55 Ferraris , 12 Porsches , 2 Bentleys + .. in 8 months!

[VP Mark]

*Update March 2013 : (around 3years since i start)

i got my PDR training done , i do have to practice a lot in the next 3-6 months.
i have one assistant , i do only retail so far / no volume dealer work.
this month i had my record week $4000, so it is possible to make 6figures a year with this business. not yet .... soon.
i do work a lot , but the way i build the business start paying back.

Cosmin you are a major motivation to me, and hopefully to a lot of other detailers out there also. The way you have pushed, pushed, and pushed your business and have never slowed down should be a lesson to all of us. I really like your "business first" approach as well, it seems to be paying off big for you.

[Lim3]

great thread !

[Pinpoint_Precision]

Great work Cosmin. My wife and I, we took a chance too about a year ago and so far so good. Reading your story really motivates us to push ourselves even more. Thanks for sharing with us. Now I don't mean no disrespect to no one here, lets keep this thread fresh. No need to talk bad about some one's work. We only get better and better everyday, I am always learning and every car I push myself further and further. We all have our pros and cons, we all do! Period. Now once again, lets keep this very inspiring thread fresh trouble free. There are cars to be detailed for everyone! Lol. Lots of cars, you lose one, you gain 5 more! That's how I see it!

[Spy474]

Great job!! That's a very nice inspiration for someone like me.. Go big, or go home

**Off-topic question**
I saw on our web site, you have a 20'x10' canopy? It's seem like that. If it's really a 20'x10', do you install the canopy by yourself? Is it easy..?

[Pinpoint_Precision]

Once you get the hang of it yes! I only offer these for the highest service we offer. Then again I only did 3 times because most of the times people have a garage or shop that the car is in. Still we offer that just in case. Better be prepared than not you know.

[Detailed Josh]

Very inspirational thread! Cosmin would it be impolite to ask what products you use exactly? Something like:

Interior
- Carpet
- Panel general cleaning
- Panel proctection
- Windows
- Air Freshener
- Etc.

Exterior
- Car Wash (shampoo)
- All In One Cleaner/Wax (or do you not do this and go to mult step only?)
- Buffing Compound
- Polish
- Wax/Sealant
- Wheel Cleaner
- Wheel Wax/Polish
- Exhaust Tips Wax/Polish
- Windows
- Etc.

Tools:
- Microfiber towels
- Pads
- Etc.

I know this a lot to ask and respond to and I don't expect you to, but I figured it can't hurt to ask how you do it as you're obviously successful with it so instead of trying to re-invent the wheel it would be nice to see another successful persons well used plan. Once again sorry if I'm crossing a boundary by asking all of this.

[Cosmin]

**Off-topic question**
I saw on your web site, you have a 20'x10' canopy? It's seem like that. If it's really a 20'x10', do you install the canopy by yourself? Is it easy..?

the canopy is an 10x20 , some of the poles are reinforce in structure with an x inside. it takes around 5 min to have all set by myself. you open each pole like an umbrella so you mat have to go around it like 3 times, open the legs a bit each time.

Very inspirational thread! Cosmin would it be impolite to ask what products you use exactly?
so instead of trying to re-invent the wheel it would be nice to see another successful persons well used plan. Once again sorry if I'm crossing a boundary by asking all of this.

i try to keep things simple as products , now my products may not work in your area , where you may have more mud , or you may deal with more moms suv or after winter trucks .. just an example.
my advice is use what you feel comfortable with , gives results and is price affordable , the brand doesn`t matter.
i like products that you can use for multiple tasks , as i am mobile and limited with space.

thank`s guys

[Detailed Josh]

Thanks again for the help Cosmin I appreciated it. Do you ask your customers to sign a waiver or something for using photographs of their cars for your business?

[hernandez.art13]

Bump

new comers read this!

[BrothersElite]

Good read. Maybe I am slow, but what is p-cards referenced in the first post?