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  1. MudMoney

    Price increase % on P&L

    I'm blunt with realtors and future buyers of this haggling back and forth. This is my price and it's fair ,there is no reduction in price. Realtors only have self interest and moving on to the next victim.
  2. MudMoney

    Labor…. Or lack there of!

    I'm the opposite, 3 bay attended ss with 3/ 30 gal cans per combo unit and 4 islands, 8 cans inside bays. It's the nature of the business in my region and I welcome as much mud as the customer can bring. I have no after dark trash dumping as I gate the business after dark. No access to...
  3. MudMoney

    KB selling

    Kimberly, I relate to the dilemma of passing a successful business on without any family members interested. I've taken note of other business owners selling and moving to other towns, cities, even states to avoid driving by and cirquing how the business looks. Keep the forum posted and thank...
  4. MudMoney

    KB selling

    I'm shocked to see in the for sale section that Kimberly Berg is listing her wash. She is an example of women entrepreneur being successful in a male dominant business. Best of luck in her future endeavors.
  5. MudMoney

    Information for a Newbie

    I agree with the above, but if you still want to proceed look up regional car wash shows near you. Waxman on this site advises to work @ car wash for awhile. That is always good advice too. Btw what is the population of town and county area.
  6. MudMoney

    A Study in Honesty & Human Behavior

    I used oak barrels cut in half filled with dirt then potting soil,lots of flowers. Positioning them front of bays and entry. Biggest draw back was over spray from bays killed them about mid summer, attendant employee would spray them off during day. Once in while kid would pull flowers to give...
  7. MudMoney

    EV charging stations

    I spent time and resources exploring charging stations at my SS. This would be in conjunction with my usps contracts. The state regulatory commissions made it impossible to even recoup my maintenance expenses and I would be considered an energy producer. Rates would be set by the Public...
  8. MudMoney

    Car washing vs Football

    Here in a town of 10,000, when there is high school or university sports at home, car washing takes a break.
  9. MudMoney

    From Software to Suds: Eager to buy my first Car Wash!

    The hours that are worked when one first starts out is daunting to 1st owners. 72 hours a week is the norm the 1 st year and then maybe goes down to 60 hours. If you have to hire out repairs and routine maintenance the future is bleak. This business is a young adults adventure and stamina to...
  10. MudMoney

    Dultmeier System

    I did an install for bar owner 10 years ago that had rv park and existing 2 bay. No problems with equipment, Dultimeier techs were helpful with owner as minor problems came up. I also used their tech support early in my car wash career, late 80's. I buy parts at times to keep my account...
  11. MudMoney

    CC / Cash ratio

    Sounds like a Bot.Best your going to get are percentages as owners on this site aren't FB wannabes.
  12. MudMoney

    Vending Machines at car wash sites

    So what are you looking at vending ? Car wash detail products or soda, chips etc.
  13. MudMoney

    Vending Machines at car wash sites

    ok,we are waiting for your questions.
  14. MudMoney

    finding an attendant

    Check out Senior center that has a job board or coffee group that meets. Worked for me.
  15. MudMoney

    Fill in the blank: The nice thing........................._______________________

    Start and finish projects the same day, engage tourists usually on their way to or from Glacier Park.
  16. MudMoney

    Carwash Magazine

    I still get magazine, I don't pay for it and wouldn't if I had too. No longer fits my business model. I'm regular subscriber to SSCWN and that's all I need in the printed news.
  17. MudMoney

    If it were your car wash... New owner

    A wash in a town that small in population is a money pit and time waster.
  18. MudMoney

    carpet shampoo

    Looking for recommendations on concentrate carpet shampoo to use in Fragramatics combo. Prefer not to use one gallon units due to high shipping costs. .
  19. MudMoney

    How do I get started buying a business?

    What your asking for is a weekly subject on this site. Go to search menu and explore.
  20. MudMoney

    Need all new equipment, everything !! Bought a closed down car wash in Pasadena, Texas

    Appears to be a waste of the forums time
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