The Auto Detailing Podcast
Jimbo Balaam interviews guest like Barry Meguiar, Jason Rose, Yvan Lacroix,
Updated about 1 hour agoThe Auto Detailing Podcast is a show dedicated to all things auto detailing. Whether you are a weekend warrior, drive way detailer, just starting your detail business, or you have been detailing for many years there is something we can all learn. This show gives you valuable tips, tricks and interviews with todays top detailers across the world. We focus heavily on efficiency and award winning results - We keep it real and make sure every episode gives you multiple take aways to make you a better auto detailer.
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Episodes (984)
147: Don't Make THIS Mistake...EVER
In today's quick tip we share with you THIS one mistake that you should never make if your auto detailing business. It could loose your business thousands of dollars each year, listen in to find out what the mistake is. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
146: Kyle Clark |RV Detailing
Today on the show we have Kyle Clark from Xtreme Detailing in Fontana, California to talk all about RV detailing. Connect with Kyle and Xtreme Detailing 909-208-3308 [email protected] Facebook Website Kyle's Personal Facebook For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
145: Know You're Numbers
Today on the show we talk about knowing you're business numbers and how they are everything when it comes to your auto detailing business. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
144: Jeremy Stevens - Shine Supply
Today on the show we have Jeremy Stevens from Stevens Detailing and owner at Shine Supply. Jeremy is an awesome guy who drops a done of knowledge on the show. He is a true pro in the industry who's focus is on helping out other detailers and helping them succeed. Connect With Shine Supply: Facebook.com/shinesupply [email protected] [email protected] shinesupply.com 877-557-5054 10% off with offer code #10offshine
141: Look's Are Everything
Today on the show we talk about look's and how they are everything when it comes to your auto detailing business. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
140: MT300 w/ Jason, Mike & Mike
Today on the show we talk about Meguiars new machine the MT300 which had it's debut at SEMA 2014 and is now available through your favorite distributor. I sat down with Jason Rose, Mike Pennington and Michael Stoops to talk all about the MT300 as well as there new foam disc pads. The MT300 and the new foam disk can be purchased through your favorite distributor.
139: How To Plan For Success
Today on the show we talk about how to plan of your success. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
138: Pt 2. Cameron Johnson - Drive Auto Appearance
This is a two part series. To listen to part one go to episode 136 or visit autodetailingpodcast.com/cameronjohnson Today on the show we have part 2 of Cameron Johnson from Drive Auto Appearance Center in Plano, Texas. Cameron is a master business owner with not only a detail center but also a product line, training, and even opportunities to start your own Drive Auto Appearance Center. Cameron is not just a detailer, he is a smart business man who wants to build a brand. If you are serious about not just washing cars but actually building a profitable business this is a must listen to episode! Connect with Cameron - 1101 Ohio Drive Suite 107Plano, Texas 75093(214) [email protected] Drive Auto Appearance Center Facebook Drive Auto Appearance Center Website Cameron Johnson Facebook
137: Don't Believe Your Own Hype
Today on the show we talk about not believing your own hype and keeping a level head. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
136: Pt 1. Cameron Johnson - Drive Auto Appearance
Today on the show we have Cameron Johnson from Drive Auto Appearance Center in Plano, Texas. Cameron is a master business owner with not only a detail center but also a product line, training, and even opportunities to start your own Drive Auto Appearance Center. Cameron is not just a detailer, he is a smart business man who wants to build a brand. If you are serious about not just washing cars but actually building a profitable business this is a must listen to episode! Connect with Cameron - 1101 Ohio Drive Suite 107Plano, Texas 75093(214) [email protected] Drive Auto Appearance Center Facebook Drive Auto Appearance Center Website Cameron Johnson Facebook
135: Hyper Compound/M100 Test
Today on the show we talk about our experience with OPTI's Hyper Compound and Meg's 100. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
134 - Keeping Your Arsenal Stocked
Today on the show we talk about keeping your detail arsenal stocked and why its important to NOT be a "fan boy" of any one product. In my opinion sticking to ONE single company to handle all the needs you may come across in your auto detailing ventures, can be a dangerous road. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
133: Richard Lin
Today on the show we have Richard Lin from Show Car Detailing, a boutique style detail shop in Anaheim, CA. Richard shares his journey into the auto detailing industry, how he became a detail product formulator and what he see's for the future of the detailing industry! Connect with Richard: Richard Lin on Facebook ShowCar Detailing Facebook Show Car Detailing Website BlackWOW website For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
132: Perception Vs Reality
In today's short form episode we talk about the difference between perception and reality. Us as auto detailers need to take full advantage of the perception we are giving off to our potential customers. This means we need to look dapper, clean and be putting off awesome vibes long before we ever get a call to detail someones car. In this episode we give you tips on how to do this efficiently and effectively. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
131: A Females Perspective - Heather Balaam (the wife)
Today on the show we have a very special guest - Heather Balaam - aka my wife! I brought her on the show for a females perspective. In this male dominated industry it is very hard for us as detailers to have a normal conversation when dealing a woman's car - Heather gives some great info on not only how to talk to a lady, but also what they maybe looking for in a "detail". She also sheds some light on how ladies maybe looking to find a good detailer. This has been one of the most fun episodes to record! I hope you find great value in this episode. For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
130: The Smell Good Detailer
On today's episode we talk how important it is to NOT have bad breath and be a detailer. A lot of the time we are face to face with our customers and to put off the highest professionalism we must NOT have bad breath or even smell bad at all - in fact the exact opposite is true - Be the smell good detailer! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
129: Creating Brand Awareness
On today's episode of the auto detailing podcast we share a quick and easy way to help create brand awareness for your detailing company. After all you want you and your brand to stick in your customers heads for as long as possible, this trick will help you to stay top of mind always! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
128: Kevin Davis - Tech Talk & Detailing
In today's episode we talk to Kevin Davis of Detailer's Helper, We talk about Detailers Helper of course, but mainly about a completely different topic, how to use a website/social media/ paid ads to drive traffic to your site and in turn hopefully make your phone ring more. We list out many steps on how to increase your work load by working smarter and not harder. We teach you simple steps that you can take today to increase your income detailing. We also talk extensively on having a great looking website and why that is important, especially for the auto detailing industry! Take a listen and enjoy. Connect with Kevin: Facebook Detailers Helper Kevin's Vacation Rental - a must stay if your looking to travel to disney world or the orlando, fl area! How to own a vacation rental property. Also search Kevin Davis in the search bar at AutoDetailingPodcast.com and listen to all of Kevin's past podcast episodes - there are some GREAT tips he has shared with all of us! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
127: How To Find More Luck
Today on the show we teach you how to find more luck. This is a 100% guaranteed way to find more luck in your auto detailing business! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
126: Our Most Listen To Episode - Backing Plates
This is a flashback episode to one of our most downloaded episodes ever on the auto detailing podcast. We thought such a feat deserves another listen. Enjoy! In this episode we talk about the importance of backing plates and pads on buffers and how each backing plate can effect the outcome of your polishing efforts. We take a deep dive into the specifics on backing plates and why they are so important to buffing and polishing. We also talk about where to buy the best plates on the market and how to make your buffing pads last over 10 years! Short Bio on Matt Gibb: “In 1992 I purchased my first car, a 1989 Suzuki Swift Upon buying this car, I decided that it would be important to maintain a car extremely well that I paid cash for So I started looking around at what products were available to wash, polish and wax my vehicle I settled on Meguiars consumer range and weekly I would wash and wax my car and polish it in summer I met a professional detailer that year also and he was the one that taught me the basics and got me interested in detailing as a living Naturally what he taught me back then is old school and obsolete now but if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Links We Talked About: http://flexipads.com/ http://liquidelementsuk.co.uk/ http://www.drc1000.com/ Matt's Phone Number 61 08 8280 9317 Detailology Facebook Page For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in i-Tunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
125: Cement Removal Test
Today on the show I test out a cemement removal product for the auto detailing industry. This product with help remove any and all hardened cement from a cars surfaces in a safe and effective manner. This is also a huge profit center for any auto detailing business becuase not many detailers know how to safely and effectively remove cement from cars paint. But now you do! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
124: Larson Coatings
Today on the show we have a real treat - we bring Chris Larson back on along with his friend and maker of his new coating line "Larson Coatings". We talk extensively about car coatings in general, what makes some great, others worse and why Larson Coatings are changing the game! Tune in to learn more about coatings and Larson Coatings! Connect with Chris: Facebook Redline Restorations Redline Restoartion Facebook Page Connect with Alfred: Just google Alfred! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
123: What Podcast I Listen To
Today on the show I answer a question I have gotten a lot in the past few days. Which Podcast do I listen to. From time to time I will listen to new ones or even drop some, but these are my core shows that I do usually listen to on a daily/weekly basis. Here is a look into my podcast list: Entrepreneur On Fire Waterless Pro Zone TED Radio Hour Podcast Answer Man Eventual Millionaire Entreleadership StartUp Smart Passive Income AMMO NYC For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
122: How To Stand Out
Todays Wednesday - that means it time for a daily boost to help you take your life and your auto detailing business to the next level. Every Wednesday we give you quote to help you get over the mid week hump. Todays quote is a great one on how to stand out from the crowed and how that will make you money in the detailing industry! For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]
121: Matt Gibb - Advice For Beginners
Today on the show bring back Matt Gibb on the show to talk about how to start a detailing business. We have a nice old fashion chat and give a TON of advice for beginners - listen in and give us your feedback! Topics/ Links discussed in the show: Auto Detailing Podcast Detailology -SA's Leading Paint Polishing specialist / R & D Facility For more information and for ways to connect with us please visit AutoDetailingPodcast.com If you enjoy the show and find value please give us a review in iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]