Detailing Academy Training

Detailing Academy Training and Development Program

Our in-house detailing academy offers hands-on training and tips and techniques to help ensure you are operating efficiently and how to make the most of your details. How to price and what to buy.

Hands-On Training

Business Development Opportunities

Without some business coaching it's hard to drum up business. Learn from the trusted professionals at The 9's Detailing Academy to learn how to start, grow and thrive in business.

What You'll Lear at the 9's Detailing Academy Training

Hands-on training and business development for detailing professionals at our in-house academy.

Business Start up

• Registering with the state

• Setting up Google my business

• Investigate local environmental laws with EPA

• Check out the competition

• Permits and licenses needed

• Business structure

• Business bank account

• Determine the types of vehicles you will detail

• Identify your target customer

• How to get and keep business

Setting up

• Choosing a location

• Determine type equipment

• Purchase adequate insurance

• Communication system

• Get EIN number

• Setting up business credit

• Acquire a business bank account

• Set up merchant credit card

• Social Media Outlets

• Business Networking Groups

• Develop an advertising budget

• Create a company logo for branding

• Design marketing material

• Design a service menu

• Pricing your packages

• Dress for success

• Networking groups

• Pay Per Click advertising

• Website & Domain

• Social Media Outlets

• Direct mail & email campaigns

• Print media advertising

• Utilizing AI for your business

Marketing/Advertising

Sales Training

• Understanding what sales really is

• Listening to your customers ques

• Up selling techniques

• Adding value/Pervceived value

• How to close a customer

• Quickly identify potential customer vs. bottom price shoppers

• How to create lifelong customers

• How to generate referrals

In Depth Knowledge

• Chemical families

• When to use in each situation

• Dilution ratios

• Towels use and care

• Equipment usage

• Must haves

• What to do if

• Brushes

• Applicators and dressing pads

• Detailing tools and accessories

• Bottles & chemical storage

• Step by step exterior wash process

• Engine bay detail

• Identifying different rims

• Choosing the right chemical

• Interior detailing

• How to use tools real life

• Cleaning glass

• Bug and Tar removal

• Addressing overspray

• Dressing black plastics

• Step by step full detail

Hands-on experience

Quality Control

• Your final inspection

• Satisfaction sheet

• Ensuring you get the most out of each job

• Asking for repeat business

• Recurring customer

• Maintenance plans

• Identifying up sell oppritunities

• Identifying paint imperfections

• Polishers

• Different pads for use

• What compound to use with what pad

• Mechanical decontimination

• Addressing water spots

• Chrome polishing

• Learn paint enhancement

• Fine detailing hacks

• Pet hair removal

Bonus

I am extremely satisfied with my experience with Jay during the hands-on detailing workshop. His knowledge about detailing techniques and products is remarkable and he was able to explain everything in a clear and concise manner. Jay's professionalism through out the workshop was outstanding, as he was punctual, well-prepared, and attentive to my needs. He demonstrated a strong passion for his work and showed great patience in answering all my questions. Overall, I am highly impressed with Jay's expertise and professionalism, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to enhance their detailing skills.

Stephen Papam

★★★★★

Student Testimonial

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