Oscar Gil
The Detailing Business Class Podcast
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.
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Oscar Gil
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May 26, 2026
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Episodes
57 What Really Grows Your Detailing Business? This Is What I Do 22.06.2021 13:06
Join the waiting list for Detailing as a Business course: https://detailgroove.co/waiting-list Just because you're working on something doesn't mean it'll actually help grow your business. Many of us spend time on things that simply don't do anything. In this episode, I talk about the things that really grow your business (and which ones you need to avoid). If you enjoyed thi...
56: Running a Detailing Business is Commission-Based 17.06.2021 12:19
There's one thing that salespeople and business owners have in common that you need to know about. I've been thinking about this for years and it might help open your eyes to the reality of running a business. 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 Instagram Stories, and tag...
55: You Must Understand This About Detailing... 15.06.2021 10:18
People don't like it when I say this, but detailing isn't an overly technical skill to obtain. Is that a good or bad thing? That's up to what you're trying to achieve. In this episode, I'll share why you can use that towards your advantage when it comes to growing your business. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a s...
54 The Main App We Use To Run Our Detailing Business 10.06.2021 16:55
Get notified about No Talk, Just Action course: https://detailgroove.co/no-talk-just-action-waiting-list It doesn't take all that much software to run a detailing business. Some people think we have a crazy amount of tools to run the business. We do not. In this podcast episode, I'll go in-depth of the one software tool we primarily use to keep the business running (I'll touch on a...
53: The Hidden Formula You MUST Understand For Success 08.06.2021 11:07
Get notified about No Talk, Just Action course: https://detailgroove.co/no-talk-just-action-waiting-list Is there ever an end to the amount of problems you'll face in your business? Will there be a point where you can sit back in your chair, take a deep breathe, and say, "All problems are solved"? In this episode, I'll share my reasoning on why you'll never stop having pr...
52 How To Schedule Customers in Your Detailing Business 03.06.2021 18:01
Get notified about No Talk, Just Action course: https://detailgroove.co/no-talk-just-action-waiting-list As exciting as it is to book in customers, that in itself can be a problem. If you have a full-time job, how do you book in more than one customer per week? In this episode, I'll give you some tips on how to manage scheduling customers whether you have a full-time job or you want to schedu...
51: The Reality of Running a Detailing Business 25.05.2021 16:20
Don’t let social media fool you. Running a business isn’t as glamorous as you see it online. That goes for me as well. In this episode, I take you through a busy day on what I do to play my part to grow the business. It’s not fun or cool, but it’s a part of the process to reach our goals. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a screenshot of y...
50: How Many Cars Should You Detail Per Day? 25.05.2021 7:06
Is there a right number of cars you should work on per day? Does more cars mean more money and success? This is a short episode that explains what you need to know in order to determine how many cars you should do per day. 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 Instagram Stories, and...
49: How To Get More Customers: Paid Ads vs Organic Search 20.05.2021 16:14
Enrollment into SEO Review Workshop opens tomorrow (5/21). Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/seo-workshop-waiting-list One of the most common questions I get is, “How do you get customers?”. There’s a lot of confusion of what the “best” channel is for marketing. In this episode, I’ll highlight the differences between paid ads and organic search and how that impacts your business growth. T...
48: When You Should Upgrade Your Mobile Van or Truck 18.05.2021 19:40
Enrollment into SEO Review Workshop opens this Friday (5/21). Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/seo-workshop-waiting-list When is the “right” time to upgrade your van or truck? Many detailers want to do this much sooner than later because they think it’ll lead to more success. In this episode, I’ll break down how I’ve gone through three different van variations and what you should be on t...
47: Don’t Let Social Media Dictate Your Business 13.05.2021 13:43
What’s the point of starting your own business? Is it to get the most Likes on Instagram or to build the lifestyle you want for you and your family? In this episode, I share my thoughts on why you shouldn’t let social media influence your business. 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 y...
46: Documenting Our Journey To $25,000 per Month 04.05.2021 22:19
Our goal is to get to $25,000 per month with our detailing business. In this video, I'll breakdown the key things we're going to work on over the year. 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 Instagram Stories, and tag me, @detailgroove. Are you ready to start your business in...
45: Tips To Renting Your First Shop (And How We Did It) 20.04.2021 22:46
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Almost every detailer I've talked to wants to move into a shop. Detailing gets a little bit better when you have your own place to work out of. In this episode, I'll give you some tips to keep in mind when you're looking for your own shop. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’...
44: The Truth About Making a Website For Your Detailing Business 15.04.2021 20:03
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Should you spend your time creating a website for your business? Is this the best thing you can do to grow your business? In this episode, I'll give you an overview of some common mistakes and myths people have when it comes to making a website. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d lo...
43: How To Find a Helper and What You Should Pay Them 13.04.2021 24:47
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Do you have a heavy work week coming up? Don't want to spend 12 hours on a Saturday working by yourself? Then maybe it's time you get someone to help you! In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple process on how to think about getting a helper. You don't need to overthink or overcomplicate...
42: Don't Overcomplicate The Communication Process With Your Customers 08.04.2021 23:49
Live training on 4/22 at 6pm CST. Get notified here: https://detailgroove.co/office Are you spending a lot of time communicating with potential customers on the phone, emails, or DMs? For us, the average duration we speak to a customer on the phone is under 7-minutes. In this episode, I'll go over our framework on how we effectively communicate with customers and how we strive to keep it simp...
41: 5 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Detailing Business NOW 18.03.2021 20:54
You can find 100 reasons why you shouldn't start your business in 2021. It can be you're limited on time, money, resources, knowledge, skills, etc... But in reality, it is the best (and easiest) time to start now. In this episode, I'll share 5 reasons why you need to take advantage of what we have going on to finally start your business. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you...
40: 4 Advanced SEO Benefits To Grow Your Detailing Business 25.02.2021 17:29
Once you've ranked your website for targeted keywords, you can start to expand your potential for growth. In this podcast episode, I'll share four advanced tactics you can use to grow your business. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfd21 If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in some way, I’d love to hear about it. Take a scre...
39: Ignore The Noise and Focus on Yourself 23.02.2021 21:11
"What brands does he have? What kind of cars does he work on? How long has he been in business?". If you're asking yourself these questions of someone else, you're doing it wrong. The great thing about running your own business is it's your own business. You do what you want with it. Sometimes we forget that and we let the judgment of others dictate what we do. In this epi...
38: Answering Your SEO Questions (Part 2) 18.02.2021 23:02
Search engine optimization (SEO) has been the biggest driver of growth for our detailing business. There seems to be a lot of confusion around what it is and how it works. In this podcast episode, I answer some of your SEO questions to steer you in the right direction. Request access for the FREE Facebook Live SEO training: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sfd21 If you enjoyed this episode and it h...
37: 4 Ways To EASILY Sell Your Detailing Services 16.02.2021 26:31
When I share the prices we charge for our services, some people are in complete shock. They’ll respond with things like, “There’s no way I can ever charge that amount in my area!” There’s a lot more that goes into charging what you want and it has nothing to do with your detailing skills. In this episode, I'll share what we do in our business that makes selling our services easier. Request ac...
36: Should You Bring on a Partner into Your Detailing Business? 11.02.2021 26:26
Since I’ve brought on a partner into the company, I’ve been getting more and more questions about when the right time is to bring on a partner. There’s a lot of factors that should go into this decision. Bringing on a partner into the company is the same as getting married to your significant other. It can go great, but it can also go very bad. If you enjoyed this episode and it helped you in som...
35: Does It Hurt Your Business To Discount Your Detailing Services? 04.02.2021 17:46
Is there ever a right time to discount your services? Some people are black and white with their answer and it's always a 'no'. Is that right or wrong? What if you just started your business and need customers? What about discounts to veterans, first responders, or military personnel? Should you not give discounts? In this episode, I'l l breakdown how we manage giving discoun...
34: Why You Have Problems in Your Detailing Business 02.02.2021 11:15
Most of us want to start a business on the right foot. You want to plan every step and make sure nothing is overlooked. Although that's admirable, 99% of the time, it doesn't work out the way we intended. So, what do you then? How do you avoid problems to make your life easier? In this podcast episode, I'll share a hurtful truth you have to understand. If you enjoyed this episode an...
33: Does More Struggle and Effort Mean More Success in Your Detailing Business? 28.01.2021 29:10
You just started your business and you're super pumped to start working and making progress! You're telling yourself, "I'm going to hustle everyday all day in order to be successful." For some reason, you make it a goal (and like to brag about it) that you're working 10+ hours a day in order to reach your goals. But does it really have to be that way? This is a differ...
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