Optimum Synergy Podcast

OSP 61! This week, via Skype, Dennis Lerdahl of Owners Pride and I discuss each product from a new installer kit, and its proper use. We also dig into Dennis's background and find out how he coats so many cars in Nebraska! Then Dustin Kieth Harley Michaud,  man with multiple names and jobs, discuss working for GM and detailing in upstate New York! An Auto Detailing Podcast at its finest. Learn about ceramic coatings, detailing, car washes, how to do it yourself, and a lot of tips and tricks for business owners and enthusiasts alike!

OSP 60! This week Mack and I wrangled up Nick Book, Ryan Hendricks, and Fahad Ahmad. We discuss what to do for a fake review and how to get more real reviews. Then we discuss a high fat low carb Keto diet, and Fahads other business and passion. The we talk about car clubs and great marketing for growing your auto detailing business. Opti Coat Ceramic Coating to a lot of butter, this is the Optimum Synergy Podcast!   Please do take minute to share and leave a review!

In todays episode Dann and Mack catch up on current Opti events. Then I meet up with Adam Klinky and Josue Rencinos. They are wrapping up their intensive PPF training with Mack. Get their insights on Macs class and PPF installation. Then the first installment of the women behind the men, behind the buffer. We meet some of the spouses of detailers. Learn what it takes to be with a small business,detailing man! Whether its a car wash, car care, ceramic coating, small business, do it yourself, or how to be more efficient and successful, we got you covered, or coated, or wrapped!

This week we catch up with world travelers, Opti Word spreading, technique and knowledge dropping Yvan and Mack. They talk about their upcoming trips, Yvan to Saudi Arabia and India, Mack to Australia! ( Now thats a Squeegee!)  Oh, and I went to Phoenix... Then we meet Wesley Oaks who works at Nissan and uses Optimum Products on the side!

Hot Rod Don Bedford, detailer, truck driver , painter, car customizer, has passed away. I wanted to put together a memorial show for him. This was from Dons Bucket list SEMA 2016 show. People pulled funds together and made his wish come true. This episode ends with a chilling quote from Don. RIP Don, the detailing community misses you already.

OSP 56! This week I sit down with Matt Moreman from Obsessed Garage. Here the internet success story of a guy with OCD who loves to take care of his cars. We discuss his start, and where he is going . Then Matt turns the table on me and becomes inquisitive about Opti Coat and Optimization training.

In this weeks episode meet Kim Gobok, Marketing Professional from the Corporate world as well as a partner at Cherry Auto Salon in Campbell Ca. Take big business concepts and theories and relate them to detailing and small business. There is much more to marketing than meets the eye. Then we head up to Canada to get Mike Wilsons new shop launch progress report. If opening an successful business was easy, everyone would do it!

This week we go back to the last training classes held at the Mothership of OPT in Memphis Tn. This was after day 2, we put a mic in the middle of abut 15 people and chopped it up! We cover all kinds of topics and most everyone participates. Good stuff!

In this weeks episode we meet a Brandon Woo from Liquid Finish in Apex NC and Mike Sandeman from Pleasant Details in Charleston SC. We get their thoughts on training and view from detailing in the SE US. Then we meet up with Jon Stuart From Canada, and  Tehm Washington and Alex Louque from Louisiana. They are on day 2 of PPF bootcamp with Sargent Mack Gregory. Great guys, great training, Great Scott!

  This week I sat down with Susan and Anthony from The Rag Company marketing team. Learn a little about their jobs and how they relate to the auto detailing industry. See how properly placed phrases and keywords can make all the difference in being found. Post to Youtube or Facebook, or both? find out here. Then we look into the crystal ball to see what may be around the corner with these industry professionals!

In this weeks podcast I sit down with Mark Correa, Kevin Bailey, and Levi Gates, after the last Optimization Training classes. We cover things learned in the classes. Opti products, racing cars, and where you can't pump your own gas. Headphones on, press play, have an OPTIMUM day!

In this info packed Podcast we talk with CEO / Chemist, Dr David Ghodoussi. We touch on his background and the evolution of ceramic coatings. From the implementation of clear coat paint to our modern Silicon Carbide Ceramic coating, and all the steps in between.

This week we bring you the much anticipated Q&A session with Dr G. We read listener questions, and get the real answers. What other Coating/Chemical company offers this?  Then we meet Chasaty Jones and Kevin Spearman. These two help keep everything on board the Mothership in order!    

This episode is part one of several recordings during and after the Optimum Certification Training 1, February 2-3 2017

Dann, Mack and Yvan sit down together, in person, to answer some listener questions. Then we meet Cory Milam, Mr PYU, who works in the Optimum warehouse packing and shipping the products to send all over the world. When he aint wrapping, he is rapping. 

In this action packed podcast we visit with Cameron Das, 2016 US F4 winner and 2017 British F3 hopeful. A young man with a good head on his shoulder and laser focus. Then we check in with Mack and his first PPF students Clay and John. Then off to Florida for a report from Yvan from Mobile Tech Expo. Lastly meet Eric Golubek from Clear View Indy. We caught up at SEMA 2016. 

First we talk with Mike Wilson. Mike is transitioning from Canadian Armed Forces to opening a detail shop and civilian life. We go over the steps in this multi part series which will cover all of the bases from ideas, to opening day, to how it goes a year later. He learns the lessons and shares with us. Then I meet up with Suat Dasdemir from Cherry Auto Salon in Campbell Ca. Him and his brother transitioned from mobile to a great high end shop.  Then we travel back in time to SEMA for a bit of oddity with Debra Giorgos from the Auto Detailing News.

Mack and Yvan discuss the upcoming training at Optimum for PPF and detailing. Then we head over to India to discuss detailing and the Indian market. Lastly, meet Ty Webb, protecting humans and paint!

Mack and Dann sit down with Paul Frasco to learn about some of the marketing seminars he attended at SEMA 2016. Then Meet Caleb Phipps. A man with a detailing business as well as a full time Navy career. This guys protects and serves more than his clients paint!

Dann and Yvan welcome Mack Gregory, Opti Coats new South Eastern Regional Manager and PPF guru to the Opti Family. He digs into some of the PPF info. Then we talk a little Facebook Marketing and starting up a detail business and success with Adam Huber of Adam Huber's Detailing in South Dakota.