Team vs Solo Detailing, Getting Started in Paint Protection Film (PPF), Small Favors Huge Returns: Prestige Auto Detail

On this episode of the Road to $1 Million podcast Josh interviews Sean Free owner of Prestige Auto Detail out of Portland, OR. Prestige Auto Detail is a paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating shop which started in 2016 specializing in vehicle protection and correction services. While Sean has experience managing a 3 person team he has since scaled back to a solo operation focusing solely on automotive protection services.On the podcast, Sean talks about the difference between running a team vs a solo detail shop, finding his passion in PPF, educating clients protection services, and much more. Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:40) - Scaling Back to a Solo Operation(14:57) - Small Favors Huge Returns(20:10) - Educating Clients on Protection Services(30:59) - Advertising(37:32) - Advantages of Solopreneurs(42:50) - Getting Started in PPF(56:55) - Raising Prices(58:43) - Detailing vs Protection Services(1:07:32) - Margins on PPF(1:14:13) - Selling Ceramic Coatings to Detailing Clients(1:16:26) - Shop Space(1:23:08) - Maintenance Details(1:34:32) - Growth & Goals (1:47:43) - Staying Curious & Passionate(1:50:03) - Hiring & Team BuildingPrestige Auto Detail:Website - https://www.prestigeautodetailnw.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestigeautodetailnw/Belk Detailing LLC:Website - https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing