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GordonJ May 27, 2012 11:09 AM

How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY dollar bill in less than 3 minutes.


First, a personal, short RANT...I hate doctors and hospitals.
Second, without your health you ain't got nothing.


OK, end of rant.


Last year I helped “The Boz” create his manual for cleaning headlights. Actually whatI did was to teach him the PROCESS I use, including the use of a White Board, a couple of Square One Workshops tools (Pyramid of Accomplishment and View From theRooftop)...


And the process of writing for a targeted Audience.


Part of this process was for me to observe, then participate in the actual work.


During the couple of weeks of OBSERVATION, I saw Boz make hundreds of dollars with his headlight cleaning business, mostly while he set up at a car wash.


Then I learned the process, which took about 20 minutes, including sanding, buffing,and the use of 3 “secret” sauces. And I saw him test his price from 10 dollars to 40 dollars and even higher.


It is a slick little business, the downside is that most people don't THINK about having their headlights cleaned. Those that do usually take their cars to a detail specialist, who charges anywhere from 80 to 200 dollars. I checked several Walmart auto centers to some of the FRANCHISES and confirmed this price range.


Yea, you can get started cleaning headlights with a FRANCHISE for only $25,000.00


and/or buy KITS from 495 to 2495 dollars to get started. These kits supply buffers, and sanders, etc, pretty much what Boz used last year.


Now I took a tool-kit to San Diego and was able to make sales the day I got there. I used a neon bright 4 X 6 card cut in half and stuck it in car windows with dirty headlights.


I charged various prices just to see, and most people like the 20 buck concept, it seems,
to them, to be a fair price for this service. Some, who have dealt with detailers thought
it was way too low. No one thought it was too high.


Some of this PERCEIVED value comes from the TV INFOMERCIALS for those 19.95 do
it yourself kits and from the Walmart shelves where you can find several kits from 20 to
40.


Anyhow, since last fall, the Boz has been relentlessly looking and testing a wide variety of
formulas and has spent hundreds of dollars trying to perfect his business.


The RESULT? MIRACULOUS!!!


The Boz can now clean both headlights on a car in less than 3 minutes, and he has 3 different
price points, 10, 20 and 40 dollars. About 9 out of 10 choose the 20 buck offer.


Now that he is using his smart phone to accept credit cards, he has eliminated those
cash poor people who usually have to run to the ATM (and they hardly ever come back).


His profits have increased dramatically.


A few weeks ago he journeyed to Alabama, from New Mexico, and stopped along the way
to check on what detailers were doing and how much they charged. He then showed him his
3 minute method and virtually everyone he showed was ready to pay him on the spot for
the formula, which he DID NOT give away (except to his list of manual buyers).


While in Alabama, he got a local license, 40 bux, and set up shop and in less than a week,
he made $640.00 NET profit which paid for his trip. He also confirmed this business can
be worked anywhere there are cars. ANYWHERE. YES, even where you live.


Now, I was impressed with the original idea, and found 60 bux an hour doable, if you found
customers, but I hated using the drill and spending the 20 minutes. NOW, it is a 3 minute process,
and Boz simply SHOWS THEM with a test strip and once they see the difference, VIOLA, there
comes 20 bux flying out of their wallets.


Way back in the beginning, I had suggested a KIT for his business, but he'd have to find
and source drills, sauces, pads...a real PIA (Pain in Azz) concept, so he canceled the KIT idea.


But now, since he has eliminated all that stuff, he carries a small bag, like one of those grocery cloth
bags with just a couple of items in it. He can do 10 cars an hour.


His demo on dirty lenses closes the sale, about 8 out of 10 times.


In investigating and reporting on business opportunity for over 40 years, it is rare that I find
something like this, and can enthusiastically endorse, because I've done it.


And because Boz has eliminated so much of the KIT, he is going to be offering (around July 4th)
his Business in a Bag KITS.


He has put together 3 different kits, the difference being the amount of supplies you get.


But before he even allows someone to buy a kit (and get a RESERVED TERRITORY) he is
putting together a FREE Sample. It isn't quite ready, he's got supplies which have to come in, but
once he does, he is going to offer a FREE sample (just pay the shipping and handling, which is fair enough, right?).


You'll get enough sauce to do TWO cars, do your own, then make 20 bux if you want or do a family
member's car for the experience.


Also, if you do get the FREE sample, you'll have first opportunity to claim your area, an area covers
approximately 100,000 people and becomes protected, he won't sell any kits in YOUR area.


There is no obligation. Once you test the 3 minute method on two cars, you'll be better able to make a decision whether or not this is something you want to do.


Also, if you do decide to order one of his KITS, for now a Silver, Gold or Platinum kit, you'll get some
pre launch bonuses. For example, with the Platinum Kit you'll get a lifetime discount of 50% when
you reorder the sauce.


Even though he has shared the basic recipe with his manual buyers, there are some nuances and
proprietary stuff he has.


YES, you will have to reorder the supplies from Boz, but each reorder has a minimum of 1000 dollars of profit built into it at the 20 dollar per car rate. Again, where else can you spend 80 cents and produce a 20 dollar profit.


IF you have any interest, and there is NO obligation, send Boz an email with the subject header: 3 MINUTES to [email protected]


This will put you on a list which will receive “OK, FREE Sample available” email when he has his
samples ready to go. IF you are already doing the business the old way, ask Boz about special discounts for his existing customer so you can convert from the 20 minute per car to the 3 minute per car method and see a dramatic increase in your profits.


I've seen very few Businesses in a BAG with such huge instant profit potential.


OK, there you go and if interested ask Boz the questions, not me. I'm crawling back into
the woodwork to fight the bugs of modern health care.


Gordon Jay Alexander


PS. I am NOT involved in the Boz's business in any way other than I've reserved a part of San Diego where I will be DOING this as soon as I get back there. I still have to pay for my kit, but I did get
first choice.

Bozo May 27, 2012 11:22 AM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
GJA emerges from the woodwork.


Bozo May 29, 2012 09:22 PM

3 Minute - Thanks
 
Thanks to all of you who emailed your interest in the new 3 Minute cleaning technique. I have you all captured on a separate list, and each of you will get something special from me, as thanks, when the new manual is ready.

We're making a bunch of the videos in the morning(5-29). We'll be visiting a used car lot and cleaning eight pairs of lights. There should be some very informative videos coming from that as the lot has a variety of lights. It will all go in the new manual.

I hope to have the new manual out in a couple of weeks...maybe sooner, but don't hold me to it. I'll let you know and then you can decide to get it or not.

There's still time to get on the 'special sowpub' list to get 'the something special' when the manual is ready. It's only being offered here for sowpubbers and lurkers.

Plus I wanted to bump this post. :o

GordonJ May 30, 2012 09:19 PM

REAL from the field results and a slight revision...
 
Today, I went with Boz, as his videographer, to record him in action.

Yesterday morning he walks into a small used car dealer, sez, "I'm the headlight guy." Owner says, "Good, I need 8 cars done."

Boz asks and gets permission to video and put it off til this morning.

He did 7 cars, two others were being detailed, so he goes back tomorrow for those and any thing else that comes in.

Although we spent a lot of time getting the cameras angled and taking before and after shots...the actual time he spent doing 7 cars was under an hour.

So, I'm going to revise my headline...

Turn 85 cents into Twenty FIVE dollars in less than 7 minutes.

Car dealer paid him 25 per car. While doing the job, another guy approached and asked how much, he's getting a 20 dollar job in the AM.

So, in less than an hour, Boz got a check for 175 bux, plus has 3 jobs for the AM.

On the videos, (I'll post a couple up tomorrow), you'll see how easy it is.

The car lot cars DID need sanding, that's why it was 25 and not 20. He sanded for about a minute. Then sprayed, and wiped on the sauce.

His 3 prices is producing great results. He takes 10 seconds to show them what a 10 dollar job will look like...tells them about the 20 and 40 dollar job and most go for the 20 dollar job.

You'll see how great the lenses look on the videos, we took extensive before and after pics on all cars, most of them were Chrysler products.

Boz has a whopping 3 used car dealers here, imagine what you could do in your city with how ever many you have.

If you haven't signed up for his KIT announcement (NO obligation) then do so ASAP. This is an actual cash in your pocket business, super easy now that he's eliminated the buffer...and there is no shortage of jobs.

If he sees a pair of headlights anywhere, and the owner is near the car, he gives them a pitch. I'm the headlight guy, your headlights are dirty, I can clean them right now.

Response HOW MUCH. Get that response, you can take their money immediately because you can reduce your price for their quick action and still make huge profits.

You got something easier? I'd LOVE to see it, OK?

Gordon Jay Alexander (now wanting to be called Spielberg, and once you see my work, you'll know why)

Bozo May 31, 2012 12:14 AM

Re: REAL from the field results and a slight revision...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GordonJ (Post 30975)
If you haven't signed up for his KIT announcement (NO obligation) then do so ASAP. This is an actual cash in your pocket business, super easy now that he's eliminated the buffer...and there is no shortage of jobs.



Now I'm seeing the advantage of an autoresponder, which I don't have. Everybody that sends me the 3 Minute email is going on an announcement list, and you'll be notified when I have something ready to go. I've been surprised at the number of responses so far. Seems that lots of people are interested in a simple money maker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordonJ (Post 30975)
Gordon Jay Alexander (now wanting to be called Spielberg, and once you see my work, you'll know why)


Towards the end of the job this morning, I glanced over at my camera guy. He was sitting with his head in his hands, hunkered down in the shade of a power pole which was the only shade available. The summer heat in New Mexico is brutal, and wiped both of us out for the rest of the day. Even so, the videos came out pretty well.

Phil May 31, 2012 02:34 AM

Re: REAL from the field results and a slight revision...
 
Hey Gordon,

Hope you're doing much better Health wise these days and improving Daily!

Quick question(s) and discussion to Talk a little more about...

Boz... Gordon and other's that just Might be slightly interested...

Do you both Feel that there's some Flexibility available in the overall ''Pricing'' and Creativity within the Overall business model and planning...

To Build a Dealership Network, Franchise type but [Not] really...

Basically a Molly Maid related type of business setup which Endless other Specialized service business models {Use} these Days...

Split income Sharing business model Revenues have been running Successfully...

In Service Type businesses for Ever...

1,000's Upon... 1,000's of ''Successful'' Service businesses operate Daily with A few Smart ''Twists'' of course... :)

Hire/Contract... Train Students... Unemployed People from all Walks of Life...

Into a Win-Win... Profitable split for All Parties involved...

With a {Superior} Master Marketing Plan of Endless ongoing HeadLight Cleaning, Contracts etc...

Smartly and Well Managed, Treating your overall Work Force Network professionally, respected and fair without Any Marketing requirements...

If done Correctly, Never any Worries about [Competition] in my Opinion and Experiences in other Service related businesses...

The Secret is in How you ''Execute'' the overall business model...

Especially Treating your Network exactly the Way you like to be Treated yourself if you Get the message!

Gordon and Boz...

Appreciate both your thoughts, comments and opinions regarding...

To Build a Dealership Network, Franchise type but Not really...

Schpeel... Ideas... And Overall Feedback regarding the Flexibility etc. Available in the overall pricing...

And Anything and Everything you'd Both Like to Add...

[Thinking] much More about ''Putting'' the Unemployed Citizens all Around the World back to Work and Happiness!

Based on Much of the Following...

Re: Keep working... "Rehirement" and "free-tirement"... ;)
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=15229

Phil

Bozo May 31, 2012 07:28 AM

Re: REAL from the field results and a slight revision...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil (Post 30979)
Gordon and Boz...

Appreciate both your thoughts, comments and opinions regarding...

To Build a Dealership Network, Franchise type but Not really...

Schpeel... Ideas... And Overall Feedback regarding the Flexibility etc. Available in the overall pricing...

And Anything and Everything you'd Both Like to Add...

[Thinking] much More about ''Putting'' the Unemployed Citizens all Around the World back to Work and Happiness!

Based on Much of the Following...

Re: Keep working... "Rehirement" and "free-tirement"... ;)
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=15229

Phil


Network / Franchise - but not really; Sure that possibility is there, just like any service business. There are some barriers to entry that I'm not sure I want to go through, starting with gummit regulations. Huge hassle - possibly worth it for somebody.

Flexible pricing? Prices range from me at $10 sitting beside the road, to a Florida fixed shop at $110. We both get what we ask. What's fair? What can your market afford? What will your market pay? I have found that I can sit around with a high price, or work with a low price, and at the end of the day I've made the same money. I prefer low, which gives me more opportunity to meet and BS with a wider variety of people. Whatever works for you. It can't be just about the money, or you might do better following Willie Sutton.

Back to work and happiness for the just now waking up Citizens? Definitely. Grocery and gas prices creep upwards, mostly slowly enough that it's not noticeable. Not noticeable enough such that one can keep track of what it used to be. Quick - what was the price of a can of green beans in 2000? In 1990?

The wake up comes when you go to buy the 5 or 10 year cycle product. That's when the 'what the hell happened' thought starts running through your head, and maybe even spilling out of your mouth. I remember when....a car battery was about $75 for a good one. I just paid $136 for an over the counter, never heard of it, brand. Same for tires...4 for $400 used to be top of the line. I just paid $760 for 4 of the low end brand. Then you start wondering about the green beans. An old Sears catalog is an eye opener.

I have this 'not really a business - more like a part time job' refined to the point that anybody can do it, with a very low entry cost. Operate all summer on $40 in supplies. Sales of the service can be automatic...sitting beside the road with a cardboard sign like the supposedly homeless guy, or mustering up the gumption to do the belly to belly thing with used car dealers and others who need the service. Total flexibility.

That Rehirement link is interesting. I'm finding that extra bucks go a long way towards making me comfortable with my situation...which is not so unlike a whole bunch of other people's situation. You can't say much bad about 'extra bucks'. Several of the people who have responded with the 3 Minute email, have poured out their hearts to me...there is desperation out there, a great need for 'extra bucks'...and still there is Hope...and a bit of Charity and goodwill. Interesting process, fun too.:)

RickC May 31, 2012 10:11 AM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
The possibilities for business are endless here.

There is a local company here that has a fleet of over 1000 School buses. Can you imagine getting THAT contract? My wife actually works for them. They have nobody detailing anything. And they are not the only local company in the transportation business. Tons of potential.

I know you fellas are working hard on this (Gordon, Boz). It will be appreciated. Don't let the heat make you sick though.

Phil May 31, 2012 03:40 PM

Re: REAL from the field results and a slight revision...
 
Boz,

Thanks for your Thoughts...

Figured I'd give a little Boost to your thread, ''Awesome'' business opportunity and make some ''Realize'' a little that Many services businesses internationally Don't necessarily Have to Do the Service related work if they choose Not too...

Lots of Different ways to Develop... All Kinds of Options within Every business model Depending on the business, Location(s), Goals and Network size planned on Growth etc. of course... ;)

Endless workers and Applicants out there, More than willing and interested in Just doing the Actual work and Not the responsibilities of the Overall business, Marketing and Management of each Service related business and Opportunity out there...

60/40, 70/30, and Many other Percentage [Splits] work Just Fine added Together with some of my other comments in the previous post...

Works! Exceptionally well with the Right Mindset and People in Place...

Definitely! Consider this Option if you Just Happen to Enjoy the Marketing & Management of businesses But Not Necessarily the other Side of the Getting it Done part of The business Responsibilities...

Phil

Bozo June 2, 2012 11:00 AM

Business In A Bag - 2 Videos ready to view
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by GordonJ (Post 30959)
And because Boz has eliminated so much of the KIT, he is going to be offering (around July 4th)
his Business in a Bag KITS.


These links will take you to YouTube.

The first video describes the contents of the business in a bag. The two brushes shown were an experiment that failed. I no longer use these brushes. I'm still experimenting and testing every detail of this process.

At the end of the day I made a quick video that shows the quantity of 'stuff' I used in the course of earning $175. We arrived at the car lot at 7:45am and left about 10:30am. During that time we made videos, sat in the shade a bit, bs'd with the employees, wondered if Gordon would die on the spot or wait for a more convenient time, cleaned seven pairs of headlights, did one pair over again, and hung around waiting to get paid. Call it three hours if you want, it's still $58/hour.
.

Dien Rice June 3, 2012 11:16 AM

Wow... I'm amazed what you've done with this business...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozo (Post 30997)
These links will take you to YouTube.

The first video describes the contents of the business in a bag. The two brushes shown were an experiment that failed. I no longer use these brushes. I'm still experimenting and testing every detail of this process.

At the end of the day I made a quick video that shows the quantity of 'stuff' I used in the course of earning $175. We arrived at the car lot at 7:45am and left about 10:30am. During that time we made videos, sat in the shade a bit, bs'd with the employees, wondered if Gordon would die on the spot or wait for a more convenient time, cleaned seven pairs of headlights, did one pair over again, and hung around waiting to get paid. Call it three hours if you want, it's still $58/hour.
.

Hi Boz and Gordon,

Just getting caught up on all the posts (I was a little bit sick last week, and also busy, but feeling great now)...

Sounds like you've turned a great money-maker, into an AMAZING money-maker!

Made it quicker, and easier too... Which means more money per hour...

That "business in a bag" concept makes it seem pretty easy too. Just bring the bag along, and drum up business. (Though in this case you were going to a used car dealer, I guess you'd still need the old sign if you were drumming up "new" business from drivers...)

Anyway, great concept. Hope it makes you even more bucks... :)

Thanks for posting the "heads up" here, I think the kit (when it's ready) is a "no-brainer"... :)

Best wishes,

Dien

Eva June 3, 2012 01:44 PM

Re: Un-employment
 
Anything that can help someone get out of unemployment is a life saver and this seems to be easily doable with some minor gumption,

Eva

c.t.coburn June 3, 2012 02:29 PM

and don't forget UNDERemployment!
 
don't forget UNDERemployment.

working part-time or stuck in less than desirable job due to job market or insurance situation.

or as I call it "slow motion unemployment" since you suffer the same effects just takes longer.

looking at the "headlight biz" to replace my SECOND job!

(thanks for trying to make it even easier to start)

Bozo June 3, 2012 04:41 PM

Minor Gumption
 
I have minor gumption.:p

Saturday I got to my spot at noon, and had $100 in my pocket by 2:30. Stayed there until 6pm and left with $161.82 to the good...one debit card transaction screwed the total cash in my pocket. Money vs time = $26.97/hour, which beats the $7.50/hr they advertise for clerks over at the convenience store.

That's not the hundreds or thousands from selling ads on mirrors or menus, but then I don't think I would enjoy selling ads. I spend my down time messing around on my laptop, either writing or reading Kindle books, or playing games. It suits me. My only complaint about my present spot at the muffler shop is that it's too noisy for good napping.

sandalwood June 3, 2012 05:41 PM

Re: Minor Gumption
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Bozo (Post 31006)
I have minor gumption.:p

Saturday I got to my spot at noon, and had $100 in my pocket by 2:30. Stayed there until 6pm and left with $161.82 to the good...one debit card transaction screwed the total cash in my pocket. Money vs time = $26.97/hour, which beats the $7.50/hr they advertise for clerks over at the convenience store.

That's not the hundreds or thousands from selling ads on mirrors or menus, but then I don't think I would enjoy selling ads. I spend my down time messing around on my laptop, either writing or reading Kindle books, or playing games. It suits me. My only complaint about my present spot at the muffler shop is that it's too noisy for good napping.


Big B,

Why are you accepting debit (or credit) cards? Or is the merchant at your location accepting them and giving you the proceeds after fees? I'm suspecting you are paying some sort of "rent" to be at a car wash or muffler shop or other retail location. If I am incorrect, oh well, you'll straighten me out. :)

Tom

Phil June 3, 2012 07:21 PM

Those Getting into the {BOZ BIZ} Use PayPal Offline email payment System(s)...
 
Besides Good ol' Cash!

Even... Offline, Mobile relationships and connections...

For Collecting those All important $$$'s and Endless Revenues...

Fairly Simply and Cheap to Build into Your business models & Concepts these Days! ... ;)
http://www.google.com/search?q=use+p...ient=firefox-a

Phil

Bozo June 3, 2012 08:32 PM

Re: Those Getting into the {BOZ BIZ} Use PayPal Offline email payment System(s)...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil (Post 31008)
Besides Good ol' Cash!

Even... Offline, Mobile relationships and connections...

For Collecting those All important $$$'s and Endless Revenues...

Fairly Simply and Cheap to Build into Your business models & Concepts these Days! ... ;)
http://www.google.com/search?q=use+p...ient=firefox-a

Phil


PayPal has added in some services, or maybe I'm just now noticing them. You can have people send money to your mobile phone number and it's deposited into your PayPal account. That plus the invoicing that Phil linked.

Bozo June 3, 2012 09:01 PM

Re: Minor Gumption
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sandalwood (Post 31007)
Big B,

Why are you accepting debit (or credit) cards? Or is the merchant at your location accepting them and giving you the proceeds after fees? I'm suspecting you are paying some sort of "rent" to be at a car wash or muffler shop or other retail location. If I am incorrect, oh well, you'll straighten me out. :)

Tom


I did start out by relying on the merchant to accept credit cards for me, but that meant I had to split my take with the merchant. Then I discovered the wonders of a smart phone, and all that one can do with them, including accepting credit/debit cards.

I am accepting credit/debit cards with Square on my phone. I also have PayAnywhere, but have come to prefer Square. I've never asked anybody if they could pay with PayPal, as most everybody now has at least a debit card.

Since I got the ability to take cards myself, I haven't paid rent to anybody. If a merchant won't let me use his lot for free, I move on and find one that will. All you have to do is ask the right way.

Here's how it worked at Brother Mims's veggie, flower, and houseplant stand. When I got there Brother Mims was in an extended conversation with another man. I hung back outside the door as I didn't want to interrupt them since my business wasn't pressing. Brother Mims noticed me and motioned me inside. I went in and introduced myself to both of them, and joined in their conversation. They were discussing the economy, politics, the wars, and talking about old times. They were a couple of old guys that enjoy chewing the rag and teasing one another. As far as they knew, from my conversation, I was just another guy like them and didn't really want anything. Finally the other guy left and I continued the conversation with Brother Mims. This went on for about 25 minutes total. Finally the conversation turned from Brother Mims over to me. Who am I, what do I do, what can I do for you, and so forth. I told him I'd like to park in his lot for a spell. No problem, he says. How could he say otherwise at that point?

He can't remember my first name, so he calls me Brother Riggs. I call him Brother Mims, to stay even. Alabama is a different kind of place.

At the muffler shop, back here at home, I just asked permission straight out. I took the trouble to find out the owner's name, and found out that everybody thinks the world of him. "Felix is a good guy." they all said. So I just asked him. Introduced myself and asked him what it would take for me to park there. He didn't know, so I said "Well if you don't care, I'll just park on the corner out of the way." Go ahead, he said, I don't care. To this day he doesn't even know my name. He buys me a cold drink from the store across the street sometimes when it's been really hot.

If you offer to pay rent, they will accept. If you ask nicely, you may get it for nothing. If you don't ask, you won't get.

sandalwood June 6, 2012 02:10 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
So Square is good. Glad to hear that. I found something on Yahoo this a.m. that you may be able to use to promote your biz.

It is an article titled:

5 money-saving DIY tips for car owners

and is on page:

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/5-money-...ar-owners.html

The number one tip is:

1) Treating hazy headlight lenses

part of the write up says to "use a restoration kit..." The paragraph implies you have to buy it. Why not attempt to contact the author or yahoo and see if they'll give your .85 kit some exposure?

The number two tip is:

2) Windshield wipers. - I wonder if your magic elixir can osmose itself to windshield wipers. If it can, you just hit the jackpot. This paragraph says all you can expect from even the best blades is a six month life span.

Just thought I'd post this FYI. As Phil says in almost all of his posts, there's opportunity everywhere.

:D :D :D

Tom

RickC June 6, 2012 06:35 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
Not to turn an easy opportunity into something complicated, but there is something more you can add to the OUTSIDE auto detailing business. Skip Rosell shared this a few years back, and I believe Jason H. and his wife had a lot to do with it: Detailing black plastic handles/mirrors and bumpers. There is a product out there that shines black plastic to a tee.

Between Headlights/Handles/Mirrors/Bumpers and perhaps wiper blades....Hmmm...that just might add up to a good sum in detailing the outside of used autos.

Marketing? This can be accomplished anywhere, and if you find used car dealerships AND Bus fleet services anywhere....the world could be your oyster. Just go out and demonstrate on any vehicle/bus for free and let them decide. No hard selling.

Phil June 6, 2012 09:26 PM

Chickens and Carwashing! ... Caring about the environment, Be an Industry WatchDog!
 
Hi Rick,

You Got it...

Gotta Have the Right [Useable] Location BUT! ...

Always Be LOOKING AND THINKING of Fresh New Ideas... ;)

Current and into The Future!

Especially Great PR...

By Staying on TOP within Each particular Industry!

No Matter the Specialized and Chosen services You Decide to Get into...

Chickens and Carwashing OR WHATEVER! ...

Definitely on Top of the Industry... Applying the Following Uniqueness, Creativity and Much more...

Chickens and Carwashing...

Carwash Online - 15 May 2012
WAYNE, NJ ― Rob Burke, owner of Wayne Auto Spa, doesn't just offer up clean cars, he also offers vegetables and free eggs to his customers, ...

“I care about the environment and I want to take care of what we have here.” He said he will also allow for customers to plant their own items on his land...
http://www.carwash.com/articles/8564...and-carwashing

Phil

Eva June 7, 2012 01:04 PM

Re: ...and then you can do this as well...
 
Cracked windshield repair, leather and vinyl repair, stinky car odor removal, chipped paint on bumpers and so on. Easily get side-tracked by thinking about additional services even though they might be needed...

Stick to the original idea but adding doorhandles to brighten them up should be good enough.

As far as finding locations to do this biz, here in sunny California there is always a fair, swapmeet, antique show or what have you as an outdoor event, attracting 1000's of visitors. Contacting the promoters of the show and asking for a couple of spaces in the parking lot, could that be doable?

Just thinking...

Eva

Eva June 7, 2012 01:16 PM

Re: ...and here is a link...
 
http://www.warriorforum.com/offline-...e-service.html

This applies to the door handles,

Eva

Skip Rosell June 7, 2012 02:03 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RickC (Post 31037)
Not to turn an easy opportunity into something complicated, but there is something more you can add to the OUTSIDE auto detailing business. Skip Rosell shared this a few years back, and I believe Jason H. and his wife had a lot to do with it: Detailing black plastic handles/mirrors and bumpers. There is a product out there that shines black plastic to a tee.

Between Headlights/Handles/Mirrors/Bumpers and perhaps wiper blades....Hmmm...that just might add up to a good sum in detailing the outside of used autos.

Marketing? This can be accomplished anywhere, and if you find used car dealerships AND Bus fleet services anywhere....the world could be your oyster. Just go out and demonstrate on any vehicle/bus for free and let them decide. No hard selling.


Hi Rick,

Thanks for bring up secret car service.

Jason Hatchett is the author of this system and I just did a Joint Venture with him a few years ago. I do not have a recent website for Jason but the last I knew he was preforming car services in Spokane WA.

Best of success,

Skip Rosell

Adman June 7, 2012 06:06 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
This post has been edited, as most of Don Alm's posts will be.

Jason Hatchett June 7, 2012 11:11 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
Yep, that's basically word for word the report I wrote back in 01. It's been plagiarized so much that I finally just started just giving it away for free.

There's a much better product for doing any color of molded plastic now. Just one step restores the factory newness and a permanent high gloss. I don't want everyone in the world to know what the product is, so I'm not going to post it on here. But if you'll email me I'll be happy to send you the link to the product.

Thanks,
Jason Hatchett
This Now Pays My Mortgage Every Month!
http://MoreGreen.info

YoungGuns June 7, 2012 11:55 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
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Originally Posted by Adman (Post 31042)
Yup.....Jason Hatchett also wrote a report on "Vehical ODOR Removal". Started the biz and showed a guy in Oregon HOW to do it (Ya Can't Sell A Smelly Car!)

The guy STILL calls on 8 auto dealers a day....4 days a week. Gets $40 per vehicle and does 16 to 20 cars & trucks a day!

Don Alm


Is this true, Jason Hatchett? Is the car odor report still available?

Nealva June 21, 2012 12:29 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
I just found and joined this cool forum. I love it already.

Since I just joined I don't have enough posts yet to PM anyone so I'm hoping that Jason will see this and PM me the name of the product that will restore the color of any molded plastic.

If not I will continue to post and hopefully add some value until I can PM him directly.

This forum is awesome!

-Neal

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Originally Posted by Jason Hatchett (Post 31043)
Yep, that's basically word for word the report I wrote back in 01. It's been plagiarized so much that I finally just started just giving it away for free.

There's a much better product for doing any color of molded plastic now. Just one step restores the factory newness and a permanent high gloss. I don't want everyone in the world to know what the product is, so I'm not going to post it on here. But if you'll email me I'll be happy to send you the link to the product.

Thanks,
Jason Hatchett
This Now Pays My Mortgage Every Month!
http://MoreGreen.info


Bozo June 21, 2012 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nealva (Post 31150)
If not I will continue to post and hopefully add some value until I can PM him directly.
-Neal


Jason said to email him for the information. You can probably find his email in his profile, or the link he posted.

Nealva June 21, 2012 09:37 PM

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Thanks Boz. I checked his profile before I made the post. He does not share his email there.

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Originally Posted by Bozo (Post 31153)
Jason said to email him for the information. You can probably find his email in his profile, or the link he posted.


Skip Rosell June 22, 2012 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nealva (Post 31157)
Thanks Boz. I checked his profile before I made the post. He does not share his email there.


Hi my friend,

Thanks for asking about jason.

Here is his email address or at least the one I have for him.

jasonhatchett(at)yahoo.com

Best of success,

Skip Rosell

Jason Hatchett June 22, 2012 12:08 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
Hey Nealva,

I sent it to you.

Thanks,
Jason

YoungGuns June 27, 2012 12:23 AM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
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Now I took a tool-kit to San Diego and was able to make sales the day I got there. I used a neon bright 4 X 6 card cut in half and stuck it in car windows with dirty headlights.


Could you go into more detail about this? Conversion rates, what the card said, etc.

GordonJ June 27, 2012 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by YoungGuns (Post 31225)
Could you go into more detail about this? Conversion rates, what the card said, etc.


Not a lot of detail, but,

The 1/2 card said.

HEADLIGHTS CLEANED.

Your Left ___ Right ___
Both____ Headlight(s)
Need Cleaned
Call 555-1212
University Hts. Area

Only ________
FREE Sealer if Cleaned by
_______

Or a variation of that.

I carried them in my pocket and put them in the driver's window. I walked to coffee shop and park every day, took a different route and
put them on the cars that needed them.

Don't know how many I went through. Did enough to keep me
as busy as I wanted to be.

Prices varied depending on cars. Some, only needed ONE headlight, due to how they parked.
If they were out, like on a Saturday AM, I did a quick test, and then sold them.

The area I was in, University Hts. is a dense population with thousands of cars, I could probably work just there for a year and still not cover it.

NOW, with the 3 minute process, I'll do it a little differently. TEST some things out, but I will probably stick with my neon cards.

Gordon

PS I filled in the blanks on the spot, varied prices and times. Went as high as 60 as low as 10...20 seems to be the sweet spot.

Eva June 27, 2012 01:43 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
I do have a question...


If you were to buy the tutorial from Bozo, would you then be allowed to teach others how to do it? Teaching as in verbally telling people how to or teaching as in selling the information, not necessarily selling the tutorial itself but re-writing it in your own words?

Eva

Bozo June 27, 2012 02:49 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
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Originally Posted by Eva (Post 31239)
I do have a question...


If you were to buy the tutorial from Bozo, would you then be allowed to teach others how to do it? Teaching as in verbally telling people how to or teaching as in selling the information, not necessarily selling the tutorial itself but re-writing it in your own words?

Eva

Eva, the manual has a copyright that supposedly protects me from people copying and reselling the information.

If you bought the manual, learned the process, actually did a hundred or so sets of lights yourself, then you'd have your own experience to write about, and your own knowledge to share. Also, once you have put in the work to gather the information, and the work of putting it all together into a product, it's very likely your whole view of copyright would change markedly.

If you merely rewrite in 'your own words', without knowing what its really all about, then I would consider that a copyright violation. Not that that means much these days.

Eva June 27, 2012 03:04 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
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Originally Posted by Bozo (Post 31241)
Eva, the manual has a copyright that supposedly protects me from people copying and reselling the information.

If you bought the manual, learned the process, actually did a hundred or so sets of lights yourself, then you'd have your own experience to write about, and your own knowledge to share. Also, once you have put in the work to gather the information, and the work of putting it all together into a product, it's very likely your whole view of copyright would change markedly.

If you merely rewrite in 'your own words', without knowing what its really all about, then I would consider that a copyright violation. Not that that means much these days.


It does to me, that's why I asked. Not really into cleaning headlights but it seems to be a model that works for you. I know several people that would be interested but can't even fork up the money required for the tutorial. Just trying to figure if there was anything I could do for them,

Eva

Dien Rice June 27, 2012 03:31 PM

Re: How to turn 85 cents into a TWENTY DOLLAR bill in less than 3 minutes.
 
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Originally Posted by Eva (Post 31242)
It does to me, that's why I asked. Not really into cleaning headlights but it seems to be a model that works for you. I know several people that would be interested but can't even fork up the money required for the tutorial. Just trying to figure if there was anything I could do for them,

Hi Eva,

I was helping to sell the earlier version of the manual. We had some people who told us that they were buying it as a gift to give to someone. Buying the manual as a gift for their teenage or young adult son (who was having trouble finding work) seemed to be relatively common. (I don't remember anyone saying they were buying it for their daughter, but there's no reason why not!)

Best wishes,

Dien

Cornell June 27, 2012 03:31 PM

pay it forward
 
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Originally Posted by Eva (Post 31242)
Just trying to figure if there was anything I could do for them,

Eva


Pay it forward....

Buy the manual for one or two of them with the understanding that they too will pay it forward from their initial profits to one or two of the others you know.

Good begets good, if not immediately then somewhere down the line....it NEVER goes unacknowledged.

Phil June 27, 2012 05:53 PM

Had a Feeling, these type of issues would be Communicated with RenewNightVision...
 
Boz,

Totally understand and respect, it's your Own Baby once again to decide on... :)

But as per my previous suggestions, in misc. SowPub threads...

Other particular, Headlight related posting, by Others, on the warrior forum, now Deleted etc...

It was Good information worth considering. Disregarding suggestions sometimes is Not always the best decisions All considering particular questions, comments and handling of issues around the web But again, totally respect your handling of those details and issues as I just Throw out Quick FREE Advice and Ideas to Try and Help out a little where I can...

Just for Reference purposes, Nothing more...

Please post your Link(s), misc. information [Regarding] http://www.renewnightvision.com/ Affiliate Program, Re-Sellers, Licensing etc. etc... ;)
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=31124

Phil


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