HOW TO BUILD A CAR DETAILING BUSINESS IN 2023

HOW TO BUILD A CAR DETAILING BUSINESS IN 2023 | Mobile Car Detailing

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IMJOSHV - Car Detailing and Reconditioning Tips

Күн бұрын

Do you want to know the steps to start and build a successful detailing business in 2023. It todays video i will give a brief overview on how to start and structure your business. What insurance you may need? Should you have an LLC? How to get more customers for your detailing business? I started my business 18 years ago and it was NOT a smooth start. Hopefully this video can help you streamline your efforts when starting or trying to grow you business... ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - HOW TO START A CAR DETAILING BUSINESS
1:00 - STEP 1 MARKET RESEARCH
2:14 - STEP 2 BUSINESS INFO
3:22 - STEP 3 STRUCTURE & INSURANCE
6:12 - HOW TO EARN MORE TIPS
6:58 - STEP 4 MARKETING
9:27 - STEP 5 BUILD YOUR CUSTOMER LIST
10:55 - ADVERTISING
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@markkempton4579 Жыл бұрын

None of this is unique to detailing. As a small business owner, this is great advice for anyone who is looking to start a service business! You hit on some fantastic points. Thank you!

@malachi2371 6 ай бұрын

This video is so helpful, thank you!

@dansharrio 8 ай бұрын

This video is probably worth paying for. Extremely important information right here!

@imjoshv 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@crazychivez Жыл бұрын

Doing what makes me happy and jumping into detailing, josh ive been watching you for awhile and youve been very helpful!!! Thank you!!

@clintvail2033 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time you put into these videos. It has saved me so much trouble knowing what to buy and how to do stuff right the first time. The Hose and short gun made my life so much better.

@NikxBella Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice and the video Josh 👍🏼 I’m trying to start my own business . Much appreciate it

@josevargas1897 Жыл бұрын

Josh thank you very much for a very well informed video about the business side of detailing!!

@iwantparts Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Simple yet elaborate and I thank you!

@JoeAndMattsDetailing0 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in business for 18 years. Awesome advice.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏼

@austinarvieux399 Жыл бұрын

Litreally starting my business right now. This video helped so much man. Thank you so much.

@chrisgermany5919 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!!

@cantrucker654 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!! You are fantastic! 💪🏻

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@ezekielmedders2004 Жыл бұрын

I love this video Josh! Thank you!!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@johnnysusmc 7 ай бұрын

Great vid brother

@phillipburns6070 11 ай бұрын

Awesome info. Thx for time and shar. Super helpful. 😀

@jaylopez5771 Жыл бұрын

lets gooo I needed this vid! Thanks Josh

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

You got it!

@denttech2515 Жыл бұрын

Helping former employees start their own business? Respect

@MagicMikesDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh for the helpful info…definitely a few things I need to get in order. My man!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@josemadrazo3131 Жыл бұрын

Your channel it’s the best one on KZfaq man! Don’t stop making videos

@inkgenie9760 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@DelgadoDetailing Жыл бұрын

And I just hopped on pocketsuit thanks to you and its great! I love the integrated number as I had so many issues with Google voice. Thanks Josh!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@davestewart9146 Жыл бұрын

Great advice Josh 👍😁

@ty8e5detailing Жыл бұрын

Great Info & Vid! I’m currently sitting down working on my site and a few other backend stuff when I saw the notification that you uploaded this…perfect timing!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Good luck with your site!!

@jameelmusah1941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh. I'm here based in Toronto trying to start a detailing business as well here in my city!

@WesternDriven406 Жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for from the man himself…..thanks Josh!

@VVL-cz8nj Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing,❤

@mikhailpodushkin5348 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this video Josh, you're definitely my favorite car detail channel. You cut to the chase hahahahah, wish me luck !

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!!!

@ShineAndPreserveDetailing Жыл бұрын

Amazing, no-nonsense video, thank you you for covering the insurance side of what you recommend for a mobile detailer to have. So many channels talk about “how to start a auto detailing business” but none of them mention this insurance topic. So thank you Josh!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

You bet! Insurance is one of those things i wish i didnt need, and its not very fun to talk about it... But it is a huge part in running a business. And the additional types of insurance to cover all aspects are very important! Especially when Im working on Rolls Royce's, Ferraris, etc... I cant afford to cover that haha

@Timc220 Жыл бұрын

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing this excellent information.

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@dutchtech Жыл бұрын

Great info for those who would like their own business and be profitable. Great money making business. Thanks Josh

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@alexanderaguirre9578 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely saving this video for a reminder I'm in my first steps and this will really help thanks

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MikesAutoDetailing Жыл бұрын

Great video

@GreenBlueWalkthrough Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this was also great small biusnus advice in genral!

@crazychristian07 Жыл бұрын

Love this Josh, it’s like you’re reading my mind, I’m looking to start a part time detailing gig and this is helping to answer a lot of my questions. Hoping for more videos about the business side of things. Keep up the great work.

@jasonwilliams4390 Жыл бұрын

How's it going, I'm actually thinking of doing the same? Thanks!

@crazychristian07 Жыл бұрын

@@jasonwilliams4390 family stuff came up, but still doing all the research and watching all the vids, good luck to you

@segundoautomotive Жыл бұрын

Great tips especially Pocket Suite!

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@xavierrodriguez1455 10 ай бұрын

I am already good at detailing cars.

@CaliforniaCasey Жыл бұрын

Incredible information

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@kas2840 Жыл бұрын

I always watch KZfaq videos of car detailing And I'm thinking to get in, I already ordered polishing machine with compounds and others stuff. Ima start detailing my car and probably my friends just for training but I wish I had a friend that knows about car detailing so they can teach me.

@koreywilliams4570 Жыл бұрын

Just for shits and giggles I downloaded that app and wow it's amazing. It's already like 90% setup out of the gate. I just clicked mobile detailer and it was like bam here you go just edit a couple things if you know what your doing and you're done. Even has the contracts for credit card stuff, has a payment method built in. Super nice.

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

yea they just launched the mobile detailer version around the beginning of the year. Makes it super easy to get started, i didnt have that when i first started using it and it was still easy, but the new presets are really cool

@mariomcmichael3230 Жыл бұрын

this was a dope video thanks bro...ive learned alot my biggest problem is how to ask/ work in the conversation about maintenance/ retention what frequency (2 weeks/ 3 weeks) is average for maintenance?

@alexguzman3351 Жыл бұрын

I got to say your a mind reader Josh lol. I actually need help with all of this. I just signed up with Square Appointments, still waiting to see how it works out. It is very limited as Im currently using the free version. Might look in to switching to the one you mentioned. Thank you.

@BigSkyModelWorkshop Жыл бұрын

A perfect no-nonsense 'get started' list. Great tips. One question, how far of an area do you travel in terms of mileage or amount of time from the shop? Curious as to what seems reasonable.

@GageDrums Жыл бұрын

It's whatever is reasonable to you.. If it takes an hour to get there.. Add 2 hours of your time to the quote.. If you don't get the job.. It's not worth your time.. Unless you need the business to help build your customer base

@fernyrodriguez1674 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro , good video, any recommendation for buy full equipment for a 5x8 enclosed Trailer 🙏🏼

@nickwarren5800 Жыл бұрын

Good follow on video would be cost breakdown to get started. Just the bare minimum to start. Could do a 3 part series. Kind of 3 tier breakdown someone who wants to start with $500, $1,500 and $3,000. This would obviously be for mobile start up assuming they already have a vehicle.

@HarryHumphreyHard Жыл бұрын

@davidochoa-dp6xt Жыл бұрын

You should review the foam cannon from Suds Lab

@kellenbrown991 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on Jax Wax products?

@Turbo2010able Жыл бұрын

Do u have a video with the equipment needed??basic??I’m from Europe and I really need a side hustle 😊..Thanks

@sergiorobles6819 11 ай бұрын

Great business information. I actually been waiting for some one who has experience an been in the mobile detailing business for several years to do a video like this 👍 . I know u talked about insurance now having some type of small logo or car magnet with your logo an name will that still be consider commercial?? Thanks

@sergiorobles6819 11 ай бұрын

I just saw this video on my recommended ones

@jiffypaulw Жыл бұрын

I had a question I was wondering if you had to choose between the Ryobi 3000 psi electric pressure washer and the green works 3000psi which would you get?

@btbd2785 Жыл бұрын

$60 is 20% of $300, but I got you, Josh; not$6. I got you Josh:). In regards to the whole tip thing. If it's your business and you are doing the work, then why would you ask for a tip when you are getting paid for the service already. I can see of yo7 have other help that's doing the work and it's okay for them to get a tip. Since they are getting paid for just a fraction of the amount that you get for the entire service. Then yes that would be good. Now, if you still think that a tip is fine as the owner or even for workers. Then figure a tip that would be fair and build it into the price. Still where you can competitive on the price amongst your competitors as well👍

@koreywilliams4570 Жыл бұрын

I just realized you get a new phone number 😮

@Sandiego61999 Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, I also do mobile detailing in San Diego but I’m a bit further south of you. Would you mind maybe jumping on a phone call here in a few days for a little bit so I could run some ideas past you. I’ve don’t most of everything in this video already and have 45+ 5 star ratings on google. Would love also to compare google business profile stats with yours and see if either of us could learn from each other.

@btbd2785 6 ай бұрын

for someone who is starting out there.business, which sites besides Google should they advertise on and how to get set up?

@AbidAli-bo8sv Жыл бұрын

Is a 25° green nozzle with 1500 PSI pressure washer bad for paint? It looks like cleans better than 40°.

@Ymh69969 Жыл бұрын

Whenever you get a chance can you do a review on the Detail Geek brand? Asking for a friend

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

for sure!

@xavierrodriguez1455 10 ай бұрын

I want to do this but I have no money, I have no support, and I am in a small town I would go where the money is but medium size rural area.

@AlecGrey59 Жыл бұрын

Could you make a detailed video of all things you didn’t want to get into?

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

as far as website building and key words?

@Baughscollection Жыл бұрын

Hey Josh. I recently started a mobile detailing business and I have a few questions. Is there anyway we could talk 1 on 1? Id appreciate it!

@maishagrochowski5499 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to start a detailing business in California, Do I need to apply for a business license? What are the steps to be legit in California

@mingoreyes1 Жыл бұрын

On pocketsuit, can you write your whole detail description like for a full detail. The one I'm currently using doesn't let me limit the amount I can write? Please answer. Thank you

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Hey! You can list the main title service and then it gives you a description section also! For the Description area you have 999 characters to use. So not unlimited but it should be plenty! Pocketsuite has amazing customer service too so you can always reach out to them. One you have it you can just text them right in the app and they will answer

@koreywilliams4570 Жыл бұрын

Idk about my area. I live in Oklahoma in the country area. Maybe if I lived in one of the big city's like okc or Tulsa. I could see myself just messing around in town.

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

yea rural areas definitely get a bit harder. BUT, the good thing is competition is probably a lot lower. Its crazy how many detailing companies are in San Diego haha..

@MrBofficial0913 Жыл бұрын

On the 1 year subs you get $50 off is that a 1 time only or everytime you do 1 year sub you always get $50 off? Nice video helpful ty

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question and I’m not sure m. You can reach out to PocketSuite they have a good help line so they should be able to address that for you!

@richsmith3120 Жыл бұрын

Have you used the Cerakote Glass Ceramic yet?

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

i have not... i want to though!

@allen1k71 Жыл бұрын

How long does it take for you to ship out orders, I want the foam cannon but don’t wanna wait a month for shipping like Amazon.

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Orders ship out next day and we are in San Diego so it just depends on where it’s going.

@allen1k71 Жыл бұрын

@@imjoshv okay I’m gonna order it in a few and it’s coming to Florida

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

@@allen1k71 sounds good we will get it shipped out asap! I think to Florida it’s around 4 days or so

@jstChase Жыл бұрын

What pressure washer would you suggest someone get that's less than $200? I was about to order the Active VE52 because Amazon had it for $199.00 but it just went back up.

@zenon3021 Ай бұрын

Active 2.0 - it's over your budget but it'll save you time every day and since time is money it'll pay for itself. Don't cheap out on such a fundamental part of your business.

@jessedeaver4971 Жыл бұрын

Hey josh I’m in north county sd I have a 442 area code do you think that’s losing me business?

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

Hey Jesse I dont know for sure but i personally would get a local number. You could even just do a google voice number as they are free and will forward straight to your current phone

@Matty_Saves Жыл бұрын

If you are offering a course or follow anyone selling a course you need to stop watching them. None of them like to offer valuable information. Also if you are not getting 1 dollar a square foot at minimum then you are wasting your time in this Industry. If you need a list of sellers and buyers of both commercial and residential for contacts and larger jobs and contracts all you have to do is go to the city hall and go get a printout of the city foreclosure lists and boom the perfect start.

@mrjuice1669 9 ай бұрын

Just starting out, it seems hard to afford all the shit necessary to operate legally and legit. Yikes

@russelldye5506 7 ай бұрын

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@ThreeBelvedere Жыл бұрын

Yelp is only doin what every other business does Tend to lying customers first less money less efforts in your favor like if you have a customer willing to pay $300 for 1 car vs someone trying to get the same car done for $150 you will book the $300 job first and if you can squeeze the $150 customer in but they won’t receive the same services or quality as a higher paying customer

@tracybrooks215 Жыл бұрын

Smoke another one of those good California joints

@imjoshv Жыл бұрын

???

@DelgadoDetailing Жыл бұрын

First!

@OscarM.94 Жыл бұрын

🤦🏻

@1stfrompuertorico568 Жыл бұрын

First!!!

@OscarM.94 Жыл бұрын

🤦🏻

@Maksimiliantius 9 ай бұрын

Don't do Yelp. It's time for them to go away.

@imjoshv 9 ай бұрын

Ha I know… I personally dont

@statusquoreject Жыл бұрын

Live your channel and videos brother and can’t thank you enough for all the tips and info you offer. Like you i live in the nanny state that is California and im looking start my own detailing business but was wondering if you make customers sign any type or waiver or contract that protects you from liability or that states you’re not responsible for existing damage. Perhaps something where you list existing defects as you do an intial walk around, kind of like what they do when you rent a car. If you do this it’d be very helpful if you post a link or show your contract/waiver form so we can get an idea of what it should be like.