Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast

In this episode, Josh sits down with Tony Ralda, owner of Ralda's Details in Richmond, Virginia. Tony shares his journey of growing a successful detailing business, building professional mobile detailing vans, offering PPF and ceramic coating services, and creating efficient systems that help his team deliver consistent results. Beyond detailing, he dives into the business side of the industry, in...

On this episode, Josh talks about what he would tell himself if he were starting his detailing business all over again. His journey taught him valuable lessons about growth, leadership, and the mindset shifts that helped shape the business he has today. Time Stamps: (00:00) – Introduction (01:35) – God's Blessings, Humility & Unexpected Lessons (03:58) – Growth Takes Time (07:23) – Know Your Numbe...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Jacob Knox of Knox Mobile Detailing in Carlsbad, California, to discuss how showing up on camera and staying active on social media helped him build trust, attract customers, and grow his business. They also talk about the journey from getting started to going full-time, maintaining consistent revenue, understanding pricing, and the challenges of hiring, compen...

In this episode, Josh sits down with Sam, owner of Summit Auto Detailing in Vernon, British Columbia. Sam shares his journey from working in social media marketing to building a successful mobile detailing business. They discuss how he got started, raising prices, hiring employees, dealership work, and the strategies he uses to attract new clients. Sam also shares his approach to content creation,...

In this episode, Joshua sits down with Nick Burton of Mountainside Mobile Detailing for a one-year follow-up conversation. Over the past year, Nick has grown his operation from 3 vans to 5 vans, moved into a new shop, expanded into paint protection film (PPF) services, and made several key changes that have helped the company scale. They discuss the challenges of growth, hiring and firing employee...

On this episode, Josh interviews Cody Zitzner, owner of Zitzner Detailing in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, to talk about the realities of growing a detailing business. Cody shares how he got started, the decision to go full-time, using giveaways and social media to attract clients, surviving tough seasons, and balancing business with family life. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (02:30) - How Zitzner Detaili...

On this episode, Josh sits down with Andy of Andy’s Auto Detail in Albany, Oregon to talk about his journey in the detailing industry and what it took to grow his business from part time work into a full time career. They discuss the mindset needed to succeed as an entrepreneur, balancing business and personal life, involving family in the business, customer communication, and Andy’s experience ge...

On this episode, Josh talks about  the moment content creation started becoming a real game changer for business owners and why posting with purpose matters more than just posting to post. He breaks down how content became a major part of growing the business, shares real examples of content detailers should be creating, and explains the exact formula we use to consistently make content that conne...

On this episode of the podcast, Josh sits down with entrepreneur Kevin Davis to talk about time management, scaling a business without burning out, building a business while maintaining relationships and life outside of work, and the mindset shift from being a technician to becoming a true business owner. Kevin shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, going all in during the early stages o...

In this episode, we take a look back at some of the top detailers who’ve been on the podcast and break down their approach to sales. From handling leads and asking better questions to building trust and closing without pressure, this is a real look at how successful shops actually do it. Time Stamps: (00:58) - Dynamic Detail – Why an Employee Should Handle Sales (21:49) - Shine Co – What the Sales...

On this episode, Josh sits down with Steven Lee of Rogue Marketing to talk about what actually drives results in sales and marketing. They break down the importance of building a solid foundation before running ads, using the right sales strategies, and focusing on educating customers rather than just selling to them. The conversation also highlights how strong communication and genuine rapport wi...

On this episode, Josh sits down with Sergio from Prime Auto Detailing, based just outside San Bernardino, California. This conversation dives into the real challenges of running a solo detailing business—from managing everything on your own to figuring out when and how to raise your prices. They break down what growth actually looks like as a solo operator, the mindset shifts needed to charge what...

On this episode, Josh sits down with Lane from Done In Detail, a detailing shop based in Cumming, Georgia. Lane shares how he started his detailing business in 2024 and quickly built a strong reputation offering paint protection film, ceramic coatings, and detailing services. They break down what actually helped grow the business — from getting those first clients, improving sales, and understandi...

👉 Click here to get the free website audit: https://www.detailersroadmap.com/roadto1million On this episode, Josh sits down with Chris DiGiovanni, owner and founder of Detailer’s Roadmap, to break down the brand new website built for Belk Detailing as it officially goes live. They walk through how the new site was designed to do more than just look good—focusing on speed, SEO, tracking, and conve...

On this episode, Josh interviews Kyle Collalti of OC-Detail Werkz, based out of Freeport, Illinois. They dive into how OC-Detail Werkz got started, the role of relationships and social media in growing the brand, and the decision to scale beyond traditional car detailing. Kyle shares how they introduced new services like industrial and agricultural coatings, built systems and processes, and expand...

On this episode, Josh interviews Nate from Soko’s Detail Services in Metro Detroit, Michigan. They talk about his journey into detailing, how he got into boat detailing, and how networking opened doors for training and new opportunities. They also break down time management, solo vs. team jobs, and the importance of setting proper expectations and being transparent with clients, along with Nate’s...

On this episode, Josh interviews Paul and Alex of Detail Doctor based in Kansas City. They talk about the shop’s growth, their plans for a big move in 2026, and the steps they’re taking to expand the business, including their new space, improving marketing and advertising, partnerships, and opportunities with exotic dealerships and car clubs. They also discuss colored PPF, learning new services, s...

On this episode, Josh talks about the importance of patience when growing a detailing business. He breaks down why understanding your numbers, setting realistic expectations, and using ads the right way can make a big difference in long-term growth. Josh also shares insights on expanding services, creating content that attracts the right customers, and building stronger relationships with existing...

In this episode, Josh interviews Lorraine, Belk Detailing’s virtual assistant from the Philippines. They talk about how working with a VA has helped streamline content creation, improve workflow, and elevate the brand’s online presence while balancing creativity and professionalism behind the scenes. Time Stamps (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Lorraine's Story (11:48) - How We Found Lorraine (18:02) - Con...

In this episode, Josh asked 7 detailing businesses how they get customers and every answer was different. From Facebook groups and Reddit, to door-to-door sales, influencer partnerships, and investing in the customer experience, these are real strategies working right now. Time Stamps: (00:59) – Mountainside Mobile Detail Starting with Friends & Family → Building Reviews + Real Connections (05:15)...

On this episode of the Road to $1 Million Podcast, Josh shares the key lessons he’s learned from interviewing top-performing shops featured on the show. After speaking with some of the best operators in the industry, he breaks down the five things every top shop has in common. Josh explains the systems, mindset, and business practices that help these shops grow, stay consistent, and scale toward s...

On this episode, Josh interviews Kelly of Shine Detailing LLC in Anaheim, California, about his journey growing a detailing business from $800K to $2.4 million. They talk about how he got started, the steps that helped the business scale, adding PPF as a major service, and how social media supported that growth. Kelly also shares lessons on building a team, handling employee turnover, balancing fa...

On this episode, Josh interviews Kevin and Daniel of Detail Tech in the northwest Chicago suburbs, sharing how they grew their business from $100K in 2024 to half a million in 2025 and what really helped them level up. They talk about the lessons they learned the hard way, working with contractors, improving quality standards, dialing in pricing, and continuing to invest back into the business, al...

On this podcast, Josh interviews Kevin Heist, owner of Elite Auto Care in Buffalo, NY. Kevin shares his experience as an owner-operator navigating the ups and downs of running a detailing business, including how seasonal changes affect growth, how his business has evolved over time, and the mindset it takes to scale without losing focus. The conversation touches on leadership, sales, customer rela...

On this podcast, Josh interviews Daniel, owner of Dynamic Detailing located in San Jose, CA to talk about the real side of growing and running a successful detailing business. Daniel shares how Dynamic Detailing performed in 2025 and his experience working with dealerships. They dive into sales strategies, handling objections, and sales team responsibilities. The conversation also covers community...