Are you wondering how to set the table today for a successful scale or sell opportunity in the future? Listen in to hear industry tips and tricks from John Whelan and Ryan Weir of Matrix Capital Markets Group. John and Ryan share their thoughts about what to consider as you grow your business, and they discuss practical strategies that you can implement today to strengthen your business so that you can find good opportunities to help you grow. Don't miss this illuminating discussion between your host JT Thomson and John Whelan and Ryan Weir of Matrix Capital Markets Group as they share best pr ..read more

What are action steps you can take today to strengthen your car wash team and to improve your workplace culture? Check out this episode with Nick Friedman, President and Co-Founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving. Nick shares so many tips and action items that car wash owners can put into practice today and in your plans for the future so that your workplace culture is strong and supportive. Nick shares about how to bolster employees while also holding them accountable. Don't miss this amazing, jam-packed episode, and get ready to take notes on actions you can start taking righ ..read more

Are you looking at scaling your car wash but need some support to make that work? Have you considered how systems and procedures can really help strengthen your car wash business and ensure the satisfaction of your stakeholders? Listen in to hear David Begin share what he's learned over the years. David is the Founder of CarwashOS, a content and consulting company focused on assisting car wash owners to optimize their operations, and he shares many tips and tricks that help car wash owners scale their businesses more effectively. Don't miss this great conversation where your host JT Thomson di ..read more

Have you considered the way that the car wash industry has changed and how that can impact you as an owner? In this Scaling Car Washes episode, host JT Thomson talks with industry legend Ron Peterson about his experience, his perspective on what matters, and his predictions for what might come in the car wash business industry. Check out all of the great tips that Ron Peterson shares about what worked for Mister Car Wash as they grew from a handful of chains to a very large and successful company with many washes! For a full transcript of the interview and more resources, check out our blog po ..read more

Are you looking for ways to strengthen your car wash business so that you can scale more effectively? Investing in HR is a great way to make your business stronger and more scalable. In today's Scaling Car Washes podcast, your host JT Thomson talks with Linda Michaels of AZ HR Hub, and she shares lots of tips and tricks related to leveraging the role of HR in your car wash business. Don't miss these tips and tricks that Linda shares about how to ensure that the HR aspects of your business are strengthening your business instead of holding you back. For more car wash business tips and tricks, c ..read more

Are you planning today to set up your car wash business so that you can successfully scale or sell in the future? The decisions you make today can have a profound impact on what your business is worth in the future. Do not miss this episode that is jam-packed with excellent scaling and selling advice from mergers & acquisitions expert Jeff Pavone of Amplify Car Wash Advisors. JT and Jeff dig into important plans you can make in your business right now to ensure that you're setting yourself and your business up for future success. For a full transcript of the interview and more, head over t ..read more

Have you been wondering how to strengthen your car wash team and your leadership opportunities for your employees? Are you making the time and space to get to know your employees better so that you can foster community within your team and open up leadership opportunities? Listen in to this outstanding discussion between host JT Thomson and leadership and team building expert Jamey Gadoury to hear lots of practical tips about ways to both strengthen the relationships within your team and also facilitate opportunities for leadership growth within the team so that your team members become better ..read more

Are you looking for strategies to grow the role of women within your car wash business? Listen in to this Scaling Car Washes episode where host JT Thomson chats with Brenda Johnstone, creator of Convenience & Carwash Canada magazine and founder of the Women in Car Wash conference. Tune in to hear great tips about how to strengthen your workforce by supporting women and integrating more women into your business model. Brenda and JT talk about how strategies like offering training through your business and highlighting how the car wash industry offers many career opportunities can really att ..read more

What do you know about how trade associations can benefit you as a car wash owner? Don't make the mistake of thinking trade associations like SCWA only do trade shows. In this Scaling Car Washes episode, JT talks with Chuck Space, the Executive Director of the Southwest Car Wash Association. Chuck shares some of the many ways that trade associations support car wash owners. JT and Chuck talk about some of those benefits including mentorship programs, legal support, industry research, communication about what's happening around the nation, and so many other support programs.   Listen in to ..read more

In this SCW episode, JT and Mike Pitney discuss many practical considerations and tips to help you manage your finances as a car wash owner! Listen in to hear Mike share tips about powerful technology you can use and best practices to consider when it comes to your business's finances. JT and Mike get into the details of what the differences are between levels of financial support you can have in your business, and they also talk about how those decisions early on can make a difference when it comes time to exit. Mike also shares some specific programs that can really support the financial asp ..read more