Wash Ideas - Wash Industry Podcast http://www.washideas.com Making good ideas YOUR ideas Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:50:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Wash Ideas is a weekly podcast that brings together a unique panel of industry experts, successful operators, and manufacturers to discuss industry news and ways of promoting a successful car wash business. Join in on the discussion by writing in your ideas to be discussed on the show and look forward helping build successful businesses and make good ideas into your own ideas. Making good ideas YOUR ideas Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/wp-admin/images/washideascover.jpgWash Ideas - Wash Industry Podcasthttp://www.washideas.com carwash, marketing, small business, car wash, wash industry, cashless, washpass, credit card no Ryan Carlson ryan@washideas.com Wash Ideas Weekly #52 – “How carwashing is different Down Under” http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-52-how-carwashing-is-different-down-under/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-52-how-carwashing-is-different-down-under/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:50:52 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=416

This show is a great discussion with operators, association presidents, and suppliers from Australia. Cargroomers was kind enough to sponsor this weeks show and bring everybody together for this discussion. We talk about how this market is different, where they struggle and where they shine. What have they learned from the US market and what innovative things are they doing that we could learn from.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host)

Blair and Errol Woolcott (Cargroomers Australia) – Soap manufacturer based in Brisbane Australia who sells a water-saving line of chemicals in the US (slipstreamautomotive.com.au)

Chris Johns (Managing Director, Hoppys Hand Wash Cafe – Brisbane) – Chris is the winner of the 2008 ICA Leadership in Innovation Award.

Richard Holloway (Managing Director, Car Wash Headquarters) – Richard is also the current President of the Australian Car Wash Association.

Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems, Hydraflex Inc.,

This Weeks Sponsor: Slip Stream Automotive – Australian car wash suppliers have had to find ways to reduce water usage and improve wash quality, learn more about this unique product line by visiting them on the web or calling them at ph 0416188858

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-52-how-carwashing-is-different-down-under/feed/ 0 This show is a great discussion with operators, association presidents, and suppliers from Australia. Cargroomers was kind enough to sponsor this weeks show and bring everybody together for this discussion. We talk about how this market is different, where they struggle and where they shine. What have they learned from the US market and what innovative things are they doing that we could learn from. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host) Blair and Errol Woolcott (Cargroomers Australia) Soap manufacturer based in Brisbane Australia who sells a water-saving line of chemicals in the US (slipstreamautomotive.com.au) Chris Johns (Managing Director, Hoppys Hand Wash Cafe Brisbane) Chris is the winner of the 2008 ICA Leadership in Innovation Award. Richard Holloway (Managing Director, Car Wash Headquarters) Richard is also the current President of the Australian Car Wash Association. Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems, Hydraflex Inc., This Weeks Sponsor: Slip Stream Automotive Australian car wash suppliers have had to find ways to reduce water usage and improve wash quality, learn more about this unique product line by visiting them on the web or calling them at ph 0416188858 [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] This week we are talking with operators, associations presidents, and carwash suppliers from Australia to discuss what their challenges are and how they are overcoming them. Ryan Carlson 54:12 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support, australia clean Wash Ideas Monthly Bonus: A Tale of Two Carwashes – Part 1 http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-monthly-bonus-a-tale-of-two-carwashes-part-1/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-monthly-bonus-a-tale-of-two-carwashes-part-1/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:11:02 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=411 This months ‘bonus show’ features a story about two car wash locations, a short sale, and the planning of a car wash retrofit. Originally featured in Modern Car Care February 2008.

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-monthly-bonus-a-tale-of-two-carwashes-part-1/feed/ 1 This months bonus show features a story about two car wash locations, a short sale, and the planning of a car wash retrofit. Originally featured in Modern Car Care February 2008. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems, Hydraflex Inc. [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Monthly bonus episode that follows a car wash operators retrofit story Wash Ideas Weekly #51 – “How Car Washing is Saving Lives” http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-51-how-car-washing-is-saving-lives/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-51-how-car-washing-is-saving-lives/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:42 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=408 This show is one of my favorite shows to date – It gives an entirely new meaning to “earning a customer for life”. This show isn’t about how to maximize your business profits, it’s about how car wash businesses are doing something far more important than clean a car, it’s in the way they are changing peoples lives. Tune in for two amazing stories – first we have cancer survivor Fred Grauer talk about how he is using his business to raise awareness and how Super Wash is putting food into food pantries in over a 160 communities.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Susan Black-Beth (Chief Operating Officer, Super Wash), Fred Grauer (Owner Whistle Stop Carwash, VP Micrologics), George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-51-how-car-washing-is-saving-lives/feed/ 0 This show is one of my favorite shows to date It gives an entirely new meaning to earning a customer for life. This show isnt about how to maximize your business profits, its about how car wash businesses are doing something far more important than clean a car, its in the way they are changing peoples lives. Tune in for two amazing stories first we have cancer survivor Fred Grauer talk about how he is using his business to raise awareness and how Super Wash is putting food into food pantries in over a 160 communities. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Susan Black-Beth (Chief Operating Officer, Super Wash), Fred Grauer (Owner Whistle Stop Carwash, VP Micrologics), George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems, Hydraflex Inc. [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] How car washes are bringing new meaning to "a customer for life". Ryan Carlson 1:00:53 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support clean Wash Ideas Weekly #50 – “Getting ahead by planning ahead” http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-50-getting-ahead-by-planning-ahead/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-50-getting-ahead-by-planning-ahead/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:46:26 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=394

We have some very special guests for the big 50th show – we talk about long term planning (or reacting in some cases) and ways in which planning will help grow your business.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Kate Carr (Editor, Professional Carwashing & Detailing), Paul Fazio (CEO, Sonny’s Direct)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/07/wash-ideas-weekly-50-getting-ahead-by-planning-ahead/feed/ 0 We have some very special guests for the big 50th show we talk about long term planning (or reacting in some cases) and ways in which planning will help grow your business. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Kate Carr (Editor, Professional Carwashing & Detailing), Paul Fazio (CEO, Sonnys Direct) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems, Hydraflex Inc. [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] We are celebrating the 50th episode of the podcast with a fantastic panel of guests both old and new to discuss long term planning. Wash Ideas Weekly #49 – “Hiring great employees using Science!!” http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-49-hiring-great-employees-using-science/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-49-hiring-great-employees-using-science/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:41:37 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=386

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have a crystal ball that we looked in when we were hiring a new employee and could with a fair amount of accuracy know whether they will be a good hire? Learn about some really cool scientific hiring methods being put into practice today!

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Ken Cook (Operations Manager, Carwash Express), Perry Powell (Owner, Perry Powell Consulting)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-49-hiring-great-employees-using-science/feed/ 1 Wouldnt it be wonderful if we could have a crystal ball that we looked in when we were hiring a new employee and could with a fair amount of accuracy know whether they will be a good hire? Learn about some really cool scientific hiring methods being put into practice today! Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Ken Cook (Operations Manager, Carwash Express), Perry Powell (Owner, Perry Powell Consulting) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Learn about some really cool scientific hiring methods being put into practice today! Ryan Carlson 55:20 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support clean Wash Ideas Weekly #48 – “Learning from your Competition” http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-48-learning-from-your-competition/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-48-learning-from-your-competition/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:26:32 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=384

We take our panel this week of industry insiders and operators to talk about looking to the local competition with fresh eyes. How can we learn about being a better business and a better competitor? Great show this week – a MUST listen.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Curt Aton (Franklin Carwash), Kyle Doyle (CarwashTV.com and Blue Sky Media Group), Robert Greene (Carwash Express Inc.), Kate Carr (Editor, PC&D)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-48-learning-from-your-competition/feed/ 0 We take our panel this week of industry insiders and operators to talk about looking to the local competition with fresh eyes. How can we learn about being a better business and a better competitor? Great show this week a MUST listen. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Curt Aton (Franklin Carwash), Kyle Doyle (CarwashTV.com and Blue Sky Media Group), Robert Greene (Carwash Express Inc.), Kate Carr (Editor, PC&D) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] We take our panel this week of industry insiders and operators to talk about looking to the local competition with fresh eyes. How can we learn about being a better business and a better competitor? Great show this week a MUST [...] Ryan Carlson 34:29 marketing, video marketing, carwash, car wash, promotions clean Wash Ideas Weekly #47 – “Beating the Summer Slump” http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-47-beating-the-summer-slump/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-47-beating-the-summer-slump/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:21:58 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=381

Those of us that have been in the business know that summertime is traditionally the time to ramp up marketing and keep those bays wet. We have a great conversation with some very progressive operators about what they are doing to combat the summer slump.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Tom Hoffman, Jr. (Hoffman Carwashes), Bob Schrum (Flagstop Carwashes, SECWA Board), Robert Greene (Carwash Express Inc.), Kate Carr (Editor, PC&D)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-47-beating-the-summer-slump/feed/ 0 Those of us that have been in the business know that summertime is traditionally the time to ramp up marketing and keep those bays wet. We have a great conversation with some very progressive operators about what they are doing to combat the summer slump. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Tom Hoffman, Jr. (Hoffman Carwashes), Bob Schrum (Flagstop Carwashes, SECWA Board), Robert Greene (Carwash Express Inc.), Kate Carr (Editor, PC&D) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Talking about how to combat slow business during the summer slump. Ryan Carlson 48:54 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support clean Wash Ideas Weekly #46 – “Industry Insiders with Kyle Doyle” http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-46-industry-insiders-with-kyle-doyle/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-46-industry-insiders-with-kyle-doyle/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:33:46 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=377

kyledoyalI had the chance to catch up with Kyle Doyle, a guy who is (in my opinion) is really helping change the face of this industry and has his heart in the right place. He’s been in the wash industry for most of his life and has recently struck out on his own starting new ventures and preaching the gospel of Car Wash Marketing. So of course I’d get along with this guy, we are drinking from the same batch of kool-aid.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kyle Doyle (CarwashTV.com, Blue Sky Media Group)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/06/wash-ideas-weekly-46-industry-insiders-with-kyle-doyle/feed/ 0 I had the chance to catch up with Kyle Doyle, a guy who is (in my opinion) is really helping change the face of this industry and has his heart in the right place. Hes been in the wash industry for most of his life and has recently struck out on his own starting new ventures and preaching the gospel of Car Wash Marketing. So of course Id get along with this guy, we are drinking from the same batch of kool-aid. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kyle Doyle (CarwashTV.com, Blue Sky Media Group) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Interview with Kyle Doyle about the launch of CarwashTV.com Ryan Carlson 40:09 marketing, video marketing, carwash, car wash, promotions clean Wash Ideas Weekly #45 – “What Happens in Vegas” http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-45-what-happens-in-vegas/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-45-what-happens-in-vegas/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 18:07:09 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=371

We have a nice wrap up show that was recorded the week following the event in Las Vegas. We have a nice mix of media, manufacturers, and operators on the panel. Tune into what the vibe was, what the attendance felt like, and what the ‘buzz’ was for new products or what types of products were getting positive attention.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (PC&D Magazine), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Frank Lash (CarRobics Carwash), Fred Grauer (Whistlestop Carwash / Micrologics)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-45-what-happens-in-vegas/feed/ 0 We have a nice wrap up show that was recorded the week following the event in Las Vegas. We have a nice mix of media, manufacturers, and operators on the panel. Tune into what the vibe was, what the attendance felt like, and what the buzz was for new products or what types of products were getting positive attention. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (PC&D Magazine), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Frank Lash (CarRobics Carwash), Fred Grauer (Whistlestop Carwash / Micrologics) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Follow up on the Car Care World Expo 2010 - whats hot and whats not. Ryan Carlson 40:33 ICA, Car Care World Expo, Education, Marketing, Car Wash clean Wash Ideas Weekly #44 – “Car Care World Expo Sneak Peek with Eric Wulf” http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-44-car-care-world-expo-sneak-peek-with-eric-wulf/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-44-car-care-world-expo-sneak-peek-with-eric-wulf/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 18:01:52 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=369

We are talking with Eric Wulf and his staff to discuss the upcoming tradeshow! See you all there – if your at the show I will be in the WashCard Systems booth the whole time. Come by and visit.

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/05/wash-ideas-weekly-44-car-care-world-expo-sneak-peek-with-eric-wulf/feed/ 0 We are talking with Eric Wulf and his staff to discuss the upcoming tradeshow! See you all there if your at the show I will be in the WashCard Systems booth the whole time. Come by and visit. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] This week we have representatives of the ICA to talk about Car Care World Expo - attendance, edu-tainment, and what to expect at the show. Ryan Carlson 25:09 ICA, Car Care World Expo, Education clean Wash Ideas Weekly #43 – “Looking to the Future!” http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-43-looking-to-the-future/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-43-looking-to-the-future/#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:09:34 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=366

This weeks show is just fantastic – we are going to discuss and prognosticate (guess) what the Car Care World Expo is going to be like in 2010 based on pre-registration numbers that are very surprising! We also spend the second half of our show discussing how to dig your business out of a hole in the current economic climate, what can operators do to improve their business now that business isn’t so great?

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Mike Perry (Consultant), Tony Jones (Editor, Modern Car Care)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-43-looking-to-the-future/feed/ 0 This weeks show is just fantastic we are going to discuss and prognosticate (guess) what the Car Care World Expo is going to be like in 2010 based on pre-registration numbers that are very surprising! We also spend the second half of our show discussing how to dig your business out of a hole in the current economic climate, what can operators do to improve their business now that business isnt so great? Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Mike Perry (Consultant), Tony Jones (Editor, Modern Car Care) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] This weeks show is just fantastic we are going to discuss and prognosticate (guess) what the Car Care World Expo is going to be like in 2010 based on pre-registration numbers that are very surprising! We also spend the second half of our [...] Ryan Carlson 38:50 car care world expo, carwash , car wash, express, marketing, washpass clean Wash Ideas Weekly #42 – “Self Service Carwash 2.0 – Gated Self Service” http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-42-self-service-carwash-2-0-gated-self-service/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-42-self-service-carwash-2-0-gated-self-service/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:37:27 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=361

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In this weeks podcast we have two operators that are involved in the gated self service business model. Robert Greene of Carwash Express shares his 1-month results of the 8-bay self service location that he remodeled into a gated self service. Robert tells us whether or not he is a “hero or a zero”. We also have Marcus Kitrell, owner of Mark-1 Express who is been considering remodeling a location of his into a gated self service location.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Marcus Kitrell (Mark-1 Express)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/04/wash-ideas-weekly-42-self-service-carwash-2-0-gated-self-service/feed/ 0 In this weeks podcast we have two operators that are involved in the gated self service business model. Robert Greene of Carwash Express shares his 1-month results of the 8-bay self service location that he remodeled into a gated self service. Robert tells us whether or not he is a hero or a zero. We also have Marcus Kitrell, owner of Mark-1 Express who is been considering remodeling a location of his into a gated self service location. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Carwash Express), Marcus Kitrell (Mark-1 Express) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Learn more about the gated self service concept and hear a success story Ryan Carlson 29:02 gated self service, carwash, car wash, washcard, robert greene clean Wash Ideas Weekly #41 – “A Lack of Customer Service” http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wiw41/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wiw41/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:14:17 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=358

This week we have a huge panel of participants to discuss an experience I had at a business with poor customer service and what their advice would be for the owners of this business. Great show, not one to miss.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (PC&D), Andrew Jaffa (Carbux Express), Curt Aton (Franklin Carwash), Mike Perry (Consultant).

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wiw41/feed/ 0 This week we have a huge panel of participants to discuss an experience I had at a business with poor customer service and what their advice would be for the owners of this business. Great show, not one to miss. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (PC&D), Andrew Jaffa (Carbux Express), Curt Aton (Franklin Carwash), Mike Perry (Consultant). Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Suggestions on how to deal with bad customer service Ryan Carlson 34:00 marketing, carwash, cashless, customer service clean Wash Ideas Weekly #40 – “Texas Style Wash Education” http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wash-ideas-weekly-40-texas-style-wash-education/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wash-ideas-weekly-40-texas-style-wash-education/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:29:03 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=356

We are going to be talking about the great ideas we learned at the SCWA Expo from Late February. We have operators as our first time guests (and long time listeners).

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Tim Jones (Owner, Champion Carwash), Jay Brown (Owner, Shawnee Suds)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/03/wash-ideas-weekly-40-texas-style-wash-education/feed/ 2 We are going to be talking about the great ideas we learned at the SCWA Expo from Late February. We have operators as our first time guests (and long time listeners). Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Tim Jones (Owner, Champion Carwash), Jay Brown (Owner, Shawnee Suds) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] We are going to be talking about the great ideas we learned at the SCWA Expo from Late February. We have operators as our first time guests (and long time listeners). Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Tim Jones (Owner, Champion Carwash), Jay [...] Ryan Carlson 26:31 cashless, car wash, carwash, SCWA, education clean Wash Ideas Weekly #39 – “Brought My Sweetheart to Savannah” http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-39-brought-my-sweetheart-to-savannah/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-39-brought-my-sweetheart-to-savannah/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:40:43 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=353

savannahroadshowThis week we discuss what we learned and what you missed if you didn’t make it to the SECWA Savannah Roadshow hosted by Wash Ideas Weekly’s very own regular good’ol boy Robert Greene. Join Robert and several other operators and attendees to get the takeaways from this event.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Owner of Carwash Express, Inc), Andrew Jaffa (Owner of CarBux Express), Kevin Wood (Owner of Snappy Express Auto Wash).

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-39-brought-my-sweetheart-to-savannah/feed/ 0 This week we discuss what we learned and what you missed if you didnt make it to the SECWA Savannah Roadshow hosted by Wash Ideas Weeklys very own regular goodol boy Robert Greene. Join Robert and several other operators and attendees to get the takeaways from this event. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Robert Greene (Owner of Carwash Express, Inc), Andrew Jaffa (Owner of CarBux Express), Kevin Wood (Owner of Snappy Express Auto Wash). Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] What we learned and what you missed if you didn't make it to the SECWA Savannah Roadshow Ryan Carlson 51:23 marketing, SECWA, Robert Greene, RFID, Roadshow, WashPass clean Wash Ideas Weekly #38 – “How video can sell more carwashes” http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-38-how-video-can-sell-more-carwashes/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-38-how-video-can-sell-more-carwashes/#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:48:05 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=350

This week we talk with a video promotion company and a carwash operator that teamed up to sell carwashes and inform the public in an amazing and enjoyable way. They call it CarClean – check it out! You’ll be glad you did, I even learned a few new things!

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Richard Camp (Creative Director of Shot Rocket) and Jeff Coplin (Owner of Matt and Jeff’s Carwash)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/02/wash-ideas-weekly-38-how-video-can-sell-more-carwashes/feed/ 0 This week we talk with a video promotion company and a carwash operator that teamed up to sell carwashes and inform the public in an amazing and enjoyable way. They call it CarClean check it out! Youll be glad you did, I even learned a few new things! Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Richard Camp (Creative Director of Shot Rocket) and Jeff Coplin (Owner of Matt and Jeffs Carwash) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] This week we talk with a video promotion company and a carwash operator that teamed up to sell carwashes and inform the public in an amazing and enjoyable way. They call it CarClean check it out! Youll be glad you did, I even learned [...] Wash Ideas Weekly #37 – “How to become a Super(re)model” http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-37-how-to-become-a-superremodel/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-37-how-to-become-a-superremodel/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:17:28 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=346

[please forgive the audio issues - one of the guests had their sound from their speakers causing some strange noises from time to time]

We are back with Fred Grauer, Jerry Nix, and George Spelius to talk about the take aways from the WCA roadshow that was in Phoenix, AZ. Great discussion on remodels and the future of our industry.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Fred Grauer (Owner of Whistle Clean Carwash, and VP of Micrologic), Jerry Nix (Former President of the Western Carwash Association), and George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-37-how-to-become-a-superremodel/feed/ 0 [please forgive the audio issues - one of the guests had their sound from their speakers causing some strange noises from time to time] We are back with Fred Grauer, Jerry Nix, and George Spelius to talk about the take aways from the WCA roadshow that was in Phoenix, AZ. Great discussion on remodels and the future of our industry. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Fred Grauer (Owner of Whistle Clean Carwash, and VP of Micrologic), Jerry Nix (Former President of the Western Carwash Association), and George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Learn about remodels and what you missed out on at the WCA roadshow! Ryan Carlson 53:08 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, WCA clean Wash Ideas Weekly #36 – “How to educate yourself in 2010″ http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-36-how-to-educate-yourself-in-2010/ http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-36-how-to-educate-yourself-in-2010/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:39:44 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=344

This week we talk with our friends from Modern Car Care and the Western Carwash Association about their upcoming road show event and discuss labor issues and our industries future in 2010.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing),  Holly Macriss (Executive Director of the Western Carwash Association), and George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2010/01/wash-ideas-weekly-36-how-to-educate-yourself-in-2010/feed/ 0 This week we talk with our friends from Modern Car Care and the Western Carwash Association about their upcoming road show event and discuss labor issues and our industries future in 2010. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing),  Holly Macriss (Executive Director of the Western Carwash Association), and George Spelius (Editor, Modern Car Care) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] This week we talk with our friends from Modern Car Care and the Western Carwash Association about their upcoming road show event and discuss labor issues and our industries future in 2010. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of [...] Ryan Carlson 27:15 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions Wash Ideas Weekly #35 – “Holiday Strategies and 2010″ http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-35-holiday-strategies-and-2010/ http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-35-holiday-strategies-and-2010/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:20:38 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=342

This week we discuss the news with Kate Carr and chat with Kyle Doyle about his recent editorial in MCC “smart ways to attract new customers”. If you want to get caught up on some recent industry news stories and hear about some great marketing ideas, tune in.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing), and Robert Greeen (Owner, Carwash Express Inc)

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-35-holiday-strategies-and-2010/feed/ 0 This week we discuss the news with Kate Carr and chat with Kyle Doyle about his recent editorial in MCC smart ways to attract new customers. If you want to get caught up on some recent industry news stories and hear about some great marketing ideas, tune in. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing), and Robert Greeen (Owner, Carwash Express Inc) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] What operators are looking for in 2010 and what the next year holds in store for our industry. Ryan Carlson 53:12 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support clean Wash Ideas Weekly #34 – “Focusing on Focusing” http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-34-focusing-on-focusing/ http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-34-focusing-on-focusing/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:32:15 +0000 Ryan Carlson http://www.washideas.com/?p=337

This week we discuss the news with Kate Carr and chat with Kyle Doyle about his recent editorial in MCC “smart ways to attract new customers”. If you want to get caught up on some recent industry news stories and hear about some great marketing ideas, tune in.

Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing), and Kyle Doyle (President, Blue Sky Image Group)

Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems

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]]> http://www.washideas.com/2009/12/wash-ideas-weekly-34-focusing-on-focusing/feed/ 0 This week we discuss the news with Kate Carr and chat with Kyle Doyle about his recent editorial in MCC smart ways to attract new customers. If you want to get caught up on some recent industry news stories and hear about some great marketing ideas, tune in. Featuring Ryan Carlson (Your Host), Kate Carr (Editor of Professional Carwash & Detailing), and Kyle Doyle (President, Blue Sky Image Group) Show Sponsors: Modern Car Care, WashCard Systems [Click here to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes] [Click here to download the episode to your computer] Chat with Kyle Doyle about his recent editorial in MCC "smart ways to attract new customers" Ryan Carlson 41:11 marketing, carwash, car wash, websites, promotions, charity wash, community support clean