From my experience I worked for someone all my life until I decided to open my mobile detailing business and I love it . I make my own schedule and I make the decision for my business. I would never work for anyone else as long a God keeps me under his grace. You might have a lot of responsibility and it's constant work but it all pays off not having to ask someone for vacation time or for anything.
@@KingTheDetailer great input and thanks for sharing. Let me ask you this - From your experience… Do you feel it was beneficial or would be beneficial for someone to work for someone else first to develop their detailing skills and business knowledge or better to just jump in on your own from the beginning and learn as you go?
Another great video Jeff and thank you! I agree with your thinking related to employee compensation of providing a commission on the jobs and upsells to incentivize them. Regarding job security, quality of work and commitment will largely dictate that. Colored snow foam is a gimmick to me and doesn't add anything to the finished product. The only thing I can see good is that it can attract the eyes of passersby who may stop and ask about it and possibly lead to new business. Keep the videos coming brother!
Thanks Brian! I agree with you on everything including the colored snow foam... it's definitely more of a gimmick, but looks cool to people passing by and grabs some attention...other than that it's not really worth it in my opinion ;)
Another banger, I did have my employee on percentage for a little while 30% of every detail which is really pushing him to upcharge on every detail, thinking about putting him to hourly soon and commission like you said. What would you say a good starting $ amount for hourly and percentage? We are always around 100$ an hour or more for every job. Thanks Sir you're the man!!
@@detailandcompany thank you brother! 🙏 there are alot of different ways you can structure it - a higher hourly rate + a lower commission rate or vice versa. I just try to calculate it out so that it all averages out to somewhere between $25-$40 an hour (depending on the work they are doing for you) including hourly, commission, tips. Im usually right around that $100/hr work rate as well but you also have to account for all the expenses- fuel, products, insurance…etc it’s finding that balance to where the employee is happy and you’re also making a decent wage after subtracting out all the expenses.
I am the CEO, CFO, detail manager, paint correction/enhancement specialist, coating/sealant specialist... in other words... I am a one-man operation working out of my home garage! 😏😎
Hey Jeff from the UK, great video! Have you tried Bilt Hamber products? They have something for the brake discs called Atom Mac, stops that rusting, a quick spray and you're good. Also their snow foams Auto Foam and Touchless have amazing cleaning power. Sugar based and biodegradable.
Thanks man! Great to have some input from the UK. I haven't tried those products yet... I have heard the name, but never see them in any detailing shops around here. Sugar based snow foam?? Really???
Hi Jeff can you explain what you do with the buckets of dirty water? Do people car where you dump them? Thanks brother. I plan on going mobile this April.
I just dump it in the street and it will dry up within 30 minutes or so... it's just soap and dirty water so it's not like you're dumping motor oil in the street or anything. I wouldn't recommend dumping the water down any drains or anything or the neighborhood Karens might complain.
@@samisami5358 I just got a business license for Clark County which covers almost all of Vegas… I didn’t get one for each individual city… no one is ever checking on that stuff and it seems like a waste of money to me.
@@pandamike209 my express detail for small cars $195, SUV and midsize trucks $240, XL SUV & trucks $270… my executive package would be double those prices.
@@BestInClassDetailing no, ALL my calls I take on video are legit actual calls/customers… you’ll see that actual detail take place in a video soon along with the 5 star review I got from the customer. No fakery on this channel brother, 💯 real content, happening in real life out there on the front lines every day!
@@mariol6095 Hey Mario! I don’t charge extra for same day appointments… if I have availability/openings then the goal is to fill up the schedule with as many vehicles as possible for each day… having open gaps in your schedule for the day is basically just dead space that essentially lowers your hourly wage if you’re just sitting around waiting.
I appericate his drive & success but I did'nt appreciate his remarks about firing an employee if they don't get a 5 Star review. I say this as an Owner because ppl make mistakes & sometimes clients can be unrealistic or even harsh at times. If you've done detailing long enough - you know that to be true. So I would'nt take that approach with staff. I'm all for being firm but be fair. If not your employee retention will suck & ultimately that type of high turnover hurt the business.
I was joking about the 5 star reviews... I have already discussed that with my employees, it hasn't happened yet, but if it ever does we simply go back and do whatever it takes to make it right and get the 5 star review ;) I love the empathy you have as a business owner and I feel the same way! Cheers
@@topstardetailing respect & thx for clarifying. For what it's worth I admire you as detailer & business man that started as a mid-lifer (as I'm I). In this industry that's saturated by youngsters that ain't easy ✊️
@@jon7523 it’s definitely tough on the body! Im sore AF all the time and have already had to have both carpal tunnel syndrome surgery as well as trigger finger surgery within the last year… really hard on your hands! Im really good to my employees and pay them very well… but most of them never make it through the summer once the temps break 110 degrees which is about all of july and august they drop off.
@@topstardetailing it sure is on the body and I'm still in my 40s lol but my plan is to eventually move into straight mgmt, training & overseeing the business. I'll let my son & younger guys mainly take over the labor intense part. While I focus more on all the marketing, managing, admin, etc. I may still do one or so a week to keep me physically active & maintain my skills as sharp as possible. Balance is the name of the game🫡💯
@@BestInClassDetailing I think straight hourly for a helper that rides along with you is ok, but once they are working for you unsupervised then you need to incentivize them a bit. If they do the job alone they for sure get to keep any tips which can be pretty significant at times.
@@BestInClassDetailing it’s funny how some people are either in the rinseless camp or the suds camp and the line is drawn in the sand… choose your side! 😂
@topstardetailing we need you on our side ! ... look at the detail world 90% of detailers are using soap the other 10% is using rinseless...your a 10 percenter we need you over here not on the other side with the common folk
@ ohhhh 😂 got it! I think rinseless wash can be good at times and has its place in detailing when you are dealing with a vehicle that isn’t very dirty, but for vehicles that are more dirty it just makes sense to use soap and pressure washer. I don’t think you need to choose sides and only do one way or the other… just do whatever you feel is best / most efficient for that specific detail job. As long as the results are good it doesn’t matter how you get there ;)
@ so what is your process if the vehicle is really dirty? Like I said I’m not against doing a rinseless wash, but it just comes down to what is going to be most effective for the job you are on.
From my experience I worked for someone all my life until I decided to open my mobile detailing business and I love it . I make my own schedule and I make the decision for my business. I would never work for anyone else as long a God keeps me under his grace. You might have a lot of responsibility and it's constant work but it all pays off not having to ask someone for vacation time or for anything.
@@KingTheDetailer great input and thanks for sharing. Let me ask you this - From your experience… Do you feel it was beneficial or would be beneficial for someone to work for someone else first to develop their detailing skills and business knowledge or better to just jump in on your own from the beginning and learn as you go?
Hey Jeff. We love your channel! Keep up the good work. Your videos are a big motivation for us 🙂
Thank you! Will do! I really appreciate your feedback!!
Keep it up man look forward to watching your videos when you post love the transparency and professionalism
@@christianmartinez7161 thank you Christian! Appreciate your feedback 🙏
Jeff is doing some quality work and he’s not cheaoing out on the products he uses
I have built my brand/reputation on always doing quality work... that and customer service are top priority for me.
Another great video Jeff and thank you! I agree with your thinking related to employee compensation of providing a commission on the jobs and upsells to incentivize them. Regarding job security, quality of work and commitment will largely dictate that. Colored snow foam is a gimmick to me and doesn't add anything to the finished product. The only thing I can see good is that it can attract the eyes of passersby who may stop and ask about it and possibly lead to new business. Keep the videos coming brother!
Thanks Brian! I agree with you on everything including the colored snow foam... it's definitely more of a gimmick, but looks cool to people passing by and grabs some attention...other than that it's not really worth it in my opinion ;)
One of my favorite channels! Love the content Jeff :D
@@BrugsCarCare thank you 🙏
Another great video full of advice, insights and even a bit of stoic philosophy...love it!! 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback James!
The bucket of wisdom 😂 another great video full of gems !
@@PolishedMobileDetailing503 😂
Top star stuff Jeff! 💖
@@CPrideC thank you :))
Thanks for the tips and tricks 😊
@@ernestocontreras3927 you got it Ernesto! Cheers brother! :)
I learn something from every video!
Ohhh yeah... what did you learn Rosalie? :)
Another banger, I did have my employee on percentage for a little while 30% of every detail which is really pushing him to upcharge on every detail, thinking about putting him to hourly soon and commission like you said. What would you say a good starting $ amount for hourly and percentage? We are always around 100$ an hour or more for every job. Thanks Sir you're the man!!
@@detailandcompany thank you brother! 🙏
there are alot of different ways you can structure it - a higher hourly rate + a lower commission rate or vice versa. I just try to calculate it out so that it all averages out to somewhere between $25-$40 an hour (depending on the work they are doing for you) including hourly, commission, tips. Im usually right around that $100/hr work rate as well but you also have to account for all the expenses- fuel, products, insurance…etc it’s finding that balance to where the employee is happy and you’re also making a decent wage after subtracting out all the expenses.
@Salute to you man I appreciate the advice always
@ let me know if you find a payscale that ends up working well for you and keeps your employees happy as well. Cheers bro
@@topstardetailing absolutely ! Cheers!
Great insight as always jeff!😊
@@filjetski3181 thanks brother! Appreciate you 🙏
Great info. Keep up the good videos
@@alxpar thank you 🙏 will do my best ;)
I am the CEO, CFO, detail manager, paint correction/enhancement specialist, coating/sealant specialist... in other words... I am a one-man operation working out of my home garage! 😏😎
@@ronayotte3571 that’s alot of different hats to wear! Same for me, but mobile ;)
Hey Jeff from the UK, great video! Have you tried Bilt Hamber products? They have something for the brake discs called Atom Mac, stops that rusting, a quick spray and you're good.
Also their snow foams Auto Foam and Touchless have amazing cleaning power. Sugar based and biodegradable.
Thanks man! Great to have some input from the UK. I haven't tried those products yet... I have heard the name, but never see them in any detailing shops around here. Sugar based snow foam?? Really???
Hi Jeff can you explain what you do with the buckets of dirty water? Do people car where you dump them? Thanks brother. I plan on going mobile this April.
I just dump it in the street and it will dry up within 30 minutes or so... it's just soap and dirty water so it's not like you're dumping motor oil in the street or anything. I wouldn't recommend dumping the water down any drains or anything or the neighborhood Karens might complain.
How do you go about getting permits ? Do you have permits for every city you work in? In Cali, you either get permits or risk it
@@samisami5358 I just got a business license for Clark County which covers almost all of Vegas… I didn’t get one for each individual city… no one is ever checking on that stuff and it seems like a waste of money to me.
Damn 195 I herd me in and out and like a one step wax 250 but I'm in California
@@pandamike209 my express detail for small cars $195, SUV and midsize trucks $240, XL SUV & trucks $270… my executive package would be double those prices.
Handshake 🤝
@@jayp9450 👍🏼
The guy on the phone, was that the guy you made another video with? 😂 put two and two together.
@@BestInClassDetailing no, ALL my calls I take on video are legit actual calls/customers… you’ll see that actual detail take place in a video soon along with the 5 star review I got from the customer. No fakery on this channel brother, 💯 real content, happening in real life out there on the front lines every day!
@ that’s what I meant, I saw the guys car you were detailing in another video 😜😂👍🏼
@ you wouldn’t have seen it yet, that video has not been released yet… coming soon
I think that will be your first and last time using dyed foam
@@KANEKONGs wasn’t my first time, but possibly my last! I think I still have a bottle or two left but I might just toss it in the trash 😂
Good to know about that colored soap. It looks really cool but is hott garbage lol
@@JoshJecklinDetailing yeah I agree Josh, more of a gimmick for a cool foam show but that’s about all it’s good for.
Is that Reyes behind the cam?!?
@@BuddysDadd the one and only! ;)
Did you charge more in the total price for that "same day" scheduled appointment you made on the video?
@@mariol6095 Hey Mario! I don’t charge extra for same day appointments… if I have availability/openings then the goal is to fill up the schedule with as many vehicles as possible for each day… having open gaps in your schedule for the day is basically just dead space that essentially lowers your hourly wage if you’re just sitting around waiting.
I appericate his drive & success but I did'nt appreciate his remarks about firing an employee if they don't get a 5 Star review. I say this as an Owner because ppl make mistakes & sometimes clients can be unrealistic or even harsh at times. If you've done detailing long enough - you know that to be true. So I would'nt take that approach with staff. I'm all for being firm but be fair. If not your employee retention will suck & ultimately that type of high turnover hurt the business.
I was joking about the 5 star reviews... I have already discussed that with my employees, it hasn't happened yet, but if it ever does we simply go back and do whatever it takes to make it right and get the 5 star review ;) I love the empathy you have as a business owner and I feel the same way! Cheers
@@topstardetailing respect & thx for clarifying. For what it's worth I admire you as detailer & business man that started as a mid-lifer (as I'm I). In this industry that's saturated by youngsters that ain't easy ✊️
@@jon7523 it’s definitely tough on the body! Im sore AF all the time and have already had to have both carpal tunnel syndrome surgery as well as trigger finger surgery within the last year… really hard on your hands!
Im really good to my employees and pay them very well… but most of them never make it through the summer once the temps break 110 degrees which is about all of july and august they drop off.
@@topstardetailing it sure is on the body and I'm still in my 40s lol but my plan is to eventually move into straight mgmt, training & overseeing the business. I'll let my son & younger guys mainly take over the labor intense part. While I focus more on all the marketing, managing, admin, etc. I may still do one or so a week to keep me physically active & maintain my skills as sharp as possible. Balance is the name of the game🫡💯
Free labor baby! lol jk I do hourly
@@BestInClassDetailing I think straight hourly for a helper that rides along with you is ok, but once they are working for you unsupervised then you need to incentivize them a bit.
If they do the job alone they for sure get to keep any tips which can be pretty significant at times.
Stay with suds and you’ll stay a stud 😂😂😂😜👍🏼👊🏼
@@BestInClassDetailing it’s funny how some people are either in the rinseless camp or the suds camp and the line is drawn in the sand… choose your side! 😂
@ I don’t choose my sides, I let my clients choose it as it’s their service they are paying for and ultimately up to them. 👍🏼
@ 👍🏼
First 😂
@@KingTheDetailer first & second! 😂
Bro your in the wrong crew suds heads are wack ....it's rinseless gang!!!!!!!
@@Juicefree 🤔 ok
@topstardetailing we need you on our side ! ... look at the detail world 90% of detailers are using soap the other 10% is using rinseless...your a 10 percenter we need you over here not on the other side with the common folk
@ ohhhh 😂 got it! I think rinseless wash can be good at times and has its place in detailing when you are dealing with a vehicle that isn’t very dirty, but for vehicles that are more dirty it just makes sense to use soap and pressure washer. I don’t think you need to choose sides and only do one way or the other… just do whatever you feel is best / most efficient for that specific detail job. As long as the results are good it doesn’t matter how you get there ;)
@topstardetailing the average detailer uses soap and trust me my dude your a above average type of dude🙏
@ so what is your process if the vehicle is really dirty? Like I said I’m not against doing a rinseless wash, but it just comes down to what is going to be most effective for the job you are on.