The RoadFS Podcast

This week on RoadFS Detail Memoirs with meet with Zaia Dinkha owner of CarNewba Detail.  We explore:   Moving into his new shop right when Covid hit  Having foundational pieces in place that enabled him to weather the Covid impact  How he got started in the industry  The role of personal development in growing your business His essential tips for success when you own a sma...

Joel LaPalme, President of IGL Coatings USA is our guest on RoadFS Detail Memoirs today.   We explore:   His unique journey into the detailing industry  Building IGL Coatings USA over the past 5 years  Being personable not salesy. Focus on helping and serving   New products that are coming from IGL for marine, aircraft, tinting and more  Building a family of detailers...

Welcome to a Mafia Edition of RoadFS Detail Memoirs.  Robin Marquez owner of Signature Auto Detail Hawaii is our guest.   Show highlights:  How Covid19 is effecting is business  How he got started in the detailing industry?  Emulating the best and surrounding himself with a great network (Renny Doyle and The Detail Mafia)  Learning to fish and sharing the learning pro...

This week we meet with detail industry legends Jonathan Munsell, former IDA President and Chris Evans, author of Detailers Dictionary. They've combined forces to lead Pronto Wash's next level of growth.   Join us as we discuss  The new opportunity with Pronto Wash  Moving across the country to join forces  Implementing systems that will be critical to accomplishing their growth...

This week we visit with Rick Kolb of Spot Free Detail. We explore our he got started in the detailing industry, moved to restaurants and hospitality, then returned to his first love detailing.   Show highlights  Starting out in detailing  Launching a business with a friend then decided to go their separate ways  Moving into the restaurant business  Returning to detailing,...

This week we visit with the dynamic husband and wife team of Clean Car Custom Detail. Marcy and Alex have built a phenomenal detail business and share some of what has built their success. Show highlights: How they got started in the detailing industry The importance of knowing when to pivot Starting mobile and buying their shop The challenge and huge blessing of working together  Saving as a...

RoadFS Mafia Memoirs with Oscar Hernandez Covid-19 CAN"T keep a good business owner, and an even better man down. We visit with Oscar Hernandez, owner of Eight O Five Detail Shop in Ventura California. We talk about what he's doing to work on his business while Corona has his community shut down. He also shares the things he's doing to serve his community and make a difference. Autism Car Show Org...

It's our CORONA Edition with Diane Doyle THE EXPERT on Auto Interiors. We're going to talk about what consumers need to know about disinfecting and cleaning their cars. Everybody wants to know how to keep their family as safe as possible in light of Covid-19.   The crucial job detailers provide to clean, sanitize and disinfect cars  What detailers need to do to protect themselves  W...

This week we visit with Jonah Gomez - Detail business owner, entrepreneur and creator Detailpreneurs.   Join us as we discuss   His start in detailing  Setting up systems that helped him scale  The Corona Virus and the opportunity for detailers to educate their customer and provide a great service  Creating Detailpreneurs  The goal of Detailpreneurs to educate Detail...

This week we visit Rob Schruefer who has a WEALTH of experience in the detailing industry and who is a phenomenal business owner. Join us as we discuss how he grew is business from him and a partner to having over 120 employees and his looking to double his business again.   Guest Info: Rob Schruefer On the Spot Mobile Detailing Web: https://onspotdetailing.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.c...

Are you ready for this?  Count down to the Southern Detailers Conference has begun and we can't wait for an EPIC experience in Lexington, KY.  "Big D", Daryl Lyons gives us the inside scoop of what's planned for the Southern Detailers Conference June 13-14th 2020.    The opportunity to learn is going to be unparalleled for a conference.    16 Detailing Courses -...

The very humble and exceptionally talented Jason Rose of Rupes USA is our guest this week on RoadFS Detail Memoirs.  Join us as we discuss:   His role as Global Trainer  How he got started detailing  Lessons learned running his own business  The IDA and his role a Global Recruitment and Chapter development  His recommendations for detail business owners   Guest:...

This week we have "Dr. Clinto", Clint Hintz on Detail Memoirs.   We explore:    How he got started in detailing  Changes in pads, polishers, and compounds over the past 20 years.  The importance of on-going training; Mobile Tech Expo, Extreme One Day Training with Justin Labato and other training events this year  How pads have changed over the years  His tips fo...

This week we meet with Bob Eichelberg of Lake Country Power Tools. We talk about him coming out of retirement to build the power tools division for  LC Power Tools.  He and Yvyn Lacroix are serving as Brand Ambassadors bringing the excitement, passion, and experience to bring a new polisher to the detailing industry.  They and LC Power Tools are hitting the market strong with the UD...

This week we corner Chris Lee of McMinnville Auto Detail. We always enjoy hearing origin and growth stories from auto detail business owners. Everyone has such a unique story and approach to the market.   Chris gives some great insight into the importance of getting trained, building your business around your lifestyle and his tips for new and growing detail businesses   Guest Chris...

This week we take RoadFS Detail Memoirs on the road and drop in to visit Levi, Anthony, and Dane at The Rag Company.  We honestly LOVE these guys and glad the let us drop in.   Show highlights:  We get a tour of their new building. Think media, podcasting, and training!  We also get an overview of the WOWO line of detail products   Unfortunately, Jody didn't have all the c...

We are the road this week for RoadFS Memoirs. We drop into the shop of Tom Smith, owner of BuffBrite.  First things first, he's got an AWESOME garage/man cave.  He is also the inventor of the BuffBrite Lite and Fur-Eel detailing attachments.   Join us as we discuss:   He shares how started detailing His love for cars, fixing them up and selling them  The genesis for invent...

This week we visit with Jennifer Turcotte of Carsmotology. We explore her story of getting started and building her extremely successful business. She is killng the game and setting a standard for all detailers in the industry.   Show highlights:  How she got started  Literally living in her shop while building her business  Becoming an IGL Trainer  Her experience at SEMA...

This morning we visit with Daryl Lyons ("Big D") about the Southern Detailers Conference on Mafia Memoirs.    We explore the genesis of the conference and how it is different than other automotive detailer events like SEMA and Mobile Tech Expo and why you should be there.   Yes, we are planning on attending. Make sure to check to block our the dates - June 13th & 14th, 2020 at t...

This week we meet with the legendary team of Detail Boss. Chris and Christian Parker have built a phenomenal business and brand.  Join us as we visit with not just detailers but true craftsman and artist. Show highlights:  How they went from nursing school to two of the most elite detailers in the industry.  How training played and continues to play a significant role in their succe...

This week we visit with Richard Ambroze. LOVE his enthusiasm and energy. Join us as we discuss: How he got started as a detailer How he came up with his name The importance of PHENOMENAL Customer Service His tips for a new detailer for growing their business His plans for 2020 Thank you for joining us every week as we explore the movers, shakers, detailers, suppliers, and vendors of the detailing...

This week we meet with Chris Williams of East Coast Custom Detailing Show highlights: His first-year at SEMA  How he got started as a Detailer The critical importance of training The value of finding a great mentor His recommendations for a new detailer Being stubborn and tenacious His plans for 2020 to grow his detailing business About Chris Williams East Coast Custom Detailing Website: http...

We corner "Big D" from Detail Lex at SEMA 2019 and talk all things detail.     Discussion highlights:  How he got in the business  Glassparency GP20 and the GP Reveal  The importance of training and on-going education  The power of marketing and branding  His new detail industry shirt line   "Big D" is the owner of Lex Detail https://www.detaillex.com/...

We visit with Renny Doyle of the Detail Mafia and Detailing Success to explore his announcement to run for President in  2019.  What a better place to explore his platform than SEMA 2019. Is he leaning to the right, left, independent or something else?  Join us as we have some fun at the P&S Detail Products booth with Renny's first official Interview as a presidential candidate...

Day 2 of SEMA 2019 we corner Jamie Buchanan of Visual Perfection for a quick interview to discuss adjustments his made and will make to explode his detailing business. Discussion highlights The power of strategic marketing Looking at your market and identifying the products, services, and pricing that are a smart fit Be humble enough to ask for advice and then putting your unique spin on it to fit...