On this episode of the Road to $1 Million podcast Josh interviews Sean Free owner of Prestige Auto Detail out of Portland, OR. Prestige Auto Detail is a paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating shop specializing in vehicle protection and correction services.
On this episode of the Road to $1 Million podcast Josh interviews Sean Free owner of Prestige Auto Detail out of Portland, OR. Prestige Auto Detail is a paint protection film (PPF) and ceramic coating shop which started in 2016 specializing in vehicle protection and correction services. While Sean has experience managing a 3 person team he has since scaled back to a solo operation focusing solely on automotive protection services.
On the podcast, Sean talks about the difference between running a team vs a solo detail shop, finding his passion in PPF, educating clients protection services, and much more.
Time Stamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:40) - Scaling Back to a Solo Operation
(14:57) - Small Favors Huge Returns
(20:10) - Educating Clients on Protection Services
(30:59) - Advertising
(37:32) - Advantages of Solopreneurs
(42:50) - Getting Started in PPF
(56:55) - Raising Prices
(58:43) - Detailing vs Protection Services
(1:07:32) - Margins on PPF
(1:14:13) - Selling Ceramic Coatings to Detailing Clients
(1:16:26) - Shop Space
(1:23:08) - Maintenance Details
(1:34:32) - Growth & Goals
(1:47:43) - Staying Curious & Passionate
(1:50:03) - Hiring & Team Building
Prestige Auto Detail:
Website - https://www.prestigeautodetailnw.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestigeautodetailnw/
Belk Detailing LLC:
Website - https://www.belkmobiledetailing.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/belkmobiledetailing