I didnt want to do this but....

[jdoria]

I couldn`t detect any sarcasm in your post. My question is still valid. What do you want with us?

As for his website/business, I already said I was impressed (actually I said very impressed).

What I don`t like is what he said about professional detail forums. Why? Because he impugned all professional detailers in his article. He could have said "Be careful, there are many knowledgeble pros out there but there are also some who don`t know what they are doing". And that is the truth, I`ve seen some bad advice given too but I would never lump all of us into one big stinking pile. This guy gets no respect from me as a pro.

Dont take it personally, the guy doesnt know you or anyone on this forum. He is trying to steer people his way, not to these forums. If you dont like his method, dont read his site! (America, what a country!)

And to answer your question to me: I dont want anything from you, dont speak for other people. What gives you the idea I would ever want something from you?

[jdoria]

Wow they are right, living well is the best revenge.

I cant believe by showing people a company website I could spark such emotion! I am not the shop owner, nor do I give a you know what about the shop or its owner. I just thought you all would like to see what is around in the detail business.
The guy clearly has a big detailing business, as do many other people. Dont sweat it. Be happy with who you are and with what you are doing. This guy doesnt matter at all.

I gave this garage $300 bucks to clean my car, I could care less about the $300 or the clean car, really!

[MrRogue]

lets not start fighting you two.

[ShineProDetails]

Thanks for all of the detailing infomation...........

Very rare that any shop would get $300 for a average well kept unit.

[maximv1]

[QUOTE=jsatek]
Do the math:
$300 per piece @ 25 = $7500week
$7500 * 50 weeks = $375,000 annual
Monthly shop expenses at $12,000 per month
That’s a $255,000 pre tax profit. Not bad for a $100k investment!

Obviously the trick is to get the 25 clients per week to keep the place rolling. QUOTE]

this equation is great on paper, but unless you work seven days a week or 15 hour days there is no way one person can do 5 $300.00 detail per day average. in which case you would have to hire help which cuts into your profit margin, and income. it is great to aim for the stars but like pei detail said, being realistic is a must.

[Brenton]

I really didnt want to do this. But I think I need to share where I got the idea of opening a detail garage. I recently took my car there and had it detailed for $300.00

Good luck to you all.

I finally get the opening post. "I didn`t want to open a high end detail shop, but..." I kept thinking you meant, "I didn`t want to post this website, but...".

Reading matters. So does understanding, aparantly.

[CalgaryDetail]

I think its one of those dont judge a book by its cover. Im sure they did a great job regardless of the outside. And its always nice to start with a nicely detailed car. If your new to this the last thing you want to do is to get discouraged from an overload of scratches. Now that its done right you can experiment and keep it looking good. I dont see anything wrong with going to a shop if your new and dont know were to get started. Its a good intorduction.

[jdoria]

I finally get the opening post. "I didn`t want to open a high end detail shop, but..." I kept thinking you meant, "I didn`t want to post this website, but...".

Reading matters. So does understanding, aparantly.

Excatly. The internet, just like e-mail needs some "personal" translation. Taken literally, the words take different meaning.

[DFTowel]

OK my .02¢... Matt Zacharian and his Detailing Dynamics operation is, without a doubt, the most professional detailing operation I have ever seen. Let me tell you, the pictures do not do this place justice, the walls, floors, and ceiling shine! I think they even give the bulldog a spit shine! The shop is immaculate and to watch the guys working on the cars is quite impressive. Granted they are not cheap but many of his clients are concours quality show cars or wannabes. I`ve been there several times on business and I`m impressed every time. Matt and Lee are very product savvy and they will not steer you wrong.

[jdoria]

[QUOTE=maximv1]

Do the math:
$300 per piece @ 25 = $7500week
$7500 * 50 weeks = $375,000 annual
Monthly shop expenses at $12,000 per month
That’s a $255,000 pre tax profit. Not bad for a $100k investment!

Obviously the trick is to get the 25 clients per week to keep the place rolling. QUOTE]

this equation is great on paper, but unless you work seven days a week or 15 hour days there is no way one person can do 5 $300.00 detail per day average. in which case you would have to hire help which cuts into your profit margin, and income. it is great to aim for the stars but like pei detail said, being realistic is a must.

You are correct - hence the $12,000 per month shop expenses. Figure half of that salary for help. The owner/operator salary should be light in the begining if you can calculate a $255k gross. Let the business buy you all of your toys.

[maximv1]

[QUOTE=jsatek]

You are correct - hence the $12,000 per month shop expenses. Figure half of that salary for help. The owner/operator salary should be light in the begining if you can calculate a $255k gross. Let the business buy you all of your toys.

the business can buy the toys but you still have to be able to pay for them.

[dr_detail]

All true. Yes, I decided to open a shop because they can charge $300+ per car. If the money is there I am taking it, I don’t care what the business is....

... just who is the right guy to do it?

With 19+ years under my belt, I am well qualified, as well as willing too. If funding is such an easy step, lets talk!!

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