Wash Talk Ep. 196: Creating a winning culture with John Waters
John delves into the crucial topic of building and sustaining a thriving carwash culture. He explores the significance of cultivating a winning culture in today’s carwash industry.
Wash Talk Ep. 195: ‘The future is now’ with Tim Hogue
Tim Hogue discusses the essentials of innovative modern carwash design, including trends, sustainability and the role of automation.
Wash Talk Ep. 194: The Science of Carwash Concentrates with Stuart Hammerschmidt of Shore Corp.
Stuart sheds light on the reality behind super concentrates in carwash products, giving practical advice for carwash owners on identifying true super concentrates and ensuring they get value for their money.
PC&D Unscripted ep. 86: NCS acquires International Drying Corp. with Art Stephens
Art and Rich discuss the strategic significance of the acquisition for IDC and how it aligns seamlessly with the company’s long-term objectives.
Wash Talk Ep. 193: Water reclaim with Chris Armena
From cost savings to environmental sustainability, Armena sheds light on why water reclaim is becoming an increasingly essential component of modern carwash businesses.
Wash Talk Ep. 192: Giving back with Cars For Kids’ CEO Colin Weatherwax
Colin Weatherwax of Cars For Kids discusses the non-profit’s growth and how the carwash community can contribute to its impactful work.
Wash Talk Ep. 191: Streamlining IT for carwashes with Centaur Technology Advisors
James Christian explains how they’ve redefined IT support for carwashes, emphasizing personalized solutions and long-term cost savings.
Wash Talk Ep. 190: OPW VWS acquires Transchem Group with Mack Ewing
Rich and Mack discuss OPW VWS’s acquisition of Transchem, highlighting the positive impacts of joining the OPW VWS family on service capabilities across various regions and markets.
Wash Talk Ep. 189: An innovative approach to real estate investment with McKenna Capital
Ryan and Sean McKenna discuss how they’ve leveraged their knowledge and passion for real estate to provide a unique investment opportunity that combines the stability of real estate with the operational efficiencies and profitability of the carwash sector.
Wash Talk Ep. 188: Unlocking the power of ground leasing real estate with Reuven Birnkrant
Birnkrant discusses how lease terms affect business value, the importance of lease structures and more.
Wash Talk Ep. 187: Radiant communication: Revolutionizing carwash coordination with Stewart McClintic of HQ98.com
McClintic shares insights on recommended usage scenarios for two-way radios, exploring how they enhance communication and coordination among carwash staff.
Wash Talk Ep. 186: Noel Peña of DRN Data
Noel Pena discusses the transformative impact of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology in the carwash industry. This technology captures license plates to gather opt-in marketing data, enabling carwash owners to generate targeted leads by identifying potential customers based on their frequency of visits, household income and other attributes.