Jimbo Balaam interviews guest like Barry Meguiar, Jason Rose, Yvan Lacroix,

The Auto Detailing Podcast

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The Auto Detailing Podcast is a show dedicated to all things auto detailing. Whether you are a weekend warrior, drive way detailer, just starting your detail business, or you have been detailing for many years there is something we can all learn. This show gives you valuable tips, tricks and interviews with todays top detailers across the world. We focus heavily on efficiency and award winning results - We keep it real and make sure every episode gives you multiple take aways to make you a better auto detailer.

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Jimbo Balaam interviews guest like Barry Meguiar, Jason Rose, Yvan Lacroix,

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

250: What's The Ultimate Starter Kit For Detailing 26.09.2016

What products are the best to have if your just detailing as a hobby? Listen in to find out! Products Talked About On Today's Show:  Hyper Dressing - http://amzn.to/2d8mQW8 ONR - http://amzn.to/2cPMfEG D114/D115 - http://amzn.to/2ddTtO1 Glass Microfiber Towel: http://amzn.to/2aFgxa1 Clay Bar's - http://amzn.to/2cVigsm MT300 - http://amzn.to/2cVjNyF Porter Cable - http://amzn.to/2cPVhl5 Vacuum - ht...

249: How To Build An Eco Friendly Business w/ DJ Patterson 19.09.2016

DJ Patterson is the owner/operator of Eco Green Mobile Detailing in Tulsa, OK.   Tips and Tools talked about on today's show:  Strength Finders Test Job Descriptions - Each Person [KEY RESULTS AREA] Indeed.com Square Appointments Canva The Five Love Languages Connect With DJ:  D.J. Patterson on Facebook  EcoGreen Auto Detailing Facebook  EcoFriendly Auto Detailers EcoGreen Website  EcoGreen – (918...

248: Mike Phillips Gives A MASTER CLASS In Detailing 12.09.2016

Mike Phillips is the Director of Training at Autogeek.com . Mike has over 500 articles to his credit and he's constantly testing and reviewing products on  AutogeekOnline.net Mike is also the host of Autogeek's detailing how-to videos, the Autogeek YouTube Channel, and Autogeek's detailing tip segments which have featured on the My Classic Car TV show for 5 years. He has also been featured on a sl...

247: How To Grow A High End Car Care Company, Then A Podcast w/ Mark Greene 05.09.2016

Former President of Griots Garage and Current President of Cars Yeah Podcast, Mark Greene. Connect With Mark:  https://www.facebook.com/mark.greene.395 https://www.facebook.com/carsyeahpodcast/ Carsyeah.com Cars Yeah on Instagram Connect With Jimbo:  http://www. Facebook.com/Jimbo. Balaam http://www. YouTube.com/JBalaam http://www. Twitter.com/JimboBalaam http://www. Facebook.com/AutoDetailingPodc...

246: Internet Detailers, Production Detailing, and High End Detailing w/ Barry Theal 29.08.2016

Internet Detailers, Production Detailing, and High End Detailing w/ Barry Theal - Shine On Connect With Barry:  https://www.facebook.com/barry.theal?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/Americana-Global-Inc-196269997246863/ http://americanaglobal.com/ http://www.presidentialdetails.com/ Connect With Jimbo:  http://www. Facebook.com/Jimbo. Balaam http://www. YouTube.com/JBalaam http://www. Twitter.com/...

245: How To Go From Dealer Work To Correction and Coating Specialist W/ Pete Gilchrist 22.08.2016

Pete Gilchrist is 29 years old and from Belfast in Northern Ireland.  He has always been a gearhead, even as a little kid.  When I left school he got into car body repair.  He says "I didn't really enjoy the work but spent most of my time in the detailing bay as I loved that side of things". Listen in to hear the rest of Peter's story!  Connect With Peter:  Peter Gilchrist Facebook Page - https://...

244: How To Grow A High End Detail Shop w/ Mike Cardenas 15.08.2016

Mike Started detailing in 1995 and began a professional career in detailing in 2010 as the head of detailing operations at SweetCars. He Created a new market in the area for detailing and has continued to grow the detailing part of the business at a rate of 30% a year. Mike has trained with Griot's Garage, Sonax and was the first student of the Esoteric Elite Detailer Academy. Mike also works with...

243: A Real Life Talk With An Actual Client [Pre Detail] 08.08.2016

Have you been struggling with "how to" talk to your client? Jimbo brings you into his world with a REAL LIFE client that he has never met before - listen in and pick up pointers where you can to make sure you are overly clear with your client and you both know exactly what your getting with your service.  Connect With Jimbo:  http://www. Facebook.com/Jimbo. Balaam http://www. YouTube.com/JBalaam h...

242: The NEXT generation in clear film protection w/ Eric Golubic 01.08.2016

Today on the show we have Eric Gloubic - Clear View Products , The NEXT generation of clear bra's and clear film protection. Connect With Eric:  Clear View Products Website Clear View Products Facebook Page Eric's Email - Eric@clearviewindy.com Premium Shield - Time saving by having pre cut film Connect With Jimbo:  Facebook.com/Jimbo. Balaam YouTube.com/JBalaam Twitter.com/JimboBalaam Facebook.co...

241: How To Get $5000 per month accounts w/ Grant Hawtree 25.07.2016

Grant Hawtree and his team at Final Touch do 200-250 dealer cars per month and is making good money - listen in to find out how him and his team are doing this. Products Talked About On The Show:  Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Cream - http://amzn.to/2a4Qt7f Meguiar's low profile buffing pads -  http://amzn.to/29WkGSP Meguiar's MF pads -  http://amzn.to/2a4QiJ3 Meguair's Final Touch Detailer...

240: Should I Do Dealer Work? 18.07.2016

On today's show we talk about if you  should offer dealer detailing work or not.  I offer some pro's and con's to this type of work.  Connect With Jimbo:  Facebook.com/Jimbo. Balaam YouTube.com/JBalaam  Twitter.com/JimboBalaam Facebook.com/AutoDetailingPodcast Today's Show Sponsor:  The Better Software Company - CRM for Auto Detailers visit them at TheBetterSoftwareCompany.com  tell them Jimbo Sen...

239: 4 Coating Installation Hacks To Make Your Life Easier 11.07.2016

On today's show I give you a few "hacks" to make your coating installation much smoother and easier without risking "high spots" Product Mentioned On The Show:  Detailers Helper Belt - http://amzn.to/29sWAyD Microfiber Applicators - http://amzn.to/29wNUKS Different Colored Towels - http://amzn.to/29pN0Bz Today's Show Sponsor:  The Better Software Company - CRM for Auto Detailers visit them at TheB...

238: What Is The Difference Between Buffing and Polishing? 04.07.2016

Have you ever wondered what the difference between buffing and polishing is? In this episode Jimbo breaks down the difference between buffing a car and polishing a car - listen in to help clarify this critical difference. Today's Show Sponsor:  The Better Software Company - CRM for Auto Detailers visit them at TheBetterSoftwareCompany.com  tell them Jimbo Sent You! Guest Suggestions and Show Feedb...

237: How To Optimize Your Auto Detailing Business W/ Steve Cody 27.06.2016

Today on the show we have Proven serial entrepreneur, Steve Cody, has started 15 local and national businesses in the service, rental, e-commerce and retail markets which have returned over 250 million in revenue to the economy. Steve is the Founder and CEO of The Better Software Company, a company grown from the belief that there had to be a BETTER way to power small businesses. We are on a missi...

236: 10 Hacks To Make Sure You're Not A Hack 20.06.2016

Today on the show we have Debra Gorgos Editor of Auto Detailing News Magazine - a quarterly magazine ALL about detailers and detailing! Connect With Auto Detailing News Or Debra: http://www.autodetailingnews.com/ Press Releases  or  Letters to the Editor: debrag@autodetailingnews.com Advertising / Subscription or general inquiries: jacksonv@autodetailingnews.com Today's Show Sponsor:  The Better S...

235: Should I Sell A Coating Or Just A Sealant? 13.06.2016

This weeks episode comes from a listener submitted question that I get asked multiple times a week - On this episode I talk about the difference between selling a coating and just a good ol fashion wax or even a sealant and why you would maybe look to a wax or sealant before a coating.   Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback -  We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal qu...

234: How to make $96,000 A Year Detailing As A Side Hustle 30.05.2016

Today on the show we talk about WHY you shouldn't have a wait list of clients, why its not cool to have a waiting list of 9 months. How to make supply and demand work for you - how to make more money with your detailing efforts in less time with less clients. How to wake up on the first on the month with $8,000 in your bank account AND of course the detailermarketingbootcamp.com coming up on June...

233: Hot Prospects, Tire Kickers, and Annoying People 23.05.2016

Today we have Pete Mitchell- The master growth and marketing strategist. We drop a HUGE marketing concept,ABC Marketing - Audience, Bait, Channel -  THE Detailer Marking Bootcamp // detailermarketingbootcamp.com About Pete: Pete Mitchell is a Master Growth and Marketing Strategist and the recognized expert and creator of Instant Results Advertising. Pete's powerful, proven strategies have been use...

232: Working With The Right Type Of Clients 16.05.2016

Today we have Pete Mitchell- The master growth and marketing strategist. We drop a HUGE marketing concept, How to work with the RIGHT clients . Listen in to see how this ONE concept can change the way you do business. THE Detailer Marking Bootcamp // detailermarketingbootcamp.com About Pete: Pete Mitchell is a Master Growth and Marketing Strategist and the recognized expert and creator of Instant...

231: The More Spider Webbing The Better, The Pivot Points 09.05.2016

Today we have Pete Mitchell- The master growth and marketing strategist. We drop a HUGE marketing concept, Pivot Points. Listen in to see how this ONE concept can change the way you do business. THE Detailer Marking Bootcamp // detailermarketingbootcamp.com About Pete: Pete Mitchell is a Master Growth and Marketing Strategist and the recognized expert and creator of Instant Results Advertising. Pe...

230: What Every Detailer Ought To Know About Marketing Their Business 02.05.2016

Today we have Pete Mitchell- The master growth and marketing strategist. We drop a HUGE event that is a MUST ATTENT. THE Detailer Marking Bootcamp // detailermarketingbootcamp.com About Pete: Pete Mitchell is a Master Growth and Marketing Strategist and the recognized expert and creator of Instant Results Advertising. Pete's powerful, proven strategies have been used by thousands of businesses of...

229: Nelson Cajas: How To Manage 25 Dealerships As A Mobile Detailer 25.04.2016

Today on the show we have Nelson Cajas with Pride Mobile Detailing in sunny south Florida.  Nelson is on track to have over 25 dealerships under his wing by the end of this year - listen in to see how he is doing this. Connect With Nelson: Pride Mobile Detailing Website  Pride Mobile Detailing Facebook  Nelson Cajas Personal Facebook Page Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback -  We want to hear from...

228: COATINGS! - How To Sell More Of Them 18.04.2016

Do you want to sell more car coatings to your customers, but not sure how? Listen in to find out how to start offering and selling more coatings today.  In my quest to provide you with fresh content i've decided to put together some episodes on car coatings.  But, not talk about all the stuff everyone else is talking about; Hardness, Longevity, layerableness, ETC. While that stuff is VERY importan...

227: Jimbo Answers Your Listener Submitted Questions. 11.04.2016

Jimbo Answers Your Listener Submitted Questions. This is a pretty awesome episode, I hope you guys enjoy it - If you want to have more episodes like this reach out to me via Facebook at Facebook.com/AutoDetailingPodcast and write me a message. This is a sneak peak into a "date night" with the wife and I taken over by you guys! Questions: How do we deal with water restrictions in California? Where...

226: How To Do A Waterless Wash On An RV 04.04.2016

How do you do a waterless wash on an RV? Listen in and i'll tell you how. -Jimbo Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback -  We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show! Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:  Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how –  Google Ad Words Traini...

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