Job Offer...What to expect?

Aurorav8 said:
I could simply go in and keep using the products and equipment that have been good for me, but they are in no way suitable for a professional business for detailing. How would you feel walking into a shop that is supposed to be a professional shop and they are using the Meguiars wax/polishes that you could pick up at Auto Zone?
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How many of the average Joe's that shop at Auto Zone can achieve the results that you can? It's not so much the product, but the process.



Anyway, why not carry on using what you're using, but just transfer to plain bottles if you're worried about what people will think? Just an idea.
 
pugoman said:
How many of the average Joe's that shop at Auto Zone can achieve the results that you can? It's not so much the product, but the process.



Anyway, why not carry on using what you're using, but just transfer to plain bottles if you're worried about what people will think? Just an idea.
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It's an idea. I just figured it would be more cost effective to order the professional lines in bulk, like by the gallon.
 
If you're worried about MF's being too expencive, try out the Dupont Sontara Polishing Cloths. I have found that they are about 11 cents a sheet and are rolled like paper towels when you buy the 250 (or so) roll. They also work great. Just a suggestion...
 
Magellan498 said:
If you're worried about MF's being too expencive, try out the Dupont Sontara Polishing Cloths. I have found that they are about 11 cents a sheet and are rolled like paper towels when you buy the 250 (or so) roll. They also work great. Just a suggestion...
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Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into that.:xyxthumbs
 
Aurorav8 said:
I just figured it would be more cost effective to order the professional lines in bulk, like by the gallon.
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Its a good point, but to start with you will be have new employees to train/ retrain, equipment you are not familiar with (rotaries), you will be running a business you have not run before (never mind the challenge of getting the customers in the door), you will be sorting out the computer and running new software.



I could go on, but I think it might be a good idea to start with at least one thing you are familiar with, and then when everything is up and running and your processes are running like clockwork then you can start to experiment with products.
 
butchdave said:
Its a good point, but to start with you will be have new employees to train/ retrain, equipment you are not familiar with (rotaries), you will be running a business you have not run before (never mind the challenge of getting the customers in the door), you will be sorting out the computer and running new software.



I could go on, but I think it might be a good idea to start with at least one thing you are familiar with, and then when everything is up and running and your processes are running like clockwork then you can start to experiment with products.
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Very good points. I might recommend Meguiars Professional line to start with simply because that's what I used for so long. Then move on to something new. I've been looking alot into PRO, got a brochure for all their stuff and it sounds like I have plenty of options from them, plus there is a dealer in my area.
 
my $0.02 worth, pick up a couple of Cyclo's. Will cut down on the length of time for buffing. If he will pay for it, ge one or two with just the carpet brushes on all the time. Give one two the wash and prep guys for carpet and seat stains before it moves on to you. Should save you some precious minutes.
 
I thought I'd post the Private Message that I sent to you on 2/25:



"Where in Indiana? If you're anywhere close to Indy/Carmel, please come see my shop. I'd be happy to help, and steer you towards suppliers, training, etc.



Sounds like a great opportunity!



Jim"



I sense an amazing amount of naivete/innocence on the part of the owner... and his manager. You all need to get some clue as to how this is done.



Go to a seminar (anybody's, just go!).

Visit ten shops to see the different levels of quality.



Jim
 
Auto Care USA said:
My question is this? it sounds like this guy thats opening the business knows very little about the business correct? Well it also sounds like the guy he wants to run the professional detail shop knows very little as well. This is one of the biggest problems with this business. Lack of knowledge. You cannot run a professional business by asking questions on the internet on what products you should use. This really baffles me
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Asking questions does not hurt or proves the persons ignorance. Neither one should measure ones knowledge by it.



You may need a front office and a back office software. You also may have to find out from our fellow detailers what is available out there. For the back office system (accounting), Simply Accounting or QuickBooks will work well. Good luck.

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