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Lizzy McAlpine joins Senior Writer Angie Martoccio in the Rolling Stone Studio at our New York office to break down her new album ‘Angel,' meeting her hero Joni Mitchell, and making peace with her “Ceilings” days and early TikTok fame. She goes deep on her new songs, from collaborating with Fleet Foxes' Robin Pecknold to crediting Nick Drake on “A Car Wash and a New Pair of Pants,” and discusses how her Broadway debut (in the 2025 production of 'Floyd Collins'), helped the album come to fruition. Watch the interview and dive into the making of ‘Angel.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander speaks with Mark Thomas, executive vice president of marketing at Way, about how AI-driven carwash memberships are reshaping customer loyalty and retention. Thomas discusses Way's growth from a discovery and payment network into a full marketing and point-of-sale platform, and explains how artificial intelligence helps operators personalize service at every stage of the customer journey.  Thomas breaks down the difference between a subscription and a membership, noting that added benefits such as roadside assistance, gas discounts and glass repair coverage give customers more reasons to stay enrolled between visits. He points to data showing operators using WayPlus benefits have cut churn nearly in half compared with the industry average of about 7.5%. The conversation also covers how automated marketing tools, license plate recognition technology and mass personalization allow attendants to tailor recommendations for every customer.  Looking ahead, Thomas discusses how agentic AI will move beyond simple chat responses to take on marketing, segmentation and operational tasks across the tunnel. He emphasizes that AI-driven carwash memberships work best when built on lightweight integrations rather than replacing an operator's existing technology stack, giving operators flexibility as they scale.

Florida legend and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins Game Day Eve on Stadium and Gale to preview the Gators vs. Campbell in The Swamp.We get Danny's take on the first week of the Jon Sumrall era, Aaron Philo's three-touchdown debut, Jadan Baugh's 160-yard opener, and what this defense has to clean up before SEC play starts at Auburn. Thirty years after the 1996 national title team, Danny tells us what stands out about this group and what a week like this looked like under Coach Spurrier.Then we run our Over/Under segment on Gators vs. Campbell and the rest of the season, and make our college football picks of the week, including No. 1 Ohio State at No. 4 Texas, Oklahoma at Michigan, Alabama at Kentucky, and Tennessee at Georgia Tech.Game Day Eve is presented by Coastal Yacht Sales. Florida born and raised, licensed and bonded in Florida, and specializing in center consoles. Whether you're buying or selling, talk to Coastal Yacht Sales. It is also support by Gallo Car Wash -- the official Car Wash of the Florida Gators!Subscribe for weekly Florida Gators football and basketball coverage from Stadium and Gale Studios.

  Junk Food Supper has complete the annual Ghoul Summer ritual and is ready to relax during entertainment with our patented Cool Summer pick, the 1976 workplace comedy slash disco dance party, Car Wash, from the twisted mind of Joel Schumacher! Featuring cameos from George Carlin, Richard Pryor and the Pointer Sisters - plus plenty of classic cars and classic tunes! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus mysterious dream-like comic book store experiences, what we been watchin' recently, a discussion of how the new terrible quality AI-remasters of Tales from the Crypt are ruining the internet, a perilous example of modern digital bitrot problems (the YouTube recompression conundrum), the Winged Wonder vs the Caped Crusader, fake Lassie movies from the Gary Coleman For Safety's Sake director, whatever happened to little Chris O'Donnell, stingers-a-plenty and so much more!! Recorded live-to-tape from rat-infested waters!~! Direct Donloyd Here DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE UNEASY LISTENING CONTEST! Go here for the links to watch + log on Letterboxd The contest runs until approximately September 29 (when we record the JFS after the next JFD). There are two ways to win! 1. The randomizer will select a lucky winner who logs the movie on Letterboxd with the tag #junkfooddinner. Just log it over there to enter. 2. For a second chance to win, you'll have to send a list (to jfdpodcast@gmail.com) of all the sources (movies, shows, etc) you think were used to create the video. For each correct answer you get one point, but to prevent people from just listing every movie ever made, incorrect guesses will lose you a point. Whoever identifies the most sources wins the contest. Each winner will get to select a movie on an upcoming show for us to review! That's exciting, right? Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll drum funkily for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

The car wash came through for Boyle.  New here? This podcast is best experienced from the beginning. Start with Episode 1 - Day 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JgKkhVHML52uyNRvcvkGv?si=uXMVkkdfTh2ky49nO3MJvw I'm Quitting Alcohol is a daily sobriety podcast hosted by Australian comedian David Boyle. If you're wondering how to stop drinking, thinking about quitting alcohol, or already on your sobriety journey - this is the most honest account of what it actually looks like. Recorded every single day since the day he quit drinking - thousands of episodes, not one missed. Raw, unfiltered, real recovery. No script. No filter. No drinks. Just one day at a time. Covering everything from alcohol addiction and withdrawal to sober living, mental health, and what life looks like years into recovery - told with humour, honesty and zero corporate wellness speak.

Wednesday – Chase Padget and Emily Fontana swing by to promote their upcoming show. C-Lane sits in while Jack is off. Animal House with Kenny and Commander from the Pet Alliance. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on data centers in Florida. Rauce Thoughts on a car wash confrontation. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander returns with Nautilus co-founders Ali Sareini and Amayr Babar at The Car Wash Show™ for a deeper look at artificial intelligence for carwash operators. Sareini opens by breaking AI adoption into three distinct tiers: consumer-grade tools like ChatGPT used for general guidance; integrated platforms that connect AI directly to a carwash's point of sale data for business-specific insights; and autonomous agents capable of taking action on behalf of the operator.  The conversation covers how both mom-and-pop operators and enterprise chains can benefit from AI. Smaller operators see the biggest early wins from smarter customer communications, better website conversion and timely credit card decline alerts. Enterprise operators benefit most from automated reporting, data anomaly detection and the ability to make pricing decisions backed by real-time trend data across dozens of locations.  Sareini and Babar also discuss why Nautilus relocated from Virginia to San Francisco, highlighting how proximity to Silicon Valley's engineering talent and frontier AI development has allowed the company to bring capabilities to the carwash industry months ahead of what would otherwise be possible. The episode closes with both founders' outlook on the future of AI for carwash operators.

Lamar Gets Stuck at the Car Wash. Talkback Callers. Morons in the News. 9-5/ Mad World Mashup.   Potluck. Talkback Caller. Everyone Needs a Laugh.   Sassy Lamar. Can You Believe This?   From the Vault.

Is washing your spouse's car and filling the tank the modern version of hunting and gathering?Sandy admits she 100 percent stole JB's weekend routine: up before 5, breakfast in Cedar Park, then Tricia's car through the Go Car Wash membership with mat stations that make you feel like you work there. JB is not mad. He is weirdly proud.If you love The JB and Sandy Show, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who hates getting gas.

How do you turn a Saturday into a love language at the gas pump?Sandy admits she stole JB's weekend ritual: up before five, waiting for Rosie's to open, then washing Tricia's car and filling the tank. Unlimited Go Car Wash memberships, Simple Green on the mats, and a hunting-and-gathering joke seal a surprisingly sweet bit.If you love The JB and Sandy Show, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode.

What happens when prednisone, weekend car washes, and Big Bertha all show up before 10 a.m.?The complete podcast-clean edition of The JB and Sandy Show. Sandy, JB, and Tricia hit a wild week with Marlon, Sheridan land talk, Dolly and Burt, Care Don't Care, jet-ski scooters, Linda's Minute to Win It, sister Chris on GLP-1s, Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers, cyber cabs, Scottish sayings, Craig Way and Big Bertha, Big Top Candy, JB's prednisone fail, and Sandy's stolen car-wash routine.If you laughed, subscribe, leave a review, and share The JB and Sandy Show with a friend who needs it.

A new car wash opens a few miles up the road, and within a few months your car count is down. Most operators blame grand opening pricing, or newer equipment, or the fact that people just like trying new things. After working with hundreds of car wash operators across North America, I think the real reason is harder to hear: your customers didn't leave because they had a bad experience with you. They left because they never had any experience with you at all.Your wash probably isn't bad. That's exactly the problem.In this episode of The Car Wash Growth Playbook I break down why a clean site, good equipment, and a fair price are no longer a reason for anybody to come back, and what it actually takes to be the wash a customer remembers.We cover:Why meeting the standard is what makes a car wash forgettableThe reason you'll never get a complaint about it, and why your reviews look fine anywayWhat really happens to your car count when a new competitor opens nearbyWho you're actually competing with, and why it isn't the tunnel down the streetWhat a memorable customer experience costs (it isn't equipment, and it isn't a mascot)Small things your team can do at the pay station and in the vacuum bay that customers repeat to other peopleThen I give you two questions to go ask this week.Ask five of your regular customers why they come here. Not whether they like it. Why they come. Then count how many say some version of it's on my way, or you had a good price. That number is your exposure, because convenience and price are the two easiest things in the world for somebody to take away from you.Then ask your team this one: if a customer went home tonight and told their spouse about their day, would their visit to our wash make the list?If your crew goes quiet, that's your answer.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━GET THE BOOKThe Five Funnels to Freedom — the five strategies we use to help car washes win at marketing.

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Prefer to listen? Play the latest episode below. Episode Summary Today's show wanders through fake sandworms in children's stomachs, a man airing out his ass with a vacuum hose, a preacher comparing humanity to tampons, and an Ohio sheriff looking like he got pickled at the county fair. Just a nice, wholesome Wednesday on Distorted […] The post Blowing Nano Particles Out Of Your Ass With A Car Wash Vacuum first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander sits down with Sam Logan of Rinsed at The Car Wash Show™ to talk through one of the most consequential moments in the carwash customer journey: The driveway sales interaction. Logan opens by noting a striking disparity in carwash driveway sales conversion rates between operators. The difference, he says, is not technology or location; it is the degree of operational rigor applied to the moment when a sales associate talks to a potential member.  Logan makes a strong case for the "Chick-fil-A model" — consistent scripting, robust training, regular coaching and a clear career path for frontline staff — as the framework that separates high-converting carwashes from average performers. He cites data showing that human sales pitches produce 15%-20% higher membership conversion rates than kiosk-only interactions. The conversation also covers what personalization can look like at the point of sale.  The episode closes with Logan's perspective on AI in the carwash industry — not as a replacement for human interaction, but as a tool that enhances it. AI support agents, conversational data interfaces and personalized customer outreach are all areas where Rinsed is actively investing. His consistent theme: Carwash driveway sales conversion is still a people problem before it is a technology problem, and operators who solve it at the human level first will be better positioned to amplify those results with AI.

Send us Fan MailThis episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to understand the financial heartbeat of modern car wash businesses, emphasizing strategies to build predictability, scalability, and professionalism. Learn how to achieve a higher multiple and navigate the competitive landscape.What You'll Learn:The current state of car wash industry consolidation and the role of sponsor-backed operators.How to differentiate between market and premium valuations in car wash acquisitions.The three core questions buyers ask: earnings quality, growth potential, and risk profile.Why membership penetration is the "lifeblood" of predictable recurring revenue.Strategies for optimizing customer conversions and managing churn effectively.The broader economic insights that can be gleaned from analyzing involuntary churn.Don't miss these critical insights into maximizing your car wash business's value. #CarWashIndustry #PrivateEquity #BusinessValuation #RecurringRevenue #CustomerRetentionConnect With Us:https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyCapGroup/https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FCarWashAdvisors%2Fhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifycapgroup/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy2-_zM-liZr95drgKDX3g

The team discussed recent updates and personal experiences. Keith shared details about a problematic incident involving their grandson, Rahim, who damaged their Toyota Highlander vehicle while it was in his care. The vehicle sustained significant damage, including a crushed unibody, and the insurance company is likely to total it. Rahim has since disappeared, and his access to the family home has been disabled. The group also briefly discussed local movie productions in St. Louis and Litchfield, and Keith mentioned attending a wedding at a barn in Iuka, Illinois over the weekend. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week The team discussed several unusual news stories during their meeting. Terry shared a story about a Dutch TV host who built a car shaped like a wooden shoe that reached 70 mph, while Jill reported on the 65th annual German finger wrestling championship in Bavaria, where competitors tie middle fingers together and try to pull opponents across a table. Keith presented fake movie reviews for three upcoming films: “Confinement,” “I Want Your Sex,” and “Just Play Dead.” Additionally, Terry shared a story about a sheep that accidentally boarded a bus and went through a car wash, and Jill discussed a cat with 29 digits that set a new record for polydactyly. Keith shared slang words from the week, including “Ohio,” and Terry closed out with a story about a venomous snake found inside a high school football helmet in Arkansas. Jill's Trivia Quiz Jill led a quiz about Dolly Parton, covering topics such as her birthplace, instruments she plays, and notable songs. The participants answered questions about Dolly Parton’s career, including her famous song collaborations and album releases. Terry's Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 list of ridiculous things people do when nobody is looking, covering behaviors like pretending to be in shampoo commercials, arguing with imaginary people, checking for the “Snack Fairy,” and rehearsing acceptance speeches. The group discussed various examples from the list, with Keith and Jill sharing personal experiences related to the behaviors described. Anchor Topic This is the part of our show where we discuss blindness-related topics. Skipping our scheduled topic on computers, we spent our time focusing on living skills—specifically, how to make cake pops. Keith and Jill discussed different types of wedding cakes, including regular cake, cupcakes, and cake popsicles (also known as cake sickles), with Jill sharing her experience making them for baby showers. They described the step-by-step process of making cake popsicles: crumbling cake, adding frosting, and dipping them in chocolate. Jill suggested using egg cartons for drying to help maintain their shape. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared a humorous true crime story about a car burglary incident involving a K9 unit and a suspect’s comment about the dog having a “taste for dark meat.” He also read a listener’s email about a man discovering lettuce growing from his rear end, which he reported to his doctor. Keith played a voicemail from a listener who shared a story about an “accidental divorce” following an unnoticed birthday. Finally, Keith wrapped up the show with a story about a bus driver who provided accurate life advice based on passengers’ destinations over several months, eventually leading to a romantic relationship and engagement. The final word from our AI companion The show featured a segment of comedy jokes and puns from multiple participants, including jokes about binary code, Homer Simpson, pirates, and various wordplay. Keith concluded the episode by encouraging listeners to visit the website, share the show with friends, and leave messages with funny stories or questions about blindness for potential inclusion in future episodes. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don't hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

A nursing home in New Hampshire had a cute way for their residents to beat the heat...they made a human car wash out of inflatable rainbow sprinklers and pushed their wheelchairs through it! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LPV-KS8LWu4

Relive the magic of outdoor cinema with the White Plains Hospital Screenings Under the Stars series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Nothing quite compared to the simple joy of watching a favorite film under the stars on a warm summer night, blending the enchantment of movies with the peaceful serenity of nature. Families and friends gathered with picnic blankets and plenty of snacks to enjoy these fun, free community evenings. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kensico Dam Plaza, the beloved series provided local residents with the perfect setting to relax, bond with loved ones, and make unforgettable summer memories together.Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano interviewed Nick Pereyra from Splash Car Wash in White Plains. Nick shared what customers can anticipate when visiting their 170 South Kensico Avenue location, highlighting their commitment to friendly service, efficient teamwork, and high-quality results. He explained their community outreach efforts at local events, where they offer promotions like discounted or free car washes to engage with residents. Nick also emphasized their hands-on approach to client service and five-star detailing services, reassuring listeners that despite the company's regional expansion across multiple states, their focus remains steadfast on personal customer care and community connection.

Is a car wash a building with machinery in it or a robot? This question allows us to flip the “episodes since ‘Robot or Not’ was about robots” sign back to zero. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is a car wash a building with machinery in it or a robot? This question allows us to flip the “episodes since ‘Robot or Not’ was about robots” sign back to zero. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

An imaginative girl narrates in her captain's log as she, her father, and her dog pass through a car wash…and emerge on the other side of the galaxy. Genre: Science Fiction   Excerpt:"Let me see where there's a good place to land in that jungle," I said, easing off the brake again.  "Not a good idea."  I smiled a little. "Oh no?" Meena explained. "Don't you know what they say about the jungles of Zarqlok? Pretty from above, deadly from below." "What does that mean?"  "Predators. Venomous predators. Lots of them."   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Car Wash to the Cosmos This episode landed on a mystery spoke that was revealed to be TRAVELER. Ever pretend you're going at warp speed when you're sitting in your car during the drying phase of the car wash?   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   NEWSLETTERSStoryfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   FICTION-WRITING ARTICLES & RESOURCES (New)Come and explore the Fictioneer's Field Station. I've also started posting some tips on Pinterest: pinterest.com/storyfeather/   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "Car Wash to the Cosmos" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production:  Nila L. Patel   Music:"Space Discoveries" by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro)"Through the gravitational field" by TRG BANKS (Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro)   Music by TRG BANKS"Through the gravitational field""Insideoutworld""Instellar breakfast""After midnight""Above the Earth""Cigar""Keith in 1987"   Music by LEE ROSEVERE"Cosmic Drifting"   Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)"Space Discoveries""A Long Way""First Contact"   Tracks by Andrew Sitkov are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketMusic by TRG Banks is licensed under CC0 1.0 UniversalMusic by Lee Rosevere is licensed under CC BY 4.0Sound effects from AudioJungle, GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg)Vocal effects created with Audacity Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more music by TRG Banks at freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_BanksFind more music by Lee Rosevere at freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere and leerosevere.bandcamp.comFind more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. View inside the cabin of a car through the front passenger window. Foreground, a girl and a terrier sit in the front passenger seat, both facing forward and seen in three-quarters view. The girl, seen from shoulders up holds her left hand up to her lips. Her eyes are raised in a thoughtful expression. A braid falls over her right shoulder and seatbelt. She has a star sticker on her right cheek. She wears a headband with two antennae ending in balls with rings around them, like ringed planets. Her right hand, just visible is held against the chest of the terrier who has front paws propped against the window edge, and mouth open with tongue lolling out. A man, face in profile, sits in the driver's seat, both hands resting on the steering wheel. He looks at the girl and dog with a worried expression. Moon roof is open to a starry view of outer space. The driver's side window shows darkness with streaks of light. The middle panel between the seats shows glowing lights where the gear shift would be. Watermark of "Storyfeather" along side of the driver's seat.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander sits down with Josh Noonan of NXT Wash at The Car Wash Show™ to discuss a shift happening across the industry: Carwashes are returning to face-to-face sales as a primary driver of carwash membership sales and retention. Noonan traces the arc from pre-COVID customer service models through the pivot to contactless kiosks and explains why operators are now finding that human interaction consistently outperforms automated pitches when it comes to converting new members and keeping them.  Noonan breaks down how NXT Wash approaches real-time data, using an open API framework that allows operators and third-party platforms to act on customer information as it happens. Rather than reacting to customer behavior after the fact with batch campaigns, NXT Wash is built to put actionable data in front of frontline staff as customers pull in, including visit frequency, membership status and conversion history. Noonan also explains how the company's hardware-agnostic software approach lowers the barrier for multi-site operators who can't afford to rip out existing equipment to make a switch.  The episode closes with a look at what happens when a carwash reaches 80%-90% membership penetration and churn becomes the central challenge. Noonan outlines the tools and human touchpoints that keep high-membership carwashes growing even after the easy conversions are done.

"Thank God, he thought, help has arrived.”Dave tries to be helpful by offering to take Mary Turlington's car to the car wash — but things don't go exactly as planned. No stranger to car wash shenanigans herself, Jess fesses up about the inspiration for that story idea. In the second story, Dave plays an unanticipated starring role in Murphy's Bar Mitzvah.Ad-free listening is here! Listen to the pod ad-free and early, PLUS a whole bunch of other goodies – like virtual parties, Q&As, listener shout-outs & more. Subscribe here: apostrophe.supercast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailDiscover the real story behind car wash multiples and what truly drives business valuations in the M&A market. Chris Jenks, CFA, partner at Amplify Capital Group, breaks down the complexities, explaining why a multiple is an output of deeper business quality, revenue durability, and operational excellence, not just a simple number. Learn about the dramatic evolution of the car wash industry, the recent reset in consolidation, and the metrics that matter most to discerning buyers and investors today. This episode is essential for car wash owners, operators, investors, and lenders looking to understand market trends and enhance their business value. What You'll Learn:Why car wash multiples reflect a deeper business story.The impact of market selectivity and discipline on M&A.Key metrics like membership penetration, churn, and labor efficiency that drive value.How to command a premium multiple in today's competitive landscape.The difference between average and premium assets in the current market.Amplify Capital Group's unique 360-degree view of the car wash sector.Whether you're considering a transaction or aiming for better daily operating performance, these insights will help you assess your business's strengths and areas for improvement. #CarWash #BusinessValuation #MMarket #CarWashIndustry #AmplifyCapitalGroupConnect With Us:https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyCapGroup/https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FCarWashAdvisors%2Fhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifycapgroup/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy2-_zM-liZr95drgKDX3g

Most car wash owners aren't stuck because of their wash. They're stuck because of how they're running it.In this episode, I break down the real reason growth stalls — and it's not your equipment, your location, or your competition. It's attention. Specifically, yours.When you're operating at 10% across ten different roles, you're losing to the person you could hire at 80% in one focused role. Every time. The math doesn't lie.I share two real stories: an operator who had a 5-year plan and finished it in 2.5 years by building a team he actually trusted — and a young couple who doubled their business in under 12 months the moment the wife stepped out of daily operations.The pattern is the same in both cases. And it's probably the pattern in your business right now.If you've been grinding harder but not growing faster, this one's for you.In this episode:The delegation math that most owners never runWhy 10% of you loses to 80% of a focused hire every timeReal operator stories: 5-year plan done in 2.5 yearsHow a couple doubled their wash by doing less, not moreWhat it actually means to buy back your own attention

Most people who help design and equip restaurants never spent a night on the line themselves. In Episode 226 of On The Delo, Delo sits down with longtime friend Justin McCallister, Owner of Arizona Restaurant Consulting (AZRC), to talk about a career that started in a culinary school kitchen and grew into a full design-build firm behind restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and commercial kitchens across Arizona and beyond.Justin shares his journey from cooking at the original Mastro's Steakhouse and Kona Grill to spending 17 years in restaurant equipment sales and design before taking the leap to launch Arizona Restaurant Consulting in 2016. This year marks AZRC's 10th anniversary, making it the perfect time to look back on the lessons learned from a decade of designing, equipping, and building restaurants.The conversation dives into recent projects including Terrible's gas stations, a Hilton Squaw Peak remodel, and a challenging build for Freeport-McMoRan, along with what it really takes - from budgeting and design to equipment, permitting, and installation - to turn an empty gray shell into a fully operational restaurant.Justin also shares his philosophy on referrals and marketing, why he'd rather be the hub of the wheel than wear every hat himself, and the personal side of running a business for a decade, including bringing his wife on as a full partner after 28 years of marriage.Whether you're opening your first restaurant, remodeling an existing concept, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at how successful hospitality projects come together, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who's helped build them.Chapter Guide (Timestamps)(0:14 - 1:13) Welcome Back and Justin's First Time in the Office(1:13 - 3:37) From Missouri to Culinary School: Mastro's and Kona Grill(3:37 - 4:42) Finding a Niche in Restaurant Equipment Sales and Design(4:42 - 5:47) Taking the Leap: Founding AZRC in 2016(5:47 - 7:07) 10 Years of Growth and Launching AZRC Installations(7:07 - 9:50) Proud Projects: Terrible's Gas Stations and the $200K Walk-In(9:50 - 11:28) Current Projects: Hilton Squaw Peak and Jackson's Car Wash(11:28 - 13:00) Learning AutoCAD and Becoming a Design-Build Hybrid(13:00 - 15:11) Marketing as the Hub of the Wheel(15:11 - 17:10) Working Outside Arizona: DC, California, and Beyond(17:10 - 20:12) What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant(20:12 - 22:44) Being an Equipment Reseller and Owning the Hard Conversations(22:44 - 25:51) Arizona's 2026 Market and the Freeport-McMoRan Challenge(25:51 - 28:11) Non-Negotiables, Family, and Bringing His Wife on Board(28:11 - 29:57) Where to Find Justin and AZRC(29:57 - 32:29) Rapid Fire and Delo's Close

The husband of a pregnant mother killed with rat poison almost 40 years ago says he has nothing to do with her death. Ray McQueen was charged but never convicted over the murder of Rosslyn McQueen in 1986 and has told The Australian’s Liam Mendes he is not a killer. The story is the subject of our blockbuster new podcast investigation The Poisoned Wife, available now wherever you listen. Plus, Albo’s apology and the Swans’ fresh denial are in The Front’s afternoon edition. Read more: ‘I didn’t kill her’: Ray McQueen confronted over his wife’s poisoning death Anthony Albanese admits appearance on Bush Deep podcast with Nikki Osborne was an ‘error’ ‘Only five players’; Swans hit back at lawyer’s claims that club ‘leaders’ were in Pullman Hotel roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander sits down with Amayr Babar and Ali Sareini, co-founders of Nautilus, to discuss their all-in-one carwash marketing automation platform and two major product launches that debuted at The Car Wash Show™.The conversation covers Nautilus's deepest-in-class point of sale system integrations, which allow the platform to trigger personalized text messages the moment a membership is purchased, a credit card declines or a customer hits a behavioral threshold.  Babar and Sareini introduce Compass, the company's AI operations analyst that connects directly to a carwash's point of sale system and can answer real-time questions about wash volume, billing anomalies, employee performance and membership trends. They also unveil the AI CMO, which monitors competitor pricing and social media activity within a two-to-five-mile radius and automatically adjusts ad campaigns and website content in response.  The episode also highlights Nautilus's Droptop integration, which links carwash and oil lube point of sale data, enabling cross-selling, shared loyalty programs and unified customer profiles across both sides of the business.

Send us Fan MailDiscover the unique approach of Amplify Capital Group, a leading M&A and capital advisory firm deeply specialized in the car wash sector. This episode delves into how their blend of Wall Street transaction expertise and real operator perspective provides an unparalleled understanding of the industry. Learn about their comprehensive services, from sell-side and buy-side advisory to capital raising and operational support, all designed to maximize value creation for car wash owners. Explore their track record of over $5 billion in transactions and gain insights into the current landscape of car wash investments and strategic growth opportunities. Uncover why Amplify is more than just "deal people," offering a full 360-degree view of the sector.What You'll Learn:How Amplify Capital Group combines financial expertise with operational experience in the car wash sector.Their extensive range of advisory services, including M&A, capital raising, and operational strategy.The importance of a holistic approach to value creation in car washing, beyond just transactions.Insights into how buyers are currently underwriting the car wash sector.Examples of their work, including business recapping, debt restructuring, and minority equity solutions.The significance of aligning financial, operational, and real estate strategies for optimal outcomes.Join us to understand the multifaceted world of car wash sector advisory and how strategic partnerships can drive significant growth and value.#CarWashAdvisory #MACarWash #CapitalAdvisory #AmplifyCapital #CarWashBusinessConnect With Us:https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyCapGroup/https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FCarWashAdvisors%2Fhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifycapgroup/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy2-_zM-liZr95drgKDX3g

The McBee Dynasty wraps up its third season and at long last, something happened! And no, I'm not talking about Kacie and Tegan wearing matching brown pleather pants. The big news is that Galyna unleashed her rage for 16 seconds, and it was… fine? Glad we suffered through ten hours of airtime to get to THAT (although, she did live out our greatest fantasies). This collection of dull people doing dull things is finally done for the year, which means insomnia sufferers across the country will need to find a new way to get their zzz's. To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, sign up for our free weekly newsletter and get ad free listening, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Find bonus episodes at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens and follow us on Instagram @watchwhatcrappens @ronniekaram @benmandelker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy and Riley share their thoughts on the season 3 finale of The McBee Dynasty - "Working at the Car Wash". (3:25) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander speaks with Kyle Martin, sales manager at Oasis Car Wash Systems, about one of the most common decisions facing operators entering the in-bay automatic (IBA) segment: Touchless or soft touch. Martin explains how geography, regional competition and climate all factor into the choice. His recommendation for operators building from the ground up: Offer both and let the customer decide.  The conversation also digs into in-bay automatic carwash throughput. Martin breaks down the mechanical and chemical factors that separate high-throughput IBA operations from average performers.  The episode closes with a look ahead to Oasis's plans for The Car Wash Show™ 2027. Rather than a traditional booth experience, the company is shifting its investment toward factory tours in Joplin, Mo., bringing customers and distributors on-site for an in-depth look at equipment manufacturing, installed systems and the people behind the product.

Send us Fan MailThe M&A landscape is evolving rapidly, and understanding its nuances is crucial for any business owner considering an exit. Jeff Pavone highlights that the process of closing a deal is now far more meticulous, with buyers demonstrating unprecedented discipline. They're seeking top-tier quality and are prepared to conduct extensive due diligence. This episode cuts through the noise to reveal what truly drives value in today's market, the common pitfalls to avoid, and how to strategically position your business for a successful sale, especially within the dynamic car wash industry.  What You'll Learn:Why today's M&A process is more detailed and rigorous than ever before.The current state of buyer activity and where the money is coming from.The truth about business multiples and factors influencing their value.Common mistakes sellers make and how to avoid them.Top red flags that deter potential buyers during due diligence.Key signals indicating a good window to sell your business.How to prepare your company for sale if you're not ready yet.The typical timeline for a business sale, from preparation to closing.Don't miss these essential insights if you're looking to maximize your business's value and navigate the complexities of M&A successfully! #MA #BusinessSales #IndustryOutlook #JeffPavone #CarWashIndustryConnect With Us:https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyCapGroup/https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FCarWashAdvisors%2Fhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifycapgroup/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyy2-_zM-liZr95drgKDX3g

You hired somebody to protect the number. He's protecting it.He's also cutting the things that were going to pay you next spring, and he has no idea he's doing it. From where he sits, every one of those cuts was the responsible call.He's not the problem. What he was never told is the problem.There's a sentence most car wash owners have never said out loud, and until you say it, your team is making decisions with half the information. Not because they're careless. Because you're the only one who can see where this is going.In this episode, I'll show you the three places this quietly costs operators every year, why the number you check most often is the one hiding the most damage, and what that one sentence actually sounds like when you say it to a GM, to a manager, and to the guy at the pay station on a Saturday.Ten minutes. Watch it before your next budget conversation.Get the free roadmap: FiveFunnelsToFreedom.comTalk with our team: OptSpot.comOptSpot is the strategic marketing partner for car wash operators across North America. We help operators build a list, create members, and keep them.#carwash #carwashmarketing #carwashbusiness #membershipgrowth #carwashowner

1. Seth continues his review of Luke 13, examining Jesus and the third day.2. Seth responds to a question in the inbox about WHY project.3. Seth discusses the show topic but it doesn't record because he went to the car wash.

Welcome back to the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project! Alex and Nick break down one of their shared favorite films of all time, Stuart Rosenberg's “Cool Hand Luke.” Topics include Paul Newman's best performances, all the film's iconic scenes (The Car Wash, Arletta, 50 Eggs, etc.), the ceaseless quotable lines, bucking back against authority, influence on other prison films, the marvelous 4K, and much more.For WAYW, the guys review Olivia Wilde's new film, "The Invite."Part 11 of the WAYW New Hollywood Film Project.Visit waywpodcast.comJoin WAYW Bonus Features on PatreonBuy WAYW MerchSupport the show

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander catches up with John Olert, CEO of American Car Wash Solutions. Recorded at The Car Wash Show™ in Nashville, the conversation covers what drew Olert to the company, why he saw a gap in the market and how an operator-led perspective is driving a different kind of carwash equipment innovation at American Car Wash Solutions.  Olert discusses the company's competitive approach — prioritizing stainless steel durability, transparency with customers and service responsiveness over sheer booth size or brand recognition. He also introduces the Product Innovation Council, a formal advisory structure that channels ideas from longtime industry operators into American's next product developments.  Looking ahead, Olert outlines near-term priorities including digitized parts catalogs, user-friendly manuals and a forthcoming e-commerce store designed to make parts ordering faster and easier for operators. He also flags water reclaim systems and smart motor control technology as the two areas of carwash equipment innovation he sees having the greatest impact across the industry.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander is joined by Phil Marquart, founder of Dencar and operator of United Auto Wash, and Robert Greene, owner of Georgia's Car Wash Express at The Car Wash Show™. The conversation covers unattended carwash membership technology and how it's transforming the self-serve and in-bay automatic segments. Marquart traces the origins of Dencar to a frustration he faced as an operator: No existing payment technology could sell a membership at an unattended in-bay automatic site directly through the kiosk interface. After a failed partnership with an outside vendor, he built the solution himself and has spent the past eight years refining it with operators like Greene.Greene shares his own journey from building a multi-format mega site in 2008 to spending years unable to extend membership programs beyond his attended express tunnel locations. After discovering Dencar at The Car Wash Show™ in 2022, he began a full rollout that now spans all nine of his coastal Georgia sites. The result: More than 600 new members added in 2026 alone across established locations, with zero on-site staff required to sell or manage them. The episode covers how Dencar's site-level membership model allows customers to bundle self-serve bays, in-bay automatics and vacuum stations into a single program.The conversation looks ahead to the next phase for both companies: deeper integration with marketing platforms to add drip campaigns and outbound lead generation to what is already a capable unattended carwash membership technology stack.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander talks to Brice Scholz of UniFiX about the company's carwash maintenance platform and how it's helping operators keep tunnels running and members satisfied. Scholz traces UniFiX's roots back to its work as an internal ticketing tool built for a 136-location gym operator in 2019 and explains how those same asset-management principles now serve 27 carwashes across the country.   Scholz discusses how the platform was designed for simplicity on the frontline while remaining robust on the backend. He explains how UniFiX evaluates each ticket for completeness, prompting users for missing details before surfacing recommended troubleshooting steps, parts lists and manufacturer video guides directly to technicians. The conversation also covers predictive maintenance, including how ticket history and preventive-maintenance timing can flag recurring problems.   Looking at unmanned sites, Scholz explains how customers can scan a QR code to submit a service request when an issue arises, with certain triggers — such as a tunnel outage — automatically generating phone, text and email alerts to operators. He closes by outlining UniFiX's plan to deepen its carwash maintenance platform through new partnerships while remaining focused solely on serving the carwash industry rather than expanding into other verticals.

On today's MJ Morning Show:NFL chatterMorons in the newsRV and a flame throwerRequest for 'Big Brother' updates from FesterEarthquake in JapanDrunk news radio reporterFester's Hadley's problem at campMJ IG video of mail truckRoad rageHow long do you sit behind someone in traffic before the 'courtesy honk'?MJ's lizard incidentNBC report on California guy adrift for a month.. what did he say?Fester's SpaceX stockWoody's Car Wash sold to private equityProfessor used trick to find which students used A.I. on testList: Dirtiest stuff in your houseLicense plate: "Set For Life"Powerball is at $800 millionAnother band hit by 'blue dot fever'Fester tries out the new couchRestaurant server spots mole on customer, leaves note to see a doctorSecret Service agent arrested in college hazing incidentMJ Morning Show nominated for Tampa's BestShark Lady holds record for most shark tattoosDNA test showed woman's grandfather is Charles MansonSavannah Guthrie's latest pleaTony Romo was reportedly uncooperative with law enforcement during his OWI arrestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Kyle Alexander sits down with Tim Hogue of Modernwash to explore why carwash building design deserves as much attention as chemistry, branding and equipment. Hogue explains that the structure itself is often a customer's first interaction with a business, shaping perceptions of quality before a vehicle ever enters the tunnel.Hogue breaks down the costliest mistakes operators make before construction even begins, pointing to poor site layouts, tight turning radiuses and rushed planning among design professionals who fail to communicate. He also outlines how future-proofing a site helps operators scale equipment and storage as demand grows over a 10- to 15-year horizon rather than a typical five-year window.The conversation closes with Hogue's perspective on why some carwash building projects clear city approval faster than others. He credits thorough, code-compliant permit submissions and direct communication with city officials as the keys to avoiding delays. He urges operators, new and experienced alike, to build a strong design team and start preparing early to help their carwash building design stand apart from the competition.

Most car wash operators put real money into getting customers to the lot. Then they hand those customers over to signs, screens, and staff interactions that work against your revenue.Every touchpoint from the moment a customer turns in is doing marketing. Most of it is doing it badly by default.In this episode, OptSpot's CMO, Josh Taylor, walks through the on-site moments that are either winning customers over or letting them slip — and what it looks like when they actually work.- Why your signs are already selling, whether you designed them that way or not- What the pay station screen is costing you every day- The one thing your team says, or doesn't say, that changes the sale- How to treat every on-site moment as a marketing asset

The classic soul, funk and R&B group Rose Royce rocks Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland this Friday. Founding members Kenny Copeland & Michael Nash join Jason to break down their biggest hits, including “Car Wash,” ”I Wanna Get Next to You,” “I'm Going Down,” “Wishing on a Star” and “Love Don't Live Here Anymore.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

C&R laugh about Rich's annual car wash! Last night at the ESPY Awards, Mike Tyson literally didn't know who Shohei Ohtani was. They talk bubbles & blind spots! Plus, Messi dropped dimes, Will Ferrell's Bday, & 'OLD-SCHOOL WHEN 50 HITS' launches!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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