A mobile detailing business is one of the best businesses you can start with little money and no experience. Today, we’ll hear from Kevin Lieu, owner of Slide In Mobile Detailing, and learn how he started his $12,500 per month car detailing business.
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Kevin sold insurance prior to becoming an entrepreneur. He started Slide In as a side hustle on the weekends, investing just $500 to get started. His business quickly blew up and he has since quit his day job to focus on his mobile car wash business full time, with an average revenue of between $10,000 and $12,000 every month.
In this video, we’ll get the inside scoop on what it takes to start a successful mobile car detailing business. We’ll learn how much it cost Kevin to get Slide In up and running, what equipment and tools you need to get started, and his strategies for building a customer base. Along with that, he’ll share how much it cost him to get started, and some advice for how to make the most of your investment if you’re starting with a limited budget.
Starting a mobile detailing business is just the first step, of course. We’ll see Kevin’s routines, systems, and day-to-day operations that have helped him grow his revenue. He’ll also share what software and tools he uses to manage the business and how those have contributed to his success.
If you’re looking for more insights into starting a mobile detailing business, check out some of our interviews with other business owners in the niche:
22 Year-Old Starts a $50K/Month Mobile Car Detailing Business ►
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jIWyxNjtpU&t=46s
From $300 to $40,000 per Month in the Car Detailing Business ►
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk4L1O2b84Q
Resources:
https://www.slideinmobiledetail.com/ – Learn more about Slide In Mobile Detailing on their website
https://www.upflip.com/blog – More actionable business advice on the UpFlip blog
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Meeting The Owner of Slide In Mobile Detailing
2:07 You Can Start NOW With Just $500
2:55 The Key To Growing Revenue Fast
4:16 The MUST-HAVES To Get Started
5:57 The Importance of Google Ads
6:50 Overcoming Struggles as a Business Owner
8:21 Tips on Finding The Right Products
9:38 Systems and Processes
11:14 Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience
11:52 Get Everything You Need Under $200
13:00 When It’s Time To Get a Rental Space
13:51 Blitz Time with Kevin!
15:41 What NOT To Buy
16:59 The Most Profitable Services
18:24 Tips on Building Brand Awareness
19:01 The Benefit of Monthly Subscription Plans
20:05 The Biggest Challenge Kevin Has Faced
21:07 Kevin’s #1 Product Supplier
22:12 How Kevin Stands Out Amongst Competitors
23:02 Let’s Talk Numbers!
23:45 Making It Easy For Customers
24:16 SEO Tips and Tricks
25:30 Growing The Team
26:09 What To Do During Slow Months
27:48 How To Attract Reliable Employees
28:35 Inside Look on Kevin’s Workload
29:05 The Importance of An Emailing List
30:10 The Employee Process
31:11 The Benefit of the BBB
32:12 The Biggest Mistake Kevin Made
33:21 One Thing Kevin Wishes He Knew
34:18 Tips and Tricks on Getting Reviews
35:27 How To Double Your Revenue
36:18 Advice for Entrepreneurs
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I'm buying all the scion xB available
So if the revenue is 80,000 and the profit margin is 70% giving a profit of 56000/year. That looks worse than a job for me if he is working 60 hours a week . Timestamp 23:05
Does this work in Germany
Great video I see why your successful me personally I show guys that just getting started how to hook up there water pressure and vacuum cleaner especially if they’re going mobile.
How much he charges for a detailed wash on a Tacoma?
Honestly need more energy from host… almost seems like he don’t care weird cuz he does… just more energy and vibes but hey 👋 god bless appreciate the videos
Do not put microfiber in hot water or the dryer. Microfiber melts around 120 and hot water can be and a dryer is over that. Cold wash hang dry. You are putting scratchs on your customers cars.
I see your washing the vehicle as well, what are you using to do this?
Question do you use the customer water to save on water thanks in advance ✌🏾✌🏾🖕
How in the fuck did he get a pressure washer and all his chemicals for under $200?
I really want to get into this business however I’m scared that I’ll clean a car and then a few days later I get a call and the customer claims I was the one that created swirl marks or any other imperfections that were already on the car. How can I prevent a situation like that from happening?
Not cocky or to proud just a hard working man just wanting a little more than just week to week pay
Nice
Great video! I was curious the whole video though about where the water source comes into play. Is this obtained from es clients home/apartment?
I swear if the dude in the background didn't foam that taco for at least 5 or 6 times during filming 😂
Silly question. What exactly do you do with paint correction, and how do you purchase paint in short notice?
"Less important tasks"?!?! I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you meant… "Tasks that keep you from doing what you prefer in your business".
30 cars a week? 40 hours divided by 30 = about an hour per car. How is this possible? 10 to 12k a month divided by 40hour times 4 weeks. It's a $75 per hour. Not counting expenses like gas, cleaning supplies, tools. Not to mention taxex, licenses, bonds and insurance. So congratulation! You have minimum wage same as flipping burgers in MCDONALD'S
pressure washer, vacuum and products for 200? In europe you'd get just a weak pressure washer for that :'D
Great video and advice
I’m contemplating in starting detailing part time on weekends as I have a full time job. Used to work for a body shop and dealer so I have enough experience doing the work, obviously, willing to learn more. That been said, could you possibly ask the detailer you interview how did they figure out how much to charge per job or how they price the service they offer? Also, how they go about maybe doing it out their garage as a start? How will they market that? And lastly, how would they go about asking clients to use their power and water if they don’t have the means at first to buy water tank and generator? Thanks
Didn’t he say that he has a pressure washer? I didn’t see one…
On a legal aspect, what can you get sued on in this business?
This guy cleaning a car for $175 per month?…. really? I seriously doubt it I paid £10.00
thank you for this video
Thanks! Nice Blueprint 👍
What work vehicle do they have ?
More breakdowns on what it takes to be branded & registered & a tool to help you get started in the process to brand yourself, Thanks for the videos!
mobile detailing is so oversaturated
How about the water where to get to water? do we need to bring our own water when starting business like this?
Hope he already got those Spark vehicles because they are no longer in production as of August 2022 so may have to purchase used
I learned so much and took lots of notes on this, UpFlip you guys are such a great people doing this for the community, much love!
4 minutes into the video I really like Kevin! What an amazing guy!
What kind of vehicle is he using ? he mentions xv but I am not familiar with the make and model.
Mobile car detailing is such a circlejerk
1:56… there's teh word i was looking for. REVENUE. hopefully at some point in this video they bring up profits. I remember watching the video you did on the lady with a few gas stations and she never said it. all was said thatshe makes $2M a year in revenue. i wanted to know how much of that was gas which she said was around $0.05 profit a gallon, vs inside sales, car wash, etc.
07:36 all you need to know😂
What about a generator ? I have a 2500 psi pressure washer can someone point me in the right direction on which generator I should buy
rn to the lord for he is with us repent and you shall be saved even I need to repent but gods love is so un imaginable god is so so good even I need to repent but ik the lords with me and there’s nothing to worry cause god truly is so so amazing ❤️🙏🙏praying for this and gods healing comfort and return I pray that he helps put thoughts into people heads to help fine curneous for all theses horrible deseases 🙏❤️praying for this ❤️❤️🙏
How about insurance and licenses for when a customer claims you ruined their car interior. They want a new one.
You can tell this is staged.
This video motivated me to start what I’ve been wanting to do for a long time just didn’t have any direction 🙏🏼
Nice kid. He's thoughtful, energetic, easygoing , obviously content and confident in himself and he's putting in the effort and committment. I wish him good luck and much success.
Thank you, I'm loving your videos. I'm 52 y.o. chef with 35 years experience and ex restaurateur of 17 years.
I'm looking to change jobs now and getting a lot of inspiration from your presentations. I really like your positive attitude and clear information. I'm inspired.
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dude the XB is the best car to run a detail business out of I use to have a burnt orange one "2004", and I'd tell ppl with luxury cars to go feel my paint and tell them I could get their car feeling like that BOOM SOLD THEM EVERY TIME !!!
dude know his shiiiiiitz that's for sure !!!