The Detail Solutions Podcast

Barry E. Theal posed a topic on the Facebook discussion page for him and John Perdue to talk about Graphene in the detailing industry.  Armed with facts these two guys dropped some knowledge.   Support this show and follow us on Facebook: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and @thedetailsolutionspodcastdiscussiongroup or on instagram: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and YouTube: The Detail Solutions...

Levi Gates with The Rag Company gives us a preview of TRCMA '22.  Listen to the rundown of companies that will be at TRCMA this year displaying products. Support this show and follow us on Facebook: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and @thedetailsolutionspodcastdiscussiongroup or on instagram: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and YouTube: The Detail Solutions Podcast You can find our sponsors at: www.hyp...

One of the sayings i see posted the most in any detailing group or forum by so called "Greats" in detailing is, "Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good".  Yet I see countless of these detailers using cheap tools, towels and products.  I've heard of shops stretching coatings to be able to do more cars cheaper.  I've seen detailers use a $7-$10 pads long after it should have...

It's my Birthday, Bitches!!!  Invited a anyone who wanted to come on to come on and talk.  We talked about detailing pet peeves, because I've had a few and knew you guys have them too.  Thanks to John Perdue, Jacob Renner, Kyle Kamas and Ian Korgel for making this a fun episode.   Support this show and follow us on Facebook: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and @thedetailsolutionspod...

Greg Pautler from Detailed Image is this week's guest, and we get to learn all about DI. Greg talks about starting DI with his business partner when they were still running a detailing business.  He tells how he goes about choosing products to sell on the website.  Greg also talks about their "Ask a Pro" blog.  Greg has also given our listeners our own code for Detailed Image, use D...

This week Jason Cruickshank joins me all the way from Scotland.  Jason tells me about his different trials getting his business going including The Great Flood.  We talk about differences he's seen on Facebook between the UK and how we do things in the States.  Jason also talks about why he goes to the train station to take pics of trains.   Support this show and follow us on F...

I met Derrick Copes at MTE and he briefly shared his story with me, and I had to tell him save it for the podcast.  I knew instantly Derrick and his story would make a great episode.  Derrick tells how selling drugs on the street led him to detailing and how detailing has been his savior.  Derrick has great ideas on how to help others without fear of competition.  Would you bel...

Jason Bruno and I talk about the latest trend on Facebook, detailers asking about increasing their prices.  We talk about when you should, why you should and if you should inform your clients.   Support this show and follow us on Facebook: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and @thedetailsolutionspodcastdiscussiongroup or on instagram: @thedetailsolutionspodcast and YouTube: The Detail Solutions...

Janis Lasmanis from Corsair detailing started bodyguarding when he moved here to the states and in between he'd detail cars.  Deciding to move instead of closing his location he kept it open with a manager running it and opened a location in his new town.  Janis has figured out a way to get dealerships to send him work to help keep his 3 locations running.   Support this show and fo...

Living up to the "laziest podcast" I wanted to do something different and that would take a little effort from me. I invited whoever wanted to come on and we'd do a true WOYM and let anyone ask questions or just say what they wanted.  I had fun with the guys who joined Tommy Davis, Thad Sullivan. Michael Hine, Manny Cruzado and Jason Cavallo. Hopefully we'll do this again and give listeners t...

It has been a LOOOOOONG time since I've had a bad ass lady detailer on, and Sarah from Rupes was a great way to get to get it restarted.  Sarah has so much passion for detailing it definitely comes through when you talk to her.  She took the chance and just asked for a job with Rupes and they said "Yes' and now she does probably more than she bargained for.  We also talked about our...

When most people think of Branding, they think of cowboys or ranchers branding cattle.  While having a great logo is a business's most visible branding there's more to it than that.  Dave Christian has designed many a logo for the detailing industry including our very own and totally awesome podcast logo.  Dave dives a little more in depth with how important branding is and how it g...

Chris West from Xpel films joined me on this episode to tell his story of going from an installer in Alaska to becoming the current Director of Automotive Films at XPEL.  We talk about why Xpel prefers their detailers use Fusion ceramic on their film.  Chris also talks about the difficulties of protecting some cars that there aren't patterns for. You can follow Chris on instagram at @cle...

This is our first product spotlight episode that we hope will become our YouTube series.  With these spotlight episodes we will bring on different detailing companies and give them the platform to discuss their brand and products including the right and wrong way they're being used.  For our first episode we invited Marty and Nick from hyperCLEAN whom you all know have been a loyal spons...

Brandon Johnson reached out to me a few weeks before MTE because David Fermani suggested he reach out and come on the podcast.  At first I thought he was ok but came off a little too much, then we met at MTE and i couldn't have been more wrong.  Brandon ended up being super cool and we had some great times talking over the weekend.  Brandon has probably one of the coolest shops I've...

Well MTE was a smashing success and we brought some of our friends on to get their take on the show.  Ian Rammelkamp from Autofiber gives his views on the show being a returning vendor. Steve Persia and Todd Rutovich from SystemX tell us what it was like attending MTE as a new vendor. Sheldon Kaye from Convexx who puts on MTE gives us some insight into the behind the scenes info and what's to...

Impromptu interview with Rick Van Der Lee, product and training manager for Angelwax.  Italk with Rick on how he got his start in detailing and how he linked up with Angelwax.  Rick tells me how his first MTE went and if he got Covid or not.  Then we talked a little bit about F1.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detailsolutionspodcast/support

Jason Bruno and I go Live on The Detail Solutions Podcast discussion group page to chat about MTE.  We had some listeners pop in with questions and comments and Walt Sanders even joined us on zoom towards the end to talk about his thoughts for MTE.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detailsolutionspodcast/support

Bryan Raby of B Shiny Detailing joins me this week to discuss what it's like starting a new business in an already established location.  We also talk about meeting the customer's needs even if it goes against every fiber of your detailer being. Bryan also talks about what type of pics you might see on his OnlyFans, spoiler alert it's feet pics.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcas...

Jason Rose and Alan Medcraf Talk about doing trainings together and how they learn from their students.  We also touch on the IDA and what new things Alan plans to tackle as the new IDA President. Then we go Details After Dark when a sleep deprived Alan talks about personal grooming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detailsolutionspodcast/support

Tony Kiger and Mike Cardenas worked together doing a full correction and coating on a plane and they join me to discuss what it was like.  Can plane detailing be an influence on your business?  What type of safety measures need to be in place when detailing planes? Mike also describes what exactly went into the logistics of planning out a big project like detailing a plane.  --- Sup...

John Perdue joins us this week to discuss if the chemicals in your favorite products really matter. Do expensive products have better quality chemicals than their budget friendly counterparts?   When should you worry about quality in products versus watching a budget? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detailsolutionspodcast/support

I talked with Mike Cardenas this week and learned we have a lot in common, we both started at the car wash before making our move to detailing and we both love 80's hair bands.  Mike also talks about what it was like being on Mike Phillips Competition Ready show and talking to Ken Block and having no clue who he was.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/det...

Jason Bruno and I talked with Shane Mayfield from Perfection Plus Auto Salon about how his IDA Detail shop of the year award positively affected his business.  We wanted to know the pros and cons (if any) of winning an industry award had on the winner. We also talked about how Shane got involved with the Air Force One project and how that's been a big recognition for his business. --- Support...

It's the end of the year so Jason Bruno and I went Live on The Detail Solutions podcast discussion facebook group, to talk about our favorite episodes from the past year.  It was nice to have everyone who joined the Live chat and give us their comments on which episodes were their favs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/detailsolutionspodcast/support