Working Alone .

[OCMD]

When working Alone ( whit no help ) in Mobile auto detailing how many details or vehicles does a person to complete one day? and How many hours you work alone for a day ? Thanks for you help .

[97t-bird]

I too would be interested in this I considering starting a mobile thing with a small trailer water tank generator etc. Greg

[Superior Shine]

I have been in business for over 16 years and here is the best advice I am going to give you-

DON'T WORK IN YOUR BUSINESS, WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS.

Hire employees, let them do the work.


I learned the hard way, one pro detailer can wash a car in about an hour, wash and wax in about 2.5 hours, average detail in about 4.5 to 5.5 hours.

[BenP]

Originally posted by Superior Shine
I have been in business for over 16 years and here is the best advice I am going to give you-

DON'T WORK IN YOUR BUSINESS, WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS.

Hire employees, let them do the work.


I learned the hard way, one pro detailer can wash a car in about an hour, wash and wax in about 2.5 hours, average detail in about 4.5 to 5.5 hours.

Yep I'd agree with Joe. I've started on my own and the maximum I can do is one full detail per day (and even that's pushing it sometimes depending on the time of year and how much daylight is available).

My goal is to get people doing it for me, but right now, to get a reputation, I need to do it myself. Then I have the hurdle of employing people who will give it the same dedication as I will.

Ben

[stealth]

Joe's time #'s are good estimates & work @ developing your business. The most difficult part is to find trainable employees who will consistently perform as trained.

[OCMD]

Thanks Joe for the advice .

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by stealth
Joe's time #'s are good estimates & work @ developing your business. The most difficult part is to find trainable employees who will consistently perform as trained.

Agree with all points. My two boys help me in the summer and both do excellent work.

[mirrorfinishman]

Re: Working Alone .

Originally posted by OCMD
When working Alone in Mobile auto detailing how many details or vehicles does a person to complete one day?

How many hours you work alone for a day?

With experience a person could detail an average size vehicle in about 4 hours and complete two cars per day.

Working at the same pace you would need to work 8 hours to detail two cars per day.

Personally, in regard to operating a mobile detailing business, I do not agree with hiring employees and letting them do the work. That may be okay if you're running a car washing service. However, I wouldn't count on finding very many employees you can trust who are truely interested in doing top quality detailing work. This is especially true when you are attempting to start your own mobile detailing business and trying to establish a reputation for doing high quality work.

[gb387]

Re: Re: Working Alone .

Originally posted by mirrorfinishman
With experience a person could detail an average size vehicle in about 4 hours and complete two cars per day.

Working at the same pace you would need to work 8 hours to detail two cars per day.

Personally, in regard to operating a mobile detailing business, I do not agree with hiring employees and letting them do the work. That may be okay if you're running a car washing service. However, I wouldn't count on finding very many employees you can trust who are truely interested in doing top quality detailing work. This is especially true when you are attempting to start your own mobile detailing business and trying to establish a reputation for doing high quality work.

I do not have my own detailing business but I tend to agree with mirrorfinishman. At first I would think you want to go at it alone or with a trusted partner to establish your business, getting clients and creating a reputation to be proud of. Then once it starts to grow add employees here and there.

[OCMD]

thanks for this accepted opinions on my subject , I have doubt of like better work in my mobile detailing business "working alone or with aid" and that better than to ask you that you are the profecionales and have experience in this business. thanks to all.

[Pete-FWA]

Originally posted by Superior Shine
DON'T WORK IN YOUR BUSINESS, WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS.

Hire employees, let them do the work.

What Joe means by this is running a good business model and training your employees to follow it. This is excellent advice. The depth of the topic could be its own discussion forum.

He is not insinuating that you hire people, then go sleep for 8 hours while they rake in the money for you.

If you try to do all the work by yourself (as an owner or manager), you're in for disappointment. You're also in for much longer hours and less satisfaction from the job.

[Superior Shine]

Originally posted by Pete-FWA
What Joe means by this is running a good business model and training your employees to follow it. This is excellent advice. The depth of the topic could be its own discussion forum.

He is not insinuating that you hire people, then go sleep for 8 hours while they rake in the money for you.

If you try to do all the work by yourself (as an owner or manager), you're in for disappointment. You're also in for much longer hours and less satisfaction from the job.

BINGO!

[nedatony]

I agree with Frank. Any experienced technician should be able to perform a complete detail on a vehicle in average condition (4.5 hrs.)

Mobile detailing is difficult for several reasons add to that the issues with employees and you get huge problems.

The original poster lists a short list of equipment but neglected to mention anything about water containment.

Be careful do your research and take a look at the Professional Detailing Technicians Association www.detailersassociation.com

I also have information on a revolutionary new 100% environmentally safe mobile detailing trailer. Contact me if you would like more information.

Tony

https://www.nedacleancar.com

[rosenberry]

Re: Re: Re: Working Alone .

Originally posted by gb387
I do not have my own detailing business but I tend to agree with mirrorfinishman. At first I would think you want to go at it alone or with a trusted partner to establish your business, getting clients and creating a reputation to be proud of. Then once it starts to grow add employees here and there.

just my opinion partnership just doesnt work i started my first business with a partner of which ive known for about 15 years but when $ gets involved people do change. i lost a friend and alot of money. so now i have my own detailing business. alot of work but the reaction you get from your customeris well worth it oh and another thing your customers are the best advertisement you can ever have.
p.s. sorry so long

[ColonelCash]

I'd agree with many of the statements listed above. Somthing I have toyed around with is to offer referral bonuses to loyal customers who refer me to a friend or co-worker. Usually give them a % discount or couple hours free for each referral. Also, I prefer to work alone as I've got a limited number of clients and it basically off-sets my own costs for the products I use on my cars Not looking to make tons out of this "business"....that is what my day job as an sr. application engineer is for...hehe