Inside the IDA: A Podcast for Auto Detailers

Big changes are happening Inside the IDA! In this special episode, longtime hosts Keith Duplessie and Barry Theal sit down with the newest members of the mic, Levi Gates and Josh Pierce , for an open and energetic conversation about the past, present, and future of the podcast. From their first impressions and what drew them to the IDA community, to their goals for the show and what listeners can...

 Barry Theal sits down with Renny Doyle to see what he's been up to recently. Renny Doyle is a pioneer in the detailing industry, known as the “Detailer of Air Force One” for leading preservation efforts on the historic aircraft. Founder of Detailing Success and The Detail Mafia, he has trained over 500 professionals and worked on more than 4,000 aircraft. He co-developed the P&S Double Bl...

Levi Gates is the Director of Automotive Appearance at Autowash and a 30-year veteran of the detailing industry. Known by many as the "Master of Shine" Levi has worked across every side of the business—from starting at a carwash at 16 to high volume production shop, to detailing cars in a two-bay garage to helping launch global detailing brands, design innovative tools, and educate thous...

Barry has a sit down to get to know Genevieve English from Conscious Car Care LLC!

Fasten your seat belts for this episode of Inside the IDA as Keith sits down for a candid chat with Matthew Fleshman, owner of The Detail Shop in St Louis, MO. Matthew has been through it all, sucessful home shop, social media success and a recent career fork in the road he is navigating with us and sharing his struggles and his wins. Business ownership isn't always pretty, but its what we do...

In this episode host Barry sits down with Joe Kimball of Kimball's Hands on Detailing in Washington.

Join Barry as he has a candid discussion with Mr Chris Bence. Chris Worked his way through college at a part-time job with a body shop.  Spent 6 years after college working as a research chemist and the last 25 years working as a business consultant.  "I have always stayed active with detailing and reconditioning side jobs mostly through friends and work of mouth.  My wife and I own and opera...

Join Barry as he sits down with Mr. Rob Schruefer of On the Spot Detailing out of Maryland. Rob is IDA CD-SV RIT, MCSV, RVC, WC and has been in business since 2003. His Mobile business has grown to one of the largest mobile operations in the area.

Join Keith Duplessie as he sits down with Kyle Clark. For nearly 3 decades, Kyle Clark has been the meticulous force behind Xtreme Detailing, transforming vehicles across San Bernardino, Riverside, and the eastern part of Los Angeles Counties. His commitment to excellence shines through the highest quality products and cutting-edge techniques, including pioneering ceramic protective coatings. As a...

Sit down with Barry Theal as he chats with 3 Mobile Detailers! We have Adam Hindman from Detailers of Sarasota, who started his career in the car industry after high school as an automotive painter at an exotic body shop. In 2017 he moved down to Sarasota Florida to start a mobile detailing business. Through the trials and errors of running a business, Adam has managed to build a detailing busines...

Join Host Barry Theal as his chats with Everette Mitchum. Nestled in the heart of the Grand Strand, Lookin’ Good Auto Detailing, is dedicated to redefining excellence in auto care. Known for their high-end detailing expertise, they combine cutting-edge techniques and premium products to bring out the best in every vehicle they touch. As a proud member of the IDA, owner Everette Mitchum, CD-SV stan...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Brian Gitzen from Summerbreeze Ceramic Coatings out of Bufort South Carolina! A past truck driver, Brian has been in his detailing business for 5 years and has absolutely blown up.

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Mr Jamie Buchanan from Dirty Old Cars TV show highlighting the detailing industry

Parker Richards is the owner of Colorado Boat Detailing and VIP transportation in Ft. Collins, Colorado, as well as one of the main trainers for Gtechniq Marine. With a long history of detailing, Parker put his focus on boat detailing and has carved out his space in Colorado market to be the premier service provider and expert.

In this episode, host Barry Theal sits down with Jason Fung of Detail King out of Pittsburg, PA. They have been doing professional detail training for 25 years!

In this episode host Keith Duplessie sits down with Spencer Goldstein. Spencer Goldstein is the president of Wolfsteins Pro-Series, known best for their RAGGTOPP line of convertible care products. Spencer follows in the footsteps of his father, Rick Goldstein, an IDA past president and Founder’s Club member, who was integral in the establishment and early success of the organization. Spencer studi...

In this episode Host David Patterson sits down with Cody Umphlett. Cody is the 2024 IDA Marine Detailer of the Year award winner, as well as an active member of the IDA with CD, SV, and WC certifications.  Residing in Conway, North Carolina, Cody began detailing as a hobbyist in 2015 and started his business “Discount Detailing LLC” in 2020, offering both mobile services as well as a fixed locatio...

In This Episode Host Barry Theal sits down with Mr Rigo Santana. Rigo has 20 years of experience, is the founder and owner of Xtreme Xcellence Detailing. He is a Certified Detailer (CD), Slills Validated (SV), Water Craft  (WC),and RecognizedTrainer (RT). Additionally, Rigo is the visionary behind New Generation Detailers and the non-profit organization, New Generation Kids. As a proud father of t...

In this episode of Inside the IDA- Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Mark Abarr, owner and operater of AZ Wrenchhead Detailing since 2021. Mark is also IDA Certified Detailer and Skills Validated. He has been ASE Certified as a mechanic since 1997 and has been in the Automotive Industry since 1981. Lots of knowledge in this one!

In this episode host David Patterson sits down with Mr. Jay Schneider. Jay is the CEO of Lake Country Manufacturing and LC power tools with a history in buffing pads and polishing accessories. Leading a second generation family owned company, Jay has made it his personal goal as well as the business focus of “Innovation to Make Life Easier” LC has some of the most popular polishing pads on the mar...

In this episode host Barry Theal sits down with 2 of the founders of The Detailers of the Round Table- Kirk Evans and Mike Rhines- to find out what they are all about and what they have to offer the detailing industry through their support of not only the IDA but detailers through all aspects of training, business and peer support. Come Check it Out

In this episode of Inside the IDA Host David Patterson sits down with Ronnie Vaia, of Beverly Hills Ferrari about performing high quality detailing services catered to a high volume and dealership environment. Ronnie has been detailing since the early 90’s and is the lead technician at BH Ferrari.  He has seen the industry, products, tools, as well as every other aspect change in detailing and we...

In this episode of Inside the IDA host Keith Duplessie sits down with Josh Pierce, Owner and Operator of Carousel Auto Appearance in Iowa City, Iowa. He is extremely involved in the industry, runs a highly successful business and you will quickly learn why Josh is the latest recipient of the Outstanding Service Award from the IDA at Mobile Tech Expo 2024.

In this episode of Inside the IDA David sits down with Tou Lo of Yelo Autosports out of St Paul, MN. Join them as they chat about starting business in 2015m in a 2 car garage to where Tou is today. Enjoy!

In This esidode of Inside the IDA, host Barry Theal sits down with Derrick Copes "The Dopest Detailer"