AMA #11-Ask Me Anything! Listeners and Detailers Questions Answered About the Auto Detailing Business and Auto Detailing Processes-Episode #850

Welcome to Another Ask Me Anything!!! The conversation covers various topics related to coatings, mobile setups, personal experiences, and the quality of products in the detailing industry. The hosts discuss the possibility of coatings with filling qualities, the importance of shaking liquid chemicals, setting up a mobile detailing business, favorite grand tour cars, surrounding oneself with like-minded people, and personal growth as a boss. They also touch on the responsibility of detailers to use high-quality products and the role of distributors in educating customers about inferior products. In this conversation, Marshall and Nick discuss various topics related to business operations and detailing products. They address the use of wrong info in business discussions, the quality of ingredients in cleaning products, the differences between surfactants in different applications, the effectiveness of touchless car wash products, the challenges of hiring and maintaining a team, the shelf life of coatings, and their favorite flavors of High Noon drinks. Takeaways Coatings with filling qualities are not currently available, but it is a possibility for the future. Shaking liquid chemicals is a habit that can be hard to break, even when it comes to carbonated drinks. Simplicity is key when setting up a mobile detailing business, and it's important to find a setup that works for your specific needs. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people is important for personal and professional growth. Detailers should take personal responsibility for the quality of products they use on customers' cars and not settle for inferior options. Distributors should educate customers about the differences in product quality and recommend superior options. Using 'we' in business discussions can create a more professional image, even for solo operators Dish soaps and car wash soaps have different surfactants and are designed for different purposes Touchless car wash products can be effective, but they may require harsher chemicals and careful application Hiring can be a challenging process, and it's important to be open to hiring multiple candidates to find the right fit Coatings have a shelf life of around 6-12 months after opening, depending on storage conditions High Noon drinks are refreshing, and everyone has their favorite flavor Chapters 00:00 Coatings and Filling Qualities 02:21 Shaking Liquid Chemicals 06:05 Favorite Grand Tour Cars 09:41 Taking Responsibility for Product Quality 21:46 Personal Growth and Apologies 23:29 Comparing Detailing Career to Boxing/MMA 30:33 The Use of Pronouns in Business Discussions 33:47 The Quality of Ingredients in Cleaning Products 39:46 The Differences Between Surfactants in Different Applications 45:33 The Effectiveness of Touchless Car Wash Products 55:14 The Shelf Life of Coatings 57:11 Favorite Flavors of High Noon Drinks