Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast

Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast

Nick Walters and Marshall Hill

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Welcome to the most influential and listened to podcast for the Car Care Industry. We are the #community that brings you fresh perspectives, real talks, motivational encouragement and we probably will be drinking some fine fermentations while we do it...but if you want to watch live then join in for the live feed on Facebook.com/hypercleanstore . Grab A Pint And Enjoy 🍻

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Should You Dilute Products - Odd Things To Clean - Community 🍻 Pub #713

Imagine listening into a conversation while you're at your favorite watering hole and the guys are talking about random things they have cleaned lately. If you are like most of us, then you are in Nirvana. That sounds amazing for us that love to clean things but what about the cost that is involved with the chemicals? Do you consider those cost and measure out your chemicals? Or do you value your time more then a few cents? This is a great episode but make sure you grab a pint to enjoy 🍻

Apr 27, 2023 66 min

How To Change Your Business Overnight? The Easiest Way To Build Culture In Your Company. Episode #712

Welcome to the Pints & Polishing podcast! In this episode, Marshall and Nick dive into a topic that's essential for anyone looking to grow their auto detailing business: shifting your mindset from being a business owner or employee to becoming an investor mindset person. Marshall and Nick explore how this change in perspective can help you make strategic decisions and drive growth in your business. They share their own experiences with making this shift and provide practical tips for listeners who are looking to do the same. As always, we enjoy a few pints and engage in lively conversation, making this episode both informative and entertaining. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or just looking to level up in your career, this episode of Pints & Polishing is a must-listen.

Apr 25, 2023 66 min

Going Out Of Business - Avoiding Pitfalls - An Interview To Remember #711

What a unique experience we have for you in today's episode as you get to hear from a detailer who is hours from closing down. Before you listen in, imagine for a moment that you are going out of business. You have spent the last hours cleaning up the leftover debri and as you are about to turn the lights off for good you take one last look back. How do you feel? Most people would feel a sense of remorse over some moves gone wrong but you would also then reassure yourself that it will be ok. In this episode, Marshall sits down with Lucas who is a detailer that has closed his doors and you get an inside look on how it went wrong. Take this time to hear what is said and evaluate some things you are doing in business. You want to make sure that you don't also fall into pits but continue to climb forward!

Apr 22, 2023 88 min

Detailing Hacks That Worked - Paint Touch Up - Community 🍻 Pub #710

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we are open for great discussion while drinking a cold beer and in this episode we have a great time talking with detailers from around the country. Tonight we expose some hacks that we have seen on TikTok but we do also examine some that work! We also have a great talk about paint touch up and you will definitely want to take part in the tab out question. We would like to know from you what car brand would you eliminate? Join in on the discussion at the hyperCLEAN Specialist Facebook Group and grab a pint to enjoy 🍻

E710 Apr 20, 2023 60 min

How Important Are Social Media Connections - Should You Dilute Products? Episode 709

Welcome to this episode of the Pints and Polishing Podcast as we discuss the large world of car care. In this Episode, Nick and Marshall enjoy some fun buy/sell but then they get into some great discussions on Social Media Connections. Are they important? If so, how important are connections that you make on social media? They guys dive into a deep discussion on how you can begin to build a vase network of people or simply just speak to a hundred. The guys also express their opinion on some post inside of the Specialist group and in particular one about diluting products. As a business owner, it's natural to want to keep an eye on your cost but should you be diluting products in order to cut cost? This episode is filled with all kinds of great information and we know you will want to express you opinions over on the hyperCLEAN Specialist group but make sure you first grab a pint to enjoy 🍻

E709 Apr 18, 2023 54 min

How To Do The Right Thing In Your Detailing Business? Modifying Cars Losing People Tons of Money! Plus, Expensive Electric Vehicles They're Losing Value Faster Than Any Cars in History? Episode-#708

In this episode of the Detailed Car Collection, Nick delves into the world of auto detailing businesses and shares his expert insights on how to do the right thing in this industry. Whether you're a new business owner looking to establish yourself or an experienced entrepreneur seeking to improve your existing business, Nick offers valuable advice that can help you take your detailing business to the next level. But that's not all. In the second part of the episode, Nick shifts gears and talks about electric vehicles (EVs). He reveals a surprising fact: EVs are losing value faster than any cars in history. He explains why this is happening and what it means for EV owners and potential buyers. Finally, Nick also discusses the topic of modifying your car and how it can affect its value. If you're considering modifying your vehicle, this episode is a must-listen, as Nick offers important advice on what to do and what to avoid if you want to avoid losing value in your car. Tune in now to get expert insights on these fascinating topics!

Apr 15, 2023 30 min

Free Products To Give Away - Are Car Washes Our Enemy - Community 🍻 Pub - Episode #707

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we like to drink a cold beer and talk about car care. In tonights episode, we welcome a couple of new guys but we don't let them off easy. We have some great discussions on the fun of spraying tire shine in the wind or cleaning glass in the humidity. However the free products that people give away is always fun to talk through but the greatest discussion was on car washing. I know that seems like an oxymoron but how can you work with car washes or should you even do it? Join in on the discussion at the hyperCLEAN Specialist Group on Facebook.

Apr 13, 2023 91 min

SPARTA Has Arrived! Let’s Talk About Pro Only Ceramic Coating - Episode # 706

We are thrilled to announce the new Ceramic Coating from hyperCLEAN and in this episode we talk all things Sparta!! Sparta is a ceramic coating designed to withstand even the harshest of conditions, ensuring that your car stays in pristine condition for years to come. With our revolutionary ceramic coating technology, you are able to achieve all of these incredible results with a single-layer application of hyperCLEAN SPARTA! Join us in welcoming the newest addition to the hyperCLEAN line by visiting hyperCLEANstore.com to see how you can be involved with Sparta.

E706 Apr 11, 2023 39 min

Ask Me Anything! Listeners/Detailers Submitted Questions About Auto Detailing and The Business of Auto Detailing-Episode #705

In this episode of the Detailed Car Collection, we dive into the world of auto detailing with listeners and members of the hyperCLEAN Specialists Facebook group. Nick has years of experience in the auto detailing industry and he is eager to answer any and all questions. Listeners and members of the hyperCLEAN Specialists group get the chance to ask anything, from the best way to tackle stubborn stains to the most effective auto detailing chemicals on the market. We'll also explore the challenges and rewards of running an auto detailing business. Join us as we pick the brain of an Owner of hyperCLEAN and have some fun answering questions from the members of the hyperCLEAN Specialists Facebook group.

Apr 08, 2023 41 min

Is Weekend Detailing Real Detailing - TikTok Detailer Exposed - Community 🍻 Pub- Episode #704

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub and in tonight's episode we get to talk with detailers from across the country but over a really interesting topic....what is true detailing. Marshall recently saw a TicTok of a detailer and he claimed he is being a true detailer because he was cleaning a certain area of a car. So we get to discuss this but also we have a detailer closing down his weekly business and transitioning to weekend detailing. So is weekend detailing real detailing? Let's grab a beer and enjoy the discussion 🍻

Apr 06, 2023 72 min

Should You Worry About Your Competitors? Is Having a Chip On Your Shoulder a Negative or Positive? Episode #703

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we explore the world of auto detailing and offer valuable insights to help you succeed in your business. In this episode, we'll be talking about why you shouldn't worry about your competitors in business. As a business owner, it's natural to want to keep an eye on your competitors and what they're up to. But obsessing over them can be counterproductive and even harmful to your business. In this episode, we'll explore why focusing on your competitors can be a waste of time, energy, and resources, and what you should be doing instead to grow your auto detailing business. Marshall and Nick share their personal experiences and insights on how to build a strong, competitive auto detailing business that can thrive in any market. Tune in to this episode to discover why you should focus on your own strengths and unique value proposition, instead of trying to mimic or outdo your competitors. Learn how to differentiate your brand, create a loyal customer base, and ultimately succeed on your own terms. Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode, packed with practical advice and strategies to help you take your business to the next level. Subscribe to our podcast now and join us on this exciting journey of entrepreneurship.

Apr 04, 2023 63 min

Nightmare Tesla Owner Turned Into 5 Star Review, How? Understanding Customer Behavior - Episode #702

Welcome back to another episode of the Detailed Car Collection! On this episode, we dive into the story of a nightmare Tesla owner turned great Auto Detailing and PPF (Paint Protection Film) customer. Today we talk about a customer who was extremely dissatisfied with their the previous work they had received and had been vocal about their dissatisfaction when calling Nick's shop. Nick will discuss that he saw an opportunity to turn this unhappy Tesla owner into a loyal PPF customer by politely educating them about the benefits of using his PPF and auto detailing services. In this episode, we explore the power of education and the importance of providing excellent customer service in the Auto Detailing industry. Our guest shares his expertise on how to approach difficult customers, how to educate them politely, and ultimately turn them into happy, loyal customers. Join us as we dive into this fascinating story and learn how the power of education and excellent customer service can transform a nightmare customer into a great PPF customer.

Apr 01, 2023 26 min

Ceramic Coating Red Flags - Biggest Fears In Detailing - Community 🍻 Pub - Episode 701

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we like great beers and great conversations about our car life! In this episode, we dive into a discussion about fears that we have in detailing, tips for drying rubber floor mats and laughable add ons that people have to their cars. However, it's the tab out question that has us wondering what you think about the red flags that pop up during a ceramic coating sell. Join in on the discussion at the hyperCLEAN Specialist group on Facebook and share your opinion.

Mar 30, 2023 97 min

BIG Grey Area Emerging in The Ceramic Coating World Right Now! Episode #700

Welcome to another episode of the podcast and we have a big topic on this show. There is a really big thing emerging in the ceramic coating world right now and its time to have a conversation about it. You attend a ceramic coating training and then a rep tries to sell you another coating brand all together what would you think? What about if the trainer and rep for the company decided he could also come out and help you complete a job at your shop for a FEE? Tune in to this episode to find out our thoughts on this grey area emerging in the coating world.

Mar 28, 2023 46 min

Should I Start PPF? Also $2.5 million Porsche Project Wraps Up

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today we are going to talk about doing PPF and when is the right time. Also discuss working on a 2.5 million Porsche this week.

Mar 25, 2023 28 min

Road Trips Gone Bad - Alien Technology In Cars - Community 🍻 Pub

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where we like to have open conversations around car care while we enjoy some cold beers and community 🍻. Have you seen the red tide that is hitting Florida? It's causing some issues for people traveling to the Florida's coast for vacation but what's been the worst road trip that you have been on? Let's talk through that and what if you could use alien technology in cars...what would you use? Join in on the conversation at the hyperCLEAN Specialist group on Facebook to share your thoughts...

Mar 23, 2023 52 min

How Should I Price My Services? Also, Lets Talk About Wash, Decon, Ceramic Coating

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! We have a bunch of really great topics on todays episode so you will want to stick around until the end. We discuss the simplicity of wash decor and coat services. We are finding that some people are making this way more difficult than it needs to be so we discuss it on a segment today. Also we discuss the ongoing discussion in Facebook groups about what we should charge for a service. Its a dangerous place to run a business and not understand basic pricing structure for your own business. Check out that segment on todays podcast. Thank you for listening and being a part of our auto detailing community.

Mar 21, 2023 56 min

Matte Paint DISASTER on $150k Mercedes! Polishing a Matte Car Until Its Glossy

Welcome to another episode of the Detailed Car Collection! Today we talk about a post that was shared this week about a detailer polishing a matte paint job straight from the Mercedes factory. How did this happen? This detailer installed a ceramic coating after being certified by a manufacturer and left high spots all over the matte paint. Then tried to fix his issue by compounding and polishing the entire car. Well find out the rest on todays episode. Thank you for listening and being a part of our auto detailing community!

Mar 18, 2023 23 min

Motivational Detailers - Unique Polishers - Community 🍻 Pub

Welcome to the Community🍻 Pub and pull up a chair so you can enjoy the discussion. In this episode, we have a laugh at the rise of motivational detailers on social media but the OSHA talk is no laughing matter.  You will love the tab out question as we talk through a lot of the old polishers we use to use and old equipment we still use. So make sure you grab a pint to enjoy 🍻

Mar 16, 2023 84 min

What Are The Things That Drive Your Business? Also, Nick Shares a Crazy Phone Call He Got Last Week

Welcome to the podcast and we have some really fun topics on todays episode. This episode touches on a lot of things but we start off talking about a crazy phone call Nick received from a Ceramic Coating company in the industry. What was this company looking for and how we can all learn from this coating company phone call. What are the things that drive our business Is it the big ideas or something different? Marshall and Nick discuss the mundane things that you actually have to accept to achieve success in our businesses. Business is more about moving forward everyday little by little than some massive idea that's going to change everything. We finish the episode about looking at things in a positive way and how that will help you in the long run. Thank you for listening and being a part of our auto detailing community.

Mar 14, 2023 67 min

How to Change The Social Media Algorithm To Benefit Yourself? Lets talk about HUGE Auction Prices

Welcome to another episode of the detailed car collection! Today we talk about the social media algorithm and what do we actually control. Its easy to go on the internet and have a really depressing experience but how do we change that to make it really positive every time. the truth is social media companies only show us what we are watching and liking the most. What happens when we choose more positive things to watch and react to on a daily basis. Also we recap the Amelia island auction and the record breaking numbers once again. Thank you for listening and being a part of our auto detailing community.

Mar 11, 2023 18 min

Ceramic Coating Vinyl - Crazy Customer Stories - Community 🍻 Pub

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub and while we enjoy cold beers we also enjoy great conversation.  In this episode, we talk through questions from the hyperCLEAN Specialist Group on Facebook but also driving pet peeves and if you should wear gloves when detailing dirty cars.  There's a lot of excitement around the tab out question as Derrick has another great one...so grab a pint and enjoy 🍻

Mar 09, 2023 78 min

Is Paint Correction Dying? PPF Conversation and Why Do Detailers Leave The Industry?

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! We have a lot of great topics on todays podcast and have great discussions throughout the podcast. Lets talk about paint correction and the future of the skill. Is it going right in front of our eyes or are the brightest days ahead for paint correction? It has been great to watch the changes to paint correction but the truth is the largest volumes of correction through most areas is down massively. What does the future hold is an interesting topic to discuss today. What are the truths around PPF and getting started in that part of your business. Lets use a question from the hyperCLEAN Specialists to really have this fun talk. Thank you for listening to the podcast and being a part of our auto detailing community.  

Mar 07, 2023 55 min

Ceramic Coated Infused PPF Does It Work? Also, Car Company Planning To Shut Down Your Car?

Welcome to another episode of the Detailed Car Collection! Today we are going to discuss ceramic coating infused ceramic coating and what are the realities around that product. I discuss my experience with those types of films and discuss why they do not work.  Next thing we talk about a major manufacturer putting in a patent to be able to shut your car off if you miss a car payment. Its time for a little I TOLD YOU SO!  Thank you for listening and being a part of our auto detailing community!

Mar 04, 2023 20 min

Top 3 Detailing Questions - Most Embarrassing Moments - Community 🍻 Pub

Welcome to the Community 🍻 Pub where the beer is cold and the conversation always about our car life.  In this episode, we discuss the top three detailing questions that we see in FB Groups and the worst wheels to clean but its the tab out question that you will love.  Go to the hyperCLEAN Specialist group to give your answer but for now...grab a pint and enjoy 🍻

Mar 02, 2023 71 min