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Question for those who detail for $$$
Im thinking of doing a little detailing on the side. What is the best way to approach someone and offer your services without insulying them? Is there a subtle way to tell them there paint could look better?? Thanks
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Silver Streak Mica
Double Cab 4x4
AEM/K&N intake
Magnaflow Exhaust
Split Second PSC1-003
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Good Question
Bluzman,
I don't do this for $$$ but have had the same thoughts.
A picture says a thousand words. An example says more. Detail a car and then go park it at a local hangout, stripmall, etc. and put up a sign. I would target upscale areas if you can. With some exception, people just making ends meet are not going to care much about detailing.
If you approach people, don't tell them how their paint looks now, show them how it will look when you are done.
People buy things because of the feeling they get. If you make them feel good, then selling your service is easy.
You'll get more work than you can do, so remember this.
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You Detail Cars For Free???
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Only my own, sorry.
I paid for college by contracting house painting and other construction work. When you don't have a local reputation, you learn to sell or starve.
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Originally Posted by danjosborn
Bluzman,
I don't do this for $$$ but have had the same thoughts.
A picture says a thousand words. An example says more. Detail a car and then go park it at a local hangout, stripmall, etc. and put up a sign. I would target upscale areas if you can. With some exception, people just making ends meet are not going to care much about detailing.
If you approach people, don't tell them how their paint looks now, show them how it will look when you are done.
People buy things because of the feeling they get. If you make them feel good, then selling your service is easy.
You'll get more work than you can do, so remember this.
great answer danjos. Exactly the kind of advice I was looking for!!
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Silver Streak Mica
Double Cab 4x4
AEM/K&N intake
Magnaflow Exhaust
Split Second PSC1-003
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$$$
I do know some people who detail on the side. They can make a killing over the weekend if they stay at it. An ad in the local paper does well. Advertisements on the bulletin board at Wal-Mart also work and they're free. Going to upscale neighborhoods and distributing flyers has also brought success. Remember to dress in khaki shorts and a polo shirt. If you know local small business owners, give them a call or drop by their businesses. They are usually very busy but like to have good looking cars.
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The good thing about detailing is that you always have repeat business after it rains. I would seek out as many good customers as you can handle and focus on the repeat business. This will make scheduling your work much easier.
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First, you need to focus on what type of client to go after.
Real esate offices and banks are my main staples of business. Most want weekly washes and monthly waxes. They really care about the interiors since they have clients with them alot.
Retirement communities are awesome too.
If you have a marina, go there. You can do a boat and usually get their autos too!
This is a great business. The money is in the wash/vacs though. I can do 5-6 by 1:00pm and make 300.00 (50X6) or I can do a full detail by 3:00 and make only 200.00 by doing 1 car. It's alot easier to sell 6, 50.00 washes than 1 200.00 job.
Agree?
My goal is 6 wash/vacs per day for Monday-Thursday. This will make me 1200.00 per week just in washes. I will then reserve Friday and maybe Saturday for the full details at 1 per day at 200.00. That would be another 400.00 making a total of 1600.00 per week. Sound unreal? This is my sixth month and I'm steadily doing 1000.00-1200.00 per week now.
You have to be a salesperson. You HAVE TO SELL YOURSELF!
Smile and dress nice. Do a good job and you have not one but 4-6 more customers!
As you can tell, I'm passionate about my job. PM me if you need anything else or just keep it here.
Justin
Last edited by justin_murphy; 07-09-2006 at 03:15 PM.
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Good
Justin,
Sounds like you have a great thing going. Its good to see...
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Originally Posted by danjosborn
Justin,
Sounds like you have a great thing going. Its good to see...
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