This episode comes from a great conversation with Kacy Erdelyi of Spark Car Wash and Nick Rodia of Sgt. Clean on our most recent CAR WASH Magazine Live panel.  Every month we speak with experts in the industry on a topic and share it with you. This month we discussed retention and online conversions. New customers are great, but how do we keep the ones we’ve got? And can we convert potential new customers who aren’t at our car wash sites ..read more

This week's episode is an industry update on the new patent that OmniX Labs have secured for their real time analysis of security video footage.  Anoop Kanthan, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of OmniX Labs, talks us through the decision to get a patent, exactly how their product works, and his predictions for the AI landscape moving forward.   ..read more

This is part two of our series on Gleam Car Wash in Denver. If you have not listened to part one we recommend you start there! In part two we hear again from owner and operator Emilie Barrata alongside the voices of other employees at Gleam and their philanthropic partners. This episode focuses on Gleam as a wash and its culture. We get a look into their inclusive hiring program, dedication to the environment, and work in the community.  ..read more

After a brief planning break CAR WASH The Podcast is officially back! for the first installment of season 3 we are bringing you a two-part series on Gleam Car Wash in Denver Colorado. In this first episode, we are telling you the story of Emilie Barrata who owns and operates Gleam. She tells us about her journey into car washing, the lessons she has learned from starting a car wash from scratch, and her perspective on being a woman in the car wash industry.  Next week Thursday we will continue with part 2 focusing on the many amazing things about Gleam as a wash and organization.  ..read more

Season 3 is upon us! We are excited to announce that we are back with new episodes next week, Thursday, February 23rd. Season three begins with a two-part episode about Gleam Car Wash in Denver. We can't wait for you to hear it ..read more

This is part two of a conversation with Jeff Pavone, partner at Amplify Car Wash Advisors. Jeff is back on the podcast to fill us in on the merger and acquisition landscape in the car wash industry with trends, predictions, data, and expert insight into the current (and future) market.  ..read more

Today we're having a conversation with Amplify's Jeff Pavone around what’s happening in the industry, what people in the industry need to be ready for, and how we can make sure we’re all ready for the future. Plus, we go down a rabbit hole around the concept of growing, or exiting ... and what should you be doing? It's not an easy thing to work through, that's for sure ..read more

In a recent study, more than 76% of consumers use a professional car wash. But, only 39% know the name of their car wash.  The question then, is how much does your brand matter? Is that a giant opportunity, or a huge waste of energy? Should you just slap car wash on your building and call it a day? Listen in as we make a case for the importance of brand with Alivia Gleason from Mr. Shine, Justin Young from Splash in Arkansas, and Anne Mauler from Soapy Joe's ..read more

We were in town to get ready for The Car Wash Show 2021, and stopped by Terrible's to see how Scott Horner is approaching the increasing competition in their business. We talk unmanned tunnels, and a little in-bay action for you as we hear how this industry stalwart is staying relevant in their region ..read more

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Luke Bathel from Rinse n Ride in Arizona. Luke owns 5 locations, and while he would love to keep growing the business, this isn’t a story about that kind of growth. For Luke, the passion comes in cultivating the Rinse n Ride team. He comes at the business with a mission to serve and to lift people up, and to provide practical skills to those who work at Rinse n Ride to help make their lives better. It’s all about culture, and community here friends. A culture focused on things like providing financial literacy programs to team members, and planting garden ..read more