Going to a pro detailing seminar tomorrow

RobertM · 03-26-04, 01:33

Well everyone, I plan to be open my mobile business around mid-April (only 2 1/2 weeks!). I feel pretty confident about it with everything I've read on here.

Tomorrow I am going to a pro detailing seminar in Pittsburgh. It's a two day course for $300. The first day is all business/marketing etc. The second day is all hands on training. Only two students to every instructor, so it should be a lot of hands on fun!

Here is what they are suppose to teach me tomorrow and Sunday:

Day 1: Marketing Your Auto Detailing Business
What You Will Learn:

How to Develop an Effective Marketing Plan to Obtain Customers.
How to Develop and Harvest Market Niches.
How to "Close" Customers WITHOUT Dropping your Prices.
How to Up-Sell your Services and Increase your Profits.
How to Develop a Service Menu & Price your Services for Max. Profits.
How to Discover New Ways of Finding Customers.
How to Obtain Commercial, Fleet, and Insurance Company accounts.
How to Obtain Profitable Services from Car Dealers.
How to be Effective over the Telephone with customer inquiries.
How to Distinguish Yourself and Command High Profits!

Day 2

Exterior Detail Steps including; Engine compartment cleaning and dressing, prep and wash-up procedure, wheel and tire cleaning, tar, bug and road grime removal, door jamb degreasing and polishing, determining the type of vehicle paint, clay application paint correction method, pad and polish selection, buffing & waxing procedures, wet color sanding of scratches, tires and trim dressing method, brush touch up, final touches and inspection.

Interior Detail Steps including; Proper use of vacuum and air line for air purging interior, headliner cleaning, upholstery and carpet stain removal, hot water extractor procedure for carpets & upholstery, door panel cleaning, leather seat cleaning and preservation methods, dash board and console cleaning and detailing, dressing of all interior components, windows, mirrors, gauges cleaning methods, final touches and inspection.

I'm pretty excited, I'll let you guys know how it goes and if I learn anything cool.

Robert.

Scottwax · 03-26-04, 01:48

Have fun! Be sure to pass along to us any new technique that are floating around.

blkZ28Conv · 03-26-04, 02:11

Sound exciting and very intense. Have a great learning experience and as Scott stated fill us in on any new developments in detailing.

tkajeff · 03-26-04, 02:19

If you do not mind me asking, what is the name of the organization that is hosting this seminar? I am thinking about doing some detailing on the side and would not mind learning some tips from professionals, best of luck to you at the seminar.

Spilchy · 03-26-04, 02:48

Sounds fun. I'd go even though I'm not a pro!

However, day 2 sounds like an awful lot of material to cram into one day.

It should be 3 days in my opinion.

quamen · 03-26-04, 06:13

I went to this seminar and it was great!! I learned alot, it was alot of fun, but yes it was craming a little much on the second day. Overall though just have a good time and TAKE ALOT OF NOTES. The owner Nick is a super cool guy and his products due work excellent from some I used. The name is www.detailking.com who hosts the program. I met many people from all over the USA at that seminar. What a great time I had and A nice certificate I recieved as well.

WCD · 03-26-04, 07:02

It's Nick Vacco with DetailKing. Although somewhat of my competitor, I have heard very good things about him personally and the workshop. For the money, you can't miss. He is coming to CA for a workshop in the near future and I even plan on attending!
Robert Regan

Bumpers Plus · 03-26-04, 07:17

Robert, that is very professional of you complementing your competition. Very, Very, nice. Hopefully, it will come back to you. It speaks leaps in bounds in favor of your character, and the way you do business. Good Job.

WCD · 03-26-04, 10:22

Thanks! I'm an 11 yr. elementary school teacher which should give some info about my integrity and honesty. I try to help people. I once detailed exclusively for the owner of Lucky Brand Clothing. He told me once, "We're all here to make someones life a little better." I still take that to heart everyday. If I can make someone better, or give them the best lead on something, I'll do it.
R Regan

ajbarnes · 03-27-04, 06:43

Wow, that sounds fun! That is one class I will actually pay attention in.

Let us know how it went and what you've learned.

JimS · 03-28-04, 08:21

So....how about a thread "I went to a pro detailing seminar yesterday" ?

RobertM · 03-29-04, 01:13

Quote:

Originally posted by JimS
So....how about a thread "I went to a pro detailing seminar yesterday" ?

Alright, here you go, click here.