The RoadFS Podcast

By Jody Sedrick

Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey of Zenware and RoadFS explore the movers and shakers of the automotive detailing industry. Every Thursday we interview detailers, members of the IDA, supplier... more

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February 02, 202188 - Using my "Side Hustle" To Build My Detailing Business - Jose Vega
Did you catch this week's episode of RoadFS Detail Memoirs? It was one of the funniest most informative shows of the year for a detailer just starting out. Jose Vega owner of Bomb Detail is our guest and he's dropping gold on how he used his "Side Hustle" to build his detailing business,
Join us as we explore :
How Jose got started in detailing?

What is his go-to music playlist while detailing?

Getting into the zone and just loving the work

Being selected to be a Rag Company Grambassador

What key things contributed to his 1st year of growth?

What was his biggest challenge growing his business?

His side hustle driving his dream of being a full-time detailer

Unbelievable and fun winner of this months winner of the Buff and Shine & RoadFS 2021 Business Enhancement Package
Guest:
Bomb Detail
Jose Vega
https://www.instagram.com/bomb_detail/
Hosts:
Rod Puzey - https://www.instagram.com/rodpuzey
Jody Sedrick - https://www.instagram.com/jodysedrick
RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc (https://zenware.com) and RoadFS (https://roadfs.com)
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31min
January 27, 202187 - Doubling Down on My Detailing Business - Andrew Swenson
This week we visit with Andrew Swenson, owners of Wolfeboro Executive Detail. We explore how has doubled down on his business serving both sides of the detailing market; drive-through car wash and executive detailing.
Join us we explore:
His journey going from a teacher to a detailer

Starting out as a traditional drive-through car wash and branching out to specialized detailing

The importance of being driven by a purpose in your life which will extend into business

Being selected to work on Air Force One and McCall's Auto Revival

Building strong relationships and identifying mentors to model

2 key essentials to help you thrive in business
Guest: Andrew Swenson Wolfeboro Executive Detail
https://wolfeborocarwash.com/
Instagram: @executivedetailnh
Hosts:
Rod Puzey - Instagram: @rodpuzey
Jody Sedrick - Instagram: @jodysedrick
RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc. and RoadFS
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37min
January 07, 202184. If You are Hanging with 5 "Losers" Your Are The 6th - with Des Morris
We are kicking off the new year with an amazing guest. Des Morris owner of Pride Auto Care Care shares his journey building his business.
Moving from pursuing a career in chemistry to detailing

Starting with $862 and Google ads to start his business

Managing quick growth

Absorbing everything about business ownership and detailing

Being influential in the community and balance side projects that you are passionate about

Surrounding yourself with professionals that will elevate you on all aspects of your life

3 Tips: Communication, Getting a strong mentor,
Guest:
Des Morris
Pride Auto Car Care
https://www.prideautodetailing.com/
Instagram: @pride_auto_detailing
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31min
December 11, 202083 - Operation Sleigh Shine - Detailers Serving Veterans for Christmas
This week we meet with Scott Macha owner of Total Eclipse Detailing. For the past 5 years, he's run a great Christmas program, "Operation Sleigh Shine" to serve vets in his local area. This year it has grown to include detail companies across the nation.
What is Operation Sleigh Shine
They choose a worthy veteran in their local community and fully detail and ceramic coat their vehicle

They collect Christmas gifts for the kids of the veteran which are then given to the kids and other family members
Operation Sleigh Shine Detail Shops participating
Shane Mayfield of Perfection Plus Auto Salon - https://www.facebook.com/centralorego...

Joan Flores of Platinum Plus Detailing - https://www.facebook.com/joab.flores.925

Bob Weiner of Finer Details - https://www.facebook.com/finerdetailsnj
Thank you to the other Sponsors helping support Operation Sleigh Shine
P&S Detail Products
The Rag Company
Flex North America
Lake Country Pads
Guest
Scott Macha
Total Eclipse Detailing
https://www.totaleclipsedetailing.com/
Hosts: Rod Puzey & Jody Sedrick
RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc and RoadFS
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21min
December 04, 202082. Setting A Detailing Customer's Expectations In The Winter
Rod and I are on the road this week for RoadFS Detail Memoirs. We drop in on Sydni Brae Gwinn owner of iWash Auto Detailing. She is our November winner of the 2020 Relief Package from Buff & Shine Mfg and RoadFS. CONGRATS! We take some time to talk shop and detailing. Here are a few highlights:
What cars are she working on today

She highlights her new chemical dispensing system

Consistent Customer Service The key to staying booked through January

What's coming up in 2021 - P&S Park & Shine

Setting expectations and communicating with your customers during

Working in small shop during the winter; Setting expectations for your customer, bringing the vehicle in the shop the night before to warm the steel, and other tips
https://youtu.be/ORYvhjNuuK0

Guest
Sydni Brae Gwinn
iWash Auto Detailing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iWashAutoDetailing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iWashAutoDetailing
Hosts:
Rod Puzey - https://instagram.com/rodpuzey
Jody Sedrick - https://instagram.com/jodysedrick
RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.
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20min
November 26, 202081. Build Your Business and Have an IMPACT on Your Community
We are super excited and grateful to have our first in-studio guest. Joe and Kody Kimball, owners of Kimball's Hands On Detailing, flew in from Washington just to be on our show. We are super honored and grateful they made the trip. Join us as we explore:
How they got started in the business.

They dynamic of working as a father, son, family team

Building their business by building strong relationships with other detailers and word of mouth

Visiting other detail shops across the country to see how they can improve

The biggest struggle they've encountered in building the business - Giving the customer what they want

The announcement of the Joey Kimball Humanitarian Award

Congrats to our November winner of the 2020 Relief Package brought to Buff & Shine MFG and RoadFS
Guest:
Joe Kimball and Kody Kimball
Facebook: Kimball’s Hands on Detailing
Instagram: @kimballshandsondetailing
Hosts:
Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey
RoadFS Detail Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc and Road FS
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37min
November 10, 202080. Expanding Your Mobile Detailing Business With An Eye On Profitability
Chris Blaisdell owner of Onsite Detail is our guest this week on RoadFS Detail Memoirs. He shares how he decided to buy his brother-in-law's mobile detailing business to grow it, with the help of his wife. Their focus on managing the business with an eye on profitability has enabled them to move into a shop, providing retail and dealership services, and offering a wide range of detailing services.
HIghlights
Deciding to buy his brother-in-law's business in 2008

Learning the business components of owning your own business.

HIs wife's focus on the financial side of the business helping them dial in their operations and profitability

The importance of continuing education.

Having the mindset that you can learn from anyone

Being open to suggestions from your employees

Focusing on the customer experience instead of the services and products you offer

Make sure you have your business set up properly including having the proper insurance and licensing

The power of word of mouth
Guest:
Chris Blaisdell
Onsite Detailing
Website: www.onsitedetailing.net
Host:
Jody Sedrick - Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick
Rod Puzey - Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey
Website
RoadFS - https://roadfs.com
Zenware - https://zenware.com

Instagram
https://instagram.com/roadfs
https://instagram.com/zenwareinc
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RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.
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50min
November 04, 202079. Building Your Detailing Business To Weather Every Season of Growth - Mike Karlen
Mike Karlen owner of Fast Lane Detailing tells us how he carved out a strong detailing business in a "small" community. Plus we announce October's winner of a big box of Buff & Shine Pads and a month's free subscription to RoadFS.
Show highlights:
Building a thriving market in a smaller market

Starting out working at a dealership.

Saving 6 months to save enough to start his business

Working for dealerships and then transitioning to personal vehicles

Growing word of mouth, boosting before and after photos to highlight is work

Turning $50 into $6,000

What is his pricing strategy for bigger vehicles like tractors, boats, and columbines

Things he does to keep business moving in the winter months

Tips for growing your business; work hard, improve processes, find products that work for you, find a trusted advisor

His philosophy of "Own it!"
Guest: Mike Karlen
Fast Lane Detailing
Website: https://www.fastlanedetailing.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FastLaneDetailing
Instagram: @fastlanedetailing.54768
Host: Jody Sedrick - Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick
Rod Puzey - Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey
Website RoadFS - https://roadfs.com
Zenware - https://zenware.com
Instagram https://instagram.com/roadfs
https://instagram.com/zenwareinc
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RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.
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27min
October 19, 202078 - Treating Your Detailing Business Like a Business Not a Hobby with Markus Parsley
This week we visit with Markus Parsley, VP of Business Development for IGL Coatings. We explore lessons learned from both sides of the detailing industry having owned his own detailing business and now a key part of the IGL Coatings family.
Show Highlights:
His experience with the IGL family

Retiring from the Marines and detailing cars as a hobby

Making the move from hobbyist earning fishing money to a business

Lessons learned from the detailing side and supplier side of the industry

Moving from detailing hobbyist mode to business mode

Putting structure around your business by setting services and pricing

Setting a goal every day and making sure you hit that goal

Staying in business mode to grow your business

On the road to train and help customers of IGL
Guest:
Markus Parsley
IGL Coatings
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Markus Parsley
Website: https://www.iglcoatings.com/
Host:
Jody Sedrick
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick
Rod Puzey - Instagram: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey
Website
RoadFS - https://roadfs.com
Zenware - https://zenware.com
Instagram https://instagram.com/roadfs
https://instagram.com/zenwareinc
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RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of Zenware, Inc.
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27min
October 09, 202077. Strategically Building Your Detailing Business With Old School Patience, Education & Tenacity
This week we visit with John Corinella owner of American Detail Corp in West Palm Beach Florida. We explore his move from traditional automotive bodywork into owning and growing his own mobile detailing business.
Show Highlights:
Always been in the automotive industry

Making the move to mobile detailing

Growing his business through old school methods; knocking on doors, patience, word of mouth, and consistency

How he made the decision to move into his own shop

The importance of vision and being resilient because you inevitably encounter unexpected potholes

The power of working with his wife to build a strong business

His tips for business owners

Patience

Continuing education

Tenacity
https://youtu.be/BFgELctC0Dc
Guest
John Corinella
American Detail Corp.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americandetailcorp/
Website: https://americandetailcorp.com/
Host:
Rod Puzey: https://instagram.com/rodpuzey
Jody Sedrick: https://instagram.com/jodysedrick
RoadFS: https://roadfs.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/roadfs
Zenware: Https://zenware.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/zenwareinc
RoadFS Detail Memoirs and Mafia Memoirs is a production of RoadFS and Zenware Inc.
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32min

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How many episodes does The RoadFS Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 395 episodes available.

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