Mobile detailing or Fixed location, which is BEST??????

I'd say the biggest factor to mobile detailing is the climate. I'm in Indiana so mobile detailing can be difficult (ie - winter). And correct me if my assumption is wrong, but shop owners have more "billable hours" through a 5-day work week vs. a mobile shop. Being mobile, I realize that I spend a lot of time in my truck driving to/from appointments when a person with a shop is able to spend the entire day working.



The best thing I like about being mobile is the opportunities that come from working in a different place each day. If I'm working in a place where other's can see me, I normally get at least one (sometimes a few) people coming over and asking me for my card and more information.



For the climate I am in, I think a fixed location is definitely the way to go. Although, for me, getting setup to be mobile was easier to start out with.
 
I remember reading that article when it came out. I'd never want to own a shop. Too costly and too many headaches. Mobile is less costly to get into and maintain, espeically during times when we get a lot of rain and no one is getting details. All I am losing is the money I'd be making, if I had a fixed location, I'd also be losing the rent, paying employees for not working so they don't quit, etc. Several fixed locations went under in the Dallas area last summer when we had about 3 months of nearly constant rain. Hurt me too but not nearly as bad as if I'd have a fixed location's bills.



Using ONR to wash cars means I am in full compliance with all ground water/discharge laws too.
 
I'd never want to own a shop unless I was retired early (still young in my eyes) and detailed for amusement. (bills to live are not an issue)



I also really wont work mobile, I do lose a lot of business for that. If I traveled, I could work everyday with no doubt.
 
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