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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2026 · 1H 32M

Elite Finish: The Highs, Lows & Lessons of Building a $2M Detailing Business

from Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast · host Joshua Belk, Wes Walz

In this episode, Josh sits down with Wes Walz of Elite Finish in San Diego, California. With 19 years in the detailing industry, Wes shares how he grew from a solo operator to building a $2 million-a-year detailing business. He opens up about the challenges he faced along the way, the mistakes he learned from, and the mindset and decisions that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of growth. Time Stamps(00:00) - Introduction(04:45) - How Elite Finish Got Started(17:13) - Pricing Tips Every Detailer Should Know(23:45) - Marketing Tips to Attract Premium Clients(32:21) - The Biggest Turning Point in His Business(43:24) - Lessons Learned from Business Challenges(53:17) - The Reality of Damaged Vehicles and Unhappy Customers(55:14) - Paying Yourself as a Business Owner(1:03:25) - Offering Premium Services at Premium Prices(1:05:10) - What Success Looks Like for Wes Walz Exclusive for Our Listeners Detailers Roadmap is offering listeners of the Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast an exclusive choice: 10% off your initial deposit or a FREE Citation Boost when you get started. Simply use the link below to claim your exclusive offer https://www.detailersroadmap.com/roadto1million?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=Belk_promo Elite Finish Website: https://elite-finish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitefinish/ Belk Detailing LLC  Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkdetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road to $1 Million  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/  

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In this episode, Josh sits down with Wes Walz of Elite Finish in San Diego, California. With 19 years in the detailing industry, Wes shares how he grew from a solo operator to building a $2 million-a-year detailing business. He opens up about the challenges he faced along the way, the mistakes he learned from, and the mindset and decisions that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of growth.

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