Inside the IDA: A Podcast for Auto Detailers

On this special edition of Inside the IDA Podcast, we are sharing the quarterly Town Hall live from September 29th, featuring IDA President Meghan Poirier, IDA President-Elect Josh Pierce, and immediate past President Craig Brigham. They sit down and share the state of the IDA and the Future Focus for members and future members of the International Detailing Association.

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Marc Galutier Marc Glautier is the founder and owner of Glautier Auto Detailing in Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa. With a passion for vehicle care, he specialises in premium detailing, paint correction and vehicle protection. Through his involvement with the International Detailing Association and commitment to training, Marc helps raise industry standards...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Andres Lotero Here's a bit about him: "I began my career in procurement, and later moved into the pharmaceutical industry, where I managed patient support programs across Latin America. That blend of supply chain expertise and hands-on customer care shaped everything I've built since. In 2015, I founded Mulova in Colombia to bring high-quality detai...

Host Barry Theal sits down with Rob Schreufer. Rob has been a long-time member of the IDA, served 2 full terms on the board, and was the president twice- this episode is sure to be packed with great information!

Host Levi Gates sits down with Melissa Rossnagel Melissa Says "My name is Melissa Rossnagel, owner of The Missus Interior Detailing. I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where one of my first jobs was at a full-service car wash. After graduation, as much as I enjoyed it there, I realized I needed to move on. I told myself that if I ever started a business, it would be cleaning cars, s...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Paulo Assuncao. Paul has been a professional detailer since 2002 and an IDA member for about 7 years. RIT and president of IDA Canada. Co-owner of OP St Albert shop, OP Canada, Invisible Patterns Canada, and Premium Detailing Supplies. International trainer active in Canada, USA, Brazil, and Europe.

Barry Theal sits down with William Graves, CEO and co-owner of Midwest Aircraft Detailers, a full-service aviation appearance company serving aircraft operators throughout the Midwest and beyond. William's road to aviation was anything but conventional. He spent years working as a professional chef, a career that instilled the discipline, precision, and composure under pressure that would late...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Austin Toner, owner of ACT Customs in Howard City, Michigan Austin believes in solving problems with education and quality.

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Jared Clasen. Jared is the founder and CEO of Upscale Detail Co., a premium automotive protection and detailing company based in Columbus, Georgia. A former U.S. Army Infantry Officer with more than 11 years of military service, Jared has built his company around the principles of discipline, integrity, leadership, and relentless attention to detail. Since found...

In this latest episode, host Barry Theal sits down with Jason Killmer. Jason is one of the automotive detailing and restoration industry’s most respected paint-correction and color-sanding specialists. With more than 25 years of experience, he has built his reputation through meticulous craftsmanship, technical precision, and an exceptional ability to transform automotive paint into a concours-qua...

Host Levi Gates sits down with another Idaho Native, Conner Bates, Owner of MVP Distributing. Conner says "I am an Idaho native and had a brief dive into car detailing while helping my brother with some small-time detailing when I was young.  Immediately after high school, I began working as a first responder, where I worked for over a decade until I was medically retired in 2020.  In July 20...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Sarah Ryals from Reflections Detail. Sarah has been a great advocate and supporter of the IDA, as well as continuing education. She is a talented weekend detailer and has been in business since 2019. Proud IDA member.

Host Levi Gates sits down with Chad Emerson of CME Shine Auto Detailing. Chad says, “I am the founder and co-owner of CME Shine Auto Detailing, a studio specialising in advanced paint correction and premium ceramic coatings. My passion for automotive care began 1early and evolved into a professional career defined by precision and pride. I have over three years of professional detailing experience...

Join host Keith Duplessie as he interviews Lindsay Rose. Lindsay owns Electric Rose Auto Salon in Roseburg, OR. She is a Former First Responder; Classic Car lover; Female Professional Detailer 

Host Levi Gates sits down with Michael Abens from Urable. Michael Abens is the President of Urable. Urable is the industry-leading business management platform designed specifically for automotive businesses specializing in ceramic coatings, paint protection film, vinyl wrapping, window tinting, and detailing. In his more than 35 years of executive experience in business, principally in large heal...

Host Levi Gates sits down with none other than Tom Smith from Buff Brite! Tom has over 45 years in the detail industry. He is a long-time IDA member,RIT and a former board member.

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Thomas Oleski! Thomas Oleski is the owner and sole operator of DeluxeDetail, LLC, an automotive detailing shop based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At Deluxe Detail, Thomas specializes in paint correction and ceramic coatings, approaching each vehicle with passion, precision, and professionalism. Thomas is a member of the Detail Mafia and International Detailing Ass...

Levi Gates sits down with Greg Pautler of Detailed Image for an inside look into one of the most popular sites for detailers to order their favorite products on the web.

Host Clint Hintz sits down with Clint James. Clint is the founder and owner of My Detail Supply,Headquartered in Nixa. Since launching the company in 2023,He has driven more than 325% growth through bold earlydecision-making, reinvestment, and a hands-on operatingstyle. My Detail Supply serves dealerships, professionaldetail shops, and retail customers through a retail storefront,e-commerce platfo...

Keith Duplessie sits down with Angela Gilham from Washington. She primarily details large Yahts. She is the recent Specialty IDA Award winner voted on by her peers. I’m Angela Gilham, and I own Elite Marine Protection, in Tacoma Washington. I have been in business for 11 years. We focus only on boats. Primarily doing ceramic coatings and marine protection film, as well as training for MPF. In my f...

Host Clint Hintz sits down with THE original employee of The Rag Company, Dane Hennen. Son of Owners Jeff and Carolyn Hennen, Dane played a vital role in taking TRC from a tiny, home-based towel business to one of the world's most popular detailing brands through his focus on premium quality products, video production & service.

Barry sits down with Kyle Simpson, owner of ShineCo out of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Kyle and his team are the recent winners of the "Operation of the year" IDA Award at the 2026 Gala, voted on by his peers in the industry. Kyle is a self proclaimed "Car Guy" who turned his hobby and passion into a full time career. He has been in business for 7 years and is running a 7 figu...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Bob and Kim Cox from Next Level Detailing. Bob & Kim are Owners/operators of a part-time detailing business, Next Level Detailing, in Williamsburg, IA. Bob began his career at the age of 14 in a body shop. He then continued to care for cars and loved paint correction until opening their business 12 years ago with his wife, Kim.  They joined the IDA and becam...

Words from Nick: My obsession for detailing started when I was 14. One summer afternoon in 1974 I detailed my mom's big Buick Electra. She took it to work the following day at the Real-estate company that she worked for, and her co workers asked her who made her car look like new. I then detailed all her coworkers' cars and always was the kid with money in his pocket - not because it was g...

Host Keith Duplessie sits down with Chris Bence of Swerve Pro Detailing out of Anderson, South Carolina. Here are some notes from Chris himself: I launched Swerve Pro Detailing in September of 2024, operating from my home garage and doing mobile work. In May of 2025, I was able to find a great location for my first shop and this created a very fundamental and positive change for the business opera...