIRST 2 MONTHS DISCOUNTED!🔗 Links🌐 Website: https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudstosuccesspodcast/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sudstosuccesspodcastJOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://bit.ly/suds-facebook-group🔗 Check Out Keith Duplessie / BarJack Tools!🌐 Website: https://www.barjacktools.com/📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kadcrash/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithduplessie/📣 This Episode is Sponsored by Tekton Performance Films! 🌐 Website: https://www.tektonpf.comCheck Out the Best Auto Detailing Software(s) to Help Boost Your Business!https://sudstosuccesspodcast.com/software-recommendations👍 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! Give this video a like and hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes!💰 Discount CodesHouse of Rags Canada: https://bit.ly/thor-canadaHouse of Rags USA: https://bit.ly/thor-usaCar Supplies Warehouse: https://bit.ly/carsupplieswarehouseCarZilla: https://bit.ly/car-zillaDIYDetail: https://bit.ly/diy-detail** Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel. **