The RoadFS Podcast

We corner THE LADY behind Detailing Success, Diane Doyle.  She is a wealth of knowledge and experience. She doesn't like being in the spotlight but loves building Detailing Success with Renny Doyle Serious Auto Interiors  The IDA and IDA Certification The new Detailing Success Training Center Detailing Training and business training What is your Why? It's more than just firing your boss...

This week we meet with the ever-smiling, always optimistic Scott Wong of Detail Innovations.   Show highlights:  His move from the high tech industry to being a high-end detailer  His love for high-end cars from since we rebuilt is first Porsche with his father  Operating as a one-man mobile service  Word of mouth marketing to earn a great deck of customers  The fun o...

This week we visit with Bo Mortensen of Pure Detailers. We explore how he got started in the detailing industry and him creating and finding his niche.   Show Highlights  Going from a sausage maker to a detailer  Almost leaving detailing and then getting pulled in by an extremely professional group of detailers  Getting trained by Renny Doyle  The power of a professional g...

This week on Mafia Memoirs we visit with Rodd Thayer, Owner of Next Level Detailing in Atlanta, GA.   Show highlights:  Moving from car sales to detailing  Starting out with a partner with a different vision  Parting ways and bringing on his niece Bethany who handles all the business operations  The power of having someone answer the phones and give quotes  The import...

This week we visit with Carlos Galan owner of Diamond In The Rough Detailing. We actually recorded this episode when we were down in Souther California for The IDA Meet and Greet hosted by Oscar Hernandez of Eight O Five Auto Detailing: Show highlights:  Met Oscar Hernandez at 5 Day Advanced Training and they stay connected His thoughts on the first IDA Meet and Greet in Southern California 2...

This week we meet with Oscar Hernandez of Eight O Five Detail Shop in Ventura California.   We discuss: The training at Oxnard 3D   The first IDA Meet and Greet in Southern California  The importance of on-going education  His experience at Renny' Doyle's 5-day training Autism Rocks Car Show   A shout out to Maria the woman behind Eight O Five Detail Shop  A tour of h...

This week we are on the road visiting Sydni of IWash Auto Detailing.  She is a TRUE detailer and we have a great visit at her shop.  We explore Her unique story about how she got started Growing her business The importance of continual training Unique things she does to provide the best customer experience possible Women detailers in the industry A tour of her VERY organized shop Contact...

Nick Veccio of Sticklers for Details is our guest this week.   We discuss:  Air Force One and McCalls  His 19 year run as a professional detailer with his dad  Running his business as a "hobby" so he can be an involved and engaged dad  Getting trained by Renny Doyle even though he had 19 years experience  Moving his business passed the "hobby" stage to a growing, thri...

Renny Doyle pulls us a side from detailing Air Force One to ask us a few questions about Zenware, RoadFS and being part of the Air Force One Detailing Team. We are SO HONORED to be part of this team and project. Thank you for inviting us to be a small part! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiX51xoLmny4f1FH0QXUguA LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadf...

This morning we visit with Crisanto Aquino of Detail Bros.  Highlights from today's discussion: Being a dad Working through the loss of his two boys His daughter and how she is the love of his life Balancing building a business, a full-time job and his family How he got started and his epic impact on Air Force One 2019 His decision to partner with another detailer SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Cha...

This week Keith Duplessie of P&S Detail Products and Detail Plus join us for a behind the scenes look at the Gordon McCall Revival Event. Let's be honest Rod and I was hoping for an inside, closeup look at some epic cars. Keith gives has a real look at what it takes for the detailing team to make these cars truly shine. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiX51xo...

This week we meet the dynamic duo team of All In The Polish Detialing Rob Zubek and Rob Favrowicz. • How they got started and came together • Getting trained and what that did for their business • Air Force One • Deciding to hire their first employee and what that will look like • Challenges of detailing in Arizona Make sure to check out the blooper reel at the end of the interview. You can fix an...

ALOHA! Kelly Mankin of Ake Ake Professional Detailing is our guest today. We explore: Her start in the detailing industry How she came up with her name and what it means A pop-up tent, an incredible and a passion to detail cars The unique challenges of Hawaii - Vog, saltwater, humidity and volcanic ash The leaps she has made the past year since being trained with Renny Doyle SEMA and Air Force One...

This week's episode of Mafia Memoirs we get to visit with Bob Eichelberg of Flex We talk about  • His long tenure in the detailing industry • Changes his seen • Being part of Air Force Once since day 1 • His retirement and the awesome gift he received to say thanks for his impact on the industry • We try to entice him to share what he will be doing in retirement but it's still a secret... so stay...

This week we visit with Nathan Warren of IGL Coatings and Frontline Shine. We explore how he got started as 15-year boy detailing cars to building FrontLine Shine. He now is the Marine Director of IGL Coatings. We discuss -  The power and importance of training Adjustments he's making to bring the most value to his training seminars. Transitioning his business to his The evolution of the industry....

Mafia Memoirs is on the road this week. We have the pleasure of being in the house of The Rag Company and Levi Gates.  You know Levi, Anthony and Dane are the MACHINES when it comes to helping detailers grow their business.  Yeah they sell towels but what they really do is EDUCATE detailers with DeTalks: The Detailing Talk Show, Wash Wednesday, Saturday training events and so much more. You gotta...

This week we visit with Chris Woolman owner of Octane Detailing and Renny's Hitman. We discuss his journey starting in Detailing, his temporary exit and his return to detailing. His love for detailing and how owning his own business fits his lifestyle and health needs. We also discuss his new position as Renny's Hitman - the organization behind the visionary. A little difficulty with the audio but...

In this week's episode of Mafia Memoirs we meet with Tony Seara and Nick Doran of Glassparency.  Topics discussesd: • Introduction to Nick Doran the Marketing Guru of Glassparency • Building a strong culture within their business • Glassparency's impact on the market and Detailer's business • Transitioning outside of the dealership market in to the detailing business • Customer retention • Buildin...

This episode of Mafia Memoirs we visit with Ian Porter of Red Beard's Detail Shop. Everything about Ian is BIG; humor, passion, vision and talent. Join us as we discuss his growth and a professional detailer. A few key highlights: • Getting Started • the POWER and importance of branding • On-going training • Building a fixed location versus being a mobile detailer Check out Ian and Red Beard's Det...

This week we have the privilege of visiting Jonathan Munsell. Jonathan currently is serving as the President of The IDA and also the COO of Spiffy On-Demand Car Care. We have a great conversation of his roll as COO of Spiffy. He shares how he guided Spiffy from a young mobile company to a thriving detailing business across multiple states. One of the key things he implemented early on was utilizin...

Hands down one of our funniest interviews to date. Jamie is full of energy and life. We discuss  • The growth of his company • Hiring good people • Building a family environment • The art of customer service • Educating your customer • Putting people in the right role Detailing Vendors/Trainers/Key Players Mentioned Flex North America:  http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/ P&S Detail Products:  ht...

The week we visit with Art Baca of Art of Detail. ( https://artofdetail.net/  ) He shares his journey into becoming a detailer. One of his driving forces was to have the flexibility and financial resources to spend time with his kids as a single father. He explains the importance of fine-tuning your services and pricing. He emphasizes the importance of valuing customers and making them the center...

We visit with the lady of detailing - Diana Balboni. We discuss your recent, on-going training for interior and upholstery repair.  She shares her insight and experience growing her business, the power of education, networking with leaders in the industry and continually growing. Check Diana out at https://www.facebook.com/N2Details/ Detailing Vendors/Trainers/Key Players Mentioned Flex North Amer...

This week we visit Joab Flores of Platinum Plus Mobile Detailing Importance of spending time with family Tattoo doppelganger Service in the military - Go Navy! How he got started as a Mobile detailer to having a large detailing shop and mobile team Getting through lack of motivation or a challenging time in your business. Check out Platinum Plus Mobile Detailing https://www.facebook.com/PlatinumPl...

This week we visit with Kyle Clark of Xtreme Detailing. We discuss the art of detailing RVs. The special challenges of detailing RVS due to the materials RVs are constructed of. High quality versus low-quality RVs, trailers and coaches. We also explore the value and power of networking and getting involved in groups like the IDA. ______________________ PODCAST and YouTube show info: Leave us a RAT...