5 Tips To Successfully Launch Or Expand Your Detail Business In 2024!

Detailing cars is a great way to make money and be your own boss. But with the current state of the economy and over all spending tightening up, is 2024 a good time to build your business or should you walk away? I personally built my business back during the Great Recession in 2008. When things get tough, the competition gets a bit lighter and you can really capitalize on that and build your base. ill give you 5 tips and tricks that worked for me to build my detailing business... ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - Detail Business Tips
2:00 - Financing for you customers?
3:35 - TIP #1 Don't Overspend
4:37 - TIP #2 Online Presence
5:14 - TIP #3 How to be found Online
6:46 - TIP #4 Track your customers
7:28 - TIP #5 Do what you say you're going to do
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[@IamDetailedAF]

Your tips are on point! You don't need the equipment that has hype. Your skill level is greater than a tool. Well stated my friend.

[@imjoshv]

I appreciate that!

[@johnniejohnson8026]

God what I would do to be 40 years younger because this is something I love thanks to you and your videos Josh

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much!!

[@vbar66l93]

Same here. I’m too old and body falling apart now, lol. I watch Josh’s videos so I can keep up on my personal vehicles. But had these videos been around 35 years ago, I would’ve loved to have started doing detailing as a side business and who knows where it would’ve gone from there. I really enjoy learning from you Josh. Thanks as always.

[@TransformationDetail]

Great Video Josh. I needed this. I recently put in my 2 weeks at my corporate job to go fulltime with my detailing business. I'm going to look into this pocket suite system. I would love to see more business related content but I'm grateful for whatever content you provide to us. Thank you

[@imjoshv]

Thats awesome congrats!!!

[@codywsmb01]

I can’t even describe how amazing this is, I got laid off in oct. And have been working towards making a mobile detailing since. This gave me so much encouragement legit

[@Joeybago12]

I quit my construction job in November 2021. Lived off of savings through the winter while preparing my mobile detailing business with my wife. Bought everything we needed to start out and Advertised on Facebook while also dropping 5000 flyers in mailboxes and on windshields and then officially opened for business in March 2022. We are growing strong and loving running our own business. You got this

[@codywsmb01]

@@Joeybago12 that’s something else about the (“detailing community”?) everyone I’ve talked to between YT/Detailing friends/detailing biz owners/at MTE this year have been amazingly encouraging and really helpful in my journey. Thank you and I’m so glad it’s working out!

[@imjoshv]

This is awesome to hear both of you! @joeybago12 congrats on your success! @codywsmb01 you got this! Also look into google adwords. Ive found it to be a great help!!

[@jameelmusah1941]

Thank you for the vote of confidence and releasing this video. As someone who has already been in the trenches and experienced it, I love your perspective and positivity. Hard work pays off and it shows from the body of work you produce and the youtube videos you made. I always look forward to watching your videos and learning. One of my favourite channels that I love to watch as I am embarking on becoming a weekend warrior while having a full time job. Thanks Josh 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@imjoshv]

Thank you so much for the kind words!!!

[@jamesp57867]

I'm starting my business very soon. I have my website, my separate phone line, and logo. LLC and business cards are next. I'm excited about it and there's already interest at work. I'm stoked.

[@Apemcluv]

Stay up man. Appreciate the brilliant words staying subscribed need the tips. Thank you!

[@imjoshv]

Thanks so much!

[@mikezupancic2182]

Do you have a recent video showing or explaining your mobil setup and how you approach things? Do you bring buckets of water, use the cistomer hose, etc...

[@kevinhogan5625]

What's the best approach for just starting? Like your very first professional detail job when nearby friends or family isn't practical.

[@chrissimmons9969]

I’m coming up on retirement in the next few years from my long term job. I’m seriously considering starting a car detailing business when I retire to stay busy and make some money. I really enjoy detailing my own and family member’s cars.

[@imjoshv]

That sounds like a great set up! You get to do what you enjoy and make money as well. It doesnt sound like it will have to produce a certain amount of income other than just some extra money. And its also a great way to keep moving!! I wish you all the luck and let me know if you ever have any questions

[@ganfija2383]

Great Video Josh!

[@imjoshv]

Thanks!

[@axelsanchez343]

Great tips Josh you speak nothing but facts I started off 3 years ago and now I have my own mobile trailer setup and get consistent clients learned all these tricks overtime great buisness/ hobby

[@axelsanchez343]

Started of at 17 with nothing but a bucket and a mit

[@Catalyst775]

Another great video thanks Josh. Really appreciate all the effort and thought you put behind your content!

[@williampinchbeck4321]

Great video as always!!

[@imjoshv]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@tomchinigo5014]

Great video, thank you Josh !!!

[@imjoshv]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

[@user-eh5de2ik7c]

Awesome and great information.

[@imjoshv]

Thanks

[@str8racn]

Off topic or not, enjoy the content and how transparent you are about things.

[@imjoshv]

Thanks I appreciate that!!

[@sdhighroller]

How do you go about integrating the pocketsuite booking app with your normal website?

[@DonJulio6]

Do you necessarily need both insurance or could you make it with one of either one?

[@markisbill921]

If you where just now what equipment would you start with.

[@dannylaurente862]

Very helpful video!! Which insurance company do you have?

[@imjoshv]

good question ha.. i dont remember off the top of my head. I use an Insurance broker that shops what i need around for me. I think Lincoln, but alot of insurance companies have pulled out of California so Id have to double check

[@DragosDetailing]

How about some KZbin channel tips lol ya boy strugglin. ❤

[@imjoshv]

Ive been thinking about doing that on a second channel... More business related stuff including youtube

[@davidm6256]

Excellent video and information, I'm just getting my business up and running, I got business cards made since I meet people that ask for a way to get a hold of me, I'm not mobile but if a customer wants me to come to their house I ask if they have a water spigot and electrical outlet, do you think that's ok to ask? David's Detailing

[@imjoshv]

Yea for sure. I always come with everything I need but 70% of the time is a new customer they always tell me where the water is. I dont need it but it seems like its pretty expected. Just let them know before hand to be safe. Some areas have better water than others so you may want to look at a deionize set up that you could hook up between the water source and your pressure washer

[@dtna]

Hi Josh, Would you please do a video on anti-vibration gloves, latex gloves (mil.?), knee pads and sturdy stools? Also when you should use respirators, masks, eye and ear protection? I'm a DIYer, but decided for myself when I needed to transition to the above. Many years ago, I had carpel tunnel syndrome. Fortunately, I didn't need surgery. It went away, but I don't want anyone else to get it due to the vibration of polishers. Thnx.

[@imjoshv]

Great Idea!!!! Ill try and get that done asap

[@steveo2269]

So for those customers of yours who are wanting a ceramic coating, do you do that from your mobile set up? Or do you only do ceramic coating out of your shop? Just wondering of the reasoning behind that? Is it just for quality reasons, to ensure the ceramic is installed properly? Or could you do coatings on site at your customers location ?

[@imjoshv]

I do have customers that will get coating and want it done at their homes. If they have enough space I will still do that for them but I always push to have it done at my shop just cause I have everything set up already!

[@Secret_Sun33]

What percentage of your jobs are the basic in/out washes? (listed as premium wash on website) Been debating on whether its worth it to offer a basic carwash service (not a detail).

[@imjoshv]

I really only have that for weekly customers and I require 2 or more vehicles at the same time to make the travel time work it. Most of my jobs are the 299-399 details

[@Secret_Sun33]

@@imjoshv Thanks a mil brotha🙏

[@Pedroluvslupe]

I have a commercial cleaning company, just planning to clean my clients cars and have at least 5 vip clients, my goal doesn’t seems to be hard, tell me your thoughts

[@imjoshv]

So you have a general cleaning company now and just want to add detailing in for some vip clients? That sound 110% doable!!

[@Pedroluvslupe]

@@imjoshv yes , I want to see how it goes, do you have clients that just need outside cleaning or they want the entire thing? Like detailing inside and vacuum ? I would like to just specialize in coating and wash or wax, Im pretty busy in my cleaning business but I need extra income for other projects

[@benjaminbrown7127]

2nd comment

[@imjoshv]

nice!

[@benjaminbrown7127]

I have a question for you plz reply to answer it@@imjoshv

[@davidkasparian3813]

Spot on, just started last year out of my Subaru Outback. Pocket suite would be a great step for my business. I have been looking into urable but pocket suite a lot cheaper and can do what I need. I’m using wix calendar which is branched off of my website but it’s not the best setup. THEM TIPS THO 💰💰💰

[@od4002]

Yoooo thank you so much for these tips 👌🏼 always checking out the vids, trying to start up my own thing this year🦾

[@imjoshv]

You bet! You can do it for sure. Like I said, detailing is great cause you dont need huge capital to get started. Get working and the reinvest in yourself and equioment. Good luck!!