Personally?... I'd get a bigger one. Yours looks pretty cramped

Would you get one of the full size vans like a Mercedes Sprinter or Ram Promaster?

Exactly my thoughts

How do you drive a van at 17?

@@ixol6282 I have a drivers license

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. We’ll get your ride spotless, and if you mention this comment, we’ll do it for half off 😉

@@HudsonArcher_Details man now Texas is being added to the bucket list! Though I will state this, I'll show you my Id as proof I made the comment and I'm also from BC Canada, juuuust in case anyone tries pulling a fast one. Keep up the great work!

Haha good plan

Always!

much thanks brother, big vlog coming next week, keep your eyes out!

Dude so I’ve actually been thinking about doing that exact same thing. So glad to hear it actually works!

So glad you found this video helpful! I’m going to keep pushing not only my business but also the content. Both will be successful and I’m happy to take others on the journey with me 🙌🏻

Really appreciate that! How long ago did you start?

@@HudsonArcher_Details In May man it’s been a crazy journey but I love it and see it’s potential specially here in TX ! I’m exited for the future for us , can’t wait to see you post videos on how manage your crew and multiple vans .

Love the energy, keep it up bro. There is certainly so much potential here. What part of TX are you in?

😂

Thank you very much Scott, glad you're enjoying!

Thanks for the kind words! What state are you in? This will determine a good course of action, let me know and I’ll think on it and see if I can come up with an idea lol

@HudsonArcher_Details I'm located at Idaho

Idaho would not be easy during the winter. My advice- Do jobs on the weekends, save ALL of the money you make detailing. When spring rolls around, use this capital to pay someone to build a professional website and implement SEO. This will launch your business into gear for the summer and allow you to go full time

They’re awesome!

We don’t have a pop-up tent. Fortunately the ceramic coatings & polish compound we use are completely safe in the sun. when possible, I do pull cars in the garage. employees are on an hourly rate :)

VERY true

We can for sure cover that soon! It’s an absolute killer so smells

“Pricing Guide/Updates (based on $150/hr) Wheels & Tires that display pitting ~$15 Wheel Wells Caked in Mud ~$15 Excessive Exterior Dirt/Bugs ~$10 Pet Hair Present ~$40 Interior Staining ~$20 Embedded Dirt in Carpet ~$20 Excessive Trash Inside ~$20 Dirt in Perforated Leather ~$15 Stained Headliner ~$40 Lifted Truck ~$35 All of the above is subject to Primary Technicians best judgment. Suggested starting prices listed. For pet hair, staining, & headliner, check the booking to see if those conditions are already included and adjust only if needed.” There ya go :)

@@HudsonArcher_Details thank you! That is very helpful. Keep up the great work and videos.

yes! the rigid has no problem at all with the 50ft hose. I will say that you sacrifice some suction not using an industrial strength vacuum, however they take up too much space for our little van. the rigid has enough suck for detailing when setup this way, although if suction is your biggest priority I would recommend figuring out how to fit an industrial vacuum inside

they are ok... none of the main small vans in this segment are going to be as reliable as a camry or 4runner but they aren't bad. Haven't had any major issues, did buy high mileage so had to replace a few old elements of it mechanically

@@HudsonArcher_Details that’s good it’s working, I figured I seen a lot of em, and as for FB market I see the big ford vans econolines etc I just don’t trust ford 😂 but have always heard good of the expresses / safaris engines .

Awesome! Love that you're doing so well in your detailing endeavors. Keep it up!

12:23 as a update, yea 30 Bands is wild 😂😂 , I love the info but anybody getting misled or discouraged by the “17 year old title” remember not all teens have 30k sitting waiting for a business to launch, but this is still a good business to get into and you can do it with about 3 -10k

Actually, my father + I built it ourselves which made it much cheaper than it otherwise would have been. The business was able to pay for entire buildout with cash

Price sheet simply lays out conditions that could affect the price. We always tell our customers before service that the price estimate they received is a rough estimate, and that price could vary based on condition. My price sheet just adds charges for pet hair ($40), stains ($25), and other things that take extra time. It's all up to you on what you deem necessary to charge extra for. You'll learn as you gain experience how long stains, pet hair, etc take to remove. Once you know how long the average detail should take, you'll know how much to charge for each service and condition :) Base it all around your hourly rate. If you charge $100/hr for details, something that takes an extra 30 minutes of your time should cost $50. Simple math makes a world of difference in a business like ours!

What are you looking for in particular? Exterior products, interior, ceramic coatings, polishing?

Best advice: Learn exterior as well. Offer 3 services, inside cleaning, outside wash, and a full detail (combines the two) Get customers by knocking on doors and talking to friends and family to start. Save the money you make from these jobs, and then use that to pay someone to help you build a website and optimize it for search. You can also use this money to start ads. The best way to get customers is a concept i call positioning. In a nutshell ask yourself the following questions: 1) How can I get my business in front of as many people as possible? (In person or online) 2) Once people have seen my business online or in person, how can I make it as simple as possible for them to book? By putting yourself in the flow of the marketplace, and making it incredibly easy for them to interact with your company, you will get customers and make money

Was very difficult for me to start. How are you currently advertising?

The van I show off in this video has 2 detailers in it, my employees. We charge about $150/hr for any given service, 8 hours of work per day is $1,200. Work 5 days a week- $6,000. 4 Weeks in a month, $24,000 on a good month. We also have a second van which I am currently working on staffing :)

@@HudsonArcher_Details i understand sir,thanks for sharing your experience, i am trying to calculate my timing and my performance. For 150/service for 8 hours day, each car is in line behind with the next car ? There is not travel time between customers locations, no scheduled time between each customers,not set up tools time, and repack time after each service? Keep.up the great work,

We charge $150 an hour when we are at the customers home, some days are less than that depending on travel time. It’s just an average. We make anywhere from $4,500-$6,000 a week. Many factors can affect our rate, so try not to get discouraged when everything isn’t perfect. You’ll do amazing if you just work hard and shoot for an average of $100-$150/hr :)

@@HudsonArcher_Details thanks bro. Keep up the Great work

​@@HudsonArcher_Detailsyou must be doing some serious advertising to get that many clients who also spend that much money.

I have a Greenworks 1700psi portable pressure washer

Great video btw

My team is incredible! I can’t stress enough the importance of making the right hires- not just looking for detailers, but looking for good people

Ford transit connect

lmao, don't we all

Thank you for the advice sir! Definitely still working on how i communicate

It’s not a waste when you understand that where attention goes, energy flows. Attention is currency my friend. Get woke or stay broke

@@HudsonArcher_Details I’m glad your a Tony Robbins fan.

He’s expanding his platform. More eyes on his business is more conversions.

This is quite possibly the DUMBEST comment I have seen in a REALLY long time 😂

You're narrow-minded, brother. It's unfortunate 😢

It's his 1st van. Guaranteed his next one is much newer.

Second can I just bought is a 2021, much newer. First van has no issues mechanically, these things run to 300,000 miles if properly takes care of. And what’s even better, it’s paid for itself almost 7x since i bought it

I've never had a customer think any less of our services because we use their water & power. We always have the option to use our own if need be, but it's rarely used.