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I'm 35 years old, and I've had a lot of cars, and I mean a lot! haha I've always learned as much as I can about my paints finish, and the best(not always the fastest) way to give it the best finish possible. I've always done a great job.
Over the past couple of years, I've stepped it up a little to do friend's and family's cars. They have all been overly estatic about the results. I've always done them for free, but never received anything less than $100 for a tip, and the largest tip was $300(guess they felt bad for getting something for free ). They've always refered their friends to me, but I've always turned down the business because I didn't want that responsibility.
Anyway, back to my original question. I've built a complete arsenal of products and tools to do the job. I want to take it to the next level and start a side business in mobile detailing, but in all honesty, I'm scared to do a total strangers car for a fee. I don't know what I'm scared of, maybe the possible damage I could inflict on their pride and joy, maybe I'm scared that I won't be able to deliver the results that they are wanting. Whatever the case, I'm a little hesitant to get the ball rolling.
When did YOU know that you were ready to take that step and start charging a fee and take the responsibility of your actions on a total strangers car?
Over the past couple of years, I've stepped it up a little to do friend's and family's cars. They have all been overly estatic about the results. I've always done them for free, but never received anything less than $100 for a tip, and the largest tip was $300(guess they felt bad for getting something for free ). They've always refered their friends to me, but I've always turned down the business because I didn't want that responsibility.
Anyway, back to my original question. I've built a complete arsenal of products and tools to do the job. I want to take it to the next level and start a side business in mobile detailing, but in all honesty, I'm scared to do a total strangers car for a fee. I don't know what I'm scared of, maybe the possible damage I could inflict on their pride and joy, maybe I'm scared that I won't be able to deliver the results that they are wanting. Whatever the case, I'm a little hesitant to get the ball rolling.
When did YOU know that you were ready to take that step and start charging a fee and take the responsibility of your actions on a total strangers car?
I do have some business cards to pass out if somebody asks me about my services. I deal with a lot of lawyers and such at my work, so it's really easy to spread the word of my detailing. I keep business cards out front and when they ask, I don't push the subject, I hand them a card and give a quick little run down of what I do. Realtor's like to keep their cars clean on the inside and out, since they are always with customers in their own vehicles. Lawyers just like to "showoff" their expensive cars, so they keep them clean and shiny to match their expensive suits. 
If I ever do this full-time, Monday thru Friday, I will push up my exposure with ads and maybe a radio spot. Until then, I'm happy with what I'm getting and keeping my clients happy. Low budget advertising is always great..especially when it's free. 
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