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Relaited · 04-10-09, 05:55

I operate in So California ... seems to be a different country ...

Bottom line, when I jump in on a thread, like someone asking for products and process on an Engine Detail, I do jump in to share points about containing the contaminants. When I am with the Regulators, this is what they care about.

I am motivated by money. I am rapidly expanding this model here, largely without a fight from the industry. The government is introducing regulations that tilt the scale in my direction. The property managers are selecting the Amenity based on Water $mart Eco Detailing. the only challenges I get are relationship based. A guy has been in an office building for 15 years , knows everyone, and everyone likes him ... but rest assured, the pressure washer is being ripped from his hands as we speak. And only through those relationships is he offered the opportunity to scramble to find a water $mart eco detailing solution. Those without relationships are getting the boot!

That is the reality, my reality. If it is not happening in your world, I think it will soon, and there is an opportunity to be a first mover.

On another forum, I behaved the same way ... received the stereotypical responses as I have received here. After a year, there are several "converts", and it is exciting to see the traditional industry veteran have to admit that he put down his pressure washer and came over to the dark side ... and it is allowing him to put out quality that rivals and or blows away anyone here ... ANYONE. So to dismiss this model is very ..... well, you fill in the blank.

Bring it on, like the guy above, he was embarrassed when I share d his historical posts with him. I have not yet been embarrassed by any posts I have made

“Don’t teach a pig to sing … frustrates you and annoys the pig!”

-jim

PS If your customer comes up to pay you $179 for a Maintenance & Protection service on their 2 year old $80,000 Mercedes that was conveniently serviced, came out great, while they were at the movies or shopping with their family ... and you are embarrassed about that? Then take the scenario to your CPA, and see what they think ... oh, don't have a CPA ... making my points all over the place!

PPS So many try to come back at me ... dude, you can't color sand they way I do! I do not get defensive, I recognize that. For the limited scenarios that we see the need for such services, we outsource to those that have that expertise. I know who I am, what I can do and what I cannot do. I know what training I have and do not have. I don't get defensive ... realistic self appraisal and decision making process can benefit most here ...

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Relaited Banned Relaited is offline Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 115	Re: City Requires Mobile Detailers to Capture Run Off! I operate in So California ... seems to be a different country ... Bottom line, when I jump in on a thread, like someone asking for products and process on an Engine Detail, I do jump in to share points about containing the contaminants. When I am with the Regulators, this is what they care about. I am motivated by money. I am rapidly expanding this model here, largely without a fight from the industry. The government is introducing regulations that tilt the scale in my direction. The property managers are selecting the Amenity based on Water $mart Eco Detailing. the only challenges I get are relationship based. A guy has been in an office building for 15 years , knows everyone, and everyone likes him ... but rest assured, the pressure washer is being ripped from his hands as we speak. And only through those relationships is he offered the opportunity to scramble to find a water $mart eco detailing solution. Those without relationships are getting the boot! That is the reality, my reality. If it is not happening in your world, I think it will soon, and there is an opportunity to be a first mover. On another forum, I behaved the same way ... received the stereotypical responses as I have received here. After a year, there are several "converts", and it is exciting to see the traditional industry veteran have to admit that he put down his pressure washer and came over to the dark side ... and it is allowing him to put out quality that rivals and or blows away anyone here ... ANYONE. So to dismiss this model is very ..... well, you fill in the blank. Bring it on, like the guy above, he was embarrassed when I share d his historical posts with him. I have not yet been embarrassed by any posts I have made “Don’t teach a pig to sing … frustrates you and annoys the pig!” -jim PS If your customer comes up to pay you $179 for a Maintenance & Protection service on their 2 year old $80,000 Mercedes that was conveniently serviced, came out great, while they were at the movies or shopping with their family ... and you are embarrassed about that? Then take the scenario to your CPA, and see what they think ... oh, don't have a CPA ... making my points all over the place! PPS So many try to come back at me ... dude, you can't color sand they way I do! I do not get defensive, I recognize that. For the limited scenarios that we see the need for such services, we outsource to those that have that expertise. I know who I am, what I can do and what I cannot do. I know what training I have and do not have. I don't get defensive ... realistic self appraisal and decision making process can benefit most here ...