STOP DETAILING CARS | The Most Dangerous Business Idea Out There...

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STOP DETAILING CARS | The Most Dangerous Business Idea Out There... In the auto detailing business world it seems that most people are grasping at straws in order to get new customers and make money. Unfortunately most auto detailing businesses don't actually have any systems that they use to MAXIMIZE their customers. Instead, everyone is working their tail off to get more business all the time. We need to talk about this terrible auto detailing business strategy...
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@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

Been detailing since 1981. I made more $ doing Weekly Maintenance then full blown Detailing. I like the fact your using a Vapor Steamer. Most guys on you tube still have no idea. Chemicals and scrubbing the interior. Ugh

@davedave2941 4 жыл бұрын

Simple business advice - learn how to say no. Never give a quote over the phone w/o seeing what the customer wants done.

@daltoncrawford4849 2 жыл бұрын

This is good advice i quoted a interior detail the guy said it had a “mildew smell” and he wanted a quick wipe down and ect idk what that really means, but i told him sir we are detailers not a car wash so i told him the start price is $150 for interior he said “ok” then he came the next day for his appointment well turns out the car didn’t just have a mildew smell it was mold on the seats and trash everywhere it need a deep interior cleaning i ended up telling him it would cost $220 in total i should of charge more, but I’ll learn from that. He went ahead with it got it cleaned and he liked it

@123idontcareok 4 жыл бұрын

I’d be concerned about that steamer saturating sensitive electronics

@Pugilist-kc1pk 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Luke, May you and yours be blessed beyond comprehension. This wisdom you choose to share is priceless. I am looking forward to the course as this informational video has prefaced the true worth of the Maintenance Program System. Keep growing as your growth blesses others...namely myself. You have earned a huge thumbs up for this video.

@amc3000 4 жыл бұрын

Man I love your videos. I have logged many hours watching them. I have learned so much from them. I can't wait for the online class!!

@grandmastert01 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke....your videos are so much better then other KZfaq detailers. The speed of the videos while you explain make your videos #1 in my book.

@justinwalts4133 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely everything you saying is true with pricing. I use every tactic I’ve learned from you and it skyrocketed my business!

@robm5903 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about this today how can i make maintenance clients rather than new customers! Man keep up the great work!

@rauljimenezjr9750 4 жыл бұрын

Im an afterwork detailer i work at a chromeshop/ parts store for the tractor trailer industry, but my hobbie is detailing. Making good profit. But im always up for to new ideas. Thanks for passing down the knowledge says alot about you. Keep up the good hard honest advice. Keep those videos coming.

@curtispaul9940 4 жыл бұрын

Good advise, will defo... help me cheers💯👌

@echojr710 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the course.

@barbaroacosta5335 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos.

@vanjabi8827 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Please do a torture test of ZR53 vs Artdeshine Graphene coating! I really want to see durability against scratches, water spot stains/road debris when left in the sun. Thanks my man. I have learned a lot from your channel and it has helped me

@thee_bouncer 3 жыл бұрын

Luke: So is it easy to turn a person who has never had a car detail done to a maintainance customer? Love all ur youtube content, btw

@jamess1534 4 жыл бұрын

i noticed you using the auto magic apc in the interior...but, what did you switch to when you started doing the door jambs?? was it another diluted apc on the paint? great video as always!!

@deanlol 4 жыл бұрын

When is this online course coming out? I live in Arkansas and I'm tempted to drive up there to learn.

@josecastellanos9055 4 жыл бұрын

Damn your a good teacher! 🙏 you really know your business man!

@stephenlouden480 Жыл бұрын

I yep all new clients that I need many hours to get the vehicle in great shape so it will cost a lot but then go on to tell them but after it's like new, I can go ahead and only charge them a fraction of the cost say 50 60$ to keep it clean and that I'll wash outside and clean inside vacuum etc, based on what it needs. so I can take 30 45 min to maintain it every week or two for the foreseeable future. x 50 clients. I'm doing well now and only cleaning vehicles that are pretty clean already.. its very easy and saves time to only concentrate on maintenence washes for existing clients with new vehicles. make it easy and simple. great videos. thnks

@Patrick-tt4np 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this videos, really interesting, I have been washing cars for 4 month know and have been making a lot of money, I would like to go to the other level and a detailing kit would be perfect☹️

@benastell7062 4 жыл бұрын

Luke, how long on average does it take you on average to do a maintenance wash in and out? and then how long for a standard new customer in and out?

@-curedetailing2162 4 жыл бұрын

Your 'more' use equipment and chemistry are really helpful. However, I was disappointed that there were some items that could not be purchased in Korea.

@caleballen3878 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve noticed that!

@Charlie21G 4 жыл бұрын

I asked many other detailers for help and they all wanted me to pay them for helping them on jobs. $150USD and I'd be able to vacuum and wash. Not even buff and polish. Thanks to you and your videos I know can achieve results close to those "professionals"

@bobdylan9117 4 жыл бұрын

you have to satisfy them south of the border, or pay the money.

@Charlie21G 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobdylan9117 I'm on the westside. California CV

@jaistevenson7152 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve noticed that

@Gnetbird 4 жыл бұрын

But what do you do when there are no calls and maintenance clients? I like the Idea of generating new leads and be picky for any new clients. I get a lot of my guy is busy can you do this. Most of the time I can double the price.

@AMindInOverdrive 4 жыл бұрын

Quick query: Do you ask clients to clear out their stuff from the vehicle before you get there, or do you do it? (Some people keep a lot of stuff in their vehicles)

@karlysleambersley1761 4 жыл бұрын

I put it in my packaging that if it's not garbage it need to be moved before I get there. They always clear it

@dinksdelarge7790 4 жыл бұрын

I work for a guy who likes to "impress" new clients by cleaning their car a lil bit too much into detail and just to be nice hell remove paint scratches from some cars but i think its a bad move because the clients get used to it and refer others with the same deal they got and i dont see any profit being made from that.

@daltoncrawford4849 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah doing too much on a detail can shoot you in the foot, because if you just giving some services away for free just because you wanna go over and beyond the customer will already be happy with the interior looking better and the outside all shiny then word gets around like that what he’s done and he tells them “oh it’s gonna be this much for that “ then they will be like “but you did this for free for this customer “

@mbrock5532 4 жыл бұрын

I'll bet you're driving your wife nuts talking her ear off about this online course! :D I know, because I'm the same way when I'm doing a (what I think is a) cool project in my computer business, my poor wife has to sit there with her eyes glazed over while I gush on about it! Looking forward to its release.

@bobdylan9117 4 жыл бұрын

ya, that is the point that my old lady takes off my glasses then straddles my lap. find a guy friend to talk about it with.

@Veikra 4 жыл бұрын

as long as you return the favor when she starts gabbing about all the different flowers species she wants to set in the yard and why.

@ViewsTravel409 3 жыл бұрын

SEO you have to have a marketing strategy otherwise you’re beating the pavement or making calls to dealerships all day. Word of mouth is a trickle

@ashtonrolph-ridley557 4 жыл бұрын

If your good at the detailing / valeting business you don’t need to advertise as all your new / old work should be referral work..... I should no as I’ve had a valeting company for over 30 years.....I’ve got people Queueing up for my work and I’m never ever quiet .......go the extra mile and always give what the customer wants equals job done.

@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

I always ask the owner to remove all personal items . Many don’t and I say it goes into the trash. So then they spend HOURS cleaning it out 🤔😱😂😬

@scuderiaeast458 4 жыл бұрын

Your giving gold bro

@mynameisalin2948 4 жыл бұрын

I find the very process of detailing a car bothersome, i cannot imagine how anyone can do this stuff for a living and be so passionate, and don't call me lazy before you know more about me, i'm a carpenter, bricklayer and a plasterer, i do all kinds of stuff and i like my cars clean but i'd never do that more than once a month at best.

@jlemz5603 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone's different. I personally wouldnt want to lay bricks together all day

@mynameisalin2948 4 жыл бұрын

@@jlemz5603 fair enough :) still, it pays very well if you're good at it.

@1pirezx827 Жыл бұрын

My detail business isn’t going well I’m trying really hard but I’m about to throw in the towel

@NMR21 6 ай бұрын

When did you start? You need at least 3 years to become full time business. I hope things are going better for you now!

@MtnXfreeride 3 жыл бұрын

Soo what product is being sprayed on the seats and door cards in the final 20 seconds of this video? Per the guide, is that really spray wax? its not too slippery on seats?

@MrFredrikP 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Is that APC before the steam and wipe? And why the steam afterwards? Im new to this so im just asking... / regards from Sweden.

@gosiameramerafe8008 4 жыл бұрын

What is a maintenance client? And how do you make a client a maintenance client? Thanks for your content

@haythamthabit42 4 жыл бұрын

To my understanding a maintenance client is a repeat customer that you see regularly, either every 2 weeks or a month etc, after you have done a full on detail for them, so your pretty much just keeping the car clean, and after every detail you do just ask them how often they want their car to be serviced by you and either post on your website your prices or give them a paper explaining the price and break down. Hope this helps!

@janellesouvane1380 4 жыл бұрын

@@haythamthabit42 yup thats right and this saves so much time which you can use to other clients/more profit... and you're not using so much energy bc your not cleaning youre maintaining

@Randombrah 4 жыл бұрын

Yes ive noticed that

@miragexl007 3 жыл бұрын

Still think that's crazy. Maintenance clients. Once you clean a car for a while. Do they really destroyed in two months.? Or they just bring it in for a basic wash, codeine or spray wax, sweep out and wheels and pay a lot of money? That's interesting

@germanalvarado2020 4 жыл бұрын

yes i noticed it

@stevencatalan2048 4 жыл бұрын

You should make a video of how you get started with a mobile detail business. How much should I charge ? What devices should I offer ?

@007lutherking 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a mobile car detailer, are you trying to get into it?

@mariejean5906 4 жыл бұрын

@@007lutherking Yes, please. I am trying to learn how to start.

@marcilioamorim904 4 жыл бұрын

Wilson, how much time do you spend on a maintenence client? I know that it depends on a car size, of course. And sorry about my english, i am little rusty.

@emanuelsauz12345 4 жыл бұрын

1-2 hours MAX no more than that, or else it ain’t worth it

@marcilioamorim904 4 жыл бұрын

But this only works for maintenence clients, right? Cause, there are a lot of new cars i receive, that 2 hours it's not enough, so far.

@bensautospa 2 жыл бұрын

Smart. Free game

@jjwright2044 2 жыл бұрын

Why you using the steamer on the electronic buttons bro or when is it okay to do that ?

@760accordion 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question that baffles me, ice seen videos where you use the customers water, by how much is the price? Or do you still price the same?

@tommygunnz4205 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking same if using ur water n power is the price the same if you use the water n power at customers house? And do customers ever have an issue with you asking to use their water n power?

@smitttty 2 жыл бұрын

@@tommygunnz4205 my unprofessional opinion would be that customers dont mind. they understand you don't have everything yet. if they make a deal about it, shave off 10 bucks. it's like home pressure washing, you don't bring your own water tank it's kind of the non talked about agreement, they get it. now I would state that you need their water up front Incase they don't have an accessible spigot or if they use well water, which would be damaging to the vehicle. better they know before you get there than the unexpected cancellation. Just put your prices $10 higher so they think when you shave off $10 they're getting a deal, in reality that's your actual pricing.

@ranchero643c 3 жыл бұрын

Is the steam a problem with the electronics

@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

Here is my Secret. For 30 yrs. I have serviced many Barber shops and Hair salons . They all want The service 2 -3 days a week and they will bring you all the clients you can handle ! And then some !. Be Consistent!!!! Don’t be late. Unless some one is dying 🤔. I have had the same Salons calling me 24/7 for yrs . While I’m doing Classic cars. For shows I had some one I could trust to do the Salons . Who ended up buying me out ! I got a routine I. The area for a 2 mile radius. Built it up for a yr. Then sold it or leased it out and made a % off the renters . I even got Toyota mini vans a Dodge mini vans with can fit in small parking lots and underground parking structure. Completely loaded with equipment. Ready to go . Made more Money renting the vans out on a daily basis. 🤑

@davidharris8797 3 жыл бұрын

Cool how much is a full detail??

@diy_automotive 3 жыл бұрын

So where would someone find this course?

@DanTheMan 4 жыл бұрын

what steamer you use ?

@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

I have never had to GO looking for Clients. ! They came to me ! I had biz cards a few times. But NO calls from them. Oh yea I lived in LA California. And I got Calls from Canada to Colorado and even New Zeland😱 yes the Client paid me to come ! .

@NMR21 6 ай бұрын

BS 😂

@michaelgawlas3794 4 жыл бұрын

Do you charge them monthly or yearly? Do you charge them when work is done or automatically the 1st of new month ?

@gabrielconn1886 2 жыл бұрын

You LOVE that steam cleaner don't you??? Lol

@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

I’m FINALY Retired from Detailing. ! But I see what these clowns come and wash and detail our Limousines. So we’ll I guess I will have to teach them the Basic’s of washing Black Limousines. #1. No hard water in the hot Sun! Some times I go see old client s who have become long time friends and family. And the First thing they say. Welcome back. Now Detail my car I been waiting 6 months for you 🤔😱😂😎🤑

@philmeisterify 3 жыл бұрын

How many clients do you have?

@nichristmims08 4 жыл бұрын

While you may notice you have a lot of followers that look up to you in the detailing world (including myself) your business teachings can be priceless. You may want to look into communications, simply because, you have a way of talking that comes out somewhat condescending. Maybe I'm the only one but ...jmo.

@firstnamelastname6699 4 жыл бұрын

he's teaching and part of that is being confident. his channel is gold at teaching detailing as a business, the strategies etc. There are tons of positive "broo check out how shiny i got this dirty car!!!" channels

@nichristmims08 3 жыл бұрын

The more I watch of him I realise it's more of a teaching technique. I mean I harm love the channel. Just something I personally noticed, no biggie.

@JamesBond-hu9rg 2 жыл бұрын

Find a Nitch no one is doing ! Or wants to do. Everyone wants the Nice cars. Expensive cars . Not me. I did every day type and mostly for Woman. They pay the money 💰, Guys are Cheap !! . Woman always TIP !! . I have a collection of Classics. And I always win at shows. And people ask what did I do ? Im a Professional Detailer / Paint Correction Specialist . Oh ! So the. I created a Show car mobile Service at shows and Repair shops for the client & Traveled the world doing it.

@Charlie21G 4 жыл бұрын

To your videos that are over 17 mins long I click x1.75

@Charlie21G 4 жыл бұрын

Still a fan and this cali heat has me defeated with my business. One day its 88°F the next it's 102°F. No garage, big tree, shade.

@bobdylan9117 4 жыл бұрын

@@Charlie21G ya, i am in south florida. the heat is a bear. and I have developed some health condition that makes it hard for me to be out in the heat, i have been dead in the water this summer too.

@emanuelsauz12345 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Gomez buy a canopy! Takes minutes to assemble , the shade you get out of it is SO WORTH THE MONEY 💰, and looks professional

@Charlie21G 4 жыл бұрын

@@emanuelsauz12345 to much of a liability. Wind can blow it. My driveway is at an incline and is cement. I've already scratched a vehicle and it cost me a client and $250

@emanuelsauz12345 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Gomez smh 🤦‍♂️ that’s why you use bricks with holes in them. products such as wax and ceramic sprays or anything used on the paint are gonna dry to quickly. Just trying to help you out, I’ve done about 40 cars, I just started my mobile detailing business less than 3 months . But good luck 👍 all love

@churchbass8230 4 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Wilson

@dawondjones 4 жыл бұрын

Nashville, Tennessee

@boufontleflamingoetta8433 3 жыл бұрын

How frequently can I use multi-syllable words and throw in extra bonus words to get my point across all the while wow-ing people that I’m intelligent? Prolexic!

@felipecabrera4079 3 жыл бұрын

How old is he 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

@danielacosta7637 3 жыл бұрын

Mhmm interesting 🤔🤔........

@davidcondon-thomas9444 4 жыл бұрын

my mans needs a haircut

@giogonzalez4288 4 жыл бұрын

One thousand a week is easy

@donmonacelli5383 4 жыл бұрын

Bring back the long hair!

@tamasdohy1146 4 жыл бұрын

Sir can you be contacted in email please?

@adamshallen2126 3 жыл бұрын

The guy in video is hot stud but who is talking in that video

@RG-xr2rc 4 жыл бұрын

8/7/2020 @7:13 first coment

@corsa_ram1875 3 жыл бұрын

bro he just repeating himself the whole video☹️

@nb1843 2 жыл бұрын

u talk too much

@lianaan5976 4 жыл бұрын

I dont why i feel anoyed. Can you less talking.

@stephenlouden480 Жыл бұрын

.. charge double what you normally do for new clients vehicles then after the detail suggest to them that you can come back every week or two weeks or monthly for a discounted price .."to keep their car looking like new" Almost every first client I've ever detailed for, immediately became maintenance clients. If you satisfy a client's requirements and do your job at an elite level, there's not much need for spending thousands of dollars on marketing. ..your clients are your marketing and refer you without a thought to everyone they know, and then those new clients will do the same and so on until you don't have the capacity to take on any more jobs or decide to hire and train employees. One does not need social media to gain clientele, it may speed up or improve the ability to acquire them but I the end it's easier and more effective to ask existing clients to refer you and in no time you'll have dozens of new appointments at no cost spent on marketing. maybe if you want to sell your own merchandise.. conclusion.. tell your customers up front what your v goal is , 2. do an excellent job. 3. aask them to tell everyone they know what a great job you did do they all book you for a detail and they do the same. no need to pay for things that cost nothing