Explore every episode of the podcast The Detailing Business Class Podcast
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| 250: How To Transition From Mobile Detailing to Shop Detailing - Part 3 | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:32:58 | |
⚡️Give Jobber a try with a FREE 14-day trial plus a special discount: https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove When you get a shop, should you continue to offer mobile detailing? This is something you're going to have to decide on and it can have a really big impact on your operations. In this episode, I share my experience about how we transiotioned from 100% mobile detailing to evetnually selling the van and now only working out of our shop. Resources Socials | |||
| 249: Why Detailers Stay STUCK in Their Business (Avoid This) | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:25:19 | |
✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ Most of us will decide to start a detailing a business because we enjoy detailing and want to be our own boss. However, if we're not careful, we create a job for ourselves that we can never leave and we stay stuck doing the same thing year after year. Resources 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://detailgroove.co/ultimate-detailing-guide Socials | |||
| 240: Why Detailers Struggle To Charge More For Their Services | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:38:36 | |
✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ Every detailer wants to make more money but when it comes to raising your prices, we hesitate to do it. Pricing is one of the most pivotal things you can change in order to increase your revenue and profits. However, a lot of detailers don't actually know if they're profitable, they're scared to change the prices, and end up doing a lot more work for little pay. In this episode, I go over the reasons on why detailers hesitate to charge more for their services and what you need to have in place in order to have a better understanding of your business. Resources ⚡️Give Jobber a try with a FREE 14-day trial plus a special discount: https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dt Socials | |||
| 150: Why Vinyl Wrapping is Harder Than Detailing (and How People Judge Both Services) | 23 May 2023 | 00:43:38 | |
SEO For Detailers is open: https://seofordetailers.com/march23/
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ Guides Socials: | |||
| 149: How This Detailer Passed $8K/Month in Less Than 2 Years w/ Sweets Detailing | 18 May 2023 | 01:19:39 | |
Join the SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/sfd-waiting-list
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ Guides Socials: | |||
| 148: How To Motivate Your Employee or Team To Work Hard | 12 May 2023 | 00:26:52 | |
Join the SEO For Detailers waiting list: https://detailgroove.co/sfd-waiting-list But the difficult part about having an employee is how to make sure they're motivated and doing their best. In this episode. I'll go over a few lessons I've learned on how we motivate our team. Things like:
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus get a special discount): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove Guides | |||
| 147: Does It Help To Go Above and Beyond For All Your Customers? | 04 May 2023 | 00:18:34 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove | |||
| 146: We're Adding PPF and Vinyl Wrap Services To Our Detailing Business | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:27:18 | |
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💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ Guides Socials: | |||
| 145: Should You Use Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or SEO To Grow Your Detailing Business? | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:29:00 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ ⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus get a special discount): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove Guides Socials: | |||
| 144: It's Time To START Your Detailing Business - Do This! | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:17:41 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ "I want to start my detailing business but... *insert excuse here*." I've heard this at least a hundred times. And if you're in this situation, listen up!
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove Guides Socials: | |||
| 143: Use This Marketing Strategy To Grow Your Detailing Business | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:36:01 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove Guides Socials: | |||
| 142: This Customer Was Expecting a Detail and We Told Him 'No' | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:12:15 | |
⚡️️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus get a special discount): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove Should you take on any customer that comes your way? In the early days of your business, you're much more inclined to take on any work because you need the money.
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| 141: My Website Was Hacked and I Lost Customers! | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:47:46 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com
This is a jam-packed episode about websites, hosting, and domains. | |||
| 239: We DAMAGED a Customer Vehicle During a Detail (Here's How We Fixed It) | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:25:38 | |
✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ What happens when you damage a customers vehicle? Do you go through insurance? Pay out of pocket? Give the detail for free to the customer? In this episode, I share a few instances where we've damaged the customers vehicle during the detail and what we did to resolve it. If this is something you worry about, it'll be a great episode! Resources ⚡️Give Jobber a try with a FREE 14-day trial plus a special discount: https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dt Socials | |||
| 140: An Essential Part To Growing Your Detailing Business | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:17:13 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months): https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove | |||
| 139: Why You Should Refund and Leave a Bad Customer | February Recap | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:54:52 | |
How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com/ Once a month, Cesar and I sit down together and review the previous month. We talk about what went well, what went wrong, and what we can improve moving forward. In this episode, you'll learn:
⚡️Software we use to run our detailing business (free 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months): https://www.getjobber.com/detailgroove Guides Socials: | |||
| 138: How To Make More Money With Less Detailing | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:14:41 | |
💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com | |||
| 137: How To Audit Your Website So It Can Perform Better & Generate More Leads with Cesar | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:29:22 | |
Want your website to actually generate leads and sales for your business? Then you have to do more than just make it look pretty. 💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: http://DetailClass.com | |||
| 136: What Drives Me To Work Hard Everyday with Lex and Cesar | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:29:17 | |
Why did you start your business? What pushes you forward when things get tough? What's your purpose? 💰 How I Grew My Detailing Business to $10K/Month: https://DetailClass.com/ Guides Socials: | |||
| 135: How To Manage Burnout in Your Detailing Business with Lex | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:19:32 | |
Try Jobber and a get a FREE 14-day trial plus 20% off for 6 months: https://www.getjobber.com/detailgroove 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 134: Avoid These 4 Outdated Myths if You Want To Grow Your Detailing Business with Lex | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:37:26 | |
"But do I need this? Can I do it without that? But what if a customer asks for this?"
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| 133: The Problem with Being The Boss | January Recap: What Went Good and What Needs To Change with Cesar | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:58:26 | |
It's great to call yourself the boss of your business, but how do you know you're actually moving in the right direction? In today's podcast episode, Cesar and I sit down and reflect on our January performances. You'll learn:
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| 132: Setting BIG Goals, Overcoming Fears, and Dealing with Customers with Lex | 02 Feb 2023 | 01:02:33 | |
This is a fantastic episode between Lex, Angel and Myself about business growth, setting goals, and managing customers.
📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 131: The Art of Getting Sh*t Done in Life and Business | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:30:18 | |
If you want to start your business and reach your goals, you're going to run into a lot of problems. There's no way around it.
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| 238: How We Charge $1,000 For Interior Details | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:23:42 | |
⚡️Give Jobber a try with a FREE 14-day trial plus a special discount: https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove A lot of detailers go into paint correction and ceramic coating because the ticket prices are much higher than standard details. But there's other services you can offer, that aren't ceramic coatings, that allow you to charge high as well. In this episode, I breakdown how we charge $1,000 to $1,700 for interior detailing services that we offer. Resources ✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ Socials | |||
| 130: What I Learned After 10 Years of Running My Detailing Business with Cesar | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:36:03 | |
The first $200, $400, or $700 details had a bigger impact than when we book a $1,100 detail today. Not that we don't value the details today, but there is a massive difference when you land your first few details when you first start versus when you've been running your business for 10 years. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 129: If You Do This in Your Detailing Business, You're Losing A LOT of Customers with Cesar | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:27:16 | |
Register forJobber Summit: https://go.getjobber.com/oscargil-jobbersummit23-podcast
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| 128: The Biggest Takeaways I Learned Growing My Detailing Business in 2022 with Cesar | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:45:35 | |
2022 had A LOT of obstacles.
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| 127: The Big Lessons We Learned Hiring and Training Employees in Our Detailing Business with Lex and Angel (Part 2) | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:30:04 | |
When we hired our first employee, we had no idea what to do. We didn't know what paperwork to provide, how to train them, or how they would best fit into our system. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 126: How This Detailer Went From $80 to $650 in His Business - With Lex and Angel (Part 1) | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:27:25 | |
Is it a good idea to reach out to friends and family members when you first start your detailing business? Some people say yes, others will say no.
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| 125: From a Small Sedan to Large Van - How We've Upgraded Our Mobile Rigs with Lex | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:38:26 | |
When I first started mobile detailing, it was out of a 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 124: How I Worked 50+ Hours a Week and Grew My Detailing Business on The Side | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:26:46 | |
Register for Jobber Summit: http://bit.ly/Jobber-Summit-DetailGroove | |||
| 123: "You're a Scam!"... How I Manage Haters and Trolls in My Detailing Business | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:27:57 | |
I've been growing my detailing business for the last 10 years and I've had my fair share of negative comments from other people (and even detailers). If you don't have the right mindset, you can easily be discouraged to grow your business or raise your rates. | |||
| 122: Does This ONE Thing Really Stop You From Growing Your Detailing Business? (with Cesar) | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:27:21 | |
Why do businesses fail? A common theme I hear from detailers is, "I don't have that much money, therefore I'm limited on growth". | |||
| 121: The Difference Between Mobile and Shop Detailing (With Lex) | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:25:03 | |
Is there a difference between mobile detailing and detailing at a shop? Of course there is! Each one brings their own set of pros and cons. In this episode, Lex and I go over our experiences on what we like and don't like of mobile detailing and working out of our shop. | |||
| 237: You Can't Grow Your Detailing Business Without This Tool | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:32:42 | |
⚡️Give Jobber a try with a FREE 14-day trial plus a special discount: https://go.getjobber.com/detailgroove One of the key things to growing your business is having a "central hub" that you run everything through. This means, all of your payments, customers information, deposits, etc.. are all in on central location. In this episode, I breakdown why it's so important and the major drawbacks if you don't implement this into your business. Resources ✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ 📗 The Ultimate Guide To Start Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3ax3Dt Socials | |||
| 120: Our Exact Process on How We Book Customers in Our Detailing Business (with Lex) | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:47:56 | |
Get a FREE 14-day trial trial plus 20% off your first 6 months with Jobber: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil | |||
| 119: Struggling To Price Your Detailing Services? Follow This Advise... | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:24:19 | |
Join the SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/sfd-waiting-list Pricing your detailing services can be one of the more difficult things you do. You want to make sure you're charging high enough to make money but not to high where you scare off a lot of customers. In this podcast episode, I answer your questions on everything pricing related. You'll learn:
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| 118: How We Sell High-Ticket Detailing Services | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:13:17 | |
Join the SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/sfd-waiting-list What's the difference between a detailer that can sell a $900 service versus a detailer that does a "full detail" for $200? In this podcast episode, you'll learn:
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| 117: Avoid These 5 Marketing Mistakes in Your Local Business | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:48:49 | |
Join the SEO For Detailers Waiting List: https://detailgroove.co/sfd-waiting-list There's a lot of things you have to do to start and grow your detailing business. Some things you do are going to workout, other things, maybe not so much. In this podcast episode, we go over five mistakes you should avoid. You'll learn:
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| 116: Start Telling Your Customers "NO" and Watch Your Detailing Business Grow | BT 03 | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:38:09 | |
How do you find your dream customer? How do you attract the right type of customers that are happy to pay for your services? The answer is not taking on every single job under the sun. It's the complete opposite. In this episode, I sit down with Cesar and we discuss how telling people "no" has helped grow our businesses. This is a very important topic to understand, regardless of where you are in your business! | |||
| 115: How Many Details Do You Need To Make $10,000 Per Month? | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:10:46 | |
Download The 8-services You Can Offer in Your Detailing Business: https://bit.ly/3mDy4Aj What does it take to make $10,000 per month in your detailing business? In this episode, I breakdown the number of ways you're able to reach your goals, regardless of the type of business you operate. | |||
| 114: Why You MUST Do More Than Just Work on Your Detailing Business | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:23:45 | |
Get a FREE 14-day trial plus 20% off your first 6 months with Jobber: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil In this episode, I breakdown why I don't follow a "work-life" balance, why you shouldn't only focus on growing a detailing business, what I intentionally do to get more out of my business and life. | |||
| 113: How Discount Tire Helped Me Grow My Detailing Business | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:28:40 | |
Get a FREE 14-day trial plus 20% off your first 6 months with Jobber: http://www.getjobber.com/oscargil In this episode, I share my experiences of when I worked at Discount Tire, what I learned from them, and how I implement those lessons into my detailing business (even after 10 years). 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||
| 112: How I Optimize My Life To Get More Stuff Done | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:30:02 | |
As a business owner, you have to maximize your time so you can maximize your output. This is even more true when you're working a full-time job and you're trying to get your business started. In this episode, I share the methods I do to save time, be more productive, and to have a bigger impact in my business. | |||
| 111: When's The Right Time To Quit Your Job and Go Full-Time With Your Detailing Business? | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
Is there a perfect time to leave your job and go full-time with your detailing business? In this episode, I'm answering a question from someone who wants to leave their job, but is scared of leaving their guaranteed paycheck to run a business. | |||
| 236: Can Detailers Make $100/Hour with Their Services? | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:25:36 | |
✏️ Join Detailers Growth Academy: https://detailgroove.co/detailers-growth-academy/ $100 an hour is a good goal to hit in your business. But many detailers claim to make this much but when you dive into their numbers and operations, are way off the mark. Resources Socials | |||
| 110: A Detailer Near Me Is Charging $40 For a Full Detail. How Do I Compete Against That? | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:27:30 | |
What do you do in your business when there's so many cheap detailers around you that do more work than you do? This is a common problem many of us face and think there's no way to compete and win in a market like this. | |||
| 109: I Could Never Do This Alone (and You Shouldn't Either) | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:28:51 | |
If you look at the detailing industry, a majority of detailing businesses are a one-man band. There's nothing wrong with that, but when people ask me, "How do I do so much?", I always tell them it's because I have a team. | |||
| 108: Why I Don't Like Maintenance Clients and What To Lookout For in Your Detailing Business | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:18:04 | |
The idea of maintenance clients is great in your business. Every month, you get a number of clients to get their vehicle serviced. 📺 Proper Care YouTube Channel | |||