How to Start a Boat Detailing Company | 8 Steps to starting a boat detailing business
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- How to start a boat detailing company! Are you wanting to start a boat detailing business? Are you trying to learn how to take your Boat Cleaning Business to the next level? Good, This video is for you! I go over 8 steps to starting a boat detailing company!
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Where were these vids when I was diving in on my own a year ago. Good advice. Definitely don't undercharge yourself and don't be afraid to not get the job. Hold your worth.
Amen brother!
I second this lol, I was winging it when I started out 😂
The pricing here at LOZ is so low! I thought I was cutting my head off when I went up to $15 per ft. Started talking to other detailers and with my experience and reputation I found I was right to do it. We are BIG on reputation here.
Fab video ❤
Thanks!!
I have owned a successful digital marketing company for 8 years and transitioning into boat restoration your marketing advice is 1000% ACCURATE AND SPOT ON! I am only transitioning into boat restoration and heavy detail is because sitting inside at a computer all day made me depressed. The money I will make in restoration will be 10% of the money I was making in marketing but I dont care as my mental health mattered much more. I'm selling my marketing company for more than enough to even completely fail in the new business and never feel it. I mostly will be buying cheap, dirty boats and fully restoring them to flip as that was my passion before starting a marketing firm years back on a weird set of circumstances. I know my work ethic and sales experience will surely help. I have to say man, you are one hell of a smart dude. I just wanted to let you know that the info you gave in this video as far as marketing, and im sure the rest (I just dont have the experience in detail business to know how accurate that is) is spot on and the delivery method is just awesome. Your humble and spiritual and that alone will get you far in life. Anyhow, thinking of naming the company Hull Healers Boatworks & Restoration "We do a HULL of a job!" Thanks for the inspiration and sorry for the way to long message in a TH-cam comment.
I appreciate all of your comments! Ha thanks for the encouragement on this video! I give so many people the online advice and not to many people take me serious! Ha thanks again! Are you going to TH-cam yourself flipping these boats? Sounds like a cool channel idea!
@@DrakesDetailing I have been giving it serious thought. At one point I got into Twitch live streaming and made some TH-cam videos of gaming and learned how to edit, work certain programs like OBS, Adobe Premier and other stuff. I have been doing some recording and think that with the next boat, a 2005 Maxum 180, im going to do a start of project to finish Vlog style/teaching style series. I am 2 months into a full restore of 1977 Mako 17 Angler and almost finished and have not video documented every step. I Will be under a different account as ill be setting one up for the new business and doing it on that channel. Yea man, your marketing tips are on point besides advising to use wix or those website templates. They can work in certain scenarios but, Google just sees them as duplicate content as everyone else that chose the same theme/template as you. The biggest thing, for SEO anyways, is CONTENT, CONTENT and believe it or not, content. Then add more content. Easiest way to do that is blogging. No the blog isn't to appeal to customers or give them something to read, they are not going to read it so make it as keyword rich as you can, its just to have fresh content for Googles bots. There is more that you can do obviously but as a Detailing company, you just need to show up in a 30 mile radius or so. Thats so much easier than nationwide SEO. Sometimes if you don't have 100 other Detailing companies in your area, you can get away with template based site, but that is rare. Also, never pay per click. Its a trap and a waste of money. Its ok to use while waiting on SEO to kick in but not worth it otherwise. And, all the calls you get from people claiming they are Google and your profile is incomplete are liars. Google doesn't make outbound calls, they don't need to. Love you videos though. Ill let you knlw when I get a new channel up and have my first restore video out.
Can you teach me how to work online?
Drake ,
I just bought a used 21 foot Triton SF . Your advice has been so detailed and awesome ! I’m using lots of your tactics on restoring this boat and the results are coming out amazing ! Thank you
Thanks Drake! God bless you and all of us
Amen! you're welcome!
Thanks Drake! I really appreciate you taking the time to make these Videos. I’ve been in the business since 2005. I’m really good at what I do but you’re frikkin’ amazing dude!
Thanks I appreciate that!!
Thanks man!!
You’re welcome!
I'm happy that I got your channel! This is really a hidden gem. There is a lot of useful information and details that are important to know! Thanks!
Thanks for following!
LETTSSSS GOOOOO !!!!
I’ve been seriously searching for someone to teach me the unique sauce and efficiency of detailing and everything you need to know thank you so much !! Need some drake merch
Happy to help! More coming at ya!
so encouraging thank very much for your time mate.
You’re welcome!!
Awesome, Fantastic video presentation. A lot of right to the point and easy to understand information. Thank you so much 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
This is gold all his videos are.
Best comment yet! Ha thanks for commenting!
Drake man your channel has been a blessing. From the products i needed to complete my detailing set up to a great insurance agency. Just wanted to say thanks!
Awesome! thank you for watching!
Don't comment often... loved the authentic overview and heartfelt honesty. Great video and message! God bless, may you and your family be blessed beyond measure!
Thanks bro! I appreciate you watching and commenting
Thank you for sharing drake I like how you break everything down.you do a great job on detailing those boats and yatchs i myself are gonna start my own boat detailing business here soon.much blessings to you and your family
Thank you!! good luck!
Drake This video was inspirational. I have a detailing business in Memphis just going cars but moving to Tampa soon and want to add boat detailing . Your information is priceless . Thank you.
Thanks for watching bro!
Thank you for putting your faith in this video and especially in your business!
You are so welcome! And thank you !
First view!! What's up Drake! Thank you for dedicating so much time in helping us get better. Much appreciated 👍
You’re welcome bro!
Bro don't stop making videos this is dope! great content havent watched it yet but exactly what i was looking for.
Thanks, will do!
This video is a gift of love. Thank you so much for so freely giving your knowledge and experience. God bless you and your family!
Thanks! God bless you as well ❤️🔥😎
This is a great video. Exactly what I needed to watch. This past year I have been doing more boats. Good luck and God bless
Thanks for the comment! Glad I could help you!
I'm just getting started doing mobile detailing! This video helped me a lot! Keep uploading man.
Thanks bro! You’ll do great!
Great video, excellent info, thanks for sharing your experiences, that helps someone like me who will start a business.
Super helpful, thank you 🙏🏽
You are welcome! We are glad you got something from it! 💯💯
This is the most honest and true video I've seen about the boat detailing industry. Keep pumpimg out the amazing content! Ill be setting up an appointment tontalk about business with you soon!
Awesome bro! Thanks for the compliments!
Just seeing this 3 yrs later. Seemed to be right time as I Plan to move to Fla. More importantly the part you spoke of on keeping the faith and be persistent. I could see in your face you seemed to Reflect on your past. I too have been going through tough times here in Jersey. Which is why I'm thinking of moving and starting a Biz like this, so I'm my own Boss and my Pace.
Just keep your up your faith bro, the rest will fall into place😎
Hey man!!! I love your videos. Watched one of your tutorials on how to detail a boat and made $400 so thank you man. Just one thing about the LLC vs Sole Proprietorship. The LLC thing is right that if somebody fucks something up they cant come for you personally, but there is a catch. If you are the only employee of said company then it is possible someone could file a lawsuit against you directly if they wanted to and win. The LLC just makes it a bit more complicated. I wouldn't worry about it too much though it was more of an interesting piece of information more than a warning!!
Thanks for the info! I would definitely recommend everyone do their on research on it!
Thanks for the compliments on the video!
@@DrakesDetailingfor sure my guy
Thanks a ton for taking so much of your time and providing some much information for free!
Ive been looking to get out of the crappy wage living and start up my own company. Currently shrink wrapping boats and modular buildings, and knowing what the boss makes is hilariously disgusting.
Thanks again man!
Got for it! detailing is a great industry and its growing fast! Just remember all that money you see aint going straight into his pocket.
@@DrakesDetailing Drake’s how much do you charge for training?
Hey drake, this was a great video really inspiring. I have my first job on a 20’ regal 2000 July 21st. I’m just getting started and this was a video I needed to see
Awesome, You got this!
Good stuff man!
Thanks bro!
Thank you for this video, was very clarifying in many aspects. Boat detailing is not easy at all and I know this due to my experience gained working on yachts from 80ft to 180ft for almost 12 years and I am thinking of change career cause I want to be more close to my family. Your prices are very good and you gave me a good input to try to start my own business.
So glad I could help and encourage you! 🔥🔥
What a great informative video.... doing great drake
Thanks bro!
Great Job congratulations!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you for everything, brother. I can feel that this is about MORE than the business. I don't know why either that it feels like this is what I'm supposed to start doing right now.
Thanks for the kind words!
Hey Drake thanks.
God's Blessings to you and your family and business 🙏
Thanks you so much!
@ 22:00 I definitely related, I started a painting business and at times it's definitely a struggle mentally and physically
Absolutely! Gotta keep on pushing 😎
This is the video I wanted you to post I am trying to start a boat detailing business this video was great.
Thanks bro!
Drake's Detailing did you have experience prior to starting your business?
Hey Drake, Im really stoked I came across you channel. your a life saver. im learning a lot from you. im about to start a yacht service management company. with no experience all. lol well that's not true so to speak. I've been a mate on plenty of boats and a diving instructor on a liveabored in the past. I have done underwater hull cleaning and topside wash downs. just not detailing like you do. im also an operations manager for an environmental company I just left, so I have all the skills I think. (contracts people, hiring firing, perseverance and client communication). I want to work for myself. tired of running other peoples shit. lol im over here in orange county California. im gonna go with the model you suggested with the monthly and weekly programs. my idea is to be a one stop shop. (Detailing, wash downs, hull cleaning, all underwater work, dive instruction, captains, managing dry docking, subcontractors and marinas. im going to complete all that I can myself and subbing out what I cannot. im gonna need to learn to detail. im opening up a sole proprietorship and only me to do everything for a while. I have a 5000 budget to start
your videos are very informative !!
im sure I will have many questions.
Awesome thank you for watching! If you message me on Instagram @ drakes.detailing I can answer more personal questions! Thanks again! Good luck!
As a seasoned yachtie that developed a love for detailing I’ll feel like hulk doing this but ! It’s definitely not easy work especially when you working on 200ft boats
Amen! It’s a labor of passion that’s for sure 😎
Thanks for the video man, gave me some motivation to start my detailing business. Just wondering if you could post a video on taking the salt stains off of metal on a boat. I have tried many different methods and nothing seems to work for me.
Holy shit those are clean boats! Great job!
Hahaha, Yessir! Thanks! 😎
So much help bro I appreciate it
You’re welcome!!
Drake's Detailing I'm also in Florida bro would definitely like to meet up one day and talk shop
What city are you in?
Drake's Detailing Orlando
Hey drake, I thoroughly appreciate the effort you take to improve other people’s lives trying to enter the business! I was curious about the insurance part.. do you need the insurance to start and did you have the insurance? That sounds a little expensive just starting out..
Hey bro! Starting out the insurance isn’t bad at all. I have State Farm.
Man, you should be on TED Talks! Fantastic, honest discussion from a guy who has some serious work ethic and motivation even on the toughest days! Not everyone has this self-starter/drive and you are very good to point this out. You are awesome!! I bumped in to your Page to learn how to clean my new-to-me boat and need the expert to guide me along the way. Now I'm spending my lunch hour watching all your videos, lol. I'm not starting a business, just enjoy watching your passion for family, business, and life. All the best my friend and you will be successful no matter what you chose to do in life!
Thank you so much! This means a lot to me!
You should do a video of the steps or tutorial on how to fixed an oxidized boat 🚢 just so we can see your steps and how to go about it to restoring the boat back to perfection 😀
Thank you this video was very much need it. Thank you for the time you take out of your day to help us
When I get the job I will film it! Lately I have been doing a lot of wash and waxes ! Which it kinda weird for me ha...
Thank you for replying. Keep up the hard work 💪
I wish I could fly down there for a week or two and learn so stuff from you. Be free labour ;)
Great video, thank you, couldn’t every pay it back.
Thanks, now worries! Haha
Hi Drake. I’m starting up a boat detailing company in South Carolina. Your videos have been a huge help. Can you share who made your website? I’d like to use them to make my website too. Thank you.
Great Video, I've been detailing mostly RVs for about 8 months and its been great. Your videos are really helpful as there aren't a ton of good videos on buffing out RVs. Would love to see something on RVs if you are still in that line. Also, how do you price your RV jobs, what's a good starting point for a novice like me? I'm currently getting about $6/ft for a wash and spray wax. I'm looking to get into more of the restorations and machine polishing.
Rv’s are kinda trickery when it comes to restorations, the gel coat is very thin, so they fade very quickly.
When I get an rv I’ll film it!
Most of the Rv’s I do are nice motor coaches and all we do is detail and wax then. We charge around $15 a foot.
Drake's Detailing thanks for the response. I appreciate it! I’m ordering that sealant you recommended and test that against this strong Texas sun.
Apply jescar power lock! And top it with mckees 37 hydro pearl after your first wash!
Drake's Detailing thanks for the tip. Just found you on Instagram and followed. I’ve been using Maguires marine and RV products to cut with. I’m going to try some of the Menzerna products you recommend.
I’ve have watched this video Atleast 5 times have learned so much from it thank you for making it!
Who did you use for your website design? If you don’t mind me asking
A friend of mine, Dm me on instagram an ill get you hooked up. Insta @ drakes.detailing
So happy I found your page. Love to hear about different products and try them out. I have a company and the hardest part for me is pricing. I know my worth but it's never been easy for me to ask for money, sounds crazy but just me. Getting better though! I just got asked for a quote on a 112' Sanlorenzo yacht. 3 Decks, 25 ft beam, harnessed to reach the sides. I haven't had to price something that big yet (biggest is 65'). What would you suggest for pricing on that?
Sorry bro! Just now seeing this!
Honestly, I don’t have much experience with boats the big either we don’t really have any that lager in my area!
I would say by the foot! And also by the ft per deck.
You can also price it out by time or days, like if you wanna make $800 a day and you know you can do it in 5 days then charge $4000!
Get creative! Ha sorry I don’t have a better system for you! When I don’t know how to price something I just figure how many days I can do it and I charge what I wanna make per day. It’s simple
@@DrakesDetailing Thanks for the response!
Hermano tremendo video!! Saludos desde South Carolina. Estoy empezando mi compañía móvil también y tus videos me han ayudado muchísimo! Éxitos y que sigas creciendo!! Gracias por todo Drake
Hey man, how do you base your pricing for towers? I’m just starting out, detailing my second boat that has a cabin and steer tower and not sure how to price that
Hey Drake, awesome videos. Which is the oldest boat you have restored? Thanks
probably a 87 Hatteras
Hey buddy just letting you know on your boat tab on your website "shiny" is misspelled under the wash and wax area! :)
Classic! Ha
Wow your so knowledgeable! Thank you so much for the information I love your channel
You are so welcome! DM me anytime if you ever have any questions!!😎
Do you use any different products for darker colored hulls?
No, Just sometimes you'll have to sand finer if you are sanding
Appreciate the insight about 'getting more work' by doing boats, cars, etc. But I want to be a specialist in boat cleaning. Maybe less work but much better pay. Interested to find out how you're going now. Would love to email you. (Australia)
Go for it! That what I pretty much do anymore, boats only. I’m doing great! I had to slow down because I went back to school there for a while, but the business is still booming!
Do you also do underwater hull detailing???
Hi! The boat needs to be hauled out if they want the bottom detailed
Hi you mentioned using the same company that did your website/marketing and said it would be in description but not seeing it. Care to drop the info? Alot of great info your channnel, surprised only 54k subs
Hey bro! The company I have my current webpage through is call rainchekk
Hey I love your channel I've done bass boats I'm supoosed to do a 31 ft. Boston wailer just a wash and wax, the hull. How much should I charge?
about $15 to $20 a ft
Man you're awesome. If you need a hard working mexican to help you out let me know.
hi Brother Drake,If you charge up to 75 /ft on a ets say a 25 ft center cnsl like the one in your wet sand vid(B Whaler what would you charge for a five step on RV's since they are about 10 feet high ,woulud that be even more because of the extra surface area of would then even out because u r also doing the inside of the boat as well ?Thank you
Oh i just read ur comment below on RV being tricky cause of thinner gel ,would u not do a five step on RV?
A five step correction is totally fine. The gelcoat is way thinner on an RV. Just run your machine slower than you would on a boat. So if you were using a rotary run it at about 900 RPMs max. When it comes to RVs if you can get $20 a foot per step that’s pretty amazing! But it’s really hard charging expensive for RVs at least in my opinion.
Awesome thanks for the info...I'll send you an email for the $99 consultation 👍
Hey man where’s the link to the insurance company & the website ?
We moved and no longer use them, any liability business insurance will work 😊
Just bought our first boat, its in great shape. Anything you suggest we do right away to protect our new boat for us to keep her in great condition longer?
Your best bet is to put a coat of Jescar power lock on the boat every 4 to 6 months. And once a month after you wash your boat apply Mckees 37 Hydro pearl to the gelcoat.
@@DrakesDetailing Thanks man. Love the vids
Hey Drake I live near Gulf Shores/ Foley Alabama and considering starting a boat detailing side gig. I work full time in the marine & RV service industry and getting close to retirement and want to begin building a clientele. I don't need to make a living but just supplement my pension income. I would like to have clients bring their boat to my shop instead of offering a mobile service. Any tips you're willing to share would be appreciated
Hey bro! That sounds awesome. Feel free to watch any of my of videos and you should be able to find some awesome knowledge! I also have a new online course coming out that is going to be available for purchase. Stay tuned!
I don’t see any of these links!! Where are they??
Hey bro! It’s an old video, those links are expired. Send me a DM on insta @drakes.detailing and I’d be happy to point you in the direction of where you need to go! 😎🔥
Drake, I’ve been watching your videos for the last couple of weeks, you do an awesome job. I was wondering if there’s any other way then TH-cam to contact you about a tutoring session. I have not called your business phone, but have sent a message to your Facebook business page. Any info would be great thanks.
I don’t check my Facebook! I got off for personal reasons ha can you Dm me on Instagram Drakes.detailing
How do you restore chalky gel coat behind and in between boat logo’s or names? What tool gets you into those tiny cracks, especially how would you sand the compound them?
What do you use for the glass.
wet and dry rag! I keep it simple ha
Just curious we have hard water.
Did you have insurance when you first started? Or did you set up after you got established?
Yes I had to to work in some marinas 😎
Could I get the insurance link? Thanks in advance!
Hey bro! Right not I’m with State Farm.
My google isn’t showing up and it says I have to verify with a post card to my address 😩
That's how it works, they need to verify your address
Can You please let me know the name of your insurance, we would like to use them as well. Thank you
Hey bro! It’s State Farm.
Good afternoon I am starting a new mobile detail business in south Florida. I like everything you say and in your video and training courses but I have not found a link to your insurance lady in the state of Florida. If it’s possible, can you please send it to me Thank you very much. Have a nice day.
Hi Wendel, I currently use State Farm insurance
What would you charge a Boat and RV dealership per sq. ft. for an RV and Boats
I’d expect a dealer to be around $30 per foot
In your opinion, do you think being in the middle of Florida like a hour and 40 to either side of the coast would be a good location to start a mobile boat detailing company?
Can I contact you and maybe get a little advice on some things?
You care more than welcome to send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. It would not be a bad location, at all but picking a coast to grow your company also would t hurt
@@DrakesDetailing I sent you a message on Facebook. look forward to hearing from you.
@@DrakesDetailing are you still using your drakes detailing Facebook page from Florida?
Drake whose your insurance carrier and I couldn’t find the agent you use/refer to. Could you provide me with that info, I’m in the market for a policy.
Bests,
Hey bro! I have a business insurance policy through Stare Farm.
A 25ft cc bay boat has a lot less area than say a 25ft cobia,how would you price that out? Great videos! Thanks Matthew
Hey there! These two videos I made a while back actually explain my pricing really well! The video where I’m taking into the microphone in my studio has pricing specific to Center Console’s! Hope these help! 😎
m.th-cam.com/video/oU8yRzaBVkM/w-d-xo.html
m.th-cam.com/video/0WN0CQkEljo/w-d-xo.html
Id be interested in hearing about that $3k mistake, just to avoid making it too!
Ha! Well I was taking some EZ2CY isinglass panels off in 40 degree weather ... in the process one panel completely shattered and another panel fell off the boat and went for a swim.... never found it.
To have them custom made for the boat was about $3,600.00!
So after kinda freaking out, a called my insurance and told them what happened and they had a check in my mail box 4 days later!! I was crazy impressed! Ha
So, lesson... don’t take isinglass off in cold weather! Honestly I try to avoid taking them off at all!
@@DrakesDetailing What insurance company did you have in FL when you lived there? I'm in FL and would like to get a policy that covers all vehicles. Thanks Drake.
Did you have any previous experience?
Nope! In fact I hated cleaning my own stuff ha
By the way, do you edit your videos yourself?
yes I do!
Fantastic job 👍
Whats up drake? do ypu still living in pensacola?
No I moved to Redding, CA
@@DrakesDetailing im in panama city beach, i was ready to go and work for you for free for a few days to learn from you, i just started an auto mobile detailing and i want to jump on boats too, awesome content pal, thank you for sharing your knowledge
Check out Dazzlarock for a logo. He did ours and we're very pleased.
Damn I broke my back and I have to start over with my business model.. but on my way again, to go buy a van (7 years experience)sheeesh