Closing up shop

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Beason

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Well Im closing up shop and no longer taking details past August 10th. I move in to college the 17th and class starts the 21st. Its been a good 3.5 years. I still offered my more loyal customers some services when I come back in, but no more detailing for me on a regular basis. :(
 
themightytimmah said:
You can always do it in the summers when you come home, that's what I do.
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I plan on it during summer and extended breaks, but no longer a full time gig for me. Just to make money on the side.
 
Scottwax said:
You could probably do details on weekends at your college. Just a thought....
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I dont know how easily I could get a brand new clientele going. And moving/storing supplies would be difficult.
 
Beason- Sounds like you had a good run, hope you have a similarly good experience at college. IMO (noting that I taught at the local U) you'll be busy enough just concentrating on your studies.
 
Beason said:
I dont know how easily I could get a brand new clientele going. And moving/storing supplies would be difficult.
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Just bring your buffer, pads, polishes and waxes and offer exterior details to your fellow students. Do 3-4 on a Saturday and you'd have a nice chunk of spending money the rest of the week. Probably more money and less time than getting a part time job.
 
Scottwax said:
Just bring your buffer, pads, polishes and waxes and offer exterior details to your fellow students. Do 3-4 on a Saturday and you'd have a nice chunk of spending money the rest of the week. Probably more money and less time than getting a part time job.
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Im afraid it'll be hard to find college kids wanting to spend money on cleaning their car instead of a nice case of beer.
 
Beason said:
Im afraid it'll be hard to find college kids wanting to spend money on cleaning their car instead of a nice case of beer.
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Bingo. Unless you are willing to run extremely cheap, I would at least try to find some older clients (maybe... professors?). :hifive:
 
your first year id say not to bring the stuff (dorm living and all) but for subsequent years you will be able to detail on weekends and during the week. Im sure you can find a decent amount of people willing to use your services
 
Beason said:
Im afraid it'll be hard to find college kids wanting to spend money on cleaning their car instead of a nice case of beer.
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But what about the professors, faculty and staff? Are you going to a big name university with highly paid teachers?



Good luck in your studies!!!
 
There are always a handful of professors that keep a clean vehicle. Engineering and Business departments are where to look first.



Also, certain students (Sorority/Frat, w/Daddy's $$$$) generally go for the occasional detail. Word of mouth worked best for me.



I was generally able to carry the necessary products in a large Rubbermaid tote so transport was easy.



Good luck and focus on your studies/moving/getting settled first.
 
hooked said:
But what about the professors, faculty and staff? Are you going to a big name university with highly paid teachers?



Good luck in your studies!!!
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Baylor University, private university in Waco, TX. Im going to see what the situation is when I move in in 3 weeks.
 
Fallguy said:
Yes and it will be a bikini car wash on campus and have them sell and promote your ...Ummmmm services.
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Not at Baylor University. The majority of college students either don't care about their car or take their car to a cheap car wash. Waco is a rather small town. Give a business card to each one of your professors. I have one lined up for my teacher next week. Debating on how much discount I should give her.
 
tustah said:
Not at Baylor University. The majority of college students either don't care about their car or take their car to a cheap car wash. Waco is a rather small town. Give a business card to each one of your professors. I have one lined up for my teacher next week. Debating on how much discount I should give her.
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agreed. A lot of nice cars, but no one feels like it should be swirl free, only shiny.



After hearing that I was closing up shop I had alot of last minute detail inquires so I have moved my closing date to Sunday. 3 Tahoes, 1 Lifted Tahoe, 1 Silverado, 2 BMWs, and a Hyundai SUV all full details by Sunday. Well atleast Ill be taking an extra few hundred to college with me. :getdown
 
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