Meghan Pourier, CEO of Car Candy and President of the International Detailing Association, joins us for an incredible conversation about what it really takes to build a brand, lead a team, and create a business that lasts.From building Car Candy one brick at a time to leading with integrity and surrounding yourself with smarter people, Meghan shares powerful lessons for detailers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to grow.We talk about the dangers of hype-driven marketing, why relationships and industry collaboration matter, the importance of strategic planning, servant leadership, innovation, and why great detailers don't always automatically become great business owners.Meghan also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Car Candy develops new products, listens to customer feedback, and continues to innovate.If you're building a detailing business, growing a brand, or looking for practical leadership advice, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.Chapter Timelines0:00 Building Brands One Brick at a Time3:40 The Trap of Marketing Hype7:21 What Stays and What Fades in the Industry11:31 Strategic Discipline for Creative Minds17:25 First Steps for New Detailers28:41 Innovation and the Product Development Cycle38:01 Boss vs Leader: Defining Your Role52:36 Final Thoughts on Industry GrowthGuest:Megan PoirierCar Candy ProductsCarcandy.comHosts Jody Sedrick & Rod PuzeyRoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast================================RoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBooke CRM - https://detailbookie.io

We’re hitting the road!

Over the next several weeks, RoadFS and Detail Bookie are traveling to some of the biggest events, training sessions, and gatherings in the professional detailing industry — and we’re bringing the podcast with us.

From hands-on training and IDA certification to new products, business education, networking, and SEMA, our goal is bigger than simply attending events. We want to help build people up, highlight great businesses and brands, and create connections that make the professional detailing industry stronger.

In this special episode, Jody and Rod talk about the upcoming RoadFS event tour, including stops at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Budco’s Open Garage, Detail Intensive & PDR Expo in Las Vegas, IDA Global Skills Validation, and SEMA.

They also look back at an incredible training event in Chicago and discuss why bringing brands, trainers, and detailers together can have such a powerful impact.

The mission is simple:

Turn customers into fans.
Turn fans into advocates.
And build an industry where people feel valued, supported, and inspired.

If you're a detailer, business owner, manufacturer, trainer, or simply passionate about the professional detailing industry, make sure you follow along.

We'll see you on the road!

Learn more about RoadFS: https://roadfs.com
Learn more about Detail Bookie: https://detailbookie.com

What happens when detailers, trainers, manufacturers and business owners come together for three days of hands-on training?

We found out in Chicago.

In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we take you inside an incredible training event hosted at Car Supplies Warehouse and organized through the Detailers Round Table.

From business education and process efficiency to paint correction, ceramic coatings, window tint, PPF and PDR, attendees had the opportunity to learn, practice and experience new products, tools and techniques firsthand.

But this event was about much more than learning how to work on cars.

It was about learning how to run a more profitable detailing business.

We talk about understanding your true cost per vehicle, improving efficiency, developing SOPs, adding new services and—perhaps most importantly—staying humble enough to keep learning.

The detailing industry continues to evolve. The products change. The technology changes. The processes change. The detailers who continue to learn are the ones who continue to grow.

And sometimes the biggest value isn't what you learn in the classroom—it's the people you meet along the way.

Watch the episode and get an inside look at three days of training, networking, hands-on learning and building the future of the detailing industry.

#AutoDetailing #DetailingTraining #DetailingBusiness #RoadFS #DetailBooki

What if you could add new services to your detailing business—and start selling them almost immediately?
In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Darrell Wolf and Sheldon Kay to talk about Detail Intensive, a new hands-on training experience taking place September 24 in Las Vegas ahead of PDR Expo.
This isn't just another trade show where you walk around looking at products. The goal is to get detailers hands-on with the tools, products and techniques they can use to expand their businesses.
We'll talk about opportunities including:
• Headlight restoration
• PDR
• Paint correction
• Ceramic coatings
• Odor removal
• Vinyl repair
• Wheel repair
• Seat dyeing
• Rock chip repair
• Windshield repair
• Window tint
• PPF for cars and boats
• Boat detailing and reconditioning
• Environmental remediation
• Building a stronger online presence
• Adding new services and turning them into revenue
The bigger message is simple: Don't just be the person who washes or details the car. Become the trusted advisor for your customer's vehicle.
You'll also hear why Darrell, Sheldon and the RoadFS team believe smaller detailing businesses and one-person operations need more hands-on education, mentorship and opportunities to connect directly with manufacturers and experienced professionals.
Detail Intensive takes place September 24 in Las Vegas, followed by PDR Expo September 25–26.
If you're looking for ways to expand your services, increase revenue per customer and learn practical skills you can put to work in your business, this is an event worth checking out.
Guests
Sheldon Kaye - PDR Expo https://pdrexpo.com
Darrel Wolf - Www.odormeds.com
Join hosts Jody Sedrick & Rod Puzey
RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast

0:00 A New Era for Detailers and PDR Pros
1:55 Inside the PDR Expo Experience
3:55 Introducing the Detail Intensive
6:58 Diversifying Your Service Offerings
10:44 Detailing in a Box: Essential Skills
20:19 Is This the West Coast MTE?
34:04 Registering for the Upcoming Events

In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick sit down with Alex Lara, founder of F1nish Coatings and a detailing business owner who has taken his passion for cars from a garage-based operation to building his own coating company.Alex shares the story behind his journey into detailing, what he learned working with other coating companies, and why he decided to create a company focused on supporting installers rather than simply selling more bottles.We also dive deep into the business side of detailing, including:Why Alex believes installer support is missing from much of the coating industryHow F1nish Coatings is building an ecosystem around its installersFactory OS and the tools being developed to help coating installers stay organizedHow detailers can stand out in an increasingly saturated marketWhy old-school marketing and community involvement can outperform simply buying more adsHow detailers can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to develop better local marketing strategiesThe difference between marketing and advertisingWhy building a genuine community is more valuable than simply chasing followersHow to avoid comparing your business to everyone else on social mediaWhy taking care of your body and working smarter is critical for long-term successThe importance of doing good work, showing up on time, treating people well, and building relationshipsAlex also breaks down the F1nish Coatings product lineup and explains the company's approach to developing products around the needs of professional installers.If you're a detailer, shop owner, entrepreneur, or someone looking to build a stronger brand in the automotive industry, there's a lot to take away from this conversation.Chapters:0:00 From Media to Paint Correction3:54 The Birth of a Coating Brand6:19 Prioritizing Installer Support9:01 The Reality of Launching a Brand10:59 Inside the Coating Lineup19:05 Marketing in a Saturated Market37:42 Lessons From Six Years in BusinessWatch, subscribe, and let us know in the comments:What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your detailing business right now?GuestAlex LaraF1nish CoatingWebsite: https://f1nishcoatings.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584476943876Hosts: @JodySedrick  and Rod PuzeyRoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast===========================RoadFS CRM: https://roadfs.comDetailBookie CRM: https://detailbookie.io

If you're serious about becoming a better detailer, this is one training event you don't want to miss.In this special episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, hosts Rod Puzey and Jody Sedrick sit down with Dave Sanchez and Rigo Santana to discuss one of the industry's most unique hands-on detailing experiences.Taking place at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum, this three-day training brings together some of the biggest names in professional detailing, including SONAX, FLEX, Lake Country, AutoFiber, Dr. ColorChip, Gold Standard, and more.In this episode you'll learn:• Why training on museum-quality vehicles is unlike anything else• How to properly care for historic, classic, exotic, and modern vehicles• When NOT to perform paint correction• Metal polishing techniques from industry experts• Hands-on polishing, coatings, pad selection, and paint evaluation• Why this training is designed for beginners, enthusiasts, and experienced professionals alikeWhether you're an experienced detailer or just getting started, this conversation offers valuable insight into professional techniques that can elevate your skills and your business.GuestsDavid SanchezCollector of CarsPetersen Automotive MuseumRigo SantanaMaster TrainerSonax USA👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it.💬 Tell us in the comments what training has had the biggest impact on your detailing career.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with detailing professionals, manufacturers, and business owners.

This week on the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we're joined by Cole McCrary, Marketing & Sales Coordinator and Head Trainer at SONAX USA.Cole shares what he's learned after nearly a decade in the professional detailing industry—from training thousands of detailers to working alongside some of the biggest names in automotive appearance.In this episode we discuss:• The biggest mistakes new detailers make• Why professional training matters more than YouTube videos• What separates successful detailing businesses from everyone else• The future of SONAX products and detailing technology• Running a profitable detailing business• Building a brand in the detailing industry• Why business systems are just as important as detailing skills• Upcoming SONAX training at the Petersen Automotive Museum• SEMA, Detail Fest, and where the detailing industry is headedWhether you're just starting your detailing business or looking to grow an established operation, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you become a better detailer and a better business owner.GuestCole McCrarySonaxhttps://sonaxusa.comHosts:Jody Sedrick RoadFS/DetailBookie PodcastRoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBookie CRM - https://detailbookie.io👍 Like this video if you found it helpful.💬 Subscribe for weekly interviews with industry leaders.🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

What if you could add hundreds—even thousands—to every customer ticket without finding a single new customer? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly how successful detail shops are doing it.

Join Jason Otterness - Car Supplies Warehouse, Kirk Evans, and the Details of the Roundtable join us to discuss why today's successful detailing businesses are evolving into complete vehicle protection centers—not just detail shops.In this episode you'll learn:

• Why PPF is one of the fastest-growing profit centers in detailing
• Easy PPF add-on services you can start offering immediately
• How ceramic coatings, window tint, and PPF work together
• The biggest mistakes new PPF installers make
• Why training and networking can accelerate your business growth
• How to work ON your business instead of IN your business
• Proven ways to increase your average ticket and boost profitability

🚗 Join Us for the 3-Day Details of the Roundtable Training

Ready to take your business to the next level?

August 20–22, 2026

📍 Romeoville, Illinois (Chicago Area)Spend three days learning from some of the industry's best, including:

Jason Otterness

Kirk Evans

Rain Albertson

Rashid Baker

Mike Rhines

And other industry-leading trainers

This hands-on event covers:

✅ Paint Correction

✅ Ceramic Coatings

✅ Paint Protection Film (PPF)

✅ Window Tint Fundamentals

✅ Business Growth Strategies

✅ Marketing & Scaling Your Shop

✅ Networking with fellow detailers

Whether you're just starting out or looking to add premium services to your shop, this training is designed to help you grow your skills—and your profits.

👉 Register today: https://detailsoftheroundtable.com/2026-training

If you found this episode helpful, Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss future conversations with the leaders shaping the automotive detailing industry.💬 Question: What premium service are you planning to add to your detailing business next?GuestsJason OtternessCar Supplies Warehousehttps://www.carsupplieswarehouse.com/Kirk EvansDetailers of The Round Tablehttps://detailersoftheroundtable.com/Hosts:Jody Sedrick and Rod PuzeyRoadFS/DetailBookie PodcastRoadFS CRM - https://roadfs.comDetailBookie CRM - https://detailbookie.io

What separates successful detailing businesses from everyone else?

It's not just skill—it's your brand.In this episode of the RoadFS Detail Bookie Podcast, we sit down with Tony Kiger, owner of Finer Details and Director of Training for Autobahn, Huper Optik, and Edge, to discuss what it really takes to build a memorable detailing business.Tony shares over 20 years of experience working on everything from daily drivers to exotic supercars, including Porsche, Cadillac, and collector vehicles.

We dive into:

✅ Building a brand customers never forget

✅ Why training matters more than buying expensive tools

✅ Paint correction mistakes detailers make every day

✅ PPF vs. Ceramic Coatings—when to recommend each

✅ Professionalism that attracts premium customers

✅ Why every detailing business needs a CRM

✅ Knowing your numbers and pricing with confidence

✅ Marketing strategies that bring better clients—not just more clientsWhether you're just starting your detailing business or looking to attract higher-paying customers, this episode is packed with practical advice you can implement immediately.

👍Please Like, Subscribe, and share it with another detailer.

Guest:

Tony Kiger – Finer Details

Hosted by:

Jody Sedrick & Rod Puzey

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#AutoDetailing #PaintCorrection #PPF #CeramicCoating #DetailingBusiness #RoadFS #TonyKiger #Branding #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness

In this episode of the RoadFS / Detail Bookie Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest questions every business owner eventually faces:Why isn't my business growing the way I expected?We discuss:✅ Hiring and retaining quality employees✅ Why SOPs matter more than talent✅ Time management for business owners✅ When to hire office staff✅ Setting customer expectations✅ Marketing that actually attracts customers✅ Learning to say NO✅ Why every customer isn't a good customer✅ Building systems that allow you to scaleWhether you're a solo detailer, mobile operator, or running a multi-employee shop, this conversation is packed with real-world lessons from owners who've made the mistakes—and learned from them.We thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a Detailers Forum. We've invited Brian Gitzen, and Timothy MIlls III for an open discussion about this.👇 Tell us in the comments:What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your business right now?Subscribe for weekly conversations designed to help you build a more profitable detailing business.Chapters and Timelines:00:00 Introduction & Upcoming Events02:55 What's the Biggest Challenge in Your Business?05:00 Hiring & Retaining Great Employees07:50 Setting Standards & Customer Expectations10:00 Why Employees Don't Think Like Owners11:30 SOPs: Why Every Detail Shop Needs Them15:00 Managing People Without Burning Out18:45 Training Employees the Right Way23:20 Time Management for Business Owners27:30 When It's Time to Hire31:30 Hiring an Office Manager vs. Another Detailer37:00 Marketing That Actually Works40:30 Different Markets Require Different Strategies44:30 Working with Other Shops & Team Collaboration52:00 Biggest Business Lessons Learned53:30 Learning to Say No56:00 Firing Bad Customers57:45 Final Thoughts