On this episode of the Road to $1 Million podcast Josh interviews Sean Free owner of Prestige Auto Detail out of Portland, OR. Prestige Auto Detail is a paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating shop which started in 2016 specializing in vehicle protection and correction services. While Sean has experience managing a 3 person team he has since scaled back to a solo operation focusing solely on automotive protection services.

On the podcast, Sean talks about the difference between running a team vs a solo detail shop, finding his passion in PPF, educating clients protection services, and much more. 

Time Stamps:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Scaling Back to a Solo Operation

(14:57) - Small Favors Huge Returns

(20:10) - Educating Clients on Protection Services

(30:59) - Advertising

(37:32) - Advantages of Solopreneurs

(42:50) - Getting Started in PPF

(56:55) - Raising Prices

(58:43) - Detailing vs Protection Services

(1:07:32) - Margins on PPF

(1:14:13) - Selling Ceramic Coatings to Detailing Clients

(1:16:26) - Shop Space

(1:23:08) - Maintenance Details

(1:34:32) - Growth & Goals 

(1:47:43) - Staying Curious & Passionate

(1:50:03) - Hiring & Team Building

Prestige Auto Detail:

Website - https://www.prestigeautodetailnw.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestigeautodetailnw/

Belk Detailing LLC:

Website - https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing