Should I Go To Vegas To Detail??

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imported_JoshVette

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I've got a local client who wants me to drive to Vegas to do some detailing.



I told him if we could get enough cars together it might be worth it for me, but that's still 20 hours of driving one way....



He said he'd have all the lodging paid for to help with my costs.



So what do you guys think? I'd love to hear from some of you who have traveled at least 10++ hours before to detail....



Thoughts....
 
Josh, go for it! something different and get paid for it too. If you need anything you can call me..........Angelo
 
If after the cost of traveling, you are still making money, then do it. You basically get a paid trip, plus you will for sure have some free time to roam around Vegas (nothing wrong with a quick walk down the strip). Can't really go wrong with that.
 
Honestly not sure about having any real free time as I'll more then likely be detailing day and night due to the way the shows and track events are scheduled.



As far as making money sure I'll make money but it would have to be enough to justify 4 days of driving that I won't be getting paid for. I could make the same money here at home...



You see what I'm saying, it would be a lot of hassle and effort just to make a buck.



Josh
 
Hell I'd do it. Why not see something different. Plus, who else gets offered a paid trip to Vegas to detail? I once got flown a couple hundred miles to detail a Vette in the guys personal plane, and I thought it was awesome. Yeah I could have made the same money at home, but who cares, I got to do something different.
 
If you won't make any additional money by travelling than you would at home, and you aren't interested in making this trip on a routine basis to service these new clients, then I don't see why you'd bother.



Going out of your way would only be worth it if: 1) you're getting paid enough money to make it worthwhile; 2) you're slow and need the business; and 3) you are thinking about wrapping this around a vacation anyway.



Just my opinion. Keep in mind that you might be creating new clients that could come in handy if things get slow in your area. It never hurts to have your eggs in more than one basket, especially if the business development costs of this trip will pay for themselves in new clients.
 
15951, good points and all of which I have considered.



I don't know about the vacation part, even if I could get my wife to go I would be working the whole time??



It's a 20 hour drive and I think that's the main thing holding me back right now. Plus it's unclear yet if I'll have as many cars lined up as I'd need to make the money I want.



There may also be an opportunity for me to speak and give a presentation to a rather large crowd of car guys while I'm there which might be worth it as well.



It would be a one time trip and not something I would do again except maybe once a year if the same people go....





Josh
 
Do you really need to rely on guys from the internet on whether or not you need to take a job or not? I would think that someone of your level of expertise should be able to make this descion. I mean it a simple yes or no. Take the job or refer it. Not trying to sound mean or rude here.
 
Don't drive...fly. ship your stuff have him buy you new products and have them delivered to you first stop. Fly in get the rental car and get to the first car....



That's What I was going to do for a wheel company a while back...
 
Barry Theal said:
Do you really need to rely on guys from the internet on whether or not you need to take a job or not? I would think that someone of your level of expertise should be able to make this descion. I mean it a simple yes or no. Take the job or refer it. Not trying to sound mean or rude here.
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Barry, I'm not asking strangers to make a decision for me, I'm simply asking for input about the pro's and con's to doing such a long distance trip. Two heads are better then one.
 
toyotaguy said:
Don't drive...fly. ship your stuff have him buy you new products and have them delivered to you first stop. Fly in get the rental car and get to the first car....



That's What I was going to do for a wheel company a while back...
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I'll have to look into flight costs and shipping as well. Definitely another idea to consider, thanks.



Josh
 
Not to sound rude or anything, but a 20 hour drive for me is nothing, seeing as how I live up north and drive down south at least once a year (which is a 34 hour drive). Bottom line, if the money is good and you're interested in doing it, then go for it. If you don't want to, then refer the job as Barry suggested.
 
Unless I was slow on the home turf I would pass...The only exception would be if I were being flown out, new products purchased and waiting for me (or current products paid to be shipped both ways), paid accommodations and a little extra pay over and above the normal hourly rate to compensate for the hassle of traveling.



Additionally, I am sure you are booked solid so accepting this project will only push you back further...
 
If your clients are willing to wait a few extra days you have lost no business. All you've done is back up your book and kept yourself busier. The argument that you can make money at home doesn't really apply unless you're missing out on the business(they won't wait and go somewhere else).



You are also being given a good opportunity to market something new. The marketing alone may be worth it, aside from the fact you said you will make money while there.



I've traveled across the US for detailing and it's not all it's cut up to be. It's 98% work and 2% whatever....I am being literal with those numbers. But it is definitely neat to work somewhere new. It keeps things fresh.
 
Pros: you get to brag that you went to Vegas to detail some cars.



Cons: you'll waste 4 days of income and gas driving there and you have to explain to your future/current clients why they have to get put off. Unless you're getting paid for these things, it's not a good business move to undertake unless at the end of the day you're financially ahead. Can you postpone this trip to your slow time (if you have one). Can you sublet the clients to another Detailer in Vegas that can give you a percentage? Make sense?
 
Do it if it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to make big bucks, otherwise, I would refer the work to a good local detailer.
 
If you have new opportunities in Vegas where you could make exponentially more money, why not take it assuming it's legal, of course. Learn from your p0tential mistakes and regroup. Try agian later if you faill as we all do in the end.
 
Please keep it real. I want ya''ll to contibute to my a bacehlor party like nun other! AFter all, that's how we roll! Always looking out for each other...aint that right Nick?
 
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