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Minty Detailing On How to Start and Grow a Car Detailing Business

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Show Notes

In this episode Minty Detailing breaks down how to start a car detailing business from scratch, including startup costs, equipment, and building a loyal client base.

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00:00 Intro 02:36 The Minty Detailing Name Change 03:43 Shop Space Prices In New York 04:38 Running Multiple Services Out of Your Shop 10:41 Why Mobile Detailing Is No Good 12:55 Beginning a Mobile Detailing Business 15:00 How Much Mobile Detailing Prices Should Be 16:23 Using AutoZone Supplies To Wash Cars 20:15 Going From Mobile Detailing To A Shop 22:27 Attention To Detail 24:10 Is Ceramic Coating a Scam? 28:37 Paint Correction 30:28 Why Is PPF So Expensive? 33:33 PPF Whole Car 35:45 The Cost Of Washing a Car 36:36 Car Wash Goals 37:33 Minty Location Change 53:15 Hiring Good People You Can Trust 58:52 Downsides To Renting Out Shop To Others 01:03:44 Opening Up a Shop For Clout 01:06:18 Followers Dont Equate To Business 01:12:05 Whats Next For Minty Detailing 01:18:33 Mar Opening Up a Shop In Florida 01:21:24 Minty Car Service 01:26:19 Being an Entrepreneur

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