In this Newsmakers interview, Associate Publisher – Editorial Rich DiPaolo connects with Mark Curtis, organizer of Grace for Vets, about the annual event honoring active-duty military and veterans with a free carwash on Veterans Day, which you can read about here.
Curtis delves into the history of the event and explains the numerical goals for this year.
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Colin Weatherwax of Cars For Kids discusses the non-profit’s growth and how the carwash community can contribute to its impactful work.
In this Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast episode, host Rich DiPaolo is joined by Colin Weatherwax, CEO of Cars For Kids. In this episode, Weatherwax shares his journey with Cars For Kids, from its inception to its growth as a notable non-profit organization. We delve into Weatherwax's motivations behind establishing and growing his career with this non-profit organization, exploring memorable moments and impactful projects along the way.
James Christian explains how they’ve redefined IT support for carwashes, emphasizing personalized solutions and long-term cost savings.
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.
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.
Birnkrant discusses how lease terms affect business value, the importance of lease structures and more.
An outline of how giving back can result in good standing with your customer base.
McClintic shares insights on recommended usage scenarios for two-way radios, exploring how they enhance communication and coordination among carwash staff.
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.
Greg Tischner from Fuji Electric provides insights into the technical aspects and importance of VFDs and touchscreens in carwash systems.
