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Doug Reid of Icon Rocklear joins us on RoadFS Detail Memoirs to share an exciting new advancement in auto finish protection. Plus this product comes with an Iron-Clad warranty that hasn't had a claim in 10 years.   Guest: Doug Reid Icon Rockclear https://iconrocklear.com/ Instagram: @iconrocklearohio   Hosts: Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of RoadFS and Zenware Inc www.roadfs.com www.zenware.com

This has been a HUGE week for Flex Power Tools. Chris Metcalf joins us to share the inside scoop and share how it will impact consumers and the Detailing Industry   Guest: Chris Metcalf Flex Power Tools   Hosts: Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc. and RoadFS

This week Sheryle Hazard who has been pivotal in the launch and growth of The IDA is our guest.  She shares how she came in 2010 and worked with Abraham to scale The IDA into an international detailing association.   Show Highlights  Coming on board in 2010   Building The IDA - growing from 85 members the first year to over 1800  Building certification programs  The maturing of the detailing industry  IDA Meet and Greets and now virtual meet and greets regionally  Why you should attend an IDA Meet and Greet  Global certification day   Guest Sherlye Hazard The International Detailing Association https://the-ida.com/  Host: Rod Puzey - Instagram @rodpuzey Jody Sedrick - Instagram @jodysedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware Inc (https://zenware.com) and RoadFS (https://roadfs.com)

You wanna talk family owned business? Andy's family went all in to help him start and build his business. Show highlights: His kids scraped together $1,200 to help launch his business Saving to attend Detailing Success training with Renny Doyle Guest Andy VanOrder Andy’s Auto Care Plus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andysautocareplus

Are you ready? In honor of March being International Women's Month, we thought we'd close out the month with an amazing woman detailer.  Marcella Loza joins us from East Coast Custom Detailing and shares her amazing journey from being a nail tech in a beauty salon to a full-time detailer.   Going from pedicures to detailing  Going to SEMA for the first time... "I want to be part of this!"  Teach me everything before I go to training  Getting trained at Detailing Success and IGL Aviation Training  Being a human sponge and learning everything  What has been the biggest "ha ha" as she got into detailing?  Rod in a mankini on his car  Working seamlessly as a team with Chris  Looking forward to Southern Detailer's Conference  Making the move from South Carolina to join Detail Lex in Kentucky  From a student's perspective what was good about Detailing Success and IGL Aviation Training  Congrats on the new grandbaby  Her two m

This week Tom Smith owner of Buff Brite join us to announce the launch of a brand new print and online publication called World Of Shine.  They are collaborating with industry leaders to bring incredible educational content to help you grow your business.   Subscribe at Worldofshine.com   Guest: Tom Smith Buff Brite and World of Shine www.buffbrite.com   Host: Rod Puzey Instagram: @rodpuzey Jody Sedrick Instagram: @jodysedrick  RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of RoadFS and Zenware, Inc.

This week we sit down with Daryl Lyons aka "Big D" to talk about the Southern Detailers Conference.  He outlines what you can expect at this unparalleled event.  He's arranged an amazing lineup of manufactures, suppliers, and detail trainers for this two-day event on June 5th and June 6th You could say this kicks off the official countdown to the biggest event specifically designed with detailers in mind. Get registered for the Southern Detailer's Conference at www.southerndetailersconference.com  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/854335728334080  Guest: Daryl "Big D" Lyons Detail Lex website: https://www.detaillex.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/no.1detailer Instagram: https://instagram.com/detaillex Host: Rod Puzey Jody Sedrick RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of RoadFS and Zenware, Inc.

This week we meet with one of the true rock stars of the detailing industry, Prentice St. Clair owner of Detail In Progress.   Show highlights:  Just completing an IDA Skill Certification event at 805 Detail  Getting involved in your local community  Investing his time in building the IDA to help elevate the detailing industry  The value of belonging to an industry association like The IDA for your business  Changes that he's seen in the industry over the past 30 years  The importance of on-going education both as a trainer and a student  Guest: Prentice St. Clair Detail In Progress https://detailinprogress.com/  Hosts: Rod Puzey Instagram: @rodpuzey Jody Sedrick Instagram: @jodysedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of RoadFS and Zenware, Inc.

This week we are truly humbled and inspired to have Bernice Berry be our guest on RoadFS Detail Memoirs. She shares how she finally had enough of mistreatment, grabbed her babies and escaped an extremely abusive relationship to build a thriving detailing business.   Show Highlights:  I Grabbed my babies and escaped  Bartending and shooting pool to support my family  I need something to make me happy  Interview 10 different successful people that I might want to be  Seeking happiness and success  Working with a successful detailer to learn what she needed to start her business  First six months were unbelievable  Surrounded herself with people who could take care of her because of who her Ex was  Creating something she never thought she could have   Offering window tinting for auto and residential * How did you dig in so hard into yourself?  I wanted “yeses”. I wasn’t going to take a “no” no more  What ever you choose be the

This week we visit with Bob Myers of Pro Products. (CONGRATS to Pro Products for winning The IDA Supplier of The Year Award)   Show highlights: • Paid to have someone detail his car one time and told himself "I can do that" • Starting out building by word of mouth and out of his grandparents garage • Hooking up with a body shop was a great partnership • Making the decision to hire his first employees • Transitioning to the supplier side of detailing and joining Pro Products • Finding a brand that helped him in his business • The biggest changes he's seen in the detailing industry • His role at Pro Products • The power that The IDA brings to the industry and to the business owner   Guest: Bob Myers Pro Products   Hosts: Rod Puzey - Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey Jody Sedrick Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick  RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc and RoadFS

Ben Kadan, owner of Narwhal Solar Solutions joins us this week on RoadFS Detail Memoir to explore eco-friendly and efficient ways to operate your mobile detailing business.  He shares how he started out as a mobile detailer looking for more eco-friendly and economical options for running a generator. So he bought an old van and converted it to run on vegetable oil until that became a felony and then converted to solar. Now Ben and his wife Karen travel the country installing solar solutions in mobile vans and trailers and sharing their passion for eco-friendly alternatives.  Join us as we explore empowering and illuminating ways to run your business with solar.   Guest Ben Kadan Narwhal Solutions https://www.solnarwhal.com/   Hosts: Rod Puzey Jody Sedrick    RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc. and RoadFS.

This week Sharman Brown Jr. Co-owners of Masterpiece Auto Appearance, LLC shares how he and Jason Burrell have built a strong retail detailing business.   How they got started as an ownership team      Building a business on the strength of their brotherhood      Building a business on common goals   Branching out to Houston and Dallas  Full-line of detailing for retail customers  Are you in love with the business or detailing cars?  How they have strategically built their business      Focusing on the little details      Love of the hustle      Investing in themselves  The HIGH-End Niche side of their Detailing business - Detailing for events  The dynamic of having a business partner   Developing systems to continue driving business despite Covid  Structure, systems, investing in yourself, and building relationships  The importance of b

Did you catch this week's episode of RoadFS Detail Memoirs? It was one of the funniest most informative shows of the year for a detailer just starting out.  Jose Vega owner of Bomb Detail is our guest and he's dropping gold on how he used his "Side Hustle" to build his detailing business,  Join us as we explore :  How Jose got started in detailing?  What is his go-to music playlist while detailing?  Getting into the zone and just loving the work  Being selected to be a Rag Company Grambassador  What key things contributed to his 1st year of growth?  What was his biggest challenge growing his business?  His side hustle driving his dream of being a full-time detailer  Unbelievable and fun winner of this months winner of the Buff and Shine & RoadFS 2021 Business Enhancement Package   Guest: Bomb Detail Jose Vega https://www.instagram.com/bomb_detail/   Hosts: Rod Puzey - https://www.instagram.com/rodpuzey Jody Sedrick - https://www.i

This week we visit with Andrew Swenson, owners of Wolfeboro Executive Detail. We explore how has doubled down on his business serving both sides of the detailing market; drive-through car wash and executive detailing.    Join us we explore:  His journey going from a teacher to a detailer  Starting out as a traditional drive-through car wash and branching out to specialized detailing  The importance of being driven by a purpose in your life which will extend into business Being selected to work on Air Force One and McCall's Auto Revival Building strong relationships and identifying mentors to model  2 key essentials to help you thrive in business  Guest: Andrew Swenson Wolfeboro Executive Detail https://wolfeborocarwash.com/ Instagram: @executivedetailnh   Hosts: Rod Puzey - Instagram: @rodpuzey Jody Sedrick  - Instagram: @jodysedrick RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc. and RoadFS 

We are kicking off the new year with an amazing guest. Des Morris owner of Pride Auto Care Care shares his journey building his business. Moving from pursuing a career in chemistry to detailing Starting with $862 and Google ads to start his business Managing quick growth Absorbing everything about business ownership and detailing Being influential in the community and balance side projects that you are passionate about Surrounding yourself with professionals that will elevate you on all aspects of your life 3 Tips: Communication, Getting a strong mentor,  Guest: Des Morris Pride Auto Car Care https://www.prideautodetailing.com/ Instagram: @pride_auto_detailing

This week we meet with Scott Macha owner of Total Eclipse Detailing. For the past 5 years, he's run a great Christmas program, "Operation Sleigh Shine" to serve vets in his local area. This year it has grown to include detail companies across the nation.   What is Operation Sleigh Shine  They choose a worthy veteran in their local community and fully detail and ceramic coat their vehicle  They collect Christmas gifts for the kids of the veteran which are then given to the kids and other family members   Operation Sleigh Shine Detail Shops participating  Shane Mayfield of Perfection Plus Auto Salon - https://www.facebook.com/centralorego... Joan Flores of Platinum Plus Detailing - https://www.facebook.com/joab.flores.925 Bob Weiner of Finer Details - https://www.facebook.com/finerdetailsnj  Thank you to the other Sponsors helping support Operation Sleigh Shine  P&S Detail Products The Rag Company Flex North America Lake Country Pads   Guest Scott Mach

Rod and I are on the road this week for RoadFS Detail Memoirs. We drop in on Sydni Brae Gwinn owner of iWash Auto Detailing. She is our November winner of the 2020 Relief Package from Buff & Shine Mfg and RoadFS. CONGRATS! We take some time to talk shop and detailing. Here are a few highlights: What cars are she working on today She highlights her new chemical dispensing system Consistent Customer Service The key to staying booked through January What's coming up in 2021 - P&S Park & Shine Setting expectations and communicating with your customers during https://youtu.be/ORYvhjNuuK0   Guest Sydni Brae Gwinn iWash Auto Detailing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iWashAutoDetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iWashAutoDetailing Hosts: Rod Puzey - https://instagram.com/rodpuzey Jody Sedrick - https://instagram.com/jodysedrick RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.

We are super excited and grateful to have our first in-studio guest. Joe and Kody Kimball, owners of Kimball's Hands On Detailing, flew in from Washington just to be on our show. We are super honored and grateful they made the trip. Join us as we explore: How they got started in the business. They dynamic of working as a father, son, family team Building their business by building strong relationships with other detailers and word of mouth Visiting other detail shops across the country to see how they can improve The biggest struggle they've encountered in building the business - Giving the customer what they want The announcement of the Joey Kimball Humanitarian Award Congrats to our November winner of the 2020 Relief Package brought to Buff & Shine MFG and RoadFS Guest: Joe Kimball and Kody Kimball Facebook: Kimball’s Hands on Detailing Instagram: @kimballshandsondetailing Hosts: Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc and Road FS

Chris Blaisdell owner of Onsite Detail is our guest this week on RoadFS Detail Memoirs. He shares how he decided to buy his brother-in-law's mobile detailing business to grow it, with the help of his wife. Their focus on managing the business with an eye on profitability has enabled them to move into a shop, providing retail and dealership services, and offering a wide range of detailing services. HIghlights Deciding to buy his brother-in-law's business in 2008 Learning the business components of owning your own business. HIs wife's focus on the financial side of the business helping them dial in their operations and profitability The importance of continuing education. Having the mindset that you can learn from anyone Being open to suggestions from your employees Focusing on the customer experience instead of the services and products you offer Make sure you have your business set up properly including having the proper insurance and licensing The power of word of mouth Guest: Chris Blaisdell O

Mike Karlen owner of Fast Lane Detailing tells us how he carved out a strong detailing business in a "small" community. Plus we announce October's winner of a big box of Buff & Shine Pads and a month's free subscription to RoadFS.   Show highlights:  Building a thriving market in a smaller market  Starting out working at a dealership.   Saving 6 months to save enough to start his business  Working for dealerships and then transitioning to personal vehicles  Growing word of mouth, boosting before and after photos to highlight is work  Turning $50 into $6,000  What is his pricing strategy for bigger vehicles like tractors, boats, and columbines  Things he does to keep business moving in the winter months  Tips for growing your business; work hard, improve processes, find products that work for you, find a trusted advisor His philosophy of "Own it!"    Guest: Mike Karlen Fast Lane Detailing Website: https://www.fastlanedetailin