Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Showing off with LEDs" by Sam Albertson. The article discusses how LEDs can help increase wash revenue.

On this episode of Wash Talk, we continue our Leadership Series, where we return to some of our past guests to get their thoughts on the what qualities a leader should possess.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of some letters PC&D readers have sent to the editors over the past year. The letters include advice on the minimum wage, tunnel throughput, signage height and electrical fire prevention.

SPONSORED BY: Aqua Bio Technologies. On this episode of Wash Talk, John Gibney of Aqua Bio Technologies discusses water recycling systems and their maintenance and introduces some new products from Aqua Bio Technologies.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Carwash chemicals 101" by Meagan Kusek. The article discusses the basics of the standard chemicals in the carwash industry.

On this episode of Wash Talk, John Roush, CEO of Express Wash Concepts, discusses best practices for branding a carwash and how to create a fun theme.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "The maze of zoning and permit issues" by Meagan Kusek. The article discusses what you need to know about the zoning and permitting process when starting a carwash.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Greg Paul, president and co-owner of Valencia Car Wash and Canyon Car Wash and general manager of Fashion Square Car Wash, discusses minimum wage increases and ways to handle them.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Carwash equipment 101: Part two" by Meagan Kusek. Part of a special two-part series, this article takes a look at the different types of equipment found in conveyor, IBA and self-serve washes respectively.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Lanese Barnett, vice president of TG Miller & Co., discusses what has led Tommy Terrific's Car Wash to become successful.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Carwash equipment 101: Part one" by Meagan Kusek. Part of a special two-part series, this article takes a look at the types of equipment found in all types of carwashes.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Dave Edwards, owner of The CAR WASH on HAMLIN HWY and The CAR WASH on RT 6, discusses some best practices self-serve carwashes can implement to set themselves are apart from their competition and be successful.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Keeping a watchful eye" by Kristen Corbisiero. The article discusses the five benefits of surveillance systems at carwashes.

SPONSORED BY: CSI-Lustra. On this episode of Wash Talk, Doug Marquis of Cleaning Systems Inc. (CSI) – Lustra discusses readjusting carwash operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and introduces a new product from CSI-Lustra.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "This land is your land" by Rich DiPaolo. The article discusses how you should look at the site selection process as the competitive climate changes.

On this episode of Wash Talk, we interview PC&D's 2020 Most Valuable Carwasher, Vaughn Mead, a site manager for Breeze Thru Car Wash, to learn his story and discuss some of his operating and managing methods.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Coronavirus' impacts on carwashing" by Rich DiPaolo. The article discusses the state of the U.S. in March and April 2020 and how operators and associations responded to the pandemic at that time.

On this episode of Wash Talk, we begin a special Leadership Series, where we return to some of our past guests to get their thoughts on the different aspects of being a leader. Today’s topic: How to encourage creative thinking within your organization.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Arch design" by Meagan Kusek. The article discusses how to optimize arches' usefulness in terms of both form and function.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Ron Carlson and Phil Marquart, co-owners of United Auto Wash and founders of Dencar Technology, discuss what has led United Auto Wash, an IBA site producing tunnel-like numbers, to become successful.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "The art and science of carwash menus" by Michael Rose. The article discusses menu presentation tips to upsell packages and promote monthly programs.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Eric Wulf, CEO of International Carwash Association, answers some frequently asked questions about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on carwash operations and offers some insight into both the resources available to operators and how the industry could change post COVID-19. (Recorded 4-13-20)

On this episode of Wash Talk, Mike Ford of Coast Commercial Credit discusses what new loans and options are available for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. (Recorded 4-8-20)

SPONSORED BY: innovateIT Car Wash Equipment Co. On this episode of Wash Talk, Tom Hoffman Jr. of Hoffman Car Wash and innovateIT Car Wash Equipment Co., discusses how technology has advanced in the carwash sector and what the future may hold.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article "Accident preparedness" by Charles Brady. The article discusses new automotive technology and how to prevent accidents at your carwash.