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  1. MudMoney

    Floor heat on

    Turn on floor heat today in anticipation of colder temperatures forecast for the week, low teens and 20's. Any other owners fired up the floor heat ?
  2. MudMoney

    Poll: Owning a self serve is….

    As compared to what? Another business? Marriage? Lol
  3. MudMoney

    Direct Mail Marketing

    I agree billboards work ,had 8 x 16 sign 1 mile from wash upon entering city limits. Other billboard was 60 miles away. I went to the work to get them permitted by the state in my name.
  4. MudMoney

    Direct Mail Marketing

    I did post cards in the past and not much response . I found grand opening is better with free car washes and tied in with coke cola or pepsi for giveaway. set hours for event and have staff on hand to demo to any new users. Also be patient with seniors and offer to wash their car to speed the...
  5. MudMoney

    Looking at leasing my first car was. Thoughts, opinions, advice?

    I have operated 1 car wash in a town of 900 with county population of 2200 and only wash in 45 miles. Total waste of time,energy and money. My highest gross was $ 17000 and change. Thats with $ 3.00 start for 4 minutes . You do not even own the dirt. Run from this deal !
  6. MudMoney

    Why do you own a car wash?

    I've been @ it for 35 years, keeps me out of the bars, got a social life , can work for minimum wage. I get all the drama I need everyday and clean up after the lowlifes.LOL
  7. MudMoney

    What kind of bay doors do you use?

    Regular garage door type ,dual springs.
  8. MudMoney

    What kind of bay doors do you use?

    Raynor , 2 in insulated using a commercial grade operator. Due to my location in montana the local dealer handles Raynor. His service is outstanding and few issues with this brand for 35 years.
  9. MudMoney

    You know its fair week!

    Pow-wow season in Northern Montana, tribes from Canada 🇨🇦 and southwestern US decend on the 2 local reservations for week long celebrations. Lots of wash business and interesting persons.
  10. MudMoney

    Vacuum vs Vacuum combos???

    I have half combos with shampoo and other half turbo vacs. Fill the shampoo and spot remover reservoirs once a week.They are money makers and low maintenance, $2.00 for 4 minutes.
  11. MudMoney

    Vote: Do you answer................

    I answer as much as possible and call them back. 13 years ago I sold 5 bay on other side of town, new owner never changed phone number. I get his problem calls from customers and invite them to my wash for free wash. Works every time, his wash is my best advertisement.
  12. MudMoney

    Summer? Help fill in the blank_______

    Summer here has been steady income wise,wet spring with storms week apart.Then the bug hatch is great,lots of hoppers all over front of tourist cars. going to sun highway in Glacier park opened so more tourists again.
  13. MudMoney

    Self-serve memberships

    I would lose my butt on a membership program.
  14. MudMoney

    What was your worst customer?

    High school boy caught boom hose and ripped it down, of course I ripped him for not paying attention. He said he would pay the damages.Week later I call his dad for my money, won't pay as I yelled @ his son. I put dad's name up on my electronic sign board demanding payment, had my money...
  15. MudMoney

    What was your worst customer?

    Bad customer today? Bad customer this week, this month?
  16. MudMoney

    ETOWAH VALLEY EQUIPMENT

    They were@ Las Vegas show last month.
  17. MudMoney

    New income streams

    I'm into 2nd season selling firewood by the bundle, not the results I expected at least I can use it. Lol
  18. MudMoney

    Doyle vacuums with pleated cartridge filters

    Further back than I care to remember @ car wash show was a booth that had gizmo to vibrate the bags after use. Never saw them again
  19. MudMoney

    Vegas Car Wash Show Dinner or Meetup?

    I'm n salt lake city ready to board for Vegas, I would be interested in meeting up with operators that would want to chat over dinner tonite.Im open on where to eat.Staying at the Renaissance lv hotel. Cell 406 949 0652. Thanks Erik
  20. MudMoney

    Car Wash Show May 8-10 in Las Vegas

    I will be going this year to see for myself about future attendance. It's been 7 years since the last show and I was disappointed that self serve wasn't represented much.Those of us that recall when the early bird seminar for ss was standing room only.
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