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by Josh Belk
Josh Belk, owner of Belk Detailing LLC, interviews other successful auto detailing business owners to share their secrets to success on the road to $1 million in yearly sales.
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- 6 days ago1h 32m
Elite Finish: The Highs, Lows & Lessons of Building a $2M Detailing Business
In this episode, Josh sits down with Wes Wall of Elite Finish in San Diego, California. With 19 years in the detailing industry, Wes shares how he grew from a solo operator to building a $2 million-a-year detailing business. He opens up about the challenges he faced along the way, the mistakes he learned from, and the mindset and decisions that helped him keep moving forward through every stage of growth. Time Stamps - Introduction - How Elite Finish Got Started - Pricing Tips Every Detailer Should Know - Marketing Tips to Attract Premium Clients - The Biggest Turning Point in His Business - Lessons Learned from Business Challenges - The Reality of Damaged Vehicles and Unhappy Customers - Paying Yourself as a Business Owner - Offering Premium Services at Premium Prices - What Success Looks Like for Wes Walz Exclusive for Our Listeners Detailers Roadmap is offering listeners of the Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast an exclusive choice: 10% off your initial deposit or a FREE Citation Boost when you get started. Simply use the link below to claim your exclusive offer https://www.detailersroadmap.com/roadto1million?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=Belk_promo Elite Finish Website: https://elite-finish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitefinish/ Belk Detailing LLC Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkdetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road to $1 Million Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
Kevin Davis: Family, Business & Living a Maxed Out Life
On this episode, Josh sits down with Kevin Davis, founder of Maxed Out Man and author of How I Lost My Left Nut and Other Life Lessons. They discuss how faith has shaped Kevin's approach to marriage, business, leadership, and living a purpose-driven life. They dive into work-life balance, building strong business systems, why action beats goal-setting, redefining success beyond money, creating a business that gives you freedom, the value of relationships, leading a team, and using social media effectively. Whether you're a business owner or simply looking to grow personally, this episode is full of practical lessons on building a successful life without losing what matters most. Time Stamps – Introduction – How I Lost My Left Nut and Other Life Lessons Book Release – Choosing to Have Fun in Life – Marriage Lessons That Changed His Life – The Truth About Work-Life Balance – Building Better Business Systems – Why Being Action-Oriented Beats Being Goal-Oriented – Redefining Success Beyond Money – Building a Business That Gives You Freedom – The Illusion of Success and Fame – The Value of Relationships & Community – Effective Social Media Strategies – Group Coaching for Detailers Kevin Davis’ Social Accounts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxedoutkevin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxedoutman Check out Kevin’s new book launch here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTR76N4C Join The Community: https://maxedoutman.com/ Belk Detailing LLC Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkdetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road to $1 Million Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- 2 weeks ago1h 8m
Ralda's Details: Mobile Van Setups, Training & Building a Successful Detailing Business
In this episode, Josh sits down with Tony Ralda, owner of Ralda's Details in Richmond, Virginia. Tony shares his journey of growing a successful detailing business, building professional mobile detailing vans, offering PPF and ceramic coating services, and creating efficient systems that help his team deliver consistent results. Beyond detailing, he dives into the business side of the industry, including customer expectations, quality control, social media, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Time Stamps: - Introduction - What's Changed Over the Past Year - Franchising Fly My Ride - Paint Protection Film Services - Maintaining Quality Control - Setting the Right Customer Expectations - Building Professional Mobile Detailing Vans - Is a Mobile Van Worth It When You're Starting? - Mobile Van vs. Truck Setup - Inside Tony's Mobile Van Setup - Using Social Media to Grow Your Business - Advice for New Mobile Detailers & Mistakes to Avoid - Importance of Professional Training Exclusive for Our Listeners Detailers Roadmap is extending a 10% discount to listeners of the Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast. Simply use the link below to claim your exclusive offer: https://www.detailersroadmap.com/roadto1million?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=Belk_promo Ralda’s Detail Website www.raldastrainings.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raldasdetails/?hl=e Belk Mobile Detailing Website https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/belkdetailing/?hl=en Road to $1 Million Detailing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/?hl=en
- 3 weeks ago28 min
What I'd Tell Myself Starting Over
On this episode, Josh talks about what he would tell himself if he were starting his detailing business all over again. His journey taught him valuable lessons about growth, leadership, and the mindset shifts that helped shape the business he has today. Time Stamps: – Introduction – God's Blessings, Humility & Unexpected Lessons – Growth Takes Time – Know Your Numbers – Learning When to Say No – Invest in and Appreciate Your Partner – Learn from the People Around You – Build a Team of Positive, Hardworking People – Put Service Before Sales – Become the Leader Your Business Needs – Find What You Love and Enjoy the Journey Belk Detailing Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing/ F acebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road To $1 Milion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- Jun 25, 20261h 18m
Knox Mobile Detailing: Hiring The Right People, Transparent Pricing, and Sustainable Growth
In this episode, Josh sits down with Jacob Knox of Knox Mobile Detailing in Carlsbad, California, to discuss how showing up on camera and staying active on social media helped him build trust, attract customers, and grow his business. They also talk about the journey from getting started to going full-time, maintaining consistent revenue, understanding pricing, and the challenges of hiring, compensation, and business growth. Introduction Getting Comfortable on Camera and Social Media Starting Knox Mobile Detailing Marketing and Advertising When Starting Out The Decision to Go Full-Time Revenue Consistency Understanding Hourly Rate and Job Quoting Hiring to Help with Tasks Finding the Right Fit Compensation and Business Sustainability Growth and Scaling the Business Knox Mobile Detailing Website: https://www.knoxmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knox__detailing/ Belk Detailing Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road To $1 Million Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- Jun 18, 20261h 10m
Summit Auto Detailing: Inside a Growing Mobile Detailing Business
In this episode, Josh sits down with Sam, owner of Summit Auto Detailing in Vernon, British Columbia. Sam shares his journey from working in social media marketing to building a successful mobile detailing business. They discuss how he got started, raising prices, hiring employees, dealership work, and the strategies he uses to attract new clients. Sam also shares his approach to content creation, why detailers should focus on creating content for customers rather than other detailers. Timestamps - Introduction - How Summit Auto Detailing Started - Raising Prices With Confidence - How Weather Impacts a Detailing Business - Hiring and Building a Team - The Importance of Content Creation - Creating Content for Customers, Not Detailers - Impact of Meta and Google Ads - Creating SOPs and Documented Processes - Balancing Life as a Business Owner and Detailer - Managing Employee Retention - Goals and Vision for 2026 Summit Auto Detail Website: https://www.summitautodetail.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthedetailman/ Belk Detailing Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road To $1 Milion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- Jun 11, 20261h 26m
Mountainside Mobile Detailing: 5 Vans, a New Shop, and Continued Growth
In this episode, Joshua sits down with Nick Burton of Mountainside Mobile Detailing for a one-year follow-up conversation. Over the past year, Nick has grown his operation from 3 vans to 5 vans, moved into a new shop, expanded into paint protection film (PPF) services, and made several key changes that have helped the company scale. They discuss the challenges of growth, hiring and firing employees, company culture, setting client expectations, pricing, marketing, funding a shop, work-life balance, and what it takes to build a detailing business that continues to grow year after year. Timestamps - Introduction - The Decision To Add Vans - Learning When to Say No to Jobs - Setting Expectations: Pricing & Client Communication - Paying Yourself as a Business Owner - Funding the New Shop - Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth - Making Tough Staffing Decisions - Building a Strong Company Culture - Setting Client Expectations for PPF Services - Balancing Perfection and Client Satisfaction - Goals for the Year Ahead - Finding Work-Life Balance Mountainside Mobile Detailing Website: www.mountainsidedetail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainsidedetail/ Belk Detailing LLC Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road to $1 Million Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
- Jun 4, 20261h 7m
Zitzner Detailing: How to Keep Moving Forward Through Life and Business Challenges
On this episode, Josh interviews Cody Zitzner, owner of Zitzner Detailing in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, to talk about the realities of growing a detailing business. Cody shares how he got started, the decision to go full-time, using giveaways and social media to attract clients, surviving tough seasons, and balancing business with family life. Timestamps: - Intro - How Zitzner Detailing Started - Making the Decision to Go Full-Time - Using Giveaways to Attract New Clients - Leveraging Social Media for Business Growth - Raising Prices to Attract Better Clients - Surviving the Challenges of Winter 2021 - Setting Goals, Staying Focused, and Trusting the Process - Getting Started with Paint Protection Film (PPF) - Current Challenges as a Detailing Business Owner - Balancing Business, Family, and Personal Life - The Benefits of a Morning Routine and Making Time for Family Zitzner Detailing Website: https://www.zitznerdetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zitznerdetailing/ Belk Detailing LLC Website: https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belkmobiledetailing TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@belk_mobile_detailing Road to $1 Million Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadto1milliondetailing/
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Josh Belk, owner of Belk Detailing LLC, interviews other successful auto detailing business owners to share their secrets to success on the road to $1 million in yearly sales.
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