Oscar Gil

The Detailing Business Class Podcast

Business EN ↓ 270 episodes

How do I start an auto detailing business? What am I supposed to charge for my services? How do I get customers? Oscar shares the proven strategies and tactics he's learned over the last 9 years to turn your detailing skills and passion into a profitable business. In this podcast, you won't learn how to detail, but you'll learn everything about the detailing business side of it.

Author

Oscar Gil

Category

Business

Podcast website

detailgroove.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

May 26, 2026

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Episodes

82: This Can Hurt Your Detailing Business (Without You Knowing) 11.03.2022

Imagine putting in a lot of work into your business only to find that what you've been doing isn't actually generating any results. In this episode, I talk to you about being viral versus being consistent, why something really don't matter, and what you have to do to get results over the next 10 years. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWD...

81: Why I'm Starting My Own Brand of Detailing Products 03.03.2022

In this episode, you'll learn why after 8 years, I've finally decided to start my own product line of detailing products. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove 📺  Detail Groove YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1QNbEeCcv-FaWDGbMKPzg/videos 📷 Instagram: @detailgroove 📷 Instagram: @propercareusa 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detai...

80: Fast vs Slow Marketing: Which One Will Grow Your Detailing Business? 24.02.2022

Should you ever pay for ads to get customers? Does organic marketing, like Instagram and SEO, take too long? Everyone wants to know the best answer to what's going to bring them customers and grow their business.  In this episode, I'll breakdown the forms of marketing that you focus on based on where you are with your business.  📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/de...

79: If I Had To Start My Detailing Business From Scratch, Here's What I'd Do... 17.02.2022

Many people that want to start their business are going to be working full-time or part-time jobs with limited time and resources. In this episode, I'll breakdown the simple framework I'd follow to give myself the best chances of starting my business and making money. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/detailgroove 📺  Detail Groove YouTube Channel : https://www.you...

78: Should You Discount or Lower Your Prices To Get Customers? 05.02.2022

Get on the waiting list for Detailing as a Business: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list Is there ever a "right" time to discount your services in order to win customers? Some people say you should never do it while others say it depends on the situation. In this podcast episode, I'll breakdown my thoughts on why you should and when it is (or isn't) a good idea to lower your p...

77: The Simple (But Hard) Truth You Need To Understand in Your Detailing Business 27.01.2022

Of all the things you'll do in your business, how many of those actually work and produce positive results? You'd like to say 9 out of 10 times but that's just not the case. There's a scary truth to running a business. In this episode, I'll breakdown exactly what that is and how you can use it to your advantage.  📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel 📺  Detail Groove YouTube Cha...

76: The Difference Between a Detailer and a Detailing Business Owner 23.12.2021

In this episode, I'll share what I used to do when I ran my business by myself versus what that looks like now with a small team. 📺   Proper Care YouTube Channel 📺  Detail Groove YouTube Channel 📷 Instagram: @detailgroove 📷 Instagram: @propercareusa 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dtb 📘 The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: ht...

75: The Marketing Methods We Use To Grow Our Detailing Business 09.12.2021

What's the best marketing strategy for you to use in your business? Should you focus on one or four at a time? Many detailers struggle with this question and end up getting minimal results. In this episode, I'll breakdown some of the marketing strategies we've used, which ones worked for us, and what you should consider when growing your business. Reminder : This Tuesday (12/14), my...

74: How Much Money Can You Really Make in a Detailing Business? 07.12.2021

Are you wondering what the earning potentials are in a detailing business? Is it really worth your time and effort to pursue as a longterm business and career? I'll breakdown why it's difficult to answer that question and what you need to look out for before you get started. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel 📺  Detail Groove YouTube Channel   📷 Instagram: @detailgroove 📷 Instagram: @prop...

73: Be Careful Who You Listen To (Your Detailing Business Might Now Grow) 18.11.2021

Have you heard the phrase, "You're the average of the five people spend the most time with"? Because this directly applies to the information you consume online and how you grow your business. In this episode, I'll share who I listen to, why I don't pay attention to the detailing industry, and how I look at my longterm goals. 📷 Follow @detailgroove on Instagram for more b...

72: Don't Answer The Phone Like This in Your Detailing Business 11.11.2021

This may sound basic, but a lot of detailers are not answering the phone correctly. And if you're asking yourself, "There's a right way to answer a phone call?", then you definitely need to listen to this episode.  📷 Follow @detailgroove on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content, Lives, and Q&As!📗 Download The Ultimate Guide To Start your Detailing Business: https:/...

71: What I Do To Optimize My Life and Detailing Business 04.11.2021

Want to get more done in your day? Want to reach bigger goals? You're going to have to change a few things in your life. In this episode, I share some of the things I've done in my life and business to have a bigger and deeper impact on a daily basis. 📷 Follow @detailgroove on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content, Lives, and Q&As! 📗 Download The Ultimate Guide To Start your...

70: Don't Be Surprised When Your Plans Don't Go As Planned 14.10.2021

Once you spend time making up a plan, you expect to start it, follow every step of the way, and get to your desired final destination. A lot of people that want to start their detailing business believes this is the proper thing to do. You sit down, do some market analysis, develop your pricing and services, and layout a game plan to follow. In this episode, I'll talk to you on why you can&ap...

69: Your Detailing Business Has Nothing To Do With Detailing 07.10.2021

Most people think that once they start their  business, they're going to spend most of their time in the garage polishing paint and cleaning an interior.  In this podcast episode, I share with you why that's not the case and how things will evolve as your business continues to grow. 📷 Follow @detailgroove on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes content, Lives, and Q&As!| 📗 Download...

68: How I Hired My First Helper and How You Can Do The Same 01.10.2021

If you're overwhelmed with the amount of work you have booked, then chances are, it's time you hire a helper! There's a lot of questions and uncertainty around this topic (just as I had 3 years ago). In this podcast episode, I take you back to 2018 when I hired my first helper and everything that went along with it. You'll learn how I found my helper, how I paid him, what we di...

67: Beware of the Good and Bad with Your Detailing Business 22.09.2021

Are you excited to start and grow your detailing business? It's a lot of fun and rewarding. But at the same time, you'll have plenty of obstacles and hurdles along the way. In this podcast episode, I'll highlight the highs and lows of being your own boss. It's too easy to see other business owners on social media and think to yourself, "Wow, they have it made!". That&...

66: What Time Do Employees Clock-in? What's Been Your Worst Week? Answering Your Questions! 16.09.2021

On my Instagram last week, I asked for your questions so I can answer them in an upcoming podcast episode. Make sure to follow me on Instagram so you be in the loop! On this episode, you’ll learn: What time do employees clock in?  The worst week I've ever had in business  Do we network with mechanics to generate business?  How to break the habit of always going after every stain?  And much mo...

65: How We've Upgraded Our Paint Correction Tools (Feat. Lex) 09.09.2021

Does everyone start with the biggest and baddest tools when it comes to paint correction services? Whelp, we sure didn't. In this episode, Lex and I share our progression of upgrading our tools (and skills) when it comes to paint correction services. On this episode, you’ll learn: The tools Lex started with to offer paint correction services  How he learned how to do paint correction Why we u...

64: Your Business Will Be Left Behind If You Do This... 05.08.2021

I share plenty of things we're doing in our business to take it to the next level. Often times, I see many people reaching out to me asking very specific questions on why and how we're doing it.  In this episode, I'l talk to you about why it can cripple your growth if you're always waiting for someone to tell you how they're growing your business.  On this episode, you’ll...

63: The Business Advice You'd Give To Your Younger Self (Feat. Lex) 29.07.2021

For the first time ever, I bring on a guest to the podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Lex (my business partner), and ask him several questions from when he first started to where he is now and what advice he'd give his younger self.  On this episode, you’ll learn: The biggest advice he give his younger self  The habit he had to break (that most detailers face) The biggest hurdle he&apo...

62: How Much Profit Should You Make? 08.07.2021

Join the waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list-psys What's the ideal profit margin for your business? Should it change per the service you offer? In this episode, I'll breakdown what profit margin really means and what you should be focusing on with your business. It's probably not going to an answer you expected. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some wa...

61: How Our Business Has Changed Overtime (and Why Yours Will Too) 06.07.2021

Join the waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list-psys It's fun to look back 12 months ago and see how much has changed. Every part of our business, from detailing, to customer service, to booking in jobs, has changed in some way.  In this episode, I'll give you an overview of how our business has changed and why you can worry less about your business changing.  If you enjoyed...

60: This Will Destroy The Growth of Your Detailing Business 01.07.2021

Want to grow your business? Then make sure you avoid this type of mentality when it comes to solving problems. In this episode, I'm reacting to a comment that was left on my YouTube video and how it can greatly impact your potential.  If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagr...

59: Should You Pass out Business Cards To Grow Your Detailing Business? 29.06.2021

Join the waiting list for Detailing as a Business course: https://detailgroove.co/daab-june21/ A very popular method, even in 2021, is to pass out business cards in shopping centers and neighborhoods. Is this an effective method to start your business and get customers? That's what I'll cover in this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear ab...

58: How Long Does It Take To Get Customers? 24.06.2021

Join the waiting list for Detailing as a Business course: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list Everyone wants to start their business, immediately get customers, and make money. That would be amazing. Unfortunately, most of us will not experience that. Growing a business takes time.  In this episode, I'll share how long it took for me to get customers and everything I went through to get to t...

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