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228: COATINGS! - How To Sell More Of Them Apr 18, 2016

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Do you want to sell more car coatings to your customers, but not sure how? Listen in to find out how to start offering and selling more coatings today.

In my quest to provide you with fresh content i've decided to put together some episodes on car coatings. But, not talk about all the stuff everyone else is talking about; Hardness, Longevity, layerableness, ETC. While that stuff is VERY important, so it selling the dang things - NO ONE is talking about how to sell car coatings, not even the people manufacturing them. This is the beginning list of how to sell coatings to your customers in a honest way.

Enjoy -

Jimbo

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227: Jimbo Answers Your Listener Submitted Questions. Apr 11, 2016

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Jimbo Answers Your Listener Submitted Questions.

This is a pretty awesome episode, I hope you guys enjoy it - If you want to have more episodes like this reach out to me via Facebook at Facebook.com/AutoDetailingPodcast and write me a message.

This is a sneak peak into a "date night" with the wife and I taken over by you guys!

Questions:

How do we deal with water restrictions in California? Where do mobile detailers get there water from?
imboo, do you skateboard or have you?
Hey I'm curious about these air purifier/ionizers. Do they work? If so, is there anything to look at to determine the best one? I'm trying to keep that good smell in my car.
Boxers or briefs?
I would like to hear more about how small detail business owners handle the hiring and/or contracting of employees, especially in the state of California.
Miller lite or Bud light?
If you could modify one car, build it up to anything you like, what car would it be? And what would you do to it.
Least favorite thing to clean on a car?Favorite?
What part does your faith play in the way you handle your business dealings, integrity, and decision making?
Have your podcasts helped you build credibility by locking in new clients?
Are black cars worth the hassle?
Do you and your wife work and detail together? If you do - how do you both balance your personal relationship with your business/work relationship?
What can those detail business owners who abide by all the laws and regulations pertaining to their business do about those who ignore the laws and regulations and undercut the prices the law-Abiding detail business owner? It hurts those business owners and hurts the industry
Do bears shit in the woods?
Another one, what came first the detailer or the hack?
What are a few tricks you first used when you started out to approach a potential client or even a business park setting. I'm struggling with trying to figure out what exactly to say and or do.
This is for the Mrs.… Now how exactly did you end up with Jimbo.
And Jimbo Balaam...Do black cars matter?
If you were to start again what would you do differently and why and how would you these changes benefit you today.
Have you hired any employees and your reasoning behind your decision. I remember a while back on your podcast where you were talking about possibly not hiring and how Darren Priest went from employees to no employees. I think it's a tough decision for a lot of us that are still solo but would like to grow or have help.
Do you still believe Darren Priest is your brother from another mother?
Do you use an accountant and/or tax professional? Or do you do it yourself?
Do you use and/or recommend any particular software, i.e. The better software?
Are you "process" driven or "results" driven? And which one should be at the hierarchy for maximum profitability?
How to stuff a thanksgiving turkey. oh what's your personal procedures when doing a full car start to finish i.e. Wash, clay, paint, interior etc.....
How do you handle admin stuff, networking, flying out of state for correction/coating jobs/events, client relationship building, phone calls, texts, FB messages, IG DM's, emails, nurturing potential new opportunities, following up with clients for maintenance details..... AND STILL PROVE, THROUGH ACTIONS TO YOUR WIFE, THAT YOU ARE THE BEST FATHER/HUSBAND YOU CAN BE.... AND THAT YOU CARE TO GROW YOUR RELATIONSHIP THE SAME AS YOU DO YOUR BUSINESS.... If your name isn't Kevin Davis?
When should I use a harder foam pad with a polish, and when a softer pad?

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226: How To Do A Waterless Wash On An RV Apr 04, 2016

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How do you do a waterless wash on an RV? Listen in and i'll tell you how.

-Jimbo

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225: The BEST Off Label Uses Of Your Favorite Detail Products Mar 28, 2016

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Today on the show we have Damian from Final Inspection Auto Boutique in Melbourne, AUS.

Enter to win a free box of Final Inspection goodies by entering your email address at AutoDetailingPodcast.com

USA residents get 50% off Final Inspection products at AutoDetailingPodcast.com/FinalInspection

Connect with Damian and the Final Inspection Team: Final Inspection on Facebook

Final Inspection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_r6SMEXRzqkqjv2FccGXqw

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You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

224: Cluster Abrasives VS Non-Diminishing Abrasives - How To Correct Paint Faster Mar 21, 2016

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Today on the show we have Damian from Final Inspection Auto Boutique in Melbourne, AUS.

Enter to win a free box of Final Inspection goodies by entering your email address at AutoDetailingPodcast.com

USA residents get 50% off Final Inspection products at AutoDetailingPodcast.com/FinalInspection

Connect with Damian and the Final Inspection Team: Final Inspection on Facebook

Final Inspection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_r6SMEXRzqkqjv2FccGXqw

Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

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What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

223: The MYTH of non-diminishing abrasives - How To Correct Paint Faster Mar 14, 2016

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Today on the show we have Damian from Final Inspection Auto Boutique in Melbourne, AUS.

Enter to win a free box of Final Inspection goodies by entering your email address at AutoDetailingPodcast.com

USA residents get 50% off Final Inspection products at AutoDetailingPodcast.com/FinalInspection

Connect with Damian and the Final Inspection Team: Final Inspection on Facebook

Final Inspection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_r6SMEXRzqkqjv2FccGXqw

Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

Blue Host – Get FREE domains with hosting plans – get your website back on track today!

What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

222: The ZERO bucket wash method Mar 07, 2016

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Today on the show we have Damian from Final Inspection Auto Boutique in Melbourne, AUS.

Enter to win a free box of Final Inspection goodies by entering your email address at AutoDetailingPodcast.com

USA residents get 50% off Final Inspection products at AutoDetailingPodcast.com/FinalInspection

Connect with Damian and the Final Inspection Team: Final Inspection on Facebook

Final Inspection on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_r6SMEXRzqkqjv2FccGXqw

Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

Blue Host – Get FREE domains with hosting plans – get your website back on track today!

What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

221: Why I LOVE fillers and why you should too Feb 29, 2016

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Today on the show I talk about why I love fillers in AIO's and how you can increase your efficiency, profitability, and results. I dare you to adopt an efficient AIO.

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Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

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What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

220 - COATINGS!!! The Good, Bad, and UGLY Truth About Ceramic Coatings Feb 22, 2016

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COATINGS!!! The Good, Bad, and UGLY Truth About Ceramic Coatings, Bring on the hate mail because I'm laying' down the truth today on the show - we talk brands, we talk about coating companies specifically. This is a non bias, non agenda driven, non paid RANT on coatings - the good, the bad, the ugly and the TRUTH (or atlas how I see it)

Lets do this!

Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

Blue Host – Get FREE domains with hosting plans – get your website back on track today!

What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

You can also watch these episodes on our YouTube Channel HERE.

219: Rob Schruefer - The International Detailing Association Feb 15, 2016

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Today on the show we have Rob Schruefer president of the IDA and Very profitable detailing business owner. This is Rob's second time on the show - you can listen to his previous episode here - http://www.autodetailingpodcast.com/?s=rob

JOIN THE IDA - www.the-ida.com

Rob began his professional detailing career in 2004 with the purchase of his first van, and the opening of On The Spot Mobile Detailing.

Using hard work, outstanding customer service, and sound business and marketing techniques, On The Spot has grown into one of the largest mobile detailing operations in the region. On the Spot operates 6 mobile detailing units, 9 dealerships, and a full service detailing shop out of the Columbia, Maryland office. They have also recently opened their first satellite office in Tampa, FL, to bring On The Spot’s quality services to other markets.

Guest Suggestions and Show Feedback - We want to hear from you, send in your guest suggestions and personal questions you want to hear answered on the show!

Resources To Make You A Better Detailer:

Looking to get more customers coming through the door? Let us show you our fail proof way how – Google Ad Words Training For Detailers .

Blue Host – Get FREE domains with hosting plans – get your website back on track today!

What Products does Jimbo use? Find out HERE.

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