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Wash Talk Ep. 94: Setting up for Carwash Success

Learn the process for planning and constructing a location that is built to win.

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By PCD Staff
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This audio reading of the article “Setting up for carwash success” from the September 2021 issue of Professional Carwashing and Detailing looks at things to consider when building a carwash from the ground up.

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The original story was written by freelance contributor Thomas Hawkins and is read by Senior Editor Meagan Kusek. For this article, Hawkins spoke with the following industry experts:

  • Robert Andre, senior vice president of operation — distribution with SONNY’S CarWash Services.
  • Jason Baumgartner, president of Suds™.
  • Brian Bath of Innovative Control Systems.
  • Steve Gaudreau, president of Brink Results LLC.

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