Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast

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  Skylo Detailing: Rebranding, Scaling the Business & Building a Stronger Team 10.09.2026 1t 31min

  In this episode, Josh sits down with Truxton of Skylo Detailing, formerly known as Squeegee Boys, to talk about the evolution of his detailing business and what it really takes to grow beyond the day-to-day work. Truxton shares the story behind the rebrand, his journey toward delegating more responsibilities, and the importance of building a strong back-office team to support the company as it grows. They dive into the challenges that come with scaling—from managing employees and creating accountability to learning from mistakes and developing systems and processes that keep the business running efficiently. They also discuss communication, taking ownership, and building relationships that can create new opportunities for growth.
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  Showroom Detailing: Building a Business Around Quality & Customer Experience 03.09.2026 1t 10min

  On this episode, Josh interviews Gabriel of Showroom Detail, based in Oklahoma City, OK. Gabriel opens up about his journey in the detailing industry, the challenges that came with stepping away from the dealership environment, and what he’s learned about running a business, working with customers, and building a strong team. Josh and Gabriel also talk about the role content plays in growing a detailing business, the mindset needed to deliver a better customer experience, and where Gabriel wants to take Showroom Detail next.
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  Ultimate Coatings and PPF: 38 Years of Detailing Experience with Steve Soule 27.08.2026 1t 9min

  In this episode, Josh sits down with Steve Soule of Ultimate Coatings and PPF in Houston, Texas. Steve has been in the detailing industry since 1988 and shares the wisdom and experience he’s gained throughout his career. They talk about what it takes to build and run a successful detailing business, including hiring employees, communicating with customers, building a strong referral network, dealing with competition, raising prices, and the challenges facing detailers today. Steve also shares his current goals, lessons he’s learned over the years, and advice for anyone looking to grow in the detailing industry.
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  7 Detailing Businesses Share Their Best Content Creation Advice 20.08.2026 1t 2min

  In this compilation, past guests from the podcast share their experiences, strategies, and advice on creating content that connects with customers, builds trust, and helps grow a detailing business. From finding the right type of content to getting comfortable on camera, showing your personality, and creating videos that don’t feel like a sales pitch, these are some of the best insights shared by detailing business owners who are actively using content in their businesses.
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  Sky’s The Limit Car Care: Building a Detailing Business on Honesty, Transparency & Proven Results 13.08.2026 1t 6min

  In this episode, Josh sits down with Corey, owner of Sky’s The Limit Car Care, one of the leading nationwide suppliers of detailing products. Corey has also played a major role in building the CQuartz Finest installer network across the United States. Corey shares his perspective on what it takes to build a successful detailing business while staying committed to honesty, transparency, and doing things the right way. They talk about the importance of setting proper expectations, maintaining strong core values as a business grows, pricing services correctly, hiring the right people, and taking care of yourself along the way.
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  Denver Auto Shield: How They Built a Million-Dollar Detailing Shop 06.08.2026 1t 15min

  In this episode, Josh interviews Jeff McEachran, owner of Denver Auto Shield based out of Denver, Colorado, and Gyeon USA. Jeff shares the lessons he's learned from building successful businesses, including why profitability matters more than revenue, how to sell premium services with confidence, and what it takes to build a business that lasts. They also discuss handling difficult customers, recovering from mistakes, managing and hiring the right team, improving your sales process, and why your online presence are critical to attracting the right customers.
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  Shine Division: Running a Premium Detailing Business as an Owner-Operator 30.07.2026 1t 40min

  In this episode of the Road to $1 Million Detailing Podcast, Josh sits down with Eli, owner of Shine Division in Oceanside, California, to discuss building a premium detailing business specializing in PPF, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and high-end detailing. They dive into using social media to educate customers, creating content that generates leads, conducting honest vehicle inspections, balancing hands-on work with running a business, sharing real customer experiences, and building the systems and SOPs needed to grow a successful detailing company.
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  Elite Finish: The Highs, Lows & Lessons of Building a $2M Detailing Business 23.07.2026 1t 32min

  In this episode, Josh sits down with Wes Walz 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.
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  Kevin Davis: Family, Business & Living a Maxed Out Life 16.07.2026 1t 18min

  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.
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  Ralda's Details: Mobile Van Setups, Training & Building a Successful Detailing Business 09.07.2026 1t 8min

  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.
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  What I'd Tell Myself Starting Over 02.07.2026 28min

  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.
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  Knox Mobile Detailing: Hiring The Right People, Transparent Pricing, and Sustainable Growth 25.06.2026 1t 18min

  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.
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  Summit Auto Detailing: Inside a Growing Mobile Detailing Business 18.06.2026 1t 10min

  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.
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  Mountainside Mobile Detailing: 5 Vans, a New Shop, and Continued Growth 11.06.2026 1t 26min

  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.
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  Zitzner Detailing: How to Keep Moving Forward Through Life and Business Challenges 04.06.2026 1t 7min

  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.
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  Andy's Auto Detailing: Building a Business with Faith, Family & the Right Mindset 28.05.2026 1t 1min

  On this episode, Josh sits down with Andy of Andy’s Auto Detail in Albany, Oregon to talk about his journey in the detailing industry and what it took to grow his business from part time work into a full time career. They discuss the mindset needed to succeed as an entrepreneur, balancing business and personal life, involving family in the business, customer communication, and Andy’s experience getting into paint protection film (PPF). This episode is packed with real conversations, lessons learned, and advice for detailers at every stage of business, while also touching on faith, honoring God through business, and staying grounded throughout the journey.
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  How Detailers Can Win With Content 14.05.2026 27min

  On this episode, Josh talks about the moment content creation started becoming a real game changer for business owners and why posting with purpose matters more than just posting to post. He breaks down how content became a major part of growing the business, shares real examples of content detailers should be creating, and explains the exact formula we use to consistently make content that connects with people and brings in customers. Josh also dives into the power of long-form educational content, different hook strategies that stop people from scrolling, and gives practical advice for anyone trying to start creating content but overthinking the process.
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  Kevin Davis | How Successful Entrepreneurs Manage Time, Growth & Life 07.05.2026 1t 30min

  On this episode of the podcast, Josh sits down with entrepreneur Kevin Davis to talk about time management, scaling a business without burning out, building a business while maintaining relationships and life outside of work, and the mindset shift from being a technician to becoming a true business owner. Kevin shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, going all in during the early stages of business, understanding profitability, using AI tools, creating lifetime customer value, and learning how to prioritize what actually moves the business forward.
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  The Sales Systems Top Shops Actually Use 30.04.2026 1t 3min

  In this episode, we take a look back at some of the top detailers who’ve been on the podcast and break down their approach to sales. From handling leads and asking better questions to building trust and closing without pressure, this is a real look at how successful shops actually do it.
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  Steven Lee: The Real Keys to Sales & Marketing That Convert 23.04.2026 1t 25min

  On this episode, Josh sits down with Steven Lee of Rogue Marketing to talk about what actually drives results in sales and marketing. They break down the importance of building a solid foundation before running ads, using the right sales strategies, and focusing on educating customers rather than just selling to them. The conversation also highlights how strong communication and genuine rapport with clients can lead to better conversions and long-term success.