Thanks Scottwax.
I've been thinking about the discussion above. How do I put this... Well, if I feel I can be successful only performing full details for high end folks then thats what I want my business model to look like. If I'm not starving then I guess it works.
Right now I pretty much wash what ever moves just for the experience and to get my name out there. Businesses have to evolve. To have one model today and change that in future isn't bad. Its not poor planning. I feel like its paying your dues. I can go out there tomorrow and say I will only detail XXXX types of cars for $XXXX. If people aren't buying then you have your market response. Today we feel like serving clients on a lower price point with a higher volume base. That's OK. As our businesses develop it might get to the point where something has to change. How long can you hold of a client with a full detail to get the wash onlys out of the way?
I think most detailers dream of getting that one or a few clients with a fleet of exotics and you're the full time detail man/woman. Is Leno still looking for a detailer?
To sum up my pointless ramble. I see where some more seasoned detailers might suggest to create a business model like theirs. Nothing's wrong with their model. I can see where some other detailers think that doesn't make sense. But one day you might have to evolve to that model too or else you risk losing clients. It's not just very practical to decide/declare that today.
Thanks for the experience and great discussion. I'm learning more and more about the business from you every day.
I've been thinking about the discussion above. How do I put this... Well, if I feel I can be successful only performing full details for high end folks then thats what I want my business model to look like. If I'm not starving then I guess it works.
Right now I pretty much wash what ever moves just for the experience and to get my name out there. Businesses have to evolve. To have one model today and change that in future isn't bad. Its not poor planning. I feel like its paying your dues. I can go out there tomorrow and say I will only detail XXXX types of cars for $XXXX. If people aren't buying then you have your market response. Today we feel like serving clients on a lower price point with a higher volume base. That's OK. As our businesses develop it might get to the point where something has to change. How long can you hold of a client with a full detail to get the wash onlys out of the way?
I think most detailers dream of getting that one or a few clients with a fleet of exotics and you're the full time detail man/woman. Is Leno still looking for a detailer?
To sum up my pointless ramble. I see where some more seasoned detailers might suggest to create a business model like theirs. Nothing's wrong with their model. I can see where some other detailers think that doesn't make sense. But one day you might have to evolve to that model too or else you risk losing clients. It's not just very practical to decide/declare that today.
Thanks for the experience and great discussion. I'm learning more and more about the business from you every day.