Auto Detailing Menu: THE IN & OUT BURGER WAY OF THINKING

In & Out Burger has a business model that rocks and like any restaurant, the menu is at the center of that success!

Detailing is much the same, the menu we build will dictate our level of success. In & Out Burger has a simple menu, Burger, Cheese Burger, Double Double, one size on the French Fries...Soda and of course milk shakes...that is it! Less choices are better and that fact has been proven in many industries. Detailing is no different...a simple menu is better!

If you try and offer a huge, wide range menu, you will sell less and therefore
make less...keep it simple!  KISS should be your guid to menu design!

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Continued Education Within Detailing - Las Vegas Detailing Industry Training

Each and every time we all come together, it’s a great event, but this year, in 2009, I think this years event has more importance then any other event I have arranged during my 20 plus years in business...Why?

Each of us have been effected by the global economic situation and us, as a group getting together can offer each of us a time to visit, mingle and learn from one another. I can throw out all kinds of over used phrases, two heads are better then one, there is power in numbers but within the times we are living...business professionals gathering to share, learn and support one another has never been more important.

With that said, I did not want the same old ideas hashed out. We need to talk about the basics that are working, but we also need to discuss what items are available to us that can make our efforts within our business easier and our profits higher, all while supporting the lifestyle we desire.

Diane and I both are very excited to see you all November 7 & 8 in Las Vegas!

I am in Vegas the entire week during SEMA attending classes and meetings, so if you are getting into town early, make sure to let me know your availability to meet!

Don’t Just Survive...THRIVE!

Friday November 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Wet Sanding Demo


A year ago, I set out to find the best way to remove paint imperfections with minimal clear coat compromise! Six months ago, I was pleased to be removing a small percentage of clear coat and having better results then ever before...how can you beat better results while leaving your clients paint in better condition? Now...we are pleased to be removing far greater imperfections then just eight weeks ago and removing smaller and smaller amounts of clear coat! We have found a great combination of wet sanding supplies that are allowing us to gain outrageous results all while having minimal impact on the clear coat finish!
Presented by:
Renny & Diane Doyle

Saturday November 7, 2009 - 8:30 am  - 5pm
Introduction  
We have a great group once again this year...let’s share who we are!
Presented by: Diane Doyle

Affordable Paint Chip Repair Systems and Methods
Last year we all watched a very expensive system in action...now let’s get a little more real and cost effective! We have found some very affordable systems that work very, very well! When I say affordable...how about under $60.00!!
Presented by: Renny Doyle

Wheel Repair Demo
We all need add-on services that we can profit from and wheel repair has never been more affordable to get into then now! Lot’s of used equipment on the market!
Presented by: James Suarse

Lunch Break & Open Discussion

Wet & Dry Sanding: The Facts Most Ignore About Paint Correction  & Paint Perfection
Wet sanding is nothing new but proper wet sanding followed by the correct paint correction steps are something most fail to pay much attention to...learn the facts! Renny will cover some unknown or little talked about facts when it comes to paint imperfection correction.
Presented by: Renny Doyle

Dealing with the H1N1 Virus and Other Viruses and Germs
How to better protect yourself!
No doubt that the news is covered with this Swine Flu topic. So how can we protect ourselves and staff and how do we treat the vehicles we are servicing?
Presented by: Jerry  & Pam Young

Proper Use of Ozone & Chemicals Within Odor Control
It’s a great time to be a detailer and this past couple months we have found some great detailing toys!
Presented by: Rick Kallmes

Open Discussion Within The Group
Do you have a burning technical question? Do you desire to go over something that was covered earlier in the day...this is the time to do it! Here are some topics people have
More Wet Sanding
Stain Removal Off Sport Seating (The junk cloth seats in cars these days)
Better results, less steps within paint perfection

Sunday November 8, 2009 - 8:30 am  - 2:30 pm (Before Lunch)
Introduction of the Speakers  - Renny Doyle

Appreciation Marketing
What's the most important asset in your business?  Bobby will talk about the most important asset in your business.  He'll explain how to maximize your most important asset in order to increase the value of your business.  Bobby will also present a useful tool, called SendOutCards, which you can use to give your customers the love that they deserve.
Presented by: Bobby Lipton

Profit From Proper Odor Treatment - How to understand the real issues and make more profits from your knowledge.
Odor removal is a very technical issue that has many more aspects to it then most understand. At times, chemicals can do the trick but knowing what to use and how to use it is not so simple. Ozone is at the center of a detailer’s war on odor and knowing the facts is a sure fire way to more success within odor control and the profits from such services.  
Presented by: Rick Kallmes

Marketing Outside of The Box: What Is Working Within Today’s “New Normal”
Mixing it up within your marketing and not just waiting for customers to call or come into your business is key and few have taken marketing as far as they can or have been as successful at the local level as Jim has within his business. Jim will cover the direct mail and appreciation based marketing that is working for his business!
Presented by: Jim Goguen

Lunch Break & Open Discussion


New Tools, Equipment and Products To Help You Within Your Business!
We have some great new tools and products to share with you this fall!
Presented by: Renny Doyle


Business - Real World Challenges and What It Takes To Realize Success
Succeeding at work is hard enough, succeeding within business is even harder! Today, the world is a tough place to be for the entrepreneur but when you work your business the “right way”. Building a brand takes time and working your plan systematically is very important. Steve has added not only additional services to his business, they have also purchased the competition as a way to gain market-share! Steve will share with you the varied steps of building a businesses and what it takes to pay the bills in today’s business world!
Presented by: Steve Hampton
 

Micro Marketing - One Hour A Day
Marketing your business does not need to be a long, drawn out task nor does it need to be expensive. With difficult financial times comes hardship or opportunity...you can choose which you desire to lay claim to.
Social Marketing - What Twitter, Facebook and the others can do for you!
Using Video Within Your Business
Yelp, Angie’s List and Merchant Circle and like minded sites.  
You can talk about how hard times are or you can do something about it! We have set out this past year to be educated within the social media and video marketing  segments of marketing. When combined with traditional and new marketing ideas and systems, many are having noticeable success within their businesses and businesses are growing...not suffering.
Presented by: Renny Doyle - Attention To Details/Detailing Success & Sniper Marketing

Round table Open Topic
Here is where the entire group can share and offer question and or input!

About The Speakers

Bobby Lipton earned his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.  He worked abroad for 5 years and has been involved in a number of entrepreneurial start-ups in diverse industries, including packaging, innovation and greeting cards. Bobby is a Marketer.  One of his most interesting positions was working in International Brand Management for The Dial Corporation marketing Dial Soap, Renuzit Air Fresheners and Purex Laundry Detergent. For the past four years Bobby has focused his career on Appreciation marketing.  Appreciation marketing is the art and science of developing lasting relationships that will generate business for a lifetime.
Contact Information:
(619) 808-1404
 bob@boblipton.com


Rick Kallmes was born and raised in Detroit. Rick was formally trained in advertising, marketing and commercial illustration. After serving with the 1st Air Cavalry Division in Viet Nam, Rick began working with some of the largest and most respected advertising agencies in the country. During the early 80’s, Rick decided to start his own automotive after-market business. His automotive re-styling and custom work drew the attention of such clients as Reggie Jackson, Merle Haggard and other celebrities. It also drew the attention of the Special Projects Division of General Motors World Headquarters, Suzuki International and others.

Rick’s direction would change once again when his younger sister and brother-in-law introduced him to an exciting new sanitizing and disinfecting technology used by their company, GP Air Restoration. The company used high concentrations of ultraviolet generated ozone to treat homes with “sick building syndrome”. After learning the science of ultraviolet ozone generation, Rick decided to join GP Air Restoration in their efforts to expand the use of this technology into the automotive industry. With the encouragement of his sister and brother-in-law, Rick founded DynaBreeze Sanitizing and Disinfecting Systems. The company supplies car dealerships, auto service centers, car rental agencies and marinas with the finest ultraviolet sanitizing appliances available. The systems are designed to destroy harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, molds and especially odors.

Contact Information
586-246-5422
info@dynabreeze.com
www.dynabreeze.com



Gerald  (Jerry) & Pam Young
For Jerry indoor air quality issues came to light when he moved to WA and started a roofing company in the early 90’s.  There were many times when during the process of tearing off a roof and having to replace the sheeting that mold was found. Often times this mold was having an effect on the families who lived there and thus it was noted that this fact within itself could be a business opportunity. That is how Jerry started within this industry as he witnesses something that few could address and even fewer knew anything about and he could assist people at living healthier lives and at the same time, provide a valuable service that in great part was an unknown by many.

Due to these issues and his experience as a general contractor, he was compelled to find a solution, which led him to a new opportunity with a company called SCO Technologies Medallion Healthy Homes out of Bothell, WA.  So, in 2001, Jerry and his wife Pam became the first home service company in the United States to use high concentrations of clean, ultra violet light produced ozone to combat odors and microbial contamination.  Not only did Jerry start his own company, GP Air Restoration of Medallion Healthy Homes in February of that year, but he helped others to start Medallion Healthy Homes service companies and trained them in the US and Canada.   

Jerry was instrumental in adding credibility to Medallion Healthy Homes’ service companies with his foresight that more would be required of companies that specialize in air quality management, so he became a certified mold inspector and urged others to do the same, adding to their level of professionalism and profits.
 
Air Testing & Design, Inc. the manufacturer of the UV ozone equipment, was aware of Jerry’s background as a former tool and die sinker, as well as his knowledge as a general contractor and roofer, and would often consult with Jerry who participated in the research and development of a number of equipment models. Now in a partnership with his brother-in-law Rick Kallmes of Dynabreeze, several models have been created especially for the automotive industry. It is their quest to provide car dealerships and auto service companies with the strategy and best sanitizing equipment available, in order for those companies to provide a way to protect consumers from harmful interior contaminants (viruses, bacteria, molds, odors, etc.) that build up inside vehicles. Jerry’s expertise has allowed him to remain as the manufacturer representative for Air Testing & Design, Inc.

CMI (Certified Microbial Investigator) Certifications by: The American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQ), Environmental Solutions Association (ESA) and the International Training Association (ITA). Associate Member of the following: Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), Environmental Solutions Association (ESA), and the International Ozone Association (IOA) and studied under the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO), an entity that set the standards for indoor air sampling procedures.

Contact Information:  
425-385-8727      Toll free:  866-888-4611      Fax:  425-385-8737    
 gerald.young@comcast.net     www.gpairrestoration.com       

James and Diana - Mobile Command Detailing
Both accomplished technicians, this team has built a solid reputation in the Las Vegas detailing market at a time when many within the local market have failed, this team is growing and expanding. We are excited to have both James and Diana


Contact Info:
Phone: (702) 588-8588
www.mobilecommand


Jim Goguen is a a twenty year veteran of the automotive aftermarket industry and the founder of Jim’s Auto Installation & Detail Center in Ipswich, MA.
 
Jim has built his business brick by brick by using solid marketing and by testing the waters within his marketing efforts. Jim’s self design marketing ideas are incredible and cost effective!

In addition to marketing his business to success, Jim also understands that great customer service and perceived value are important elements within his business building efforts.  Time and time again, Jim’s presentation brings up some great ideas and fantastic resources!

Contact Info:
P O Box 805, Ipswich MA 01938
jim@jimsauto.net
www.jimsauto.net
 978 356 7372

Steve Hampton is a business professional that comes from outside of the detailing industry but has faced the realities of building, branding and growing a detailing business.  

Hampton's, LLC was the dream of Sean Hampton. Two years ago Sean went to his father Steve for some guidance and help. The rest is, as they say History.

Steve Hampton has been instrumental in developing such national company organizations such as Schwans Sales, Tony's Pizza Service, Chico's Taco's and has worked as an independent consultant for Shell Oil. Steve is currently the Western Regional Sales Manger for Coinstar E-Payment Services (Coinstar/ Redbox). "All that I have learned, I have used to help Sean and Hampton's Mobile, LLC become Utah's leading and largest Mobile Detailing Service"

Contact Info:
Office# 801.622.WASH (9274)
www.hamptonsmobile.net


Renny and Diane Doyle are the founders of Attention To Details and after 12 years of running a highly visible company, decided to go after building a business built around lifestyle vs. chasing the big money...aka..they were burned out on working countless hours and knew there had to be a better way. So starting some eight years ago, the couple started to build up a very specialized client list, going after the very affluent and wealthy.

In 2003, the Doyle’s were offering detail clinics yet the large group setting was so impersonal, so in 2004, Detailing Success launched a private based training offer and the Doyle’s have never looked back as the training, coaching and mentoring they offer has attracted students from all corners of the globe.
 
Over the years, Diane and Renny have owned and operated several business aside and separate from their detailing business and have learned the art of not only building a business, but building a business with a exit strategy. Diane and Renny recently launched a new business coaching and mentoring an array of business including businesses within the medical field, the self storage facilities industry and chiropractors nationwide.

Contact Info:
admin@detailingsuccess.com
(208) 342-3799 (800) 871-4781
www.detailingsuccess.com


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It's Friday...Living The Good Life...As A High End Detailer

This detailer will be sharing some great cigars this weekend with some great friends...have a great weekend all!

So how fast is this guy going when he passes this car?

What do you think...

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Billy Lane Gets Six Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter

Billy Lane is a custom motorcycle builder who got famous on reality TV shows like Biker Build off on the Discovery Channel in the early 2000’s. He then went on to make regular appearances on the motorcycle event circuit at events such as, Sturgis, Daytona, etc.

Billy Lane got rich and famous as a biker off of bikers. Then Billy Lane did something really stupid; he got shit faced drunk. Then, while his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit he decided to jump into a free SUV given to him to drive as a promotional item by Dodge, along with a lady who rode in the passenger seat, and proceeded to drive.

While driving intoxicated, he decided to cross a double yellow line and hit a biker named Gerry Morelock head on killing Gerry Morelock. Although Gerry Morelock himself had been drinking, he was in no way responsible for the accident or his death. His only mistake that day was being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

As a biker, I empathize with Gerry Morelock, because it could have been me; it could have been any biker on the road that day. When you have an asshole like Billy Lane crossing a double yellow and plowing into you head on it really does not matter who you are, you are dead. Gerry Morelock is dead. He is dead because Billy Lane decided to get drunk and drive.

I have heard commenter’s on my Biker Law Blog make the argument that we should not talk shit about Billy Lane because we have all drank alcohol and driven, so who are we to throw stones? I say "BS". How many of us have got drunk then crossed a double yellow line and smashed into a fellow biker head on, killing him?

Billy Lane and Dodge reached settlements of civil cases brought by the family of Gerry Morelock well before Billy Lane’s criminal case was resolved.

So Billy Lane was sentenced to 6 years in the pokie, (prison) by a Vera, Florida Court. He was also placed on three years of probation following his incarceration, and the loss of his driver’s license for life. For basically murdering a man, he got off real light.

May Gerry Morelock rest in peace.

By California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Biker Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq., © 2009

  Read the entire story here

We may detail bikes but we ride too and this is a sad...sad story of two people both doing the wrong thing that cost them everything! One paid with his life...the other took a life.

Government Lists Top 10 Cars Purchased Under Clunkers Program

Wonder how many of these cars simply needed a little Detailing Success Magic to make them once again desirable??? We will never know and I am sure there were some really nice cars that were junked! One mans trash...anothers treasure.

Buell Motor Company Folds

EAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) - Buell Motorcycle Company officials thanked the company's customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, following today's announcement by Harley-Davidson, Inc. that it will discontinue the Buell® product line as part of Harley-Davidson's go-forward business strategy. The new long-term strategy aims to drive Company growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the Harley-Davidson® brand.

"I want to personally thank all our past and present Buell employees, dealers and suppliers for their efforts. I also want to thank Buell motorcycle owners for their support and passion for the brand," said Buell Motorcycle Company President Jon Flickinger.

Flickinger said a limited number of new Buell motorcycles remain available for sale through authorized dealerships and production will wind down by October 30. He also stressed that Harley-Davidson will provide replacement parts and service through dealerships and that warranty coverage will continue as normal for Buell motorcycles.

"I will always be proud of what we have accomplished. It is a testimony to what a small group of passionate and inspired people can do, and with brilliant innovations, we've produced some of the best-handling bikes of all time," said Buell Chairman and Chief Technical Officer Erik Buell. "I personally look forward to exploring how I can continue to work with Harley-Davidson to bring advanced product technology to riders.

"I have also had the great fortune to meet and get to know many Buell riders over the years, and they are an amazing and interesting group of free thinkers," Buell said. "May you ride with pride into the future. And may your roads ahead be as adventuresome and rewarding as mine have been for the last 26 years."

A wholly owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since 1998, Buell Motorcycle Company was founded in 1983 by Erik Buell and produced more than 135,000 motorcycles. Over the past 26 years, Buell motorcycles won numerous design accolades and awards, and countless races and championships around the world, including the AMA Pro Daytona SportBike championship in 2009.

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Not Your Normal Start Up Method? It May Be More Common Then You Think

They call it the American dream...ownership of a business but in reality...the American dream of becoming an entrepreneur is a worldwide dream and while the word entrepreneur may be said differently within different parts of the globe, the language of business start-ups and business ownership is pretty closely related no matter what country you reside within.

Most people that desire to start a business do so thinking that they will be leaving the career that they reside within and go full time into the business they are planning, building and starting.

For others, the reality of being a self reliant entrepreneur means starting thier new venture part time. I work with several people each year that fit this bill and ironically the success rate of these professionals is very, very high.

I would like to introduce you to two such entrepreneur's within this article. Both of these professionals started thier path to owning and maintaining thier own time...running thier own business and being thier own boss. Both Bill and Kenny did not just run out and start a business...they took thier time, built up equity and payrolled thier business efforts all while staying within thier full time careers.

Starting Part Time Versus Full Time - Bill Vrobel of Focus On Detail


I currently work as a Senior Systems Analyst for a major health insurance corporation in Florida. I have over twenty years with the organization

In my five-year retirement plan, one of my goals was to start and build my own business.  I selected car detailing because of my passion for all types of vehicles and the involvement with people that owned nice cars, trucks, motorcycles and boats.  

Personally I have been detailing for over 20 years as a hobby, mostly involved with show cars and car clubs. I owned a show car that won over 100 awards and was featured in major magazines.

Why did you choose to start detailing professionally part time?
The main reason was to have monetary income from my main profession to support the part time business without taking out financial loans. The benefits from part-time were;  I could built the business at my own pace, determine the required training, licenses, insurance and establish the administrative criteria.   Part Time gave me the opportunity to collect information on marketing, investigate the competition in my area, building a client base, test out my detailing skills and monitor the length of time to do different vehicles.  

2. What was some of the best steps you took within your new part time business?

The most important steps are:

• Sit down and talk over the amount of time and effort it will take to start and maintain a business with your family. Discuss the impacts to your personal life.  
• Create a good business plan and review it with somebody that owns a business.
• Determine licenses and insurance criteria
• Determine how to market your business ( flyers, web-site, business cards ,etc.)
• List the clients that you want in your network (market to everyone).   
• Do not over schedule yourself, and provide a quality product (take the time to do it right)
• Continue your education on new products, techniques and monitor the time it takes to do the work
• Remember to listen to what your clients want, explain the process and follow-up with your clients after the job is complete. These are the keys to success.

3. How hard was it to succeed and really make money?
      I have been part time for 18 months and still am working full time.
     The first nine months in my case was the hardest, getting time off from work to establish the business setup, licenses, training, products and marketing criteria. I found when scheduling the work, only do one vehicle per day until you establish re-occurring clients. I have only really started making money (paying myself) the last six months. The balance of the money being made is the cost of products, marketing, administrative functions and training. Make sure you keep your overhead low and monitor your costs.      


4. How long did it take or when do you plan on going full time and why? Tells us where you are within your plan and was it harder or easier to achieve your goals then you originally planned on.
 
I will be retiring in mid- November to go full time to maximize my retirement benefits (pension and paid health care).  It was harder to achieve my goals due to the availability of time to devote to the business. However the experience and knowledge that was gained running the business part time will help me to be more efficient full-time.

I will be working 3-4 days a week at a permanent location and possibly two days mobile.  I am currently on track with my plan and expect to have roughly 50 to 60  re-occurring clients within the time frame.  

5. Any advise you care to share with career professionals that are looking at starting a part time detailing business while still maintaining their full time career?

I would advise anyone going part time to be very organized, plan every detail in your business plan, prioritize your tasks and give yourself at least 4 – 6 months to get established. Re-evaluate
your tasks every time you do a vehicle and note how to improve efficiencies. Monitor your costs on a weekly basis.  Give the customer a detailed list of work and always follow-up with questions on how you can do better. Continue your education, by reading, training and seminars.  Always be patient, listen and be open-minded on ways to improve your business.   Treat people with kindness and respect.

 

Starting Part Time Versus Full Time - Kenny Hinds of Reflections Mobile Detailing, LLC

Why did you choose to start detailing professionally part time?

Like many in this profession, I had a love for cars, anything with wheels. My wife and I had discussed starting our own business, and one day having control of not only our income, but our lives. After lengthy discussions, and weighing out our options, we choose to start a mobile auto detailing business. Due to already having experience, we thought it would be an easier transition verses having to start fresh with something we had no prior experience with.

At the time, I had a really good paying full time job, and carried the medical insurance for myself, my wife, and our two children. Although I had a good job, I was tired of punching a clock. I was already at the top of the pay scale, and I did not feel comfortable having someone else determine my fate, and yearly salary.

Starting our business part time was the only option for us. My wife has a successful career as a Dental Ceramist, but her job did not offer medical benefits. We knew that with two small children we could not go without medical insurance. We felt that with hard work and determination, we would eventually get to the point were we could go full time, and actually enjoy what we would then call “work.”

What was some of the best steps you took within your new part time business?

The most important step I took when starting my part time business was making sure my wife was supportive. Starting up a business takes time and money, and for those of you who are married, you must have your spouses support. The long hours, and stress can make it difficult on a marriage. Without the support of your spouse, your chances of success are greatly affected.

Also, spend the money on quality equipment and training, and look, dress, and act like a professional.

How hard was it to succeed and really make money?

I personally do not think succeeding in the detailing industry is all that difficult. As long as you are honest, provide the highest quality of work possible, and have a great sense of professionalism about you, you will be rewarded with a strong base of repeat and referral business. With that, comes the money.

What is hard is making sure that what you are doing to succeed is being done right. In the beginning, I stumbled along the way, and made some mistakes, but you must realize those mistakes and learn from them. When I talk about mistakes, I mean not spending money wisely, bad marketing techniques, not hiring efficient employees, etc.

You have to know who your target market is, and how to gain the trust and business from that market. I am fortunate that I live in a very upscale suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. It took me a little while to find the right marketing strategy to gain these customers, but once I did, the success followed.

How long did it take or when do you plan on going full time and why? Tell us where you are within your plan and was it harder or easier to achieve you goals then you originally planned on.

I went full time with the business after 2 years and 2 months. Actually, our plan was to work the business part time for at least 3 years before deciding to go full time. We did not want to make any premature moves, and end up struggling as a result. Our business had grown to a point where I could not keep up with my full time job, along with trying to run a successful business. At that point we sat down and ran the numbers and decided as a family what would be the best option for us. Not only for us financially, but emotionally and mentally.

My wife and I are very goal oriented individuals, once we put all of our savings and hard work into this business; we were determined to make it a success. It took a lot of long hours and dedication, but the end result has been very rewarding.

Any advise you care to share with career professionals that are looking at starting a part time detailing business while still maintaining their full time career?

The best advice I could give anyone wanting to start a part time detailing business is to get professional training. No matter how good you, your family, and friends think you are, you will be amazed at just how much more you will learn by attending a professional training course. You will not only learn the technical side of the detailing world, but also how to run a successful business.

Along with the proper training, finding a mentor is also very important. It is great to have someone to bounce ideas off of, whether it is someone who is already in the detailing industry or someone in a completely different industry. Having the proper guidance is very important. I have several mentors, one being Renny Doyle, who is probably the most respected individual in the detailing industry. Along with Renny I have mentors who are successful in other industries as well: Landscaping, Real Estate, Dental, etc. You will find that while each industry is different, you can learn a lot from talking to and sharing ideas from other successful professionals.


Contact Info:

Bill Vrobel, Owner
Focus On Detail
www.focusondetail.com
focus.on.detail@hotmail.com  

Kenny Hinds, Owner
Reflections Mobile Detailing, LLC
www.cincinnatidetailing.com
service@cincinnatidetailing.com


Special thanks to both Bill and Kenny for taking the time to provide this information and thank YOU for taking the time to read this article and I hope it has helped your business efforts. Visit our website: www.detailingsuccess.com

If you have an interesting story on your business or know someone who deserves some press, contact me at renny@detailingsuccess.com

Toyota's Answer To Deadly Floor Mats: Zip Ties! Auto Detailers and Car Washes Beware!

In a move almost too strange to be fiction, Toyota is apparently advising its Toyota and Lexus brand dealers to zip tie loose floor mats to the seats in the 3.8 million vehicles affected by the recent safety recall. Of course, it's phrased much more eloquently than that. Detailers...be thinking on how you are going to deal with this...a dirty car...dirty floor mats...dirty carpet adn a mat zip tied to the seat....Hhhhmmmmmmm.

Read the story here