Gabe Fletcher
Talkin' Paint Podcast Auto Detailing Marketing, SEO and Business Advice
Serving the Auto Detailing and Auto Film Industry - Gabe Fletcher, Founder of Detailing Growth Marketing Agencyhttps://detailinggrowth.com brings first-hand industry knowledge in business development, marketing strategies and growth concepts to the Auto Detailing, Ceramic Coating, Window Tinting and Paint Protection Film Industry. Join their free marketing group on Facebook for more information - https://facebook.com/groups/detailinggrowth/Interested in being on Talkin Paint? Reach out at https://talkinpaint.com/be-a-guest/
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Episodes
The Customer Bought The Car For A Feeling: Sell That Instead 27.05.2026 17:51
Work With Detailing Growth: https://workwith.detailinggrowth.com/podcast When a customer tells you the price is too high, they're not saying your work isn't worth it. They're saying they can't picture what they're getting for that money. Their brain is doing math with nothing on one side of the scale, and until you close that gap, the answer is always no. I've been in that moment hundreds of times...
This is Where PPF & Detail Shops Go To DIE 01.04.2026 27:53
Get the 7 Figure Sales Team Playbook [Completely Free] Sign Up For My Newsletter Book A Call & Work With Us Subscribe on YouTube 03:35 - Skip To The Value [Post Intro] Most detailing shops at 30 to 50K a month are not stuck because of a lead problem . They are stuck because the owner is doing six jobs at once with no process underneath any of them. In this episode, I break down the three stage...
The Evolution of Detailing: From Experience to Innovation 17.01.2026 1:10:46
WORK WITH ME HERE: https://gabe.detailinggrowth.com/podcast In this episode of the Talkin’ Paint podcast I sit down with Jeremy Harding from Nasiol USA to talk about what really matters when you choose a coating brand for your shop. We walk through his thirty plus years in the industry, why Nasiol chose to be a true manufacturer instead of only a label, and how that choice shapes the products inst...
The Answer Is Boring and That Is Why You Won't Do It | The #1 Reason That Detailers Will Stay Exactly Where They Are, Big Shops, Small Shops Are Not Immune! 08.12.2025 39:44
Work with me here: In this episode, Tyler and I talk about the real costs of inaction in your detailing business. We break down why staying stagnant is expensive and how simple systems like time blocking for follow up can transform your revenue. I share a client story about how one recurring calendar event helped a two person shop hit $50,000 a month by making follow up non negotiable. We get into...
Why Detailers Keep Losing Customers & Why Exceptional Work is Not Enough In Auto Detailing & Auto Film 14.10.2025 18:25
In this episode, I break down the biggest misconception in the detailing industry: the difference between being good at the work and actually building a brand. Most shop owners think that doing exceptional paint corrections and flawless PPF installs automatically creates customer loyalty. They believe that if they just focus on being the best technician, everything else will fall into place. But h...
When customers say "Go F**K Yourself" | Dealing with tough customers in your detailing business 28.07.2025 23:41
Click Here To Work With Detailing Growth Click Here To Work With Me ChipOne. AI The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, I share a raw account of firing a customer who crossed the line from frustrated to abusive. I break down exactly what went wrong when dealing with difficult clients, including an elderly gentleman who told me to go f*** myself in his own shop. I reveal critical shop management tips...
Zero to $100k a Month | Being Relentless @ Sales in High End Auto Film & Detailing 05.05.2025 52:20
This episode I'm joined by Jeff Joiner from Auto Luxe Florida shares his journey from luxury car sales to building a successful auto detailing business from scratch. In just one year, Detailing Growth helped Jeff grow his shop from zero to $100,000 monthly revenue by leveraging his exceptional sales skills, building the right team, and creating strategic partnerships. He discusses the importance o...
How to Document Systems in Your Detailing Business: Work Less While Growing More 22.04.2025 15:36
Talkin’ Paint Podcast: How to Document Systems in Your Detailing Business: Work Less While Growing More The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, Gabe Fletcher discusses how documenting business systems transformed his detailing shop from chaos to consistency. He explains why putting processes on paper is crucial for growth, allowing him to reduce his work hours from 75+ to under 40 weekly while incre...
In Detailing the Grind Is Not Optional. This Is the Truths That No One Tells You About Growth 15.04.2025 40:15
Book A Call Here | Youtube Here | Facebook Group Here | Does Your Business Suck? Talkin’ Paint Podcast: How to Embrace the Entrepreneurial Grind: Business Growth Strategies That Work The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, Gabe Fletcher is joined by his operations partner Tyler Lordi to discuss the essential mindset needed for business growth in challenging times. They dive into why embracing the st...
Kill Perfectionism In Your Detailing Business - Build A Business You Actually Love 22.02.2025 24:29
On this episode of the Talkin' Paint Podcast, I talk about preventing burnout and building a sustainable detailing business. I explore how detailers often chase others' versions of success rather than defining their own path, emphasizing the importance of genuine enjoyment in the work. I also jam on some of my own personal insights about business scaling, effective sales strategies, and the critic...
How To Dominate Sales in 2025 In Your Auto Detail, PPF, Ceramic Coating & Window Tint Business 21.01.2025 35:27
On this Episode of Talkin' Paint, I explore common misconceptions about sales within the detailing & auto film industry. I also go over strategies for building stronger client relationships. I discuss how shifting from transactional interactions to trust-based partnerships can transform business outcomes, particularly for high-ticket services. SALES TRAINING GO HERE: Detailing Business Coach S...
The Future of Marketing: Show Your Work to Rank Higher on Google 25.11.2024 18:21
Detailing Growth: Talkin' Paint Podcast : How to Rank #1 on Google: Grow Your Detailing Business with Content Marketing Gabe Fletcher discusses the recent Google Core Update and its implications for automotive businesses. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating expertise through content creation, focusing on solving real problems rather than just advertising services. Gabe provides actionabl...
The Compounding Effect of Marketing: Building a Solid Foundation for Growth 08.08.2024 36:21
The Talk Paint Podcast, hosts Gabe and Tyler Lori discuss the challenges businesses face in the evolving market landscape of 2024. They emphasize the importance of running lean operations, managing labor costs, and adapting to changes brought by events like COVID, the AI boom, and upcoming elections. The conversation highlights the emotional curve of marketing, detailing the journey from self-doub...
There's Levels To This | Understanding the 5 Levels of Paint Protection Film Shops 15.07.2024 12:32
BE A GUEST: https://talkinpaint.com/be-a-guest/ Grow Your Business GO HERE: https://workwith.detailinggrowth.com/ Be A Guest: LEARN HOW TO GROW? GO HERE: https://signup.detail-shift.com/ Understanding the 5 Levels of Paint Protection Film Shops I'm going to talk about the different tiers of Paint Protection Film (PPF) shops. I breaks down the journey from a Level 0 shop just starting out to a Leve...
Honesty Scales & Fake Fails - Growing On Integrity 29.06.2024 24:04
What to grow your business? GO HERE LEARN HOW TO GROW? GO HERE How does trust function as a business asset? 👈 I'm going to break down the link between consistent actions and strong customer relationships and how it works inside of your auto detailing and PPF business. In this episode, I discuss practical ways to incorporate honesty in your business practices, methods for addressing customer dispu...
$2.2 Million A Year of PPF, Window Tint, Vinyl & Ceramic Coatings in VEGAS! 03.05.2024 1:01:28
Get ready to be inspired by Miguel Peralta's journey of turning Purple Flare Wraps into a $2.2 million a year powerhouse in Vegas! The biggest challenge of all being that Vegas is The Highest Caliber Location for customer service & client experience in the entire United States. Innovative marketing tactics to operational efficiency, this interview with Gabe from Detailing Growth covers it all...
How Do You Get $400k month of PPF & Coatings? w/ Joe Torbati of OC Detailing 12.03.2024 1:04:01
In this episode of the Talking Paint podcast, host Gabe welcomes Joe Torbati, the founder of California-based OC Detailing, to discuss the evolution and insights of the auto detailing industry, particularly focusing on Tesla and paint protection film. Joe, a seasoned expert in vinyl wrap and auto film, shares his journey from starting OC Detailing in 2012, his approach to exceeding customer expect...
How We Charge More For PPF - Guest w/ Robert Winters Phenomenal Detailing, NC 23.02.2024 32:45
On todays episode of Talkin' Paint - Gabe hosts Robert Winters of Ceramic Pro Raleigh where they discuss Robert's moves in building a successful detailing business. Robert shares that he started alone, mobile detailing, and gradually expanded to owning a shop space and eventually being in a 4,000 square feet facility. He now looks forward to expanding to a bigger shop. Robert highlights how invest...
Overcoming The Obsession With Competition 26.01.2024 17:12
In this episode of the Talkin' Paint podcast, host Gabe Fletcher talks about the counterproductive habit of obsessing over competition in the detailing and paint protection industry. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, improving customer experience, and prioritizing internal growth over comparison with competitors. He illustrates the harmful effects of price undercutting and the neces...
Detailers Dilemma: Balancing Passion, Perfection, and Mental Well-being 25.12.2023 22:32
Gabe wraps up season one of 'Talking Paint' by discussing the psychological and emotional aspects of a detailer's pursuit for perfection, referring to it as the 'detailer's dilemma'. He explores the harmful cycle of trying to achieve impossible standards, the stress it can impose leading to burnout, and the importance of maintaining healthy work-life balance. He introduces a framework, DETAIL, enc...
Bad Hires Are Your Fault | Mike Abens & Jamie Werner 17.12.2023 1:00:51
This podcast episode centers on the critical theme of hiring based on character rather than simply on technical skills, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive team that can contribute to a company's long-term vision. Michael Abens and Jamie Werner share their insights on the auto detailing industry, highlighting their experiences in creating positive workplace cultures where employees f...
Erik Devash - TintWiz 10.12.2023 33:45
The Importance of Business Management Software in the Auto Detailing Industry: Interview with Erik Devash from TintWiz. In this episode, Gabe from Detailing Growth converses with Erik Devash from TintWiz, a CRM business management software for the auto detailing, ceramic coating, window film, and paint protection film industry. Erik shares his journey, from starting in a window film industry to de...
Just Let It Go 08.12.2023 14:59
In this episode of the Talkin Paint Podcast, Gabe from Detailing Growth discusses the importance of letting go and delegating tasks in order to achieve business scalability. Micromanagement is identified as a common challenge faced by shop owners and business owners in general. Gabe shares his own experiences and provides insights on how to effectively delegate tasks and create a system of standar...
Google Reviews Matter More Than You Think 27.11.2023 14:22
Gabe Fletcher from Detailing Growth discusses the often overlooked importance of Google reviews in driving business growth. He provides insights about how Google reviews build trust and authority, impact SEO favorably, and influence customer purchasing decisions. Visit us Online @ https://detailinggrowth.com Join our Free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/detailinggrowth Tiktok: htt...
Where is the other 66% of the business? - Kolewe Customs 13.11.2023 19:23
SEMA 2023 Exclusive Interview with Justin Kolewe of Kolewe Customs In this episode, Gabe from Detailing Growth & The Talkin' Paint Podcast catches up with Justin Kolewe at SEMA 2023. Justin shares his journey from graphic design to running Kolewe Customs, his Louisville-based vehicle wrap and paint protection business. He grapples with operational inefficiencies and the challenges of balancing...
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