This method isn’t the only way to start up a successful detailing business, it’s simply the blueprint for what worked for me! Make sure you let me know your ideas for future videos, business related or otherwise!!
@pinkapotamus9266
4 жыл бұрын
The Detail Geek 2 I know you have your tried and true products, but a vid doing an APC comparison would be interesting. Something you used to use, what you use now, and something new. 🤔🤔🤔
@katiespetproject9002
4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on all of your filing equipment and how you get those INCREDIBLE shots?
@Bummer1980
4 жыл бұрын
The Detail Geek 2 Very cool of you to share your advice on how to start up a business! I love when successful people want to see others be successful. It’s a huge reflection on what type of person you are. I really enjoy your channel. Ive learned soooo much! I like cleaning my own vehicles. I don’t do it nearly as often as I should. (Not for being lazy, but just that I have limits on how much I can move about in a day and not be in pain) But I keep my vehicles clean. No trash, food or junk, It’s mainly just dog hair from my service dog. I really want to try a wax or ceramic or some sort of coating for my paint. I’ve never done that before. I’m just worried I’d get part way in and not be able to physically finish it. I have a genetic condition called Elhers Danlos Syndrome (and a few co-morbid health issues that go with it) which causes my joints to dislocate and connective tissues to tear. So I have to be very careful when moving about. More recently my Dr’s are trying to figure out which autoimmune disorder I have. When I get muscle fatigue I get a terrible almost hive like reaction on my skin over the muscle that’s fatigued and it’s very painful. Is doing some sort of a “sealant/wax” something I could do section by section over a few days or even a months time? Or will it not look right at the end? What coating would you recommend for using for a first timer? I have all the stuff from the description box that I’d need to do it in my amazon cart to do it, but I just don’t want to click buy and waste a lot of $ until I know if it’s something I can realistically do. Or if I should just break down and pay the professional in my area to do it. I really do like doing this stuff myself if I can. It keeps me moving and gives me something to do and be proud of when it’s finished.
@amberbest6942
4 жыл бұрын
@@Bummer1980 I have fibromyalgia, shoulder/back degeneration and various health issues so I know what you mean. I also love doing cleaning myself (half of my degeneration is years of labor) and the best advice I can tell you, is use a lot of tools like he does. You can get a buffer/polisher to seal your car, pressure washer to rinse, and attachments on the pressure washer to wash the car. Steamers and hand held scrubbers help for the inside, including your home. 😀
@Twingo913
4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video with a walkthrough of the products you use and how to use them? Talking through the different wheel brushes as well as with cleaners you use and when. For instance, I am new to thoroughly detailing my own car and I've never waxed it before but you've used different waxes, etc for different purposes and I'd like some help on figuring out the best for black paint with swirls and scratches. I love your content and look forward to your videos each week and I would like to hear more of the why one product over another. Aloha!
@truthmatters2020
Жыл бұрын
I just want to tell you that your videos are so useful for someone like me. I started my mobile detailing business 6 month ago and watching your videos have make me better. Thank so much 🥰
@benc.voiceovers8579
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice man, you're the only detailer on KZitem that I watch. We recently started up a business and watching your vids has helped a lot. Can't express my gratitude enough. Cheers!
@zyhritoyoko8201
4 жыл бұрын
I dont plan on starting my own detailing business I just like to hear you talk lol your voice Is so calming❤❤😘
@erinlafleche5213
4 жыл бұрын
So wholesome! That warm weather must be a nice break! Thanks for the informative video Mitch, you are awesome as always!
@AutOdometer
4 жыл бұрын
I literally just filed for my business license last night. Thanks for this video. I have all the tools and products already.
@AutOdometer
4 жыл бұрын
Also... I really like the idea of not usndercutting your competitors pricing and don’t reduce your pricing for no reason. I’m personally going to try to keep my prices high since I work a full time job and only want high paying high quality work.
@jesse8554
4 жыл бұрын
AutOdometer Ok question for you then. If im just doing it as a side job will I need the license?
@AutOdometer
4 жыл бұрын
@@jesse8554 If its a friend or something probably not. Its up to you really
@torque8475
2 жыл бұрын
How’s it going man?
@sethdavis6123
2 жыл бұрын
How’s the business going??
@Financial_Awareness
2 жыл бұрын
“It’s in the name!” Great tip, great advice…great channels, Mitch! I’m sure Mike’s proud of all your hard work.
@usqpaleale4289
4 жыл бұрын
Having recently started a detailing business, this video and all of your detail videos have helped me out tremendously. Because of you I am more efficient in my detailing and in time and cost spent detailing all together. Cheers to a great vacation!
@gabrielkasmarcik6068
2 жыл бұрын
Update me on ur business
@cristeto96
4 жыл бұрын
Do a "Day in the life" Kinda video ;D
@brianhunter3236
3 жыл бұрын
Damn only had to wait 8 months😂
@TiTaN-eo5tp
Жыл бұрын
I am trying to start my own detailing business and i’ve been going off of detailing businesses near me, slightly undercutting my prices to make it more affordable for people so I can get a higher flow of customers. While it’s starting out slow, I have a couple guaranteed customers here in the near future! I have provided some good quality performances to vehicles at home and shared pictures from them. I haven’t had the ability to use an extractor yet since it’s winter here in Illinois and I don’t have a shop to work in. I figured that the best way to price is by the hour. I watch your videos all the time and I take lessons and tips from every video! You’re great at what you do and I hope that when I get my square body finished, that I can bring it up there to Canada and hopefully get it in a video!
@nextlevelmobiledetailingllc
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I also use a lot of Meguiars products! I got lucky with getting customers. Word of mouth is the best form of advertising! Your customers are already selling you!
@John-vb5or
4 жыл бұрын
The Detailer line is hard to beat for a lot of products. The APC, degreaser, and glass cleaner also come in handy around the house.
@jordandunn5341
4 жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for quite along time, actually born and raised out in Maui too. Own my own mobile detailing company out here! Stoked to see a second channel keep it up braddah! Killer as always
@Johnsonsfamilyadventures-o3n
10 ай бұрын
I have spent close to 1,500 on detail equipment and I want to start up my business and this gave me some ideas thank you so much
@esportliroy6911
2 жыл бұрын
Its funny how i found you xD I was everytime watching some restorations videos and suddenly you appeared in the suggested videos. I watched 1 video of your main YT Channel and subscribed immediately after watching it. I came from Germany where the law says it is forbidden to clean your Car in Front of your Garage or inside... but only with any Karcher Extractor and a noname Steamer i clean Cars of my family and friends and they said its looking nice :D the hardest thing for me is to move the car cuz i cant get the driving license for years... but the satisfaction of my family and friends while they watching cleaning the car is unpayable... the reaction is lovely. So A very Big Thank to YOU for inspiration
@juli-hannah3569
4 жыл бұрын
How awesome! Most business men wouldn’t share this information because they’d want the customers to themselves. Such an awesome thing for you to do. Help others that would love to do this. Rum and coke isn’t a bad combo lol
@typical808
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your whole statement except the very past part lol
@daMillenialTrucker
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Monterey California, there's only 3 auto car detailers with like 60,000 people living in a 30 mile radius 😂😂
@ShayKaterina
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love watching you clean vehicles, it makes me feel like I was cleaning them to in way haha so satisfying seeing the before and afters as well
@jimmymartin8259
4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for you to post one of these
@maramurphy6887
4 жыл бұрын
Hawaii Mitch is now my favorite Mitch. You look so happy! Hope you have a great time ☺️
@JenniferPerryMyScraproom
4 жыл бұрын
I am in no way going to start a business but I do need to thank you for teaching me how to detail my own car. Now I can get it clean to my standards and not have to settle for someone else and "good enough". Now if the weather would get better I want to tackle my Mom's car... now there is a challenge! :-)
@jonathanlloyd1824
4 жыл бұрын
What....in Maui and no ukulele outro? LoL either way, always a pleasure watching your content. All the best from MB.
@kristinagionet1040
4 жыл бұрын
Literally the other day my sister and I were just talking about pricing and trying to get my word out there and word-of-mouth marketing on that stuff and then you literally made a video a few days later so thank you so much. I’m honestly about to get my second clients my first client was my sisters vehicle and the second client will be a coworker of mine so you’re right it is Word of mouth which is so cool 😎
@kristinagionet1040
4 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much off of your videos and how to detail cars 🚙 oh I look forward to your videos every single week especially on Fridays that is the highlight of the week is your videos.
@annieb3615
4 жыл бұрын
Don’t know if this is possible, but I would take a filthy car and detail 1/2 inside and outside. Leave the other half dirty. Enter it in the car show. Have an album of before and after photos with business cards available. You could display your quality of work to ALL car enthusiasts.
@CzarownicaMarta
4 жыл бұрын
Starting tomorrow we're gonna have more detailers than cars :) Very informative, well composed and straight to the point 👍
@tbrown1352002
3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and your attention to detail and knowledge is off the charts. Thanks man, keep 'em coming!
@uaofficialbussiness6488
Жыл бұрын
Hi Detail Geek Sir Thanks you so much for this inspirational video this really motivates me to do my own business one day in car detailing. I was struggling around with my careers choice but now i will get detailing job and then i will do my own business. Keep Posting videos
@hilaryunderwood5580
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome background 🙌🏼🤩🌴🌺! Thanks for all the helpful info as always 😁!
@Silmeria0724
4 жыл бұрын
The background ambience and his calm demeanor relaxed me even more than a seat extraction video.😴
@itsjayaudio1748
3 жыл бұрын
Im 16. Starting my business up atm. This helped a lot.
@litzyflores999
2 жыл бұрын
how is it going ?
@arizexas
4 жыл бұрын
I bet you’re having a great time in that nice Hawaiian weather in comparison to Canada lol. Enjoy your vacation!
@tayloradditon7843
2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting such an exciting and overwhelming sense to want to do this.
@autocleanet40
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mitch. It's nice to have taken the time to make this video. Happy Holidays.
@clayton77santos34
4 жыл бұрын
Man I really admire your work, I learn a lot from you, thanks especially from Brazil...🇧🇷
@dylanbystedt
3 жыл бұрын
Looked up detailing in my town, damn I hate living in a city with lots of rich folks! But I also live on the coast, lots of rich folks with boats. Almost every auto detailer offers detailing for boats as well. Who would've thought?
@BasitKhan-eo5rn
4 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on all of your products and ratios etc!!! Would be much loved !
@jbauman100
4 жыл бұрын
So jealous, I was there last January for my honeymoon. It was absolutely beautiful. Have a great trip!!
@maryanntaylor9331
4 жыл бұрын
@TheDetailGeek do you or did have a second job or have you always done detailing full time?
@chaitrapollard8869
4 жыл бұрын
He's a full time accountant.
@iver7552
4 жыл бұрын
Chaitra Pollard, really?? I had no idea, I he must be swimming in cash hahah, detailing, accounting + millions of views on KZitem, that adds up..
@chaitrapollard8869
4 жыл бұрын
@@iver7552 he recently made detailing a full time career. I'm pretty sure he could go back into accounting if he needed to. 😂👍
@inactive67
4 жыл бұрын
@@chaitrapollard8869 Nice thing is he can do that w/o an office so there is always time for a client or two.
@chaitrapollard8869
4 жыл бұрын
@@inactive67 😂👍❤
@patrickrichmond9896
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I going to share this video for anyone my age wants to get into this. I was thinking of even offering senior citizen discounts for anyone over 55 that wants their car detailed.
@luisbartolo7169
4 жыл бұрын
Hey man how’s it going 👋 I gotta say you inspired me to start this a car detailing business 😃 I am currently temporarily disabled with a fractured leg it’s been about 3 months and I think I need another 3 months until I can actually walk decently again and or possibly walk normal again regain strength etc, I used to be co-owner of a construction company but since I broke my leg I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to that type of work for a while , I live in the central Florida area so I think I can really be successful with a car detailing business, I’m learning a lot from your and other peoples KZitem videos , I’ll most likely take a car detailing courses before I begin work on any car haha
@candicewentworth4315
4 жыл бұрын
Maui wow. Beautiful. You even took the time to make us a video on vacation 😂😁. We love ya detail geek. But seriously go have some fun. We will figure out how to survive 😉
@brettphillips1227
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the awesome advice really loving this second channel!
@kaleightucker5479
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your warm wonderful vacation. ☺
@Evan951001
4 жыл бұрын
My detailing business was about 100k to start and get through 6 months. I just hit my sales goal of 20k per month. Not every business is the same though you can get by with a lot less with mobile. Make sure you are following the laws and be safe. I work 12+ hours a day 7 days a week but my team and I do over 120 cars per month. I've been blessed with this in 6 months and a 100% satisfaction rate. Zero come backs. Knock on wood
@sethdavis6123
2 жыл бұрын
How did you manage to make it cost 100k? That’s insane
@Evan951001
2 жыл бұрын
@@sethdavis6123 well this was a while ago haha. But yeah 100k to start. Leases, build out, equipment (lifts, extractors, vacuums, plotter, office) supply inventory alone was 20k. My business is called Med City Detail.
@sethdavis6123
2 жыл бұрын
@@Evan951001 very cool - what would you say is the best way to acquire customers early on? Word of mouth? Flyers, ads, going to car shows etc?
@patricknguyen5100
4 жыл бұрын
Wow you literally are the best. I just asked about this a few days ago and then this pops up in my feed 😭😭😭 so exciting! Hope you’re having a great time in Maui Mitch!
@MrgBuzz
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information about to start my detail business this weekend. Scared but excited at the same time. Thank you
@nathanielmuck9241
2 жыл бұрын
hows business been?
@BigBoyTank
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best vid iv seen yet bro and my son and I will be fallowing this to a T.
@billpitts1034
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the warm climate video. Nothing like making us jealous. Hey, great video. A lot of great questions answered. Thanks
@amberbest6942
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, you look so happy and good in the greenery and warm weather!😀 It makes me miss Florida, rum and all. Yes I lived in Maui for 6 months as a teen and didn't like it, but it is pretty, but Florida and the Caribbean are my ♥️
@mtbikingaddict
4 жыл бұрын
'How to' on vacation = Tax write off!
@tropics71
4 жыл бұрын
You know it lol!! gotta have those big right off's 👍💯
@Jase2114
3 жыл бұрын
Has to be done lol ..I just brought a audi Q8s
@loveobd628
4 жыл бұрын
Two Thumbs up from Germany to Maui 👍👍
@yazmincerezo5839
4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful vacation, super for all the work you do 👍👍👍Uuuuum 😘🥰❤️💋😍
@rafzzy501
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this video man, your channel really inspires me to start my own detailing business!
@tuhj0k4r
4 жыл бұрын
You inspire me and my friend Bailey Griggs to start our own detailing business!
@alanwallace3253
4 жыл бұрын
Been following your first channel for a long time, enjoy your work. Just subscribed here too. BTW , I live on Maui now 20 years and detail on the South side, Kihei, Wailea about 3 years in y retirement. Who knew chasing dirt could be so fun !! Let me know next time your island..after this crazy Covid stuff.
@mfrmxcv
3 жыл бұрын
This info is super useful for any kind of business. Thank you, Mitchhh!
@aaronaustrie
4 жыл бұрын
Very useful info cuz i might need it one day. Much appreciated
@edsonherald3720
2 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks ! Hope You Enjoy Hawaii ! 👍🏽👍🏼👍🏾
@andymudkins7528
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Mitch & perfect timing thanks...enjoy your holiday
@Marybean96
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Maui! I’ll be there in April!
@Gumorisco11
3 жыл бұрын
Good advices man ive berly started and so far ive done 6 cars i did create a page on Facebook did spent like $50 but only got 3 messages out of those post but the people.that ive done so far were super happy about my work i also did business cards the thing with me is that i dont have a heated garage :( . So.most of the work i do outside of my house on the front parking space so i take the seats out of the cars so they can have time to dry.... but soon im planning to buy myself a house canapoy for summers is around the corner so i can work inside what ever works for me as long as i get the car well cleaned
@benjaminlambert4377
3 жыл бұрын
About to start my own detailing business while in college, wish me luck
@kzedekiah
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Maui bro...hope you had a blast here🤙🤙🤙
@TysonPaxton1214
3 жыл бұрын
My customers are family, and I send them home with business cards to give to friends and they pass them on
@1guava864
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you’re enjoying the island weather there!
@chrisreed26
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's great that you shared this with your viewers! I started my residential cleaning business in 2003 and was very lucky that from one ad, done as a trade out for cleaning, was the last I ever had to run! The people from that ad spread my name like Baptist Church gossip about Sister Ruthi's daughter being prego!! haha No joke, it really did though..I had all the soccer moms calling me and wanting "The Butler" (my name was My Butler, long story but a friend no more had a similar name using the word Butler which is like Maid according to my lawyer, but thought he could copywrite the word Butler! anyway, see..long story) Anyway, I was lucky, I had plenty of business..It's a little easier with mine as I have repeat client's as once I get one, they use me either weekly, Bi-weekly or monthly unlike you, You have to get a new customer more often although I'm sure you too have regular clients just like any other service business would! Of course after 17 years almost, I'm tired...I'm starting to close up shop..I'm ready for a change..I am moving from FL to AZ in a month or so.. All the best to you as you certainly deserve it!! You are THE detail ICON!
@davestewart9146
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, I’m retired and only take care of my own vehicles, do you detail full time or do you have another job, I can imagine it could be a scary decision to comment yourself full time
@theresaflowers
4 жыл бұрын
Epic vlog. Enjoy your epic vacay in Maui🙋🏽♀️💣❤️🤩🙌🏼
@prestonchaussee790
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your vacation bro.. you earned it!
@SourSteve9
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. After the nastiest van detail video I was curious how much you'd charge. Then found this video and went to website and seems very fair for the work you put in. One recommendation is the Google ads on your website are very offputting. Take up alot of space and don't fit in (on mobile).
@murftupperware1012
3 жыл бұрын
Woah! That’s a first! A DG video with no snow or gloomy weather?!?😂
@kevinnlop
4 жыл бұрын
A well deserved vacation Mitch. A beautiful place to enjoy with the family. 🌴🌴🌴🌴🍍🍹
@rjennings0142
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@jeff1595
4 жыл бұрын
Cool beachfront
@chrisoo8998
Жыл бұрын
I'm a bodyshop painter. But I'm thinking of starting detailing business I already got the equipment just worried I won't get enough work
@jeremys8360
4 жыл бұрын
Well deserved vacation man. Still making videos too. Props to you
@stephenhillard7912
4 жыл бұрын
OMG just enjoy your winter break and forget about work . We can wait paitently until you return to sunny Canada. Have a Rum for me please my Dr is a kill joy .
@timmyr345
3 жыл бұрын
I have a small detail business. Every now and then I get a car that I can’t stop staring at. Have you ever had a car that you just couldn’t stop staring at, making getting the job done “on time”?
@Greg_P611
4 жыл бұрын
Have a blast bud. Welcome to America
@Iconicdetailing
2 жыл бұрын
id like some opions on wether or not my numbers are ok. 9 months into business ive made 8,000 for 2022 so far although my last week was 1200 so thats a nice uptick. have hired a seo agency for my website for the past 8 months and im on the bottom of page 1 of google. i have 14 5 star reviews and 1 4 star. after coming off a busy profitable week its encouraging. but now i have no jobs on the books, called a couple other detail shops there all booked out for 9 days! i figure i could be doing worse and just trying to stay positive.
@392mopar4
2 жыл бұрын
New sub here 💪. Great videos buddy. I'm looking to start my own one day. I Pray it works out
@gunsnsails
2 жыл бұрын
When you started your KZitem channel did you have to do a separate LLC?
@terryrobinson8827
3 жыл бұрын
This message was very helpful. Thanks
@brary6269
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou i needed it
@blahtoausername
4 жыл бұрын
Check out the Karcher PUZZI 1.100-227.0 model 8/1 C - Commercial Upholstery & Spot Carpet Cleaner
@juanhidalgo6435
3 жыл бұрын
I always like your work, ethic
@AC_AUTONATA
4 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, I started my business a month ago, I really loved this job. I already have my official channel. 💦🚘 AC Detailing Cars. 🚙 thanks for everything
@jackorford3392
4 жыл бұрын
this video just dropped as soon as i started thinking about branching off and starting my own detailing business, could this be a sign??
@brianhahn7866
4 жыл бұрын
I have a question on how not to start a detailing business. What are your recommendations for cleaners/equipment to use when I only detail a couple of cars per year? What are the things that work well, and are very cost effective?
@carlorosales5912
3 жыл бұрын
Superb video in reference who would like to start their business. Your very detailed oriented. Awesome setting, was Mikey able to accompany you to Hawaii? Continue on what you do best!! "God Bless" 🙏🙏🙏 You have any new Merch?
@davidsimmons4491
2 жыл бұрын
I’m the comments you list maguiars leather cleaner for the cleaner and maguiars leather cleaner and conditioner for the conditioner are these different ?
@lindalin4181
4 жыл бұрын
you should do the detail geek caps and flip flops as your merch ..
@oHLwho
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video twice because I find this man really really attractive 🥰. I don't know y youtube suggested this video. I have no interest in car cleaning but this man is Everything 😊. Continue the hustle 👍
@feliciagarza8400
4 жыл бұрын
Wow Mitch you so relaxed your hard work has pay off congrats👍🎊 keep it up...whoop whoop lol☺ I bet its nice to wear sandles instead of snow boots...lol🌺🌅💕💕💕😏
@steve-mr8wg
4 жыл бұрын
Well thanks bro for what you do, God bless you, have fun 😎
@iowacubsfan9918
4 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for the tips
@Zues_1401
4 жыл бұрын
I like the lil tipsy's tips this time around more chill. Try a joint next time🏋️
@CrystalMendoza05
4 жыл бұрын
Yay! It’s Tuesday!😁
@donaldlong9649
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video cant to start mine in the future
@ZackScriven
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the vacation!
@ИванКрупенников
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you, very cool videos) subscription from Russia!
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