Hello everybody!
As many of you already know, I've been working in the motorcycle business for about 22 years now...the past 9 as a Regional Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for roughly 700 dealerships, 13 District Managers, and many many millions of dollars in sales.
At the same time I have been running my rapidly expanding detailing business at nights and on weekends, and have been working extensively on writing articles for DI at the same time (about 70 so far this year).
Throw in a family with young kids, and you can imagine that it's been a 7-days a week endeavor for a long time. Something had to go to maintain my sanity.
Since I have so many years invested in the motorcycle industry...a steady (and healthy) paycheck, 401K, and a nice title, it was actually a pretty simple decision to make.
I have decided to say goodbye...to the motorcycle industry! You probably thought I was going to say goodbye to detailing, right? :chuckle:
The demand for my services has grown at an exponential rate, particularly in the Exotics market. I'm usually booked months in advance even during the cold Ohio winters.
The demand for articles through DI has grown at an equal pace, and I've even been asked to author some projects in a major print publication as well.
Despite the fact that I have held a "solid" job in the motorcycle industry for a long time, I will have many more opportunities and the ability to grow my own business(es) by making this change. I also have some other (very) big projects in the works for the automotive / detailing industry that I will be focusing on now that I have the time available (just 2 or 3 jobs is easier to manage than 3 to 4!).
So the moral of the story here for part-time detailers out there...don't be afraid to cut the umbilical cord and create your own futures! When you plan properly and build a strong network, you can create plenty of opportunities for yourself. If you sit back and wait for "it" to come to you, then it probably won't.
Live the dream my friends!
Best regards,
Todd Cooperider
As many of you already know, I've been working in the motorcycle business for about 22 years now...the past 9 as a Regional Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for roughly 700 dealerships, 13 District Managers, and many many millions of dollars in sales.
At the same time I have been running my rapidly expanding detailing business at nights and on weekends, and have been working extensively on writing articles for DI at the same time (about 70 so far this year).
Throw in a family with young kids, and you can imagine that it's been a 7-days a week endeavor for a long time. Something had to go to maintain my sanity.
Since I have so many years invested in the motorcycle industry...a steady (and healthy) paycheck, 401K, and a nice title, it was actually a pretty simple decision to make.
I have decided to say goodbye...to the motorcycle industry! You probably thought I was going to say goodbye to detailing, right? :chuckle:
The demand for my services has grown at an exponential rate, particularly in the Exotics market. I'm usually booked months in advance even during the cold Ohio winters.
The demand for articles through DI has grown at an equal pace, and I've even been asked to author some projects in a major print publication as well.
Despite the fact that I have held a "solid" job in the motorcycle industry for a long time, I will have many more opportunities and the ability to grow my own business(es) by making this change. I also have some other (very) big projects in the works for the automotive / detailing industry that I will be focusing on now that I have the time available (just 2 or 3 jobs is easier to manage than 3 to 4!).
So the moral of the story here for part-time detailers out there...don't be afraid to cut the umbilical cord and create your own futures! When you plan properly and build a strong network, you can create plenty of opportunities for yourself. If you sit back and wait for "it" to come to you, then it probably won't.
Live the dream my friends!
Best regards,
Todd Cooperider
hehehe, j/k!
