I started looking at my setup and how I could consolidate what I carry to slim down and make everything simpler. You carry a ladder and table. I use a gorilla work platform which folds flat, doubles as my table and a platform that I can stand on when needed.
Loved this video! I am just starting my detail journey this year and am super excited about it. I have been cleaning my family's cars for years, and I decided to start doing it for others. You dont see too many woman detailers, so I'm excited I found you on TH-cam! ❤
@@DetailWithJessI'm just starting out also. I have heard doing maintenance program creates more steady income. I'm going to be doing it and see how it goes. Monthly,bi-monthly or quarterly. Debating on twice a year. I'm in a rural area also,so I understand what you mean about not doing it. Good luck!
Awesome to hear! I am only offering monthly and bi-monthly (being seasonal, any less than that just doesn’t make sense for me personally). We’ll see how it goes! Much luck to you!!!
Welcome back, Glad everything is going well. We all need time to decompress. Somedays I miss my life in Minnesota but watching you in a full body snow suit makes me very happy I live in Northern California. No going back at this point. Keep up the good work, sounds like you've got a good plan laid out for you.
In stead of 32oz bottles I cut that back to 16oz spray bottles. Some of my chemicals bothered my customers so I cut back to a more neutral smelling chemicals. I’m trying to streamline my detailing process.
I think maintenance details are great. They help keep me steady and provide stability during slow times. Would just recommend having a $100+ minimum. I usually tell people about small add ons or just having multiple vehicles at a time.
welcome back, I was just recently wondering what was going on with you.I retired from my career job and started detailing part-time. I enjoy the work but don't need to do a ton of cars. I think a big factor is the area you service or live in. I live on Long Island and find there are a lot of people with the means to have their cars detailed. I also find a lot of people who don't want to spend $10 at a car wash. I agree with the earlier post regarding maintenance details. I have found a couple of customers with older cars that they cherish, 67 Mustang, 69 GTO, and a couple of Tesla owners that are very tuned into regular maintenance. These are prime customers. I also feel that some times you are chasing maintenance customers because their schedules get in the way. Like I said , I don't depend on detailing, so I can luckily be more independent.any way, looking forward to your videos.
Love the feedback, thanks for sharing! I have a few ladies who like to keep up on their interiors so I made interior maintenance packages along with interior and exterior…we’ll see what happens!
I use to scrub tires with a brush now I use a drill brush which for me is faster, cleaner and easier. I then hit the tire with car pro Perl 1:1 spray bottle.
I find that customers will give you the review most of the time when you ask them in person right after they inspect the vehicle. I send them a link thru text message to make it as easy as possible for them.
I personally don't like maintenance details. They always seem to start out good, but after maybe 6 months to a year, customers lifestyles will change (marriage,pets,kids), and they'll definitely affect the condition of the vehicle. You sorta become a car maid. They'll often cancel last minute, switch cars last minute. Take trips and the car is filthy and full of bugs, tree sap, road tar. It's supposed to be a quick monthly job that should take 1.5 to 2 hours tops, but many of mine are almost 3 hours. It's like they know your coming to clean the car every month, so there's no intent om their part to keep it clean. I stopped taking new maintenance customers, but kept the ones I had, and I regret ever taking them in the first place lol. I make a lot more money doing one car then doing 2 maintenance clients per day, plus my day is shorter. If you can get them done in less than 2 hours, and make at least $150 per car, it might work for you.
Thanks for sharing!! I honestly don’t see the value in them buuut I thought I’d be open to trying them. I being very particular in who I offer them to. My goal is to book one full detail and one maintenance in a day to add in extra weekly income,but we’ll see what happens! I absolutely understand what you are saying though and it makes total sense!
I started looking at my setup and how I could consolidate what I carry to slim down and make everything simpler. You carry a ladder and table. I use a gorilla work platform which folds flat, doubles as my table and a platform that I can stand on when needed.
Yay! You’re finally back!!!!! Welcome back!
Thank youuuu!! ❤
Loved this video! I am just starting my detail journey this year and am super excited about it. I have been cleaning my family's cars for years, and I decided to start doing it for others. You dont see too many woman detailers, so I'm excited I found you on TH-cam! ❤
That is so awesome, so happy for you!! There aren’t too many of us!
Welcome back! Excited to hear your adventures. 😊
Thank you!! 😊
@@DetailWithJessI'm just starting out also. I have heard doing maintenance program creates more steady income. I'm going to be doing it and see how it goes. Monthly,bi-monthly or quarterly. Debating on twice a year. I'm in a rural area also,so I understand what you mean about not doing it. Good luck!
Awesome to hear! I am only offering monthly and bi-monthly (being seasonal, any less than that just doesn’t make sense for me personally). We’ll see how it goes! Much luck to you!!!
@@DetailWithJess thank you! Exciting year to come!
Welcome back, Glad everything is going well. We all need time to decompress. Somedays I miss my life in Minnesota but watching you in a full body snow suit makes me very happy I live in Northern California. No going back at this point. Keep up the good work, sounds like you've got a good plan laid out for you.
Haha thank you! This will be the last year you see me in a snow suit hopefully haha
Welcome back! Looking forward to your 2024 season.
Thank you!
In stead of 32oz bottles I cut that back to 16oz spray bottles. Some of my chemicals bothered my customers so I cut back to a more neutral smelling chemicals. I’m trying to streamline my detailing process.
“Work with what you got”. Great advice
I think maintenance details are great. They help keep me steady and provide stability during slow times. Would just recommend having a $100+ minimum. I usually tell people about small add ons or just having multiple vehicles at a time.
I agree! My min is $85 and I will only travel within 10 miles, so that’s worth it for me :)
welcome back, I was just recently wondering what was going on with you.I retired from my career job and started detailing part-time. I enjoy the work but don't need to do a ton of cars. I think a big factor is the area you service or live in. I live on Long Island and find there are a lot of people with the means to have their cars detailed. I also find a lot of people who don't want to spend $10 at a car wash. I agree with the earlier post regarding maintenance details. I have found a couple of customers with older cars that they cherish, 67 Mustang, 69 GTO, and a couple of Tesla owners that are very tuned into regular maintenance. These are prime customers. I also feel that some times you are chasing maintenance customers because their schedules get in the way. Like I said , I don't depend on detailing, so I can luckily be more independent.any way, looking forward to your videos.
Love the feedback, thanks for sharing! I have a few ladies who like to keep up on their interiors so I made interior maintenance packages along with interior and exterior…we’ll see what happens!
I use to scrub tires with a brush now I use a drill brush which for me is faster, cleaner and easier. I then hit the tire with car pro Perl 1:1 spray bottle.
I like that idea!
Hey, what do you use to book details without interacting with the customers?? Thank you.
Square appointments
Can u tell me where u purchased your sign 8:10 ? Want to get one for my mobile detailing 🙇🏻
From Signazon :)
I find that customers will give you the review most of the time when you ask them in person right after they inspect the vehicle. I send them a link thru text message to make it as easy as possible for them.
I do the same but so often they say they will but just never get around to it.
I personally don't like maintenance details. They always seem to start out good, but after maybe 6 months to a year, customers lifestyles will change (marriage,pets,kids), and they'll definitely affect the condition of the vehicle. You sorta become a car maid. They'll often cancel last minute, switch cars last minute. Take trips and the car is filthy and full of bugs, tree sap, road tar. It's supposed to be a quick monthly job that should take 1.5 to 2 hours tops, but many of mine are almost 3 hours. It's like they know your coming to clean the car every month, so there's no intent om their part to keep it clean. I stopped taking new maintenance customers, but kept the ones I had, and I regret ever taking them in the first place lol. I make a lot more money doing one car then doing 2 maintenance clients per day, plus my day is shorter. If you can get them done in less than 2 hours, and make at least $150 per car, it might work for you.
Thanks for sharing!! I honestly don’t see the value in them buuut I thought I’d be open to trying them. I being very particular in who I offer them to. My goal is to book one full detail and one maintenance in a day to add in extra weekly income,but we’ll see what happens! I absolutely understand what you are saying though and it makes total sense!
Welcome back to awful Connecticut LOL... I dont know if its cold enough for a hazmat suit but whatever works!
I prefer to call it a snow suit 🤣 but if you lived where I lived you’d be wearing one too haha
@@DetailWithJess Im in Central CT, I hate it here too LOL
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