How to Start a $100k+ Mobile Detailing Business for Under $500

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How to Start a $100k+ Mobile Detailing Business for Under $500
0:31 : What is Mobile Detailing & How much can you make?
2:13 : The Detail Process
3:19 : How to Get Started
5:17 : Critical Factors: Quality & Consistency
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@ImStyL 2 жыл бұрын

I work as a detailer at a dealership and I am thinking of doing on my own because I don’t get paid as much, this motivated me to do mobile detailing now.

@Sora-o 2 жыл бұрын

Wow a faze member doing detailing wowowow

@BCyyGaming 2 жыл бұрын

that man has 8 subs def not in faze haha

@ImStyL 2 жыл бұрын

@@BCyyGaming never said I was lol

@ImStyL 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sora-o times are tough lol

@krispykremeking2329 2 жыл бұрын

I know exactly how you feel! I'm also a detailer at a dealership (actually the manager) but I don't get paid s***.

@ahaydon84 2 жыл бұрын

In high school, I started a mobile detailing business to get money for a music festival ticket in Chicago. Went to Costco spent 150$ on supplies, grabbed the family vacuum and Went door to door in my neighborhood, found 1 guy who would give me a shot, put in 6 hours to blow his mind. Mind blown and went back the next day to do his other car. Turns out the neighbor who turned me down the day before saw me kicking ass and wanted my service, blew his mind, and he put me on FB for kicking ass, I had 10 calls the next day. Within 2 weeks, I had appointments fully booked for the month. I employed my friends who quit their jobs at Chipotle to help with the workload and we all made thousands of dollars a week.... Needless to say we partied hard at that music festival. Great video.

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!

@boyanhvarchilkov8462 2 жыл бұрын

What did u charge the people? It would be helpful for me :)

@ahaydon84 2 жыл бұрын

@@boyanhvarchilkov8462 I told them exactly this when they asked how much it would cost, "You give me how much you think I deserve" they always give you more than you were going to originally ask. In my head it was always 60$ but I always said, you just give me what you think I deserve. Do a bang up job for them with a smile and watch how the hundred dollar bills start pouring in. I never once got less than 100$ It's about being the friendly neighborhood kid hustling with a smile. That's what people are really paying for.

@boyanhvarchilkov8462 2 жыл бұрын

@@ahaydon84 Nice mate!

@liberatodetailing7527 2 жыл бұрын

@@ahaydon84 beautiful atory

@believein1 2 жыл бұрын

The best part is cars will get dirty again. And need detailing again. Thanks man, I’m 43 but leaned a lot from your video.

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@TheRimmsa 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I own a mobile detail business on the west coast. Some busy days I’ll take home $500 - $1200. It’s a great venture with little to no overhead. Keep the dream alive man!

@gabrielkasmarcik6068 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take you to get to that point and how much were you actually making after product cost? Is it something i can do as a 16 year old with my friend in your opinion?

@brownjatt21 2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielkasmarcik6068 don't know about the numbers but a 16 yr old and his buddy ofc y'all can do it. Like he said start up advertising is always the hardest, not expensive just hard. But if you do a kick ass job you will definitely have repeat customers. Give it a shot i say save up few hundred for equipment and practice on friends and families cars first.

@RealWorldMaverick 2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielkasmarcik6068 start with friends and family. If you do a good job for them chances are they will refer more people to you. “Hey if you don’t mind letting your coworkers know that I’m detailing cars at x amount. Would you mind passing my number on to some people who you think may be interested?” The first couple of friends and family you will want to do for free or very cheap to learn the process and improve it every time you work a car. Once people start Referring others bring that price up. Don’t undersell yourself other than to get the ball rolling. Can even get some business cards( this can be a little iffy) I would just use your own name since you aren’t a business

@djdd-np6qq Жыл бұрын

do you need a license to start ?

@TheRimmsa Жыл бұрын

@@djdd-np6qq go to your local city hall and apply for a license. If it’s just you with no employees, file for a DBA.

@arroyowendelyn218 2 жыл бұрын

So informative in under 7 minutes! This really helped. I can't wait to get started😃 Blessings🙏

@Mauro199pascal 2 жыл бұрын

because of the pandemic my job (bellboy at a hotel) cause me a lot of trouble with my salary and hours of work so i started by doing this detailing business and it even get me more money than my current job , i just detail a car in 2.3 hours and it gave me more money than what i do for 8hours at my current job for a day. i Recomend doing this you really make good money, and if you do it well people recomend each other and without doing any publicity you would wake up and have like 3 to 5 messeages requesting a detail for their vehicule , i'm From argentina great video alex! i subscribe right now!

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@Brian-dj3ru 2 жыл бұрын

Since you only do it part time,did you still get an llc,business cards etc.?how do you get your clients?

@sethstephens3247 2 жыл бұрын

I started a bounce house company and did all this stuff and got me going. Now I get most of my customers by word of mouth. It really does work. So make sure to support your small local businesses. 👍

@bigsmoke8486 Жыл бұрын

Facts .My local barber gets $200 nzd every month from me

@andrewyepez2660 2 жыл бұрын

really great video keep hustling! and live with that motto "hard work never goes unnoticed" love to see it!

@memesfactory3070 2 жыл бұрын

This is very interesting business to start. I'm actually running a business where I find warehouses and charge them around $250 per clean. It takes me around 2 -3 hours to clean 1 warehouse, I usually clean 2 per day, that's $500 in one day. I do an amazing job that the client tells me to be their regular and clean their warehouse twice per month. With all the calculation, I make around 15k per month. 4k will just simpy go to bills, taxes and food, meaning that I will save up 11k per month, thats like 130k per year plus tax return. You can always invite a family member over to lower the hours you work, so it's easier for you and same pay.

@parker5548 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, love reading posts like this. Cool business. Congrats on your success!

@kbit22 2 жыл бұрын

What equipment would you need to get that started? I’m interested in trying that out

@memesfactory3070 2 жыл бұрын

@@kbit22 you need a powerful vacuum cleaner - $120, a bunch of cloths to wipe the dust $20, mop - $10, cleaning chemicals - $50. That pretty much all.

@kpcoolin2034 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what’s up what services to you provide for $250

@MrJimmyspin 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, could not agree more with you. Keep doing what your doing and you’ll go places.

@Lolsauce117 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been cleaning my own car for years. I never thought about this. Thank you for the transparency, I’m going to get started on getting started with the biz today

@briannaskye4818 2 жыл бұрын

How’s that going

@rainfall2444 Жыл бұрын

@@briannaskye4818 yea, what happened?

@unknowncuyler5449 2 жыл бұрын

I started a window cleaning business this year. It's working out very well. My advice. Pay for some cheap advertising. Craigslist or local newspaper. Do your very best and people will refer you. That is the key to success. This kid is spot on.

@ShelterDogs Жыл бұрын

What do you think is better? Mobile car detailing or window cleaning business?

@tschelli3528 2 жыл бұрын

This video made me a subscriber instantly, i like you're vibe and im excited to see you going on ..and learn something for myself 🤙🏼🚀

@DonCharlie28 2 жыл бұрын

excellent explanation of how to start your own business, rest assured that your business will grow a lot. greetings from Mexico city

@JaydanH 2 жыл бұрын

We need more videos, you did really well explaining.

@willwonder9985 2 жыл бұрын

I never comment on videos but this video is awesome. Thanks for all the great advice.

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ixine-kc2nd 2 жыл бұрын

I see you write that same comment everywhere

@edwinsr1908 2 жыл бұрын

Good job young man. Keep up the great work.

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Edwin

@freddreckwilson250 2 жыл бұрын

This was very Good video on how to start your Detailing Business. You explained it very well. Nice and Well said. Thanks for Sharing. ☺

@d.i.f.y191 2 жыл бұрын

The inspiration I needed❤❤thank you

@adamwingenbach8826 Жыл бұрын

I worked in the Detail dept for many different dealerships when I was younger. I always thought about starting my own detail business but never did. I am 40 now and have a full time sales job, just wish I would have done something like this when I was younger

@Sol-kv6gj 2 жыл бұрын

This vid is a hidden gem!

@jerrybishop2115 3 ай бұрын

Just seeing this video and I've detailed all makes of vehicles with 6 years experience and yes you're correct about making $400 to $600 a day and I also buff and wheel and it ranges from $100 to $300 depending on the stages and so that can make you really good $ as well.. but starting out as a detailer yes you are spot on 💯👍

@toneyslifestylehustlez8574 2 жыл бұрын

Great Job and good explanation on the Process Keep Hustling 💪

@kranx2690 2 жыл бұрын

This showed up at a perfect time for me

@delboy8443 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man thanks

@dividi12 2 жыл бұрын

great video thanks for tips :)

@THCP2001 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely helped me💯

@michaelnobles5079 Жыл бұрын

Great info 👍

@mrcoco3562 2 жыл бұрын

I jobless for nearly 2year due to my health but yesterday I had a dream to open my mini car washing shop, so now I doing my homework and see which is the best item to get

@legendarycarcare 2 жыл бұрын

great video!!

@ritishmonga5392 2 жыл бұрын

Good job brother keep it up❤️👍

@willsmith441able 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@team_sixthree8956 2 жыл бұрын

Good video good motivation for the youth Wish everyone that needs motivation runs into this video You can do what ever you set your mind in to 💯💯💯💯💯 Go out and get it

@juliojulio5645 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you❤❤ great video

@k-kallenrsa8905 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man🙏🙏

@bookitty6378 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid👍👍

@sheroloves7776 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !

@midnitesubaru 2 жыл бұрын

I did, thank you . Respect to you and wish you well .

@nlmb.9099 2 жыл бұрын

$200??? Bro I was thinking imma tryna charge $30 is too much 😂😂 Keep going bro💪🏾

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@studywithmitch5677 2 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend and I are moving soon in another and planning on doing this as a side hustle. After watching this video, I think this is really for us.

@butskiiueepp1625 Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned my detailing business for 11 years and did it as a hobby since 2003. The money is extremely good. I make six figures easily every year. HOWEVER, this has to be you and your BF’s passion. Otherwise you will burn out very quickly. Detailing is a lot of work and can be tough on your back after so much hours spent leaning over, etc.

@butskiiueepp1625 Жыл бұрын

If it’s just gonna be a side hustle then it’s fine but one full detail and you’ll see just how labor intensive it can be! Best of luck tho!!

@jorgegarciajr2806 2 жыл бұрын

I know what I’m doing next summer!!

@martingarcia6407 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 2 weeks from graduating and idk what I want to do after hs but Ik it’s not go to college I’ve always told myself I don’t want to work for no one and just work for myself and operate my own business I’ve always had that mindset since I was kid the only thing was what business should I go into and i thought about it and I remember me being a kid I loved cleaning my parents cars since they would get a new car every week or so I would always detailthem for fun and I loved it so now i will be pursuing that and if that doesn’t workout it’s either barber school or real estate wish me luck 🙏🏻

@rahmeen5155 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this video helped me a lot I was looking to start a detail business and you answered all my questions

@chefkamoonig2485 Жыл бұрын

Good job dude, very inspiring.

@alexulbin Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss

@Largetalons 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't even know this was a thing people needed

@SherryXshi_ Жыл бұрын

Wow! Your videos are very straightforward and valuable for many people. I washed my boyfriend’s car . It is a backbreaking work but many guys can definitely support a whole family with that income. I appreciate someone like you. This will help so many people get out of poverty! Thanks for what you do.

@ezymedianetwork193 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@anime_editz656 Жыл бұрын

This is actually a good video

@felixthecat1890 2 жыл бұрын

So finally someone said some actual numbers yeah we no prices vary from place to place but I'll im trying to get is a ball park number so thank you

@rubengonzales801 2 жыл бұрын

yeeaaaa. good luck with that bud

@troyblum3447 Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@TomDeVito 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice man! I definitely am gonna get into the mobile detailing business I just have one question for my fellow north easterners what do you do during the winter season when there is snow on the ground?

@anthonyroccasalva3143 2 жыл бұрын

yes boss! yes boss! yes boss!

@RussellD11 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of your best videos (view wise) I wonder why?

@JaydanH 2 жыл бұрын

Yo keep the hustle up, I see you being a millionaire 💯💪🏼definitely deserve more views on this.

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! More videos on the way.

@ixine-kc2nd 2 жыл бұрын

Yup he will . Unlike you what do u do kid

@JaydanH 2 жыл бұрын

@@ixine-kc2nd I have my own mobile Detailing business plus a part time job during the winter😂worry about your self

@havebadday7850 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you mate

@fredaapinko6160 2 жыл бұрын

Soo true i started my car detailing but only doing 1 or 2 cars a day and yes makes more money then my job...i do mobile car detailing best thing ever or and i do have a insurance to cover and any damage

@liamsnow4642 Жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking, what's your yearly profit from doing this work?

@KaleTheCreative 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video

@rajeshdayal5182 2 жыл бұрын

This reminded me of a presentation for school

@lukesweeney7831 2 жыл бұрын

Well aren't you a real motivator? The man took his own "free" time to offer a little advice. I seriously doubt that he intended to give you step by step instructions. It was what I'm sure that he intended it to be. I despise people like you. Always negative. Just because you're miserable in life, doesn't mean that you need to bring everyone else down to your pathetic level. For me, I picked up a tip in the video, so I say, thank you. Be positive man, or just be quiet.

@michaelt7852 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very motivating video you explained it all very well and in great detail :) thanks! I would love to also get into the mobile detailing business but I was wondering with Canadian summers being shorter from what month to what month do you clean cars?

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Mid April to End of September usually

@MJJCvideo 2 жыл бұрын

@Think Rich, hello, would you like to review the new MJJC foam cannon pro? Thank you.

@RestrictedRican Жыл бұрын

The biggest deciding factor is whether you use the customer’s water and electricity or your own

@Mr.Bearns 2 жыл бұрын

I started mine before covid started that did affect business because my clients got laid off. Average a single day 375 to 450 I mean my back hurt by my pocket didn't. The difference is I don't just wash your car or truck I steam clean it inside and out there's a science to it.

@BlackWhite-ru8gm 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos?

@Mr.Bearns 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackWhite-ru8gm I wish but honestly kind I keep it to myself for business purposes. The less my competition knows the better off I am..

@BlackWhite-ru8gm 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Bearns I understand but don't look at competition with other people. You're only in competition with yourself.

@Fljnt 6 ай бұрын

The dealership thing is very true, my dad is a lead manager at a lexus dealership and a guy came to him showing we he’s got, my dad was impressed and the guy is making 250k a year just pumping out cars for the dealership. Has a 100k truck n trailer now full of equipment and is thriving.

@nickhinkebein6418 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for a video like this forever

@canonponds9887 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprise people pay 200 dollars because most of the places that do car washing charge at most 80 dollars.

@Girtharmstrong69 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about doing this but also mobile oil change for people that don't have time to take their cars in

@zimbox1234 2 жыл бұрын

Washing car in driveway might be illegal in some jurisdictions. Cause the dirty soap water will go..... where? To catch basins (designed to take rain water) in street which is usually not filtered and goes straight to the environment.

@ronjones3977 2 жыл бұрын

I live in California and I've literally never heard of any ordinances or laws to prohibit washing a vehicle in your driveway.......not to say it's impossible but if I've never seen or heard heard anything about it here where there's much more stringent environmental standards for the most part as compared to other states so I doubt it's and issue in most states I don't think the chemicals in the soap are bad enough for them to warrant making everyone use a catch basin

@ronjones3977 2 жыл бұрын

That would only probably happen in top 1% type neighborhoods not your average....

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 2 жыл бұрын

As a fairly large KZfaqr and business owner, I would say this advice was lacking one very important thing… The actual business side of a business. You completely left out creating an LLC to protect yourself from personal liabilities. What about a FEIN for taxes? Insurance / bonds to protect your customer(s) in the event you damage a car? Imagine you accidentally scratch a $250k car. I doubt you could afford to repair that. Insurance and / or bonds are crucial here. Do you have commercial insurance on your vehicle that you are utilizing for commercial purposes?

@skatetheskit7962 2 жыл бұрын

Hey So I’m new to the business and would like to hear some tips, I have 3 cars under my belt. At what point should I get insurance and protection??

@andrei4yzeee 2 жыл бұрын

nobody will scratch a car lmao stupid

@JendyVisionary 2 жыл бұрын

If you wash the car properly u can’t scratch it. And if u do, it’s nothing a quick polish can’t fix. Thinking too deep into it

@andrei4yzeee 2 жыл бұрын

@@JendyVisionary fax

@brendan1675 2 жыл бұрын

All those are minor details

@huzafah Жыл бұрын

came from your other video, amazing job and f the haters bro,. how many days do you work a week?

@alexulbin Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I don’t really detail anymore but when I did it was 5-6 days a week

@danielshallberg9266 2 жыл бұрын

Literally doing circular motions on that a4 with no pre soak. Never would be detailing my s4 that’s for sure.

@TanvirulHaque971 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great video but where and how do you get water? Do you have to carry it with you?

@gokuofnazereth5065 2 жыл бұрын

Personally I don’t use other peoples water or power, being mobile I feel that the detailed should bring everything they need to detail without needing customers power/ water

@somersfamily 2 жыл бұрын

I do this too. I wash my neighbors cars. But for some reason they haven't paid me over 5 bucks and I do 15 a week.

@adrienritoux4302 2 жыл бұрын

Because no one outside of usa would pay anywhere close to 200 bucks to get car cleaned

@amazingveer4942 2 жыл бұрын

i just love the part of the car dealer the companey was bmw the cars that came out were suprass 😂

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

Haha was hoping someone caught that

@amazingveer4942 2 жыл бұрын

Ya u r not wrong supra is technically a bmw

@ManuelGomez-oi5yj 2 жыл бұрын

Have you every had any issues w/ using your clients’ water/light for the pressure washer?

@CShermPlatinumShines Жыл бұрын

i work as a cleaner at a dealership and ive had customers watch me and they are just in awe about how much work i put in, i feel like i dont get paid enough but i think this would be a good move. and a question, can this be an all season hustle ?

@salstar_yt1063 2 жыл бұрын

Question where do you plug your stuff up at and get water from? Do you use the customers water system?

@SonNguyen-vs8ir 2 жыл бұрын

Where u can connect water to power washer when u do mobile detailing???

@lordken33 Жыл бұрын

You can Charge the premium Bcuz it’s mobile and convenient for them. Sure they can pay 50 at the wash but it’s the 101 convenience they pay for

@zavih2018 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m trying to buy a pressure washer but idk which one I should get? I don’t wanna damage Someone car if I buy the wrong one. Which one do you recommend

@mindofjose8413 Жыл бұрын

How do you setup calendar wise and time wise ? To be safe and not over book yourself ?

@typior77 2 жыл бұрын

We been doing that for 5 years now

@enmanuelrodriguezurena988 9 ай бұрын

Hello I got a question when you started the business did you start in your house? If the answer is yes. Did you pay insurance permits, etc?

@victorhidalgo5526 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, an eagle talon👍

@Jimmytwogunz 2 жыл бұрын

nice video my man.. Am thinking of doing this as a side Hussle job on the weekends for extra cash !!! i just need to price up the Kit in the UK and do some free cars on the Side.. if you're going to clients how do you get access to water?

@alexulbin 2 жыл бұрын

From their water supply

@REAPER3fitty Жыл бұрын

It is a good side gig but many people think the same thing. The market is saturated so keep that in mind.

@alejandrovillalba5306 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

@KrB-fm3qo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, im from indonesia. I think about this mobile detailing before, but i have a doubt for water and electricity consume because i will use the customer water and power source to do the job. And it can cost they're bill. My question is, have you ever found customer objected because you use they're water and power source? I'd love to talk and share with you about this business idea. Sorry for my english, still learning

@orlandorios7787 2 жыл бұрын

So many people charge ceramic coating prices for just a wash lol

@flipinfin 2 жыл бұрын

Be better if you have your own water supply for future reference. It's like yeah can I use your water and charge ya $200 on top of that. That's like having to use someone's wifi cuz ya have no internet service

@paidinfull3 2 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to have a list of all your materials?

@erishkigal1 2 жыл бұрын

in EU (for all the Americans: European Union) - I cannot wet clean my car anywhere - just in car wash place...

@frederictu 2 жыл бұрын

You did toyota dirty with the supras lmao

@junjunsworld669 Жыл бұрын

How do you get water without a water tank? Just asking, I'm thinking about starting my own business and this looks great. Thanks for the information.

@kizzyGotiT Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you use the persons water hose thing. Let me know if you found out

@Parkdale07 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the water and electricity from?

@EarCandyContraption 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, say you had to buy all the equipment in one shot, in how many months would you need to restock? And how much are you spending restocking what you need? Would be great to know for me and anyone else wondering about the finances involved. Cheers from Ottawa!

@samhilger5761 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on how many cars and what all you offer but I'd say a bottle of most products will last about 25 to 40 cars