{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ceramic Coating High Spots and A Real Business Conversation. Episode #922","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ceramic-coating-high-spots-and-a-real-business-conversation-episode-922","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/b58b64/podcast/play/108676205/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-22%2F407965288-44100-2-515f77d1dd60f.m4a","description":"In this conversation, Marshall and Nick explore various aspects of detailing and business ownership. They discuss the importance of understanding high spots in detailing, the nature of mistakes, and the psychology behind seeking advice. The conversation delves into the realities of business ownership, the fear of failure, and the significance of having a system in place for success. They emphasize the importance of product quality and proper surface preparation in detailing, while also highlighting the balance between enjoyment and responsibility in running a business.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Team Changes03:00 Understanding High Spots in Detailing05:50 The Nature of Mistakes and Learning09:03 The Argumentative Nature of Seeking Advice11:55 The Role of Experience in Learning14:58 The Importance of Embracing Mistakes17:56 Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Being Wrong20:54 The Business of Detailing and Charging for Mistakes23:54 Building Systems for Success28:02 Surface Preparation and Coating Challenges30:11 The Importance of Panel Prep Products32:47 Understanding Coating Chemistry35:37 Troubleshooting Coating Issues40:03 Business Ownership: Serving or Being Served?48:11 The Reality of Business Ownership50:21 Finding Satisfaction in Your Work\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":1920.48,"endTime":1923.1,"type":"car","title":"Honda S2000","url":"/cars/honda/s2000","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Honda_S2000%2C_Pau_2015.jpg","quote":"... causes your towel  Guys, I always bring up Honda S2000 paint.  Always bring that up.","canonicalId":"car:honda:s2000","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Handelsgeselschaft (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Nick Walters","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Marshall Hill","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ceramic-coating-high-spots-and-a-real-business-conversation-episode-922/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}