It's also a job that puts massive pressure on all your joints and lower back. Customers just want shiny awesome looking cars. But they don't realise how much physical effort goes into detailing a car. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

I turn wrenches M-F then Detail Saturday’s and Sunday’s and I also got burnt out to the point where I wasn’t ever going to detail again. I get 1 week of paid vacation at work and it takes a long time for it to come around every year. I started taking unpaid time off and just going away to relax for a few days and reset. It made a world of difference. I also decided to only detail 2 maybe 3 weekends a month. For over 2 years I detailed every single weekend and my body eventually said enough was enough. This is a great video because it’s the stuff that normally doesn’t get talked about.

In the corporate world we call this concept, Work Life Balance. Without some balance you work all the time and then the family suffers plus your burn out affects your job performance. Everyone loses when you over do it!

You hit the nail on the head man. Great video, great advice. I Did this myself when we moved into our new house...took about 2 months to step back and evaluate how I wanted to attack 2020 w detailing and raising 3 kids with my wife also. Thanks for all the value you bring to the community man!

I am not even doing this full time and was inspired by your words of encouragement..Thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!

Hey man, Awesome wisdom. Also, because of your videos I brought back my 16 year old Tahoe which I accepted as a "beater". I've learned so much from your videos about products and techniques. The videos saved me so much time, frustration and money. Now I have the cleanest, glossy and striking paint in the parking lot. Thanks for taking the time to video your passion, It's solid gold if you want a clean whip. Don't even acknowledge the trolls, they just have nothing better to do with their time.

I am a Union Pipefitter so I make damn good money doing that and it takes care of insurance, retirement and providing a great life for my family but I detail cars because it is a passion and it creates a nice amount of play money to put into my many other projects and when it gets overwhelming I just don’t schedule anything for a few weeks and enjoy my other passions for a while and get back to it! BTW...I SENT my wife and kids to Hawaii this past summer ( we live in Ohio) for 10 days and I stayed home and worked and detailed a few cars and did a couple of off-road runs and LOVED every second of it... I hate beaches!

"In a van down by the river"- Chris Farley Great vid. Im about to start my own detailing and headlight restoration business once Winter is done. Im very passionate about it and it shows in my results. This is exactly how i feel in life sometimes. We need breaks to reset and keep our work mojo flowing. Hope all is well 🤙

Jim, really great video. It's really nice even for us subscribers, who are running ragged with thier own detail business, or myself an enthusiast, who gets beat up in coroprate Anerica 50-60 hours a week , and often find it had to be motivated to wash and wax our car on the weekend, even given how much we enjoy it, and the satifaction , we get when the gloss is popping, the glass is crystal clear, tires nice shiny matte finish, interior spotless and the smell (Mckee's 37 Quick interior detailer, smells awesome). So what Im saying is thank you for being real, videos like these are very important, keep these coming. IMO its a great way to connect further with your subscribers.

I went on a Cruise and it was the best thing for me back in August during burnout. It helped the most because I didn’t have any internet and my team took care of business while I was gone.

Great video buddy! Its all about balance. I had a detailer client that I did some consulting for last year and he was on the brink of divorce. He was running on fumes and completely neglected his time with family which caused so many problems. He initially approached me on a "problem" he was having which was having to do with motivation and as I dug further, it was something a lot more serious. Needless to say, I worked with him to cut back and carve out time for his family. No phone calls, social media or anything that was work related during that quality time. For me personally, about 6 years ago I went through almost the same thing. We work to live, not live to work. I've know many detailers over the years that decide to throw in the towel because of reasons like competition, a bad business deal, social media pressure, poor work/life balance, lack of business experience/knowledge, pride, woe is me attitude, combative attitude, anger management issues, you name it! As business owners, we know that being your own boss does come with a price, but its having a work/life balance that helps keep us moving forward. Don't feel guilty about taking time off. Even when we buff, we have to keep stopping as we go, otherwise disaster happens. Keep up the great work Jimbo!

I work for Gulfstream in Long Beach and we shut down from Christmas Eve to after New Years. It helps out a lot.

Thank you for opening up about this subject. I just started watching your videos because I bought a new car and wanted to learn how to take good care of it so I,m glad you didn’t quit. I like your product comparison videos and have already gained a lot of knowledge watching you. Just a quick story: my dad has always been obsessive about his cars and still owns a few classics that he bought brand new and they still look brand new because of his OCD car care. He’s now 90 and is still passionate about car care! Your passion about car care is inspiring. FYI I have worked in veterinary care for about 30 years now and have experienced burn out many times but I stay with it because it’s a passion of mine. All careers or jobs can create burn out but it is very important to get away and reset. Happy New Year! Thanks again, Joni

You’re definitely a smart guy. Your ability to articulate a decision that would be life changing is something most people can barely do without making it seem like a rambling diatribe about becoming jaded over something in life. Good advice, thanks for sharing.

You know man, this resonated with me. I'm on my 3rd year now, I tried to fit every single car in as I could, worked tirelessly. Now, I'm happy with my bills being paid, I'll do about 3 to 4 cars a week at max, and take my time doing them, this job is also pretty hard on your body. I do the job for the freedom of it, not for the work

I love working, I just can't stand some of the unintelligent people around me. When I had enough it becomes time for the weight room.

Glad you shed some light on this. I got into detailing this year and went non stop and was near my breaking point but recently I have taken a break from it and spend time with the family. Also hit the gym to relive my stress which helped me a lot.

Yes yes YES! I'm a year had a half in and realized this. I work 7 days a week and every other month I'll take a weekend off to reset. I have to go out of town. Because if I stay in I'll end up doing some kind of detailing so it forces me to not work. Great thing (only thing) about living in cali is that theres so many places you can go to for the weekend that wont break the bank. In a few weeks I'm headed to San diego for the weekend just to get away

This is exactly why it's just a hobby business for me. I don't understand guys who do this whole one-man operation thing. Yea, you can make more money than your previous/current crappy retail or grocery store jobs, but the job is not just detailing. It's closing deals, building trust, and taking the clerical work home with you. I see why you guys have KZfaq channels. Gives you a chance to monetize your knowledge and experience.

Happy holidays Jimbo. Good you didn't go with the plan to quit :) You are one of the few KZfaqrs who encouraged me to start my own channel, out of love of my passion, detailing. Enjoy some time off with the family.

This is definitely the truth you are talk. I take a 2 week break where i travel overseas every 4-6 months. It has helped greatly. I find i get more motivated by the end of the holiday and am ready to start again fresh as ever.

Don't over do it! Just take a day off, you'll be alright!

No question... Just. Do. It. Merry Christmas and all the best for a happy, fulfilling and prosperous New Year to all!

I absolutely didn’t think for a second that you were bragging about going to Hawaii, not until you made a point of mentioning that you weren’t bragging

That’s a good idea. Thanks 👍

This applies not only detailing but any career, the more you put in the more you need time off. As a project manager weekend breaks do not make a difference, emails keep coming in so brain is on stand-by mode just waiting(and stressing) for the next one to come in. The solution for me is 3 weeks break, leave home and leave cell phone at home - takes me 2 days to get over the anxiety that I can't be reached, and then I'm forced to relax. Thanks Jimbo for posting this, Merry XMAS to you and all your viewers

This is true of any job or business. Thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

Great video. I burned out quick too. So much back breaking for clients and so much traffic hours and 100 more variables. I lost my joy for detailing. So I now just do it on Weekends. Gives me five days of rest till I have to go out and detail

Thanks for the pep talk JIMBO

Great advice sir!! I have 6 kids and love spending time with them! A true must to take a break! Love taking hikes with my wife. Also taking kids to the mountains to play in the snow.

Thank for the advice. some times we forget the smallest details in life

Jimbo, great advise and perfect timing, thank you so much for making this video. It really hit home for me as I'm trying to reset/recharge now too after feeling burnt out lately. Mostly due to my full time job, but also my hobby/side detailing that I was getting burnt out on too. Luckily I was able to take several days off around the holidays to spend with the family and just relax. I'm hoping I'll come out of it refreshed and ready to hit both again. But I think I need to also take some time once a quarter like you suggested. Thanks again, happy holidays, and as always I'm looking forward to your future videos.

Man same thing!! I’m working 7 days a week! I’m detailing Monday through Friday , I’m the head the Detailer at Porsche and we have a use car lot!! Which is all Luxury cars . Detailing millions dollars worth of cars a day!!! And then Saturday and Sunday running my own Mobile detailing business and detailing the sickest cars “but” ! I took the last two weekend off . I hurt my back couple weeks ago!! I’ve been detailing for the last 12+ years .. anyways , you must take times off. Also I see everyone trying to become a Detailer who’s out here Mobile detailing and charging 30 dollar details smh smh 🤦‍♂️

So true! Thanks for sharing your experience. Every time I feel like quitting I know its a time to unplug for a bit. Have to recharge to be effective.

Thanks for sharing your perspective Jimbo

Very helpful advice! Thank you Jimbo! Sometimes business takes a lot out of us!

Good for you man to stick it out, really hard to find detailers as they are all closing shop after a few years. Its a hard job and even harder to keep employees since it is not cut out for everyone. The two shops near me closed, they were barely getting by with the cost of renting and high price of products, but mostly employees not being reliably and doing good work, They are both doing it on the weekends as cash jobs from home which seems to be a growing trend. I used to details my cars when i was younger and liked it, now it feels like work so i prefer doing other things and get it done. Too many detailers now on you tube, great way to make extra cash but they are all repeating each other reviewing same products, i like your channel and good for you to focus on yourself and family, your health and family have no price

Hey Jimbo. great video, I have been a detailer for 16 years and I know how you felt. I don't vacation much, but I do go hiking when i'm not detailing and do take a weekend off once in a while. But yes you need time to have a mental and physical recharge :)

I see Ethos Pro Ceramic Wax on the background!!! Will you be making a video soon?

Thanks for sharing your experience, there's some good advice in there 👍

I feel everyone who grinds hard needs an “off season”.

I feel usually people who are serious and passionate about what they do give it there all and work intensively vs others that are less passionate and less serious that take breaks on a daily/regular basis as they work. Being in the first camp you hit that wall sooner especially when you get hit with a bad day. Breaks are definitely needed and sometimes it is a good idea to plan trips etc. before you hit that wall. Very easy to be at either end ie be a hard worker or not be a hard worker. Hardest part is keeping that balance. Fantastic that you realized that and are working it out! Most of us are aware of trying to keep the balance and want the same thing as you.

Everyone gets burnt out at their job sooner or later. For myself detailing my car is the break, so to me it's funny when people I know say that I ought to do detailing at least part-time for money. I think once I establish myself I'll eventually tire of it.

Great content, could tell you were speaking sincerely from the heart. Just blocked out several weeks in Feb myself!

Merry Christmas and thank you for the tip. Thanks for the great content.

Jimbo, Glad you're still here for us. I work for a car Dealership . U keep me from trying products I don't need to use thank you

Jimbo! Hell yeah man, thanks for the true down to earth honest video. I’ve been following you for years, idk maybe almost 5 now and I’ve always been inspired by you and listened to your podcasts and watched your KZfaq. You make great content and I know you’re putting in work on so many other sources of revenue, I hope they’ve all been successful for you!! I’ve learned so many little things, heck you had like a 1 or 2 minute podcast about just grabbing a coffee if you’re tired and need to knock out a car after just finishing up a detail. Being a caffeine addict I didn’t learn much there haha, but the fact you wanted to share something so simple with everybody to better them, that’s just awesome and selfless. All the best to you, your business and your family for Christmas and into 2020!

This was awesome JB, sitting on my couch chillin for the holidays and this was good right now thanks. #OGDetailerLA.

Great video, thanks for sharing . For us detailers is 100% true

Well spoken Jimbo. As you know what I went through a year ago I fully understand what it’s like to just say F*** it I’m done. When your cup is full, stop pouring

Jimbo. You should come up to Northern Michigan and do some of our winter activities. Sledding, skiing, skating, rent 4 wheelers or snowmobiles. We have beautiful hiking trails etc. I recommend Boyne Highlands. If you do be sure to hit me up. That's my service areas. Greg Cadillac MI. Cadillac Auto Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

Awesome man! I wholeheartedly agree!

JIMBO: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020: yeah okay...

Jimbo. Great video, and great overall life advise. This applies to much more than just detailers. I run a company and it’s the same thing. The constant grind just wears you down. I go to the track on Saturday’s as a get away. It helps, but still get calls even there. Always try to take a week with family in the mountains plus a few long weekends a year to really get away and recharge

Such respect for you doing this video

Thank you Jimbo!

great content and video Jimbo.so true.if u don't reboot u burn out way 2 fast.wishing u and family merry Christmas and happy New Year. b well...

How I reset: I text a one or two ride or die friends we jump on our bikes and we throttle down the highway. We go as far and as long as we can until we have to go home. Usually that’s me with kids getting home from school but hey nothing beats the roar of two Harleys peg to peg with knuckles in the wind. Well minus the Oregon winters lol

I've been detailing cars for 25 years I love every second of it whenever I go shopping with the family I see a dirty cars I tell my wife i can make it a hundred times better.

Maybe it’s sitting in a recliner eating Cheetos for 3 days

Yep thats what i do every christmas, no time off all year so i take 2 weeks off end of year, this year happens to be 3 weeks

Merry Christmas from Australia :)

You’re a smart guy. Life lessons.

Hell yea man. Preach

I love working i Just. Can't i quit.work. Good for you good luck.thank for you videos

Hey Jimbo. Yep, I am in that place right now. I'm a pro painter, and I'm sick of it. I have my own business, and I get to work on the coolest classic cars. Over the last year, I have just had enough. I'm done.

I can relate to this a lot, I do not work detailing but I'm a Network Administrator and a active moderate of the website the struggle of burn out is all too real. It really seems to suck the life out of you and you go into a career positively (most wish to make some change) and about half way through it hits you. You realize you hate your job, you actively despise something you where once passionate about and you have mostly become the thing you wished to change. Really we are understaffed and while I can't provide any information about the company I can say everything mostly remains in a constant state of broken-ness and it is all too hectic 24/7 my job requires me to be on call at any moment and trust me it does happen just jumped in the shower and work calls.. just turned of the tv half asleep work calls... It gets old and really the only way to avoid burn out (or as I like to call it "the wall") is to step back. Over the past 6 years I've had varying levels of fatigue but the worst instance was when I was put in charge of marketing (along with my other daily obligations) and I tried to impress and I worked my butt off. To some degree it was successful but I soon realized I had another full time job to deal with outside of my two other positions which where both full time. The talk about growing your online business tho really hit me I knew that feel the second I heard it, I've done this for so long (relatively) that I feel it's really the only thing I know granted I'm only 29 but for my working life this is about it and I felt trapped I hated it and I had to step back which in the long run has always helped. I generally in one of three phases Actively working hard, working at a reasonable rate, and burnt out it seems to be a never ending cycle of these and while I fill my position/s and do what is asked of me I generally end up in a never ending cycle of this. Eventually something will happen, an employee leaves a serious issue happens on the website (community based issue) or growth and overall activity slows down. It's typically times like these which gets me out of my burnt out phase and motivates me to do my best, over time I slowly burn out slow down, than slow down more repeat. The 24/7 on call life style is not glamorous a lot of thankless work is done but at the end of the day I feel rewarded as I feel I've kept everything from falling apart without me. A few years back I started working hard with other newer employees trying to teach them the systems and how to handle/run things I told myself I would quit this job but only when I felt I could safely do so without harming the company or my coworkers in the process. We are like a family and while things are not perfect I find it difficult to actually step away in the end as I always find new motivation shortly later.

Fam advice right here

You're exactly right Jimbo. Everybody needs time off to Regen. Hope you liked it in Hawaii. I live on the big island of Hawaii. By the way, do a video on renew protekt for tires.

Back in the day, that was called burn out. To much negativity. Always reload.

The guy that is making a video on Sunday is saying to take a break 😂

I am now out of the detailing game but not out of the industry. working for automotive products wholesaler as a rep. burnout will happen to most detailers in their career

I see that ethos! When’s that video coming?!

Jimbo I have a favor, I didnt know where to asked this question. But is there any way you could do a test between ceramic 1 steps? Maybe turtle wax ceramic polish and wax vs technicians choice ceramic 1 step.

I’ve had my detailing business I also incorporate window cleaning as well for almost seven years just this year I’ve felt like quitting as I’m worn out working 6 days a week sometimes Sunday as well constantly without a holiday and realise it’s crazy I need to recuperate I’ve had small breaks but nothing substantial plus I’m in my mid forties almost and my body is breaking down at a rapid rate like a slipped disc which is slowly healing since early this year it is hard on your body that’s for sure as much I still enjoy detailing I’m going down to 4 to 5 days a week in 2020 so I can refocus and been able to continue without burn out, As it’s Boxing Day I’m writing this comment enquires have been coming through as with my days off I have non stop texts or emails or voicemails now I respond in business hours now so to have that work life balance I have some wonderful clients now no longer have paid advertising, You raise many valid points it’s something all business owners need to take heed otherwise your no good to anyone if don’t look after your self first,

Jimbo what do you think about liquid glass

Live in a van down by the river

God bless you. I pray He strength you to keep going.MerryCristmas

How can I order some of your products or detailing bucket that you were selling

I enjoy detailing people’s cars but as soon as I stop enjoying it I take a break with my wife even if it’s only a long weekend every month and agree with you it needs to be done and being self employed I can do that as long as I don’t let my customers down it’s ok 👍

And wherever people choose to go on vacation disconnect everything. Log out of business email and business social media accounts and the business phone.

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope, insulting other detailers didn’t weigh into your decision to quit.

Cool 👍🏼👍🏼

You got burn out i think all hard work person goes tru it ,rest clear mind and come back inspired to make thing’s better , keep up the good work great content and reviews on products

I love detailing as hobby but make money from detailing cars is horror for me. This isnt a easy job and I dont have any pleasure from this job 😐Only hobby, nothing more 😂😂

Yes, it's crazy ! But you are right, sometimes is to much and everyone need that break Month or 6 months or even a year to get back stronger. Is it to much to compare with Jordan and what he did and his next 3 championships after Cementing his legacy to be the best basketball player ever. Week or two weeks is never enough to forget about all the things happening around. Life is way to short, we all know that - enjoy the life, bills can wait.

Welcome the new opportunity, opportunity taken or discarded both good and bad ultimately represent a certain freedom, true dissatisfaction can occur in the absence of choices. You possess communication skills that allow you to relate to people from a wide range of social economic and cultural differences, if you do ever make a career change I’d hope that you’d continue to post entertaining content about whatever it is that floats your boat.

I do 1 car a month lol :( I dont know how it feels lmfao

Hey jimbo it's your boy from Alaska I didn't have to listen to your hole Podcast to understand what you're going through as I write this I am in Disneyland right now with my family . Oo 💩💩💩 my is telling me to put myself cell phone down iam not supposed to talk about business because iam on vacation but I understand what ur going you're though.

Paused at 1:24 Rest is important.

Is the speedster urs

I work 2 jobs, one is detailing... All money I save during one year I have to spent to pay insurance for my fiat grande punto 1400ccm3, a 4000 euros worth car... That's a life in f... Serbia... And then when I hear that you can save money for a vacation on Hawai and all that with one job... Man... I hate my country... I haven't been on any vacation for about 5 years...

I could have sworn I just watched this the other day...

I make youtube videos to relax lol I don't get a lot of views and don't have a lot of subs but I enjoy it.

Thank you for your thoughts. I agree 100% that we all need to reset. On the 11th of January I will be taking a week to reset by going to Barrett Jackson. I am just a hobbyist with a full time job. When I take a break it is from everything.

Great video. I'm a small mobile detailer ..got to say I did sell all my stuff twice now . It's a part time gig as I have a full time deal. But recently I was in this boat again....I wanted to sell all my crap and give up. Just had a job that turned into a nightmare on numerous levels. Once the job was completed and lady was happy that kept me going ....that I wasn't the worse guy in the world and right as I left the next door neighbor asked for a business card . It's that little stuff that gives you that extra push to keep moving forward. Thanks for the video I watch a good bit of your stuff keep it up.

Jimbo telling you to go “live in a van down by the river” once a quarter! Maybe I don’t wanna be a fat guy in a little jacket! But seriously great advice! Heard this elsewhere as well

What do you mean, when you’re done? Do what you do best, Jimbob, insult other detailers

I like to work 6 days a week because God made the earth in 6 days and rest on the seventh

Work to live....don't live to work. Enjoy life cos you're a long time dead!