Inside the IDA: A Podcast for Auto Detailers

Host Levi Gates sits down with another Idaho Native, Conner Bates, Owner of MVP Distributing. Conner says "I am an Idaho native and had a brief dive into car detailing while helping my brother with some small-time detailing when I was young.  Immediately after high school, I began working as a first responder, where I worked for over a decade until I was medically retired in 2020.  In July 20...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Sarah Ryals from Reflections Detail. Sarah has been a great advocate and supporter of the IDA, as well as continuing education. She is a talented weekend detailer and has been in business since 2019. Proud IDA member.

Host Levi Gates sits down with Chad Emerson of CME Shine Auto Detailing. Chad says, “I am the founder and co-owner of CME Shine Auto Detailing, a studio specialising in advanced paint correction and premium ceramic coatings. My passion for automotive care began 1early and evolved into a professional career defined by precision and pride. I have over three years of professional detailing experience...

Join host Keith Duplessie as he interviews Lindsay Rose. Lindsay owns Electric Rose Auto Salon in Roseburg, OR. She is a Former First Responder; Classic Car lover; Female Professional Detailer 

Host Levi Gates sits down with Michael Abens from Urable. Michael Abens is the President of Urable. Urable is the industry-leading business management platform designed specifically for automotive businesses specializing in ceramic coatings, paint protection film, vinyl wrapping, window tinting, and detailing. In his more than 35 years of executive experience in business, principally in large heal...

Host Levi Gates sits down with none other than Tom Smith from Buff Brite! Tom has over 45 years in the detail industry. He is a long-time IDA member,RIT and a former board member.

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Thomas Oleski! Thomas Oleski is the owner and sole operator of DeluxeDetail, LLC, an automotive detailing shop based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At Deluxe Detail, Thomas specializes in paint correction and ceramic coatings, approaching each vehicle with passion, precision, and professionalism. Thomas is a member of the Detail Mafia and International Detailing Ass...

Levi Gates sits down with Greg Pautler of Detailed Image for an inside look into one of the most popular sites for detailers to order their favorite products on the web.

Host Clint Hintz sits down with Clint James. Clint is the founder and owner of My Detail Supply,Headquartered in Nixa. Since launching the company in 2023,He has driven more than 325% growth through bold earlydecision-making, reinvestment, and a hands-on operatingstyle. My Detail Supply serves dealerships, professionaldetail shops, and retail customers through a retail storefront,e-commerce platfo...

Keith Duplessie sits down with Angela Gilham from Washington. She primarily details large Yahts. She is the recent Specialty IDA Award winner voted on by her peers. I’m Angela Gilham, and I own Elite Marine Protection, in Tacoma Washington. I have been in business for 11 years. We focus only on boats. Primarily doing ceramic coatings and marine protection film, as well as training for MPF. In my f...

Host Clint Hintz sits down with THE original employee of The Rag Company, Dane Hennen. Son of Owners Jeff and Carolyn Hennen, Dane played a vital role in taking TRC from a tiny, home-based towel business to one of the world's most popular detailing brands through his focus on premium quality products, video production & service.

Barry sits down with Kyle Simpson, owner of ShineCo out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Kyle and his team are the recent winners of the "Operation of the year" IDA Award at the 2026 Gala, voted on by his peers in the industry. Kyle is a self proclaimed "Car Guy" who turned his hobby and passion into a full time career. He has been in business for 7 years and is running a 7 figu...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Bob and Kim Cox from Next Level Detailing. Bob & Kim are Owners/operators of a part-time detailing business, Next Level Detailing, in Williamsburg, IA. Bob began his career at the age of 14 in a body shop. He then continued to care for cars and loved paint correction until opening their business 12 years ago with his wife, Kim.  They joined the IDA and becam...

Words from Nick: My obsession for detailing started when I was 14. One summer afternoon in 1974 I detailed my mom's big Buick Electra. She took it to work the following day at the Real-estate company that she worked for, and her co workers asked her who made her car look like new. I then detailed all her coworkers' cars and always was the kid with money in his pocket - not because it was g...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Chris Bence of Swerve Pro Detailing out of Anderson, South Carolina. Here are some notes from Chris himself: I launched Swerve Pro Detailing in September of 2024, operating from my home garage and doing mobile work. In May of 2025, I was able to find a great location for my first shop and this created a very fundamental and positive change for the business opera...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Jonathan Michael Monson of Dirty2Dreamy Jonathan Michael Monson is an entrepreneur, educator, and industry leader in the professional automotive detailing space. He is the founder of Dirty2Dreamy and Polish & Punish Detailing Academy, where he helps detailers master paint correction, ceramic coatings, and scalable business systems. Known for blending high-level...

Join host Keith Duplessie as he sits down for a candid talk with Jeremy Harding of Nasiol. Jeremy says " I Started detailing at a very young age and opened my first business in 1991. Began working for manufacturers in 2003 at Meguiar's as an Area Sales Manager for the Northeast and later the Mid-Atlantic region. National Sales Manager at RUPES USA for 7 years. National Sales Manager at Na...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Marcy Tran Alex and Marcy Tran are the powerhouse duo behind CleanCar Custom Detail in Brenham, Texas, a small town of 17,000between Houston and Austin. Alex brings over a decade ofhands-on expertise in paint protection, ceramic coatings, andhigh-level automotive restoration, while Marcy trains up newhires, installs PPF, and drives the brand marketing strategy,and c...

Host Levi Gates sits down with Marvin Mieth Marvin Mieth is a professional automotive detailer andeducator based in Germany. He is the founder ofGLOSSBOSS, a platform combining high-end detailingservices, an online shop, and educational content forprofessional detailers. He serves as President of the IDAGerman Chapter and is a Recognized Independent Trainer(RIT) for the International Detailing Ass...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Willy Arias Willy has over a decade of experience in the automotivedetailing industry. He has established himself as ameticulous detailer and is highly skilled in various areas. Hispassion for automobiles and his commitment to excellencehave driven him to consistently deliver exceptional results,earning him a reputation as one of the best detailers in thefield. As a...

Levi Gates sits down with Mr Brian Guy for an insighful discussion. Braidn is based in Orlando, and creates MBBG (Made By Brian Guy), which he creates distinct handcrafted leathergoods and offers professional leather care services. Foundedby Brian Guy, the company supports detailing professionals through expert restoration, preservation, and training via theMBBG Leather Center.

Levi Gates sits down with Sebastian Schafer of Liquid Elements, Join in and hear his amazing story of how these machines came to market in the detailing space.

Barry Theal sits down with Chris DiGiovanni from Detailer's Roadmap Christopher DiGiovanni — President, Detailers RoadmapChristopher DiGiovanni is the President of DetailersRoadmap, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companytransforming how detailing, PPF, tint, and ceramic coatingshops grow online. With a passion for helping small businesses 2 owners compete at the highest level, Christopher built...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Davy Tyburski, America's Chief Profit Officer. Davy has spent decades serving startup entrepreneurs to billion-dollar giants like Microsoft, Goodyear, Manpower, Master Lock, FedEx, and Disney, just to name a few. He created the Big Money Detailer community to bring his strategies from the 15-plus industries he has served to the detailing community. As a trusted advi...

Keith Duplessie sits down with Miguel Saavedra Owner operator of Ultimate Touch Autocare LLC out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Miguel says, "Having been detailing as a professional for the past 10 years, I started with Ultimate Touch Autocare in 2018. I was previously working at a shop where I came with a small bodywork and paint refinishing background. As of this year, I started improving m...