Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast

This audio reading of "The state of professional carwashing" discusses what the carwash market currently looks like, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

This episode is a continuation of our Leadership Series. We asked guests what they think the biggest challenges facing leaders today are.

This audio reading of "Pungent pet problems" discusses how to tackle removing pet odors from vehicles.

In this episode, Izzy Aguayo, a site-manager for Breeze Thru Car Wash and the 2021 Most Valuable Carwasher, discusses her operating and managing methods.

This episode is an audio reading of "Building through diversity," which discusses how diversity is incorporated in the professional carwashing & detailing industries. 

Dave Edwards, a self-serve carwash owner and treasurer of the Carwash Association of Pennsylvania, gives some curb appeal and online presentation tips specifically for self-serve carwashes.

This audio reading of "The basics of carwash site design" covers some fundamental information new operators need to consider when building a new location.

Scott Campbell, global product manager for Hydro Systems, answers the five most commonly asked questions about dilution systems.

This episode is an audio reading of "Explaining chemical pH," which disucsses proper titration for your carwash chemicals.

Greg Paul, president and co-owner of Valencia Car Wash and Canyon Car Wash and general manager of Fashion Square Car Wash, discusses the origins of scratches and swirls.

This audio reading of "Efficiencies of water recycling" discusses the ins and outs of water recycling and restoration.

On this episode, Bruce Kratofil, audience insights manager for Babcox Media, discusses some of the results from our latest industry report and what you can expect to learn after purchasing it.

This episode is an audio reading of the article, "Door repair vs. replacement" and discusses door maintenance procedures.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Megan Ragsdale, chief operating and development officer of Soapy Joe’s, discusses some of what has led Soapy Joe's to become a success.

This episode is an audio reading of "Self-serve technologies update," which discusses some new equipment and trends for self-serve carwashes.

This episode is is a continuation of our special Leadership Series, where we return to some of our past guests to get their thoughts on the different aspects of being a leader. We asked our guests to recount their greatest failures and what they learned from them.

This episode is an audio reading of "Unlocking the value of your real estate," which discusses recent carwash real estate valuations.

On this episode, Chuck Space, executive director of SCWA, gives some insight into what to expect at the 2021 SCWA Convention & EXPO.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of "Brighten up sales with headlight restoration," which discusses the finer points of headlight restoration services.

On this episode, Harry Caruso, founder of Car Wash Advisory, discusses some of the most frequently asked questions he receives from new sellers and buyers.

This episode is an audio reading of the article, "High carwash IQ," which discusses carwash controllers.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Arthur Wessels, executive vice president and head of global key accounts for WashTec, discusses the different carwash trends around the world and what to expect in the coming years. 

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of "Creating chemical safety zones," which discusses chemical storage and safety tips.

On this episode of Wash Talk, Chris McKenna of McKenna Assets LLC, Car Wash Consulting Division, discusses his business experience during the pandemic in 2020 and how his carwash has had to adapt to related regulations as well as new unrelated laws.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of "Spring carwashing" that discusses services you can offer to combat the season's specific problems.