The #1 Podcast for auto detailing, ceramic coating, PPF and window tint shop owners
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Gabe Fletcher
Host · Founder, Detailing Growth
Talkin' shop since 2022.
Talkin' Paint is hosted by Gabe Fletcher — founder of Detailing Growth, 20-year web developer, and one of the fastest-growing Ceramic Pro installers in the country. He took his own shop to the top of its market, then built the agency that does it for other detailers.
Every episode goes straight at what actually runs a shop: PPF, ceramic, tint, sales process, hiring, and the business of doing exceptional work. No fluff, no recycled agency talk.
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I sat down with Houston from Shield by Design and he walked me through how he went from wrapping cars as an installer to running a real shop, and why honesty and ownership are what built his…
When a customer tells you the price is too high, they're not saying your work isn't worth it. They're saying they can't picture what they're getting for that money. Their brain is doing math with…
Most detailing shops at 30 to 50K a month are not stuck because of a lead problem . They are stuck because the owner is doing six jobs at once with no process underneath any of them. In this episode,…
In this episode of the Talkin’ Paint podcast I sit down with Jeremy Harding from Nasiol USA to talk about what really matters when you choose a coating brand for your shop. We walk through his thirty…
In this episode, Tyler and I talk about the real costs of inaction in your detailing business. We break down why staying stagnant is expensive and how simple systems like time blocking for follow up…
In this episode, I break down the biggest misconception in the detailing industry: the difference between being good at the work and actually building a brand. Most shop owners think that doing…
The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, I share a raw account of firing a customer who crossed the line from frustrated to abusive. I break down exactly what went wrong when dealing with difficult…
This episode I'm joined by Jeff Joiner from Auto Luxe Florida shares his journey from luxury car sales to building a successful auto detailing business from scratch. In just one year, Detailing…
The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, Gabe Fletcher discusses how documenting business systems transformed his detailing shop from chaos to consistency. He explains why putting processes on paper is…
The episode of Talkin' Paint Podcast, Gabe Fletcher is joined by his operations partner Tyler Lordi to discuss the essential mindset needed for business growth in challenging times. They dive into…
On this episode of the Talkin' Paint Podcast, I talk about preventing burnout and building a sustainable detailing business. I explore how detailers often chase others' versions of success rather…
On this Episode of Talkin' Paint, I explore common misconceptions about sales within the detailing auto film industry. I also go over strategies for building stronger client relationships. I discuss…
Gabe Fletcher discusses the recent Google Core Update and its implications for automotive businesses. He emphasizes the importance of demonstrating expertise through content creation, focusing on…
The Talk Paint Podcast, hosts Gabe and Tyler Lori discuss the challenges businesses face in the evolving market landscape of 2024. They emphasize the importance of running lean operations, managing…
I'm going to talk about the different tiers of Paint Protection Film (PPF) shops. I breaks down the journey from a Level 0 shop just starting out to a Level 5 protective-only business, highlighting…
How does trust function as a business asset? I'm going to break down the link between consistent actions and strong customer relationships and how it works inside of your auto detailing and PPF…
Get ready to be inspired by Miguel Peralta's journey of turning Purple Flare Wraps into a $2.2 million a year powerhouse in Vegas! The biggest challenge of all being that Vegas is The Highest Caliber…
In this episode of the Talking Paint podcast, host Gabe welcomes Joe Torbati, the founder of California-based OC Detailing, to discuss the evolution and insights of the auto detailing industry,…
On todays episode of Talkin' Paint - Gabe hosts Robert Winters of Ceramic Pro Raleigh where they discuss Robert's moves in building a successful detailing business. Robert shares that he started…
In this episode of the Talkin' Paint podcast, host Gabe Fletcher talks about the counterproductive habit of obsessing over competition in the detailing and paint protection industry. He emphasizes…
Gabe wraps up season one of 'Talking Paint' by discussing the psychological and emotional aspects of a detailer's pursuit for perfection, referring to it as the 'detailer's dilemma'. He explores the…
This podcast episode centers on the critical theme of hiring based on character rather than simply on technical skills, emphasizing the importance of building a cohesive team that can contribute to a…
The Importance of Business Management Software in the Auto Detailing Industry: Interview with Erik Devash from TintWiz. In this episode, Gabe from Detailing Growth converses with Erik Devash from…
In this episode of the Talkin Paint Podcast, Gabe from Detailing Growth discusses the importance of letting go and delegating tasks in order to achieve business scalability. Micromanagement is…
Gabe Fletcher from Detailing Growth discusses the often overlooked importance of Google reviews in driving business growth. He provides insights about how Google reviews build trust and authority,…
SEMA 2023 Exclusive Interview with Justin Kolewe of Kolewe Customs In this episode, Gabe from Detailing Growth The Talkin' Paint Podcast catches up with Justin Kolewe at SEMA 2023. Justin shares his…
In the latest episode of the Talkin' Paint Podcast, Gabe and Tyler shed light on the widespread issue of inadequate follow-up that shops deal with, discussing real experiences and offering insight…
In this episode of Detailing Growth, host Gabe dives deep into the world of marketing agencies, arming listeners with the knowledge to spot bad practices and make informed choices. From DM scams to…
Join Gabe Fletcher from Detailing Growth in episode seven of the Talking Paint podcast as he dives deep into the significance of a consistent social media presence for businesses. Discover why merely…
Join Gabe from Detailing Growth as he dives into a crucial aspect of business growth: the phone conversation. Extracted from a valuable Zoom call with a client, this minicast sheds light on the…
In this episode, I'm talking about the customer value proposition and why it's so important for businesses to have a clear understanding of why their customers choose them over their competitors. If…
Everything you do has an impact on your business including how you shape your business around your client experience.
Getting started in PPF can be difficult - I am going to try and simplify this for you. It's not a complete road map, but you get the idea. Visit our website at My IG: Follow Me on Instagram Tok:…
In this episode, I discuss why selling on price isn't something that you should be doing in your business. Visit our website at My IG: Follow Me on Instagram Tok: Follow our shop on Youtube Visit our…
In this episode, I discuss why having SOPs in your business is extremely important. SOPs are a way to safeguard yourself from bleeding labor costs, lost products, employee workman compensation…
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“This is a gold mine of information. If your a detail/ppf/tint shop this is the place to be. The sheer amount of value here is really great! Gabe articulates on a frequency I can understand. Definitely worth the listen.”
“The amount of actionable information I've been able to receive from these podcasts are invaluable. Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know and as a shop owner trying to grow and scale I will absolutely be implementing advice and principles I have gotten from this podcasts.”
“I've listened to many podcast but the amount of info in these episodes are like mini courses that can truly help you in your business. I've found a lot of things I could apply and always learn something new or resonate with the topics being discussed. Great listen, highly recommend.”
“A wealth of knowledge in each episode. Always super to the point and raw with the truth you sometimes dont wanna hear but need to.”
“Fantastic info. Really useful. I also love that Gabe is respecting our time by keeping the episodes short.”
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