Mafia Memoirs by Zenware

This week we visit with Jonah Gomez - Detail business owner, entrepreneur and creator Detailpreneurs.   Join us as we discuss   His start in detailing  Setting up systems that helped him scale  The Corona Virus and the opportunity for detailers to educate their customer and provide a great service  Creating Detailpreneurs  The goal of Detailpreneurs to educate Detail Business Owners on how to better run their business  The BEST after hours party at Mobile Tech Expo sponsored by Detailpreneurs   Show Guest J onah Gomez Detailpreneurs https://instagram.com/detailpreneurs   Hosted by: Jody Sedrick: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick Rod Puzey: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey   RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a Production of Zenware Inc. and RoadFS https://zenware.com https://roadfs.com  

This week we visit Rob Schruefer who has a WEALTH of experience in the detailing industry and who is a phenomenal business owner. Join us as we discuss how he grew is business from him and a partner to having over 120 employees and his looking to double his business again.   Guest Info: Rob Schruefer On the Spot Mobile Detailing Web: https://onspotdetailing.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/onspotdetailing  Hosts: Jody Sedrick: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick Rod Puzey: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey  RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware (https://zenware.com) and RoadFS (https://roadfs.com)

Are you ready for this?  Count down to the Southern Detailers Conference has begun and we can't wait for an EPIC experience in Lexington, KY.  "Big D", Daryl Lyons gives us the inside scoop of what's planned for the Southern Detailers Conference June 13-14th 2020.    The opportunity to learn is going to be unparalleled for a conference.    16 Detailing Courses - can you say on-hand?  Educational events for your business  Over 120 booths with the biggest names in the industry  Meet legends in the industry as they share their knowledge  Special sessions for the ladies  Amazing after-hours events including comedy shows and a bar tour   Yeah, we're talking about the conference but also having a little bit of fun too.   Make sure to get registered today at https://southerndetailersconference.com/  Please share and subscribe so we can PACK the house in June.   Guest "Big D" Daryl Lyons Detail Lex - https://www.detaillex.com

The very humble and exceptionally talented Jason Rose of Rupes USA is our guest this week on RoadFS Detail Memoirs.  Join us as we discuss:   His role as Global Trainer  How he got started detailing  Lessons learned running his own business  The IDA and his role a Global Recruitment and Chapter development  His recommendations for detail business owners   Guest: Jason Rose, Global Trainer Rupes USA https://rupesusa.com Big Foot Academy - https://rupesusa.com/bigfoot-academy/  Host: Jody Sedrick - https://instagram.com/jodysedrick Rod Puzey - https://instagram.com/rodpuzey  Edited by Jody Sedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware Inc.  https://zenware.com RoadFS is the premier automotive recon software on the market https://roadfs.com Category Autos & Vehicles

This week we have "Dr. Clinto", Clint Hintz on Detail Memoirs.   We explore:    How he got started in detailing  Changes in pads, polishers, and compounds over the past 20 years.  The importance of on-going training; Mobile Tech Expo, Extreme One Day Training with Justin Labato and other training events this year  How pads have changed over the years  His tips for detailing professionals and business owners   Guest Clint Hintz - "Dr. Clinto" Buff and Shine Mfg https://buffandshine.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/doctorclinto   Host: Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey Instagram:  Jody Sedrick https://instagram.com/jodysedrick Rod Puzey: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey   RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.  #roadfs #zenwareinc

This week we meet with Bob Eichelberg of Lake Country Power Tools. We talk about him coming out of retirement to build the power tools division for  LC Power Tools.  He and Yvyn Lacroix are serving as Brand Ambassadors bringing the excitement, passion, and experience to bring a new polisher to the detailing industry.  They and LC Power Tools are hitting the market strong with the UDOS-51E.   It's going to be exciting to watch how they tackle the detailing industry in 2020.   Guest Bob Eichelberg Lake Country Power Tools https://lcpowertools.com   Host: Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey RoadFS powered by Zenware Edited by: Jody Sedrick   RoadFS Detail Memoirs and RoadFS Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.

This week we corner Chris Lee of McMinnville Auto Detail. We always enjoy hearing origin and growth stories from auto detail business owners. Everyone has such a unique story and approach to the market.   Chris gives some great insight into the importance of getting trained, building your business around your lifestyle and his tips for new and growing detail businesses   Guest Chris Lee McMinnville Auto Detail https://www.macautodetail.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McminnvilleAutoDetail/   Host:  Rod Puzey: https:instagram.com/rodpuzey  Jody Sedick: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick  Edited: Jody Sedrick   RoadFS Mafia Memoirs and Detail Memoirs are a production of RoadFS and Zenware. http://roadfs.com http://zenware.com

This week we take RoadFS Detail Memoirs on the road and drop in to visit Levi, Anthony, and Dane at The Rag Company.  We honestly LOVE these guys and glad the let us drop in.   Show highlights:  We get a tour of their new building. Think media, podcasting, and training!  We also get an overview of the WOWO line of detail products   Unfortunately, Jody didn't have all the camera gear and we got cut off due to a dead battery. However, we still got almost an hour with The Rag Company Team.  We can't wait for our next visit.   Guest: The Rag Company: https://theragcompany.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2F2qAuOn1WT-I-hDUG2YA Guest: Anthony Fisher, Levi Gates, Dane Hennen  WOWO Detailing Product Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHCapOvotK0  Host: Jody Sedrick & Rod Puzey  Edited by: Jody Sedrick  RoadFS Detail Memoirs and RoadFS Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc and RoadFS

We are the road this week for RoadFS Memoirs. We drop into the shop of Tom Smith, owner of BuffBrite.  First things first, he's got an AWESOME garage/man cave.  He is also the inventor of the BuffBrite Lite and Fur-Eel detailing attachments.   Join us as we discuss:   He shares how started detailing His love for cars, fixing them up and selling them  The genesis for inventing BuffBrite  Building a better tool for vacuuming dog air and inventing Fur-Eel  A tour of his awesome shop  Rod calls out two things that if you know what they are telling us in the comments to be put in the drawing for a RoadFS Memoirs T-Shirt   BuffBrite Owner Tom Smith Check out BuffBrite at https://buffbrite.com Instagram: @buffbriteproducts   RoadFS Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS Host Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey

This week we visit with Jennifer Turcotte of Carsmotology. We explore her story of getting started and building her extremely successful business. She is killng the game and setting a standard for all detailers in the industry.   Show highlights:  How she got started  Literally living in her shop while building her business  Becoming an IGL Trainer  Her experience at SEMA on the Women of the Detail Industry Panel  A Tour of her shop   Show Guest: Jennifer Turcotte Carsmotology https://carsmotology.com/ https://instagram.com/carsmotology   RoadFS Detail and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS. Our purpose is to promote the entire detail industry.  Check us out at https://zenware.com and https://roadfs.com Jody Sedrick: Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick Rod Puzey: Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey

This morning we visit with Daryl Lyons ("Big D") about the Southern Detailers Conference on Mafia Memoirs.    We explore the genesis of the conference and how it is different than other automotive detailer events like SEMA and Mobile Tech Expo and why you should be there.   Yes, we are planning on attending. Make sure to check to block our the dates - June 13th & 14th, 2020 at the Lexington Expo Center Show Guest: Daryl "Big D" Lyons Detail Lex https://www.detaillex.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdofdetaillex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2374613326093800/ RoadFS Mafia Memoirs Hosts: Jody Sedrick Instagram: @jodysedrick Rod Puzey   Instagram: @rodpuzey Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS, Copyright 2019 https://zenware.com https://roadfs.com

This week we meet with the legendary team of Detail Boss. Chris and Christian Parker have built a phenomenal business and brand.  Join us as we visit with not just detailers but true craftsman and artist. Show highlights:  How they went from nursing school to two of the most elite detailers in the industry.  How training played and continues to play a significant role in their success  To sand or not to sand, That is the question Delivering to the customer's expectations Worry about your business not what other detailers are doing The importance of controlling and building your personal and business brand  Responding to copy cats  Nothing replaces experience to hone and perfect your skills  A tour of their shop   Show Guest: Detail Boss Chris & Christian Parker http://scottsdalecardetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detailboss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDetailBoss/   RoadFS Mafia Memoirs Hosts: Jody Sedrick Instagra

This week we visit with Richard Ambroze. LOVE his enthusiasm and energy. Join us as we discuss: How he got started as a detailer How he came up with his name The importance of PHENOMENAL Customer Service His tips for a new detailer for growing their business His plans for 2020 Thank you for joining us every week as we explore the movers, shakers, detailers, suppliers, and vendors of the detailing industry. Guest Info: Richard Ambrose Guns & Hoses Detailing http://gunsnhosesdetailing.com/ Mafia Memoirs Hosts: Jody Sedrick Instagram: @jodysedrick Rod Puzey Instagram: @rodpuzey Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS, Copyright 2019 https://zenware.com https://roadfs.com

This week we meet with Chris Williams of East Coast Custom Detailing Show highlights: His first-year at SEMA  How he got started as a Detailer The critical importance of training The value of finding a great mentor His recommendations for a new detailer Being stubborn and tenacious His plans for 2020 to grow his detailing business About Chris Williams East Coast Custom Detailing Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005674604252 Instagram:  http://instagram.com/eastcoastcustomdetailingllc Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc. Copyright 2019

We corner "Big D" from Detail Lex at SEMA 2019 and talk all things detail.     Discussion highlights:  How he got in the business  Glassparency GP20 and the GP Reveal  The importance of training and on-going education  The power of marketing and branding  His new detail industry shirt line   "Big D" is the owner of Lex Detail https://www.detaillex.com/  Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc., Copyright 2019 (https://zenware.com)   Hosted by Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey  RoadFS is the leading mobile invoicing software of the auto detailing industry. Please visit https://roadfs.com to learn more.

We corner THE LADY behind Detailing Success, Diane Doyle.  She is a wealth of knowledge and experience. She doesn't like being in the spotlight but loves building Detailing Success with Renny Doyle Serious Auto Interiors  The IDA and IDA Certification The new Detailing Success Training Center Detailing Training and business training What is your Why? It's more than just firing your boss The POWERFUL relationship that Renny and Diane have. Building a business together Protecting time for each other and family Women in Detailing About Diane Website: http://detailingsuccess.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autodetailingschool/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detailingsuccess/ Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc, and RoadFS. https://zenware.com https://roadfs.com

We visit with Renny Doyle of the Detail Mafia and Detailing Success to explore his announcement to run for President in  2019.  What a better place to explore his platform than SEMA 2019. Is he leaning to the right, left, independent or something else?  Join us as we have some fun at the P&S Detail Products booth with Renny's first official Interview as a presidential candidate on Mafia Memoirs with Zenware, Inc. His platform seems pretty solid, from a detailers perspective

Day 2 of SEMA 2019 we corner Jamie Buchanan of Visual Perfection for a quick interview to discuss adjustments his made and will make to explode his detailing business. Discussion highlights The power of strategic marketing Looking at your market and identifying the products, services, and pricing that are a smart fit Be humble enough to ask for advice and then putting your unique spin on it to fit your goals and visions Adjusting your team to put people in the right roles to help your business grow Be maniacally focused so that you can pivot https://youtu.be/oCwQlJlNpUY About Jamie Buchanan Website: https://visualperfectiondetailingnc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Visual.Perfection7533/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/visualperfectiondetailing   Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS Jody Sedrick https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick/ Rod Puzey: https://www.instagram.com/rodpuzey/ Zenware: https://zenware.com RoadFS: https://roadfs.com

This week we meet with the ever-smiling, always optimistic Scott Wong of Detail Innovations.   Show highlights:  His move from the high tech industry to being a high-end detailer  His love for high-end cars from since we rebuilt is first Porsche with his father  Operating as a one-man mobile service  Word of mouth marketing to earn a great deck of customers  The fun of customizing Hot Wheel cars  The importance of training and surrounding yourself with phenomenal people.   Contact Scott Wong  Website: https://www.detailinnovations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/510detailinnovations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/993cahrera/  Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware and RoadFS  Jody Sedrick https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick/ Rod Puzey: https://www.instagram.com/rodpuzey/  Zenware: https://zenware.com RoadFS: https://roadfs.com

This week we visit with Bo Mortensen of Pure Detailers. We explore how he got started in the detailing industry and him creating and finding his niche.   Show Highlights  Going from a sausage maker to a detailer  Almost leaving detailing and then getting pulled in by an extremely professional group of detailers  Getting trained by Renny Doyle  The power of a professional group and mentors that he's found in The Detail Mafia.  Embracing and being "The King of Minivans"  Focusing on this lane is opening new opportunities   His unique way to market and build his business.  His recommendations for someone thinking about starting their auto detailing business    Contact or learn more about Bo:  Website: https://www.puredetailers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureDetailers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puredetailers/  Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware.com and RoadFS.com Your hosts are Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey