Keith Duplessie sits down with Miguel Saavedra Owner operator of Ultimate Touch Autocare LLC out of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Miguel says, "Having been detailing as a professional for the past 10 years, I started with Ultimate Touch Autocare in 2018. I was previously working at a shop where I came with a small bodywork and paint refinishing background. As of this year, I started improving my skills to better my detailing career as a detail instructor teaching Spanish classes in Spanish, along with P&S detail products."

Big changes are happening Inside the IDA! In this special episode, longtime hosts Keith Duplessie and Barry Theal sit down with the newest members of the mic, Levi Gates and Josh Pierce, for an open and energetic conversation about the past, present, and future of the podcast.

From their first impressions and what drew them to the IDA community, to their goals for the show and what listeners can expect moving forward, this episode is all about connection, collaboration, and a shared passion for the detailing industry.

Tune in to get to know the full hosting crew, hear a few behind-the-scenes stories, and catch the vision for what’s next Inside the IDA.

 Barry Theal sits down with Renny Doyle to see what he's been up to recently.

Renny Doyle is a pioneer in the detailing industry, known as the “Detailer of Air Force One” for leading preservation efforts on the historic aircraft. Founder of Detailing Success and The Detail Mafia, he has trained over 500 professionals and worked on more than 4,000 aircraft. He co-developed the P&S Double Black product line and a specialized polisher with Dynabrade. A published author and IDA Hall of Fame inductee, Renny is dedicated to elevating the detailing craft through education, innovation, and leadership. He also volunteers with Search and Rescue and serves in the California National Guard.

Levi Gates is the Director of Automotive Appearance at Autowash and a 30-year veteran of the detailing industry. Known by many as the "Master of Shine" Levi has worked across every side of the business—from starting at a carwash at 16 to high volume production shop, to detailing cars in a two-bay garage to helping launch global detailing brands, design innovative tools, and educate thousands of professionals and DIYers alike.  Before joining Autowash, Levi spent eight years at The Rag Company as a product developer, content creator, and international educator. He's also contributed to the success and development of many brands worldwide and is a multiple-time speaker at both Mobile Tech Expo & Automechanika Frankfurt.  Now based in Denver, Levi leads the Autowash Showroom—bridging car washing and high-end detailing to create an express detailing model that actually works. He is passionate about training the next generation of detailers and turning high-quality service into scalable success. He has been a member of the IDA for nearly 10 years and holds a CD-SV,RIT. He is also a former Founders Club member, former Chair of the Certification Committee, and is the current Chair of the International Chapter Development Committee.

Barry has a sit down to get to know Genevieve English from Conscious Car Care LLC!

Barry sits down with Genieve English, owner and CEO of Concious Car Car in FL

Fasten your seat belts for this episode of Inside the IDA as Keith sits down for a candid chat with Matthew Fleshman, owner of The Detail Shop in St Louis, MO. Matthew has been through it all, sucessful home shop, social media success and a recent career fork in the road he is navigating with us and sharing his struggles and his wins. Business ownership isn't always pretty, but its what we do with the pieces.

In this episode host Barry sits down with Joe Kimball of Kimball's Hands on Detailing in Washington.

Join Barry as he has a candid discussion with Mr Chris Bence.

Chris Worked his way through college at a part-time job with a body shop.  Spent 6 years after college working as a research chemist and the last 25 years working as a business consultant.  "I have always stayed active with detailing and reconditioning side jobs mostly through friends and work of mouth.  My wife and I own and operate a furniture store here locally and I decided last year to pursue my passion for detailing and reconditioning by starting Swerve Pro Detailing.  The business is really growing quickly and I am starting to be sought out for my services throughout the upstate of South Carolina."- Chris

Join Barry as he sits down with Mr. Rob Schruefer of On the Spot Detailing out of Maryland.

Rob is IDA CD-SV RIT, MCSV, RVC, WC and has been in business since 2003. His Mobile business has grown to one of the largest mobile operations in the area.