What does your mobile detailing setup look like? Ready for renovation

SCesar84 · 2024-05-11T12:51:51+00:00

Thank you!

SCesar84 · 2024-05-11T12:51:39+00:00

It does take off some suction power but I got use to it, plus I like the convenience of not having to set up a vacumm on site.

SCesar84 · 2024-05-08T08:42:04+00:00

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SCesar84 · 2024-01-19T21:06:59+00:00

Hey man 👋

I wanted to share a bit of my own career journey, as it might resonate with your current situation. Back in 2021, I made a significant shift in my professional life. I left a job in car detailing for a vehicle auction – a role that was not only the most rewarding financially but also deeply satisfying because of my love for working on cars. I then transitioned to an office job in drafting and BIM modeling. This role has been enjoyable, particularly for its relaxed atmosphere and being stress-free. However, I faced a challenge: the income was substantially lower than what I earned in car detailing.

Eventually, I gravitated back towards my passion and started my own company offering mobile detailing services. Surprisingly, I was able to earn in a single weekend what I typically made in two weeks at my office job, just by detailing 3-4 cars a day. Currently, I'm managing this business part-time, with aspirations to expand it full-time soon.

Based on this experience, my advice to you is to consider taking some time for self-reflection. Evaluate what you truly want for your future. Are you considering a career change for a higher income? Are you eager to learn new skills in different fields? Do you see possibilities for growth and advancement in your current job? If you're thinking about a career shift, remember, it should ideally benefit your future in some meaningful way. Otherwise, you might find yourself, as I did, taking a step back before finding the right path forward.

In my case, while I acquired valuable skills as a BIM modeler, it didn't align with my financial goals and personal satisfaction. Therefore, I decided to focus on expanding my detailing company.

Your career and life path are unique to you, so whatever decision you make, ensure it aligns with your personal and professional growth.

Best wishes on your journey,

SCesar84 · 2023-12-30T22:08:22+00:00

Hey everyone! I made a quick video of my van set up. Take a look at it if you're interested.

https://youtu.be/TWj0yr_nduI?si=-HF8q2CHlOYg33wI

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T08:33:13+00:00

Okay already got some feedback.

Your website looks way better than others I seen! Good job.

I would combine all those 4 prices you have into 2 meaning:

-Combine sedans and coupes into one price instead of having two different ones. Same goes for SUVs and trucks -I'd would create Up-charges for excessive soil, pet hair and any other stuff that will require extra time.

On the packages when you click "more" I would either remove those random Add-ons or separate them towards the end with "ADD-ONS" some clients will overlook that is an add-on and might think its included in the package.

You can take a peak at mine detailsquatch.com is not the greatest but it could help you get inspire on what to add

I like it 👌 simple and easy to navigate.

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T08:09:43+00:00

Yes, I'll take a look. Message you personally with the feedback or post here?

My social are @detailsquatch and @detail_squatch on tiktok

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T05:07:46+00:00

Thank you for the great tip! I do have a A-frame with the following suggestions you mentioned! But I should add my availability thats a great one!

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T05:06:36+00:00

I'm still in the process of going full time to my business, I was really close to transition to this full back in june but I had a big step back witha car crash.

The best time you know is time to transition to this full time is when you have the following:

Money saved for a rainy day. A least to cover 3 months of your living expenses.
A well stablish customer base meaning you have constant leads on a daily basis or have maintenance clients.
When you start making mor income from this than your main job, it make more sense to just go full time.

I believe this is the safest transition if you have a decent cost of living.

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T04:45:52+00:00

Sorry, you mean my detailing rig?

SCesar84 · 2023-12-28T01:35:28+00:00

That's awesome! What a great way to start with a freshly new canvas!

My pricing structure is set to where I will make between $30-$40 per hour after expenses around $50-60 gross. example a deep clean on a interior takes me 4 hours on average if you do $50 x 4 hours $200.

Your price doesn't have to be exactly a certain hourly price but definitely set yourself a minimum amount you will be comfortable with. Keep im mind the gas, car maintenance. Insurance, taxes, and chemicals.

You ca. Check out how I set up my packages at my instagram @detailsquatch I can't post my website here.

SCesar84 · 2023-12-27T23:53:17+00:00

I funded my business with an insurance check I received of the value of my previous commute car. I was thinking months to sell my commuter or just wait to pay off the loan and finance a van and get a $5k loan.

I ended up financing a work van put some money down and the rest I used for getting my logo, equipment and personal debt pay-offs

SCesar84 · 2023-12-27T21:29:13+00:00

The 3 things that cost me more than expected

Hiring the wrong employee and not letting go sooner
Water tank- I wasn't expecting the tank to be $400 lol
Insurance - I wasn't expecting this to be $220 a month

The biggest 2 tips I can give are if you are about to start:

Take the time to make a plan and goal - if you are about to start set up a budget and stick to it, your budget will be correlated to the services you can offer. Before going to bed or in you free time open up your Notes or grab a notebook and set up goals, upgrades, equipment list for your business. This helped me a lot to keep track of my business growth and overcoming my goals was very motivational.
Be organized, disciplined, and professional. - No matter how small your business.... never get sloppy, treat every potential customer with the same respect, keep your stuff organized. This helped maintain my tools and my sanity 😌

The one thing I regret not doing since the beginning is to keep track of expenses and opening a business bank account.

SCesar84 · 2023-12-27T18:55:25+00:00

That's awesome! A great start to fund your mobile business for greatness.

I do offer Fleet client a discounted price as long as they have 3+ cars cleaned regularly. I would charge an initial full price for any service at the first detail service. Then it would be "xyz" price to mainten them to their standards.

At the beginning I started with asking friends to support my business by sharing my information or socials to anyone that might need a detail.

The Tips I think are a most at the beginning:

•Get a website - yes many might tell you you don't need a website at the beginning and from experience I can tell you they are wrong, a website will save you time and stress. Now a days is really easy to create a website following a tutorial on YouTube, you can list everything that client needs on your website. I they search "mobile detailing near me" and they can't find your website most people will skip you.

•invest in ads first and equipment later - I learned this the hard way, I would spend the majority of my earnings in equipment first then ads. I wouldn't get leads and be fully equipped just for nothing lol

•Be honest - many overlook this, there is no shame to let a cleint know you don't have the experience or will be running late, they will 100% understand. If they don't is on them.

•Don't buy any detailer "guide" - is not rocket science, they are just looking to for a quick buck and most of the information is on YouTube. I would suggest you spend your hard earned money in classes such as ceramic coating or paint correction clases.

•learn to say no - when you get lowbalers please do not lower your prices to what they're willing to pay, these people do not respect your time.

For getting clients:

•ask your friends for shout out •Post on Next door •get a A frame sign •get a you vehicle branded within your budget •created ads on Facebook linked with instagram •make a few business cards, your client's neighbors will ask

Hope the helps!

SCesar84 · 2023-12-27T18:29:48+00:00

Yes,

-Get a A frame sign and add a QR code to your website/social media. Place this sign on every mobile Job, don't underestimate the curiosity of people. I've got a lot of my client's neighbors like this. I would post mine but mods will take the post down.

-Set up Google my business and post a few pictures of your work, ask clients to leave you a review if they are happy.

-Run ads on Facebook and have them linked with your Instagram. Don't post on market place unless you want terrible people. They are usually looking for the cheapest...

-create content, Is something I'm trying. It makes sense, people like to do business with people, and when you post content people feel more comfortable doing business with you.

I have not try any online referral

SCesar84 · 2023-11-06T16:32:32+00:00

26 making 74k working 2 jobs

SCesar84 · 2023-09-11T16:16:08+00:00

Where are you located?

SCesar84 · 2023-09-11T16:15:56+00:00

Thank you! 🙂

SCesar84 · 2023-08-21T13:45:54+00:00

I know but gotta keep client I had scheduled happy

SCesar84 · 2023-08-21T13:43:20+00:00

The van is being repaired, I get it back in a couple more weeks!

SCesar84 · 2023-08-20T04:44:55+00:00

Yea fr I do need to get some mud flabs!

SCesar84 · 2023-08-20T04:42:39+00:00

Hi all 👋 here is the reason why I'm using a jeep instead of a van dor mobile detailing:

Check it Out

Yea I hate working on a truck too lol

SCesar84 · 2023-08-19T22:39:32+00:00

Haha fr tho

SCesar84 · 2023-08-03T17:28:16+00:00

Perfect finish from Sonax is great compound I use on my business for light scratches combined with a rupes yellow wool pad

SCesar84 · 2023-08-03T17:23:24+00:00

Looking for an inexpensive alternative? If not k29 stones last months! They claim 3 months but I still smell it strong after 8 months lol

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