The Auto Detailing Podcast

The Auto Detailing Podcast

Jimbo Balaam interviews guest like Barry Meguiar, Jason Rose, Yvan Lacroix,

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The 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)

120: Pet Hair Removal Test

  Today product review is how to most efficently remove pet hair cars!  Tune in for a great tip that is very inexpensive - but will save you tons of time!  Enjoy.  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]

Jan 16, 2015 4 min

#119 - Rob Schruefer: How Expand Your Detailing Business

Today on the show we have Rob Schruefer of On The Spot Mobile Detailing.  Rob began his professional detailing career in 2004 with the purchase of his first van, and the opening of On The Spot Mobile Detailing. Using hard work, outstanding customer service, and sound business and marketing techniques, On The Spot has grown into one of the largest mobile detailing operations in the region. On the Spot operates 6 mobile detailing units, 9 dealerships, and a full service detailing shop out of the Columbia, Maryland office. They have also recently opened their first satellite office in Tampa, FL, to bring On The Spot’s quality services to other markets. Connect With Rob:  On The Spot Detailing  OTSD 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 iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]

Jan 12, 2015 48 min

#118 - Optimum No Rinse Test

Today we talk about a product that has literally completely changed the way I detail cars.  Optimum No Rinse is a complete game changer for me.  I now do not have to worry about hiding from the water police or city officials waiting to target and ticket me for my run off. The results are insane for an eco-friendly way to wash and detail cars.  I HIGHLY recommend atlas trying this product due to its ability to not only keep you safe from fines, but also can and will save you a bit of time when it comes to washing cars especially in colder climates. **THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED EPISODE, SIMPLY A PRODUCT THAT I HAVE GROWN TO LOVE AND WANT TO SHARE WITH MY AUDIENCE*** I RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FOR MY REVIEW. 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]

Jan 09, 2015 5 min

#117 - If You Wanna Be Pro - Do Pro Things

Today we give you another quote to help motivate you through another week! As a new year dawns its a new time to set some goals and finally achieve the things you have been wanting.  Make 2015 the year you "do".  Become the auto detailer you have always wanted to be, set new goals, aim high and achieve. Todays quote is "if you want to be, do" - Go out there and do great things in the auto detailing industry - Your customers are waiting for you! 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]  

Jan 07, 2015 2 min

#116 - $600 Headlight Restoration w/ Tyriffic Tyler

Today on the show we have Tyler Patterson from Tyriffic Detailing - Tyler does high end detailing out of the back of a 2- door VW GTI - AMAZING! - We talk about how he got into the industry, how he gets clients, and how he landed the biggest headlight restoration jobs I've ever heard of.  Listen in to here his story about how he charged $600 to restore a set of headlights! Connect with Tyler on Facebook  Tyriffic Detailing Facebook Tyriffic Detailing Website  Email: [email protected] Tyler's Cell Phone 214-973-4499 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]

Jan 05, 2015 48 min

#115 - Trim Restorer Test

Today's product review is Solution Finish, one of the best trim restorers in the world. If your looking to "restore" trim not just cover up the oxidation you MUST have solution finish. 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]

Jan 02, 2015 3 min

#114 - Success Is Never Owned

Today I share one of my new favorite quotes to help encourage you!    "Success is never owned, its only rented and the rent is due everyday"   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]  

Dec 31, 2014 2 min

#113 - Claude Harris Jr.: Detailing On The Side

Today on the show we have Claude Harris Jr. from Final Appearance Auto Detailing. Claude is a mobile auto detailer "on the side".  But, just because its not his "full time" job doesn't mean he's not producing "full time" income.  Tune in to find out how Claudius produces a full time income with only part time hours! Connect with Claude: Claude on Facebook Final Appearance Auto Detailing  Final Appearance Auto Detailing 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 iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]  

Dec 29, 2014 59 min

#111 - Jolly Jolly Detailer

Merry Christmas from my family to you. todays intro is brought to you by my 2 year old daughter Raegan! "Merry Christmas, Thank you for listening to The Auto Detailing Podcast" We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season! Blessings from our family to your's - Jimbo + Family   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]

Dec 25, 2014 5 min

#109 - Quality Wins In The End

In todays quick tip we teach you how quality wins every time, in detailing and customer service .   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]

Dec 23, 2014 4 min

#108 - Cougar Elfervig: LUXE Auto Spa

Today on the show we have Cougar Elfervig from LUXE Auto Spa, Utah's premier auto detailing and paint correction specialist. After running a mobile detailing business for over 12 years, 3 years ago Cougar decided to take his business to the next level and open up a fixed location and has not looked back since! Be inspired as I was from Cougars journey in the auto detailing industry. P.s. Its Cougars Birthday TOMORROW! Wish him a happy birthday! Connect with Cougar: Facebook page  Connect with LUXE: LUXE Facebook page  LUXE website  LUXE on instagram  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]

Dec 22, 2014 41 min

#107 - The Backlash Of Raising Your Prices

In todays quick tip we talk about the backlash of raising your prices and how to deal with that. 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]

Dec 19, 2014 5 min

#106 - Gift Cards and Money

 In todays quick tip we talk about gift cards, how they can generate some great income during the holiday season if people slow down on getting their personal cars detailed.   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]

Dec 18, 2014 5 min

#105 - Don't Steal From Your Customers

In todays quick tip we talk about stealing from your customers and why you shouldn't do it!  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]

Dec 17, 2014 5 min

#104 - Rupes UHS Test

In todays quick tip we talk about the Rupes UHS system. how it works and how you can increase your profits by using it.  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]

Dec 16, 2014 4 min

#103 - Chris Larson - All In The Details

Today on the show we have Chris Larson, a surface specialist and master level detailer at Redline Restorations. We take a deep dive into Chris's journey from a young kid polishing out cars to where he is today detailing some of the most expensive and rarest (is that even a word?) cars in the world.  Chris also has some hands on training coming up in April 2015 so make sure to connect with him and ask about the training for more info - tell him you heard about it on the Auto Detailing Podcast! Products discussed: Flexi Pads Meguiars DA Pads Connect with Chris: Facebook  Redline Restorations  Redline Restoartion 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 iTunes! Thanks for listening! For listener Q&A Please email [email protected]  

Dec 15, 2014 38 min

#102 - Days When The Sun Don't Shine

Today we encourage you to not get discouraged when the sun don't shine. 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]

Dec 12, 2014 5 min

#101 – Pricing Out Your Services Pt. 2

Today on the show Kevin from Detailers Helper teaches us part 2 how to price out our services in a fair way so we can make money and the customer can be happy! Remember sell on service, not price! 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]

Dec 11, 2014 13 min

#100 - Barry Meguiar

We made it!!!!! Episode 100! Thank you to everyone who has support the show, you guys and gals are awesome! To celebrate in a huge way we sat down face to face with Barry Meguiar - We thought we would have the pinnacle of the car care industry on the show for such a momentous moment such as this! Enjoy.

Dec 10, 2014 43 min

#99 - How To Be More Efficient

Today on the show we share a quick tip on how to be more efficient - also on how to find out where you are loosing a lot of time on your methods and processes. 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]

Dec 09, 2014 5 min

#98 - When A Customer Is Watching You....

Today we talk about what to do when a customer decides to watch you during your entire detail process. 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]

Dec 08, 2014 4 min

#97 – Pricing Your Services Pt.1

Today on the show Kevin from Detailers Helper teaches us part 1 of how to price out our services in a fair way so we can make money and the customer can be happy! Remember sell on service, not price! 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]

Dec 05, 2014 7 min

#96 – Hiring [Outsourcing]

Today on the show Kevin from Detailers Helper teaches us how to hire out jobs we don't want to 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]

Dec 04, 2014 9 min

#95 - The Monies In The Minivans

Today we talk about how to make more money by detailing more minivans - every detailers best friend! 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]

Dec 03, 2014 4 min

#94 - Podcast About Podcast

Today on the show we talk about how important podcasting is life changing and how you can incorporate it into every aspect of your life! 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]

Dec 02, 2014 3 min