CALLING ALL DETAILERS

In this episode of the Calling All Detailers podcast, we sit down with Vanessa from Full Throttle Detailing. Based in Rosharon, Texas, Vanessa shares her unique journey from being a full-time paramedic to launching her own mobile detailing business. Discover how a disappointing experience with a professional detailer inspired her to take matters into her own hands—and how she turned her lifelong p...

The Power of Niche Marketing: Why focusing on specialized vehicles like RVs and boats can lead to more consistent income than high-end exotic cars. Organic Growth: How John Mapu from https://waxonwarriors.com/ leveraged his community, local car meets, and his 9-to-5 job to build a loyal client base. Business Efficiency: Tips on using tech like Dot Cards and Detailer Flow to streamline your profess...

🎙️ Juggling Life, Military Service, and a Growing Detailing Business In this episode of the Calling All Detailers Podcast , we sit down with Michael Babski of D Babski Auto Detailing . Michael shares his incredible journey—from a childhood curiosity washing cars with his dad to building a professional detailing business while serving as a full-time Army Recruiter. Discover how Michael manages the...

In the 6th episode of the Calling All Detailers Podcast, David Elliott welcomes Pete Bresciani from BikeWerks, a specialist in mobile motorcycle detailing, based in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Pete shares his inspiring journey of turning a hobby into a full-time business. Starting from a simple desire to keep his own motorcycle clean, he navigated career changes and market shifts to build...

EP 5 of the Calling All Detailers Podcast is with Jeff Mallory from Mallory's Detail Shop - We cover many topics, including how to market to and find new customers in farm country, in the middle of winter. We also covered doing business in a small town/ community. Calling All Detailers include Detailing Enthusiasts - DIY and Detail Professionals. Our goal is to help Detailers earn more money, by h...

In episode 4 of the Calling All Detailers Podcast, host Dave is joined by Rob Torres, owner of BLAM Auto Detailing. Rob shares his incredible journey from owning a web design studio to becoming a premier auto detailer in the affluent Cape Ann, Massachusetts area. In this video, you will learn: The "Epiphany" Moment: How an $800 Mustang sparked the birth of BLAM Auto Detailing. The BLAM Brand: What...

In the 3rd episode of the "Calling All Detailers" Podcast, we sit down with Evan Dills, owner of Pristine Auto Spa (formerly Pristine Projects) in Springville, New York. Evan shares his inspiring journey from mobile detailing out of his mom's garage to owning a successful 4,000 square-foot shop with multiple employees. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of scaling a detailing business, inclu...

How to Run a Successful Family-Run Mobile Detailing Business & Get Customers Only on Facebook and No Website! In this inspiring discussion, Anthony Henderson of Better Than New Mobile Detailing in Louisville, KY, shares his unique, simplified approach to running a successful and profitable mobile detailing business—with his family by his side! Anthony is a rare example of an owner who has intentio...

Ian Korgel, from Scratchwerkes.com, shares his journey from starting a detailing business in North Dakota, to expanding into various sectors including agriculture and aviation. On this first episode of the 5th season of the Calling All Detailers Podcast, Ian also discusses the challenges of working in extreme cold, strategies for attracting clients, and the importance of word-of-mouth marketing. I...

In this episode, David Elliot from Pearl Nano discusses the five pros and cons of developing your own brand of car care products. He covers everything from the potential for higher profit margins and exclusive branding to the considerations around initial development costs and product liability . This is a must-listen for detailers and entrepreneurs looking to launch a private label line of detail...

Water Spot Killer: More Than Just a Remover! | Pearl Nano Multi-Use Detailing Secret #detailingtips - David Elliott, CEO of Pearl Nano and host of the Calling All Detailers podcast, introduces the Water Spot Killer—a must-have product for professional detailers! This versatile product is more than just an effective water spot remover for glass and paint. David demonstrates its incredible cleaning...

Networking is essential for success in the auto detailing industry! In this video, David Elliott (CEO of Pearl Nano and host of Calling All Detailers Podcast) explains why every detailer should be actively networking with other trades (like PDR, tint, PPF, and upholstery) and even other detailers in their area. Here's why networking is a game-changer: Referral Opportunities: Spot services your cli...

Have you heard of the "Purple Yellow Purple" detailing method? David Elliott from Pearl Nano and the Calling All Detailers Podcast shares a unique, three-step technique that many mobile detailers use to achieve an amazing shine and even fill in light micro-scratches on a vehicle's paint. The "Purple Yellow Purple" Process: Purple (Speed Coat): Start by cleaning the car with Speed Coat Ceramic Wate...

Did you know that the detailing product world has seen a big shift recently? David Elliott, CEO of Pearl Nano and host of Calling All Detailers, discusses the impact of large equity groups acquiring major detailing product companies. Yes, four of the top detail product companies (3 product manufacturing companies and one detail product brand) have been bought and are now run by their management te...

Are you tired of your car's interior looking like a couple of monkeys live in it? David Elliott, CEO of Pearl Nano and host of Calling All Detailers, talks about how much time we spend in our cars and the inevitable mess (cookie crumbs, dust, spilled coffee). The solution? Pearl Nano's Interior Detailer! (and a vacuum and some mf towels) David shares the story behind the product's development—it w...

Are you struggling to find and market to the right people? David Elliott, CEO of Pearl Nano and host of Calling All Detailers, breaks down the critical concept of finding your Ideal Customer by creating a Customer Persona! Your customer persona is a "fake person" based on your top-spending 2-3% of clients. You need to analyze details like their: Gender (e.g., Male) Vehicle type (e.g., Corvette, Me...

Want to know the real story behind Pearl Nano and Calling All Detailers? David Elliott, CEO and Podcast Host, shares his 25-year journey in the car care industry, starting with a multi-level marketing (MLM) opportunity back in 1997. From juggling a full-time Air Force career (heavy equipment operator) and a web design business, David saw the flaws in the early waterless car wash products (full of...

In this podcast episode, I share the concept of assessing your value in today's marketplace. Are you bringing value to your customers? Is it enough for someone to pay you the big bucks for? Let's go over that.

Pearl Nano News - December 2025 - A quick rundown of the Pearl Nano News. Our new 8oz bottle sprayers will be here soon. Our new Spray On Ceramic is a long awaited improvement from the current Spray on Ceramic (which is amazing as well) It contains more SiO2 and cures in 2 days. The Tire Gel is now Gray in color and we still have the Orange Soap on Sale. 

How to Get the 10X Mindset! After reading the books The 10X Rule, Sell or Be Sold, and other books like it, is a good start. Thinking about doing things at 10X is even better. Maybe you will fall short of your goal and end up at 5X, but it's better than boring ole 1X. Keep it reading. Keep watching Grant's videos and you will soon be a disciplined 10X mindset master. Action is what this is all abo...

Do you have the Discipline, Habits and 10X Mindset? If you are struggling to discipline yourself? It may be time to change your habits. You are what you think about. Reading the 10X Rule, Sell or Be Sold, and other books like it, can help. Thinking about doing things at 10X vs 1X is the point. Maybe you will fall short at 5X, but it's better than boring ole 1X. Keep at it and you will be a discipl...

How to 10X Your Detailing Business Course episode 16 and the final chapter - It is no time to go out there and apply what you have learned here. If you forgot some of the information and books to read, go back and listen to the chapter again. Thank you for listening. I hope that this information was helpful. If you it was and you are now crushing it, please let me know. If you have any questions o...

How to 10X Your Detailing Business Course episode 15 - Adding Xkote to your skillset - Info@XKOTE.com This is a short and to the point training course about 10Xing your detailing business. In these courses, I talk about the 10X mentality, sales, and how to grow your business using the 10X business tactics. From Marketing and media production to lead generation and sales training. Thinking big and...

How to 10X Your Detailing Business Course episode 14 - Learn New Skills To Pay The Bills - PDR - PPF - Wrap - This is a short and to the point training course about 10Xing your detailing business. In these courses, I talk about the 10X mentality, sales, and how to grow your business using the 10X business tactics. From Marketing and media production to lead generation and sales training. Thinking...