PRO DTLR

PRO DTLR šŸ”„ Southeast Idaho’s TOP Mobile Detailer
šŸ† 2,500+ Cars Serviced | 8+ Years Experience
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05/19/2026

While I worked a 9–5, making $10K a month sounded like the dream, but after taxes, insurance, retirement, all of that W2 energy, it probably comes out closer to $6K take-home.

Yeah, the monthly revenue can be higher in a service business, but to get there, there are a lot more real expenses that come with it. Chemicals, gear, gas, vehicle upkeep, insurance, software, marketing, and the most important, caffeine to be able to keep that momentum going. Everything stacks up fast and brings that number down just as quickly.

And I don’t even remember the last time I worked only 8 hours in a day. At this point, 8 hours feels like part-time.

I’m trying to build this thing in half the time most people do. That means right now it’s 6 days a week nonstop, making sure the work and the backend both stay handled.

05/18/2026

1. You want a transaction, not a relationship.
I actually care about the people I work with. We’ll probably end up talking about your kid going to college, what they’re studying, and how life’s been since our last visit.

2. You don’t want the stress of your car ever being ā€œready.ā€
Most people already have enough on their plate. The goal is to take that completely off your mind so it just stays handled. All so ā€œJessicaā€ down the street can’t complain about your car ever again šŸ˜‚

3. You prefer the hassle of drop-offs and pickups.
I’m mobile for a reason. I come to your home or work so you don’t have to rearrange your day around getting your car clean. If you like that, we need to have a chat…

4. You like remembering when your car needs attention.
I don’t. I clean cars for a living and I still hate remembering and actually cleaning my car! šŸ™ƒ That’s why I run reminders and systems so it’s handled automatically and you don’t have to think about it.

5. You only care about the cheapest option.
My pricing covers more than a detail. It covers convenience, systems, insurance, professional products, and a level of care that protects your vehicle long term.

If any of that feels like too much, I’m probably not the right fit šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

05/15/2026

I was already on site, parked next to the RV, and called the customer.

He said a surprise bill came up and he couldn’t afford the service anymore.

Instead of losing the entire day, I followed my cancellation policy that’s written into my booking and service agreement.

Here’s the shift.

I learned from Alan from .detail that cancellation fees don’t have to be ā€œlost income.ā€ They can be credited toward a future service instead.

So I still get paid for my time, and the client gets to apply that credit when they’re ready to reschedule.

Revenue matters, but handling cancellations well is what turns one-time jobs into long-term customers.

That one change protects my revenue, keeps the relationship intact, and gives the customer a reason to come back instead of feeling burned.

It also turned a canceled day into unexpected time back with my family. I think it’s a win all around šŸ‘šŸ»

How do you deal with last minute cancellations?

05/11/2026

This is what a real maintenance service should feel like.

No back-and-forth texting.
No ā€œHey, when are you available?ā€
No trying to remember when the last detail was.

Honestly, I probably know her schedule better than she does at this point šŸ˜‚

I already know the schedule.
I show up.
I clean the vehicle.
I send the invoice.
Two days later, I get paid like clockwork.

Meanwhile, she just runs her business and walks out to a freshly detailed SUV every month without thinking about it.

That’s the real luxury people want.

Not just a clean vehicle.
Peace of mind.

If your maintenance plan still depends on the customer remembering to book, it’s not really maintenance.

It’s just another thing sitting in their mental inbox.

05/08/2026

If you’re only using the initial walkaround to see what you’re up against…

you’re doing it wrong.

Most customers don’t actually know how to properly maintain their vehicle or what small things could dramatically improve it.

That’s why I always start my walkarounds the same way:

ā€œI’m not a used car salesman and I’m not here to pressure you into something you don’t want…

but based on what I’m seeing, here’s what I’d personally recommend.ā€

Ever since I started approaching it like that, my close rate has gone up significantly.

Because customers can feel when there’s no pressure on the table.

One thing talks about a lot in the pressure washing world is ā€œgood, better, bestā€ pricing.

And honestly, that same principle applies perfectly here too.

For example, these headlights were heavily oxidized.

So instead of just pointing it out, I gave options.

Good:
leave them.

Better:
quick polish to dramatically improve the look.

Best:
full restoration and protection.

Customer chose the middle option and I made an extra $60 before the wash even started šŸ¤

Funny enough, the less I try to ā€œsellā€ people…

the more they actually trust my recommendations.

05/07/2026

I genuinely do not care about paint corrections, ceramic coatings, or honestly anything involving a polisher.

And for a while, I thought that meant I was building my business wrong.

Because in the detailing industry, everyone talks about those services like they’re the ā€œnext level.ā€
Like you HAVE to offer them if you want to make serious money.

But last month my business did $16.5k…
and I didn’t do a single one.

No polishing.
No coatings.
None of it.

And honestly, this RV made me realize something:

I don’t want to build a business around services I don’t even enjoy doing just because other people say that’s where the money is.

That’s like becoming a doctor because it pays well even though you hate blood (Yeah that’s me lol šŸ˜‚).

Sure, the money might be there…
but that doesn’t automatically make it the right path for YOU.

I’d rather build something I actually enjoy waking up and doing.

For me, that’s maintenance.
Keeping busy people’s vehicles consistently clean.
Showing up to their home or office.
Making their life easier.
Building systems.
Building convenience.
Building consistency.

That’s the business I want.

I think a lot of business owners secretly build their business around what impresses other people instead of what actually fits the life they want to live.

This RV honestly reminded me that I don’t have to do that.

It’s my company.

I can build it however I want. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk šŸ™ŒšŸ»

05/06/2026

Convenience is the goal šŸ™ŒšŸ»

04/30/2026

Most people think my pricing comes down to equipment, experience, and time.

And yes, that matters.

But that’s not the real reason.

I went to school and have a degree in User Experience Design. I thought I’d use it in my software job, which I did. But things have changed.

What I learned applies to any business.

People don’t just pay for the result. They pay for how easy and stress free the experience feels.

So I built this differently.

• Simple booking
• Clear pricing
• Automated reminders
• Mobile service to your home or office
• Efficient systems that respect your time
• Follow ups to make sure it’s done right
• Ongoing maintenance so you never fall behind

Most detailers clean your car and move on.

I built a system that keeps it at a higher standard without you having to think about it.

You’re not just paying for a detail.

You’re paying for an experience designed to make your life easier.

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280 E Lorene Street
Rigby, ID
83440

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