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Four-Legged Friendly
Heather Steines is the Executive Vice President of CCSI International, Inc., manufacturers of All Paws Pet Wash. Read More
Blog: Pet washes are a good thing
May 24, 2013
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Can we say it all together? Four-legged friendly! Four-legged friendly! Four-legged friendly! If you haven't caught...
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Blog: Becoming four-legged friendly
May 17, 2013
I heard it once said that, “Pets are miracles with paws.” So true isn’t it? Pets become part of the family. Growing up I had...
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Dirty Work by Double D Dwyer
David "Double D" Dwyer is a 20-year veteran of the carwashing industry, having owned Dubble D's Car Wash in Plymouth, MN, and is currently a content marketing and operations specialist consultant. He can be reached at ddwyer500@gmail.com. Read More
Blog: Content marketing
April 30, 2013
Many owners and managers in this business face daily calls and door knocks from people selling advertising and...
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Blog: Simple steps for handing Jeep Cherokees
April 5, 2013
Here is the simple truth: Not every Jeep is a carwash accident, but most carwash accidents are Jeeps.
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Blog: Does this carwash want to go out of business?
March 4, 2013
I visited a few carwashes this week. When I pulled onto the lot of one, a line of cars extended to the street...
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How to make good investments
Ron Holub has been involved in the carwash industry for 35 years working for several national carwash chemical companies, owning a car wash and detail supply company, and serving as a general manager for a national carwash chain. He currently works for Hydro-Spray and does consulting. He can be reached at rph9168@comcast.net. Read More
Blog: Sonny Fazio — Thoughts and Memories
May 15, 2013
The carwash industry has lost a true pioneer and icon and operators from coast to coast have lost a friend...
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Arguing with myself: How do I increase profitability?
April 29, 2013
Cost cutting can be a two edged sword that may increase profitability but hopefully not at the expense of wash performance...
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Blog: The truth about owning a carwash
February 15, 2013
Lately there seems to be a new interest by “newbies” to own a...
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Increasing Carwash Revenue
Mike Perry will now be a regular blogger for carwash.com. Perry has more than 30 years' experience in retail marketing and in business-to-business sales. He can be reached at 770-330-2490, or at mpccws5@aol.com. Read More
Blog: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
May 21, 2013
Directions help immensely! Most of all, clear directions take some of the confusion, worry, doubt and fear out of starting a...
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Blog: Self-correction and self-motivation
May 17, 2013
My first mentor cautioned me: never assume that you know all the answers. “And be certain,” he added, “that you are always...
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Out of business
May 14, 2013
“Father, forgive me, for I have sinned.” It was a short, silent prayer.My transgression required, I thought, no more....
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Blog: “You got started . . . .now what?”
May 9, 2013
Almost everyone in the detail and carwash industry knows what needs to happen. The greater challenge is to know how to do it.
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Blog: Baby steps
May 7, 2013
“How can I build a larger customer base?” an out-of-state owner recently asked. The caller had bought an...
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CarWash Safety 101
Mike Benmosche designed and implemented the first New York State Car Wash Association Insurance Program. He serves as treasurer of the New York State Car Wash Association and is the National Car Wash Program Specialist of McNeil and Company. He can be reached at mbenmosche@mcneilandcompany.com. Read More
Blog: Help emergency responders help you!
May 22, 2013
A fire occurs at the wash or an employee’s foot is caught in the conveyor, is your wash ready for these potential emergencies?
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Carwash safety leads to higher profits
August 14, 2012
Are you aware that washes with low incident rates earn higher profits? It's a myth that insurance will cover the costs associated with a claim...
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Accident Investigation 101 Final Chapter ― Implementing Recommendations.
July 13, 2012
By changing nothing, nothing changes.
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Accident Investigation 101
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me!
June 29, 2012
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me!
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The Straight Soap
Managing Editor Phillip Lawless isn’t afraid to tell it like it is and give you the straight soap on what he sees, and hears about in the world of carwashing.
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Blog: Thank you and goodnight
May 1, 2013
I've learned a lot over the past two years in the carwash industry.
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Blog: A second Veterans Day?
April 17, 2013
As news has started to trickle in on various Earth Day events and carwash specials, it appears that the holiday may be a perfect fit for carwash owners.
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Blog: A collection of wacky commercials
March 20, 2013
My latest blog is a rundown of some impressive, and not so impressive, carwash commercials.
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Blog: Carwashing is a land of opportunity
March 19, 2013
I am always happy to see the car care industry get creative when it comes to training and hiring new employees.
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Blog: ‘Yea or nay’ on raising minimum wage?
March 6, 2013
NEW YORK — A state senator says an increase would have an overall positive effect on the economy.
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The Soap Box
Editor Debra Gorgos talks about the concerns, celebrations, and comings and goings of the carwashing industry that she hears about and witnesses in her daily life. Read More
How can we as a nation get through this?
May 21, 2013
I'm saddened by the news that has come out of Oklahoma. I know the content on our website is supposed to be about...
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Blog: Send in your nominations for MVC
May 7, 2013
I'll give you a few inside tips and secrets on what it is I'm looking for in picking the 2013 Most Valuable Carwasher.
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Magic Johnson as a carwash owner?
April 26, 2013
Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson was the keynote speaker at the recent Car Wash Show™.
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Blog: Are you a fan of Groupon?
April 22, 2013
I have heard mixed reviews about this online-based daily-deals website. Consumer of course, love it. Business owners...
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The world has lost a great man
April 18, 2013
There are few people out there like Sonny Fazio. As the news of his passing set in, I realized that it takes...
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