The RoadFS Podcast

What happens when you leave the corporate world, start a mobile detailing business, and then bring your niece along for the journey? This week on The Detail Bookie Podcast, Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey sit down with Torrey and Mya of Pearl’s Auto Recon, an uncle-and-niece team building a detailing business in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. Torrey shares his journey from managing...

This week, we sit down with Lee Roth to talk about the upcoming PDR Expo and the newly added Detail Intensive, happening September 24–26 in Las Vegas. PDR Expo is expanding — for the first time ever, Detail Intensive is joining the show as an official part of PDR Expo, bringing the paintless dent repair and auto detailing worlds together under one roof. In this episode, Lee Roth (PDR trainer, head...

What would happen if you left your detailing business for two weeks? For Kyle Clark of Extreme Detailing, that question became a real-world test. Kyle spent an incredible trip traveling through South Africa with his family while his detailing business continued operating back home. But making that possible took much more than simply hiring employees. It required systems, SOPs, checklists, clear ex...

Meghan Pourier, CEO of Car Candy and President of the International Detailing Association, joins us for an incredible conversation about what it really takes to build a brand, lead a team, and create a business that lasts. From building Car Candy one brick at a time to leading with integrity and surrounding yourself with smarter people, Meghan shares powerful lessons for detailers, entrepreneurs,...

We’re hitting the road! Over the next several weeks, RoadFS and Detail Bookie are traveling to some of the biggest events, training sessions, and gatherings in the professional detailing industry — and we’re bringing the podcast with us. From hands-on training and IDA certification to new products, business education, networking, and SEMA, our goal is bigger than simply attending events. We want t...

What happens when detailers, trainers, manufacturers and business owners come together for three days of hands-on training? We found out in Chicago. In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we take you inside an incredible training event hosted at Car Supplies Warehouse and organized through the Detailers Round Table. From business education and process efficiency to paint correction...

What if you could add new services to your detailing business—and start selling them almost immediately? In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Darrell Wolf and Sheldon Kay to talk about Detail Intensive, a new hands-on training experience taking place September 24 in Las Vegas ahead of PDR Expo. This isn't just another trade show where you walk around looking...

In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick sit down with Alex Lara, founder of F1nish Coatings and a detailing business owner who has taken his passion for cars from a garage-based operation to building his own coating company. Alex shares the story behind his journey into detailing, what he learned working with other coating companies, and why he decided to...

If you're serious about becoming a better detailer, this is one training event you don't want to miss. In this special episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, hosts Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick sit down with Dave Sanchez and Rigo Santana to discuss one of the industry's most unique hands-on detailing experiences. Taking place at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum, this three...

This week on the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we're joined by Cole McCrary, Marketing & Sales Coordinator and Head Trainer at SONAX USA.Cole shares what he's learned after nearly a decade in the professional detailing industry—from training thousands of detailers to working alongside some of the biggest names in automotive appearance. In this episode we discuss:• The biggest mistake...

What if you could add hundreds—even thousands—to every customer ticket without finding a single new customer? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how successful detail shops are doing it. Join Jason Otterness - Car Supplies Warehouse, Kirk Evans, and the Details of the Roundtable join us to discuss why today's successful detailing businesses are evolving into complete vehicle prot...

What separates successful detailing businesses from everyone else? It's not just skill—it's your brand. In this episode of the RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Tony Kiger, owner of Finer Details and Director of Training for Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, to discuss what it really takes to build a memorable detailing business. Tony shares over 20 years of experience working...

In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest questions every business owner eventually faces:Why isn't my business growing the way I expected? We discuss:✅ Hiring and retaining quality employees✅ Why SOPs matter more than talent✅ Time management for business owners✅ When to hire office staff✅ Setting customer expectations✅ Marketing that actually...

Matthew Goode of Good Custom Garage (Brooks, KY) grew up polishing aluminum in his hot-rod-legend father's garage at just six years old — and never left the business. On this episode of The Detail Bookie Podcast, Matt opens up about the motorcycle wreck that nearly ended everything, starting a detailing business with zero loans and zero savings, the moment his wife Candace stepped in and becam...

What better way to celebrate our 600th episode than at Detail Fest 2026 inside the world-famous Petersen Automotive Museum! In this special milestone episode, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting detailing events of the year. You'll get an exclusive look at the legendary Bullitt stunt car that was lost for nearly 50 years, meet the restoration team that brought it back to...

This is a combined episode of all of the lives from Autogeek's Detail Fest 2026

What does it take to become one of the most respected paint correction and sanding specialists in the automotive industry? In this powerful episode of the RoadFS DetailBookie Podcast, we sit down with renowned automotive refinishing expert  Jason Killmer  to discuss far more than sanding and scratch repair. Jason shares his remarkable journey from growing up with cerebral palsy to working on some...

The legendary Detail Fest is back for its 25th Anniversary, and this year it's happening at the world-famous Petersen Automotive Museum! Join us as we sit down with David Sanchez, Preservation Collection Manager at the Petersen Museum, along with Will Crinigan from AutoGeek and Chris Metcalf and Cole McCrary from SONAX to discuss one of the most anticipated detailing events of the year. In thi...

What does real success look like in the detailing industry? In this episode of the Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Christy Vest, owner of Liquid Art Detailing, to have a powerful and honest conversation about business, life, and what it truly means to win. This isn’t just about detailing—it’s about mindset, discipline, and building a business that actually works for your life. We dive into...

What separates a struggling detailer from a thriving business owner? In this episode of the Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Tony Pando to break down the mindset, strategy, and real opportunities most detailers overlook. This conversation goes beyond detailing—it’s about thinking like a business owner. We dive into:• How paint chip repair can become a high-profit add-on• Why most detailers...

Industry veteran Chris Metcalf sits down with the Road to Detail Bookie podcast to talk about his big career move — leaving Flex after 17+ years to join Sonax USA. Chris opens up about why he made the switch, what drew him to Sonax's century-old legacy and German engineering, and what his new B2B role looks like. We also dive into the exciting return of Detail Fest (June 20th at the Petersen A...

What really separates marine detailing from automotive detailing? In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Ken Mercer, President of Stark Yacht Care to talk about the realities of the marine detailing industry, from heavy oxidation removal and rotary polishing to marine abrasives, ceramic coatings, and running a successful detailing business. Ken breaks down why mari...

This week, we sit down with Paul Assuncao, owner of Owner’s Pride Canada, to explore the latest innovations in automotive protection. If you’re in the detailing industry and serious about growth, this is a conversation you need to hear. In this episode, we break down Peel Clear. Peel clear is a product that sits right between traditional paint and paint protection film—and why it has the potential...

If you’re in the detailing industry—or even thinking about stepping into it—this conversation is one you cannot afford to miss. In this episode, we sit down with Russ Urmston, founder of Invisible Patterns, to unpack how he turned a niche idea into a global opportunity. From starting with just £12 in his account to building one of the most innovative paint protection solutions for motorcycles, Rus...

We’ve had some of the best boat detailers in the industry on the RoadFS/DetailBookie Podcast—and this week is no exception. Join us as we sit down with Angela Gilham, owner of Elite Marine Protection, who’s making serious waves in the marine detailing space. We’ll dive into:Her journey working on boats and yachts of all sizesThe challenges of building a successful marine detailing businessHow she...