What happens when you leave the corporate world, start a mobile detailing business, and then bring your niece along for the journey?

This week on The Detail Bookie Podcast, Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey sit down with Torrey and Mya of Pearl’s Auto Recon, an uncle-and-niece team building a detailing business in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.

Torrey shares his journey from managing a corporate retail operation to becoming an entrepreneur, why getting fired became the push he needed to build something of his own, and how he developed Pearl’s Auto Recon around the idea of being "uncommon."

Mya also shares what it was like leaving fast food and stepping into the detailing industry while balancing school and work. Together, they talk about learning the business, building systems, working as a team, and what it means to grow a business with family.

We also dig into some important lessons for detailing business owners, including:

• Why hiring for the right behaviors can matter more than experience
• How Mya helped create a 30% lift in productivity
• Building systems that allow a team to work more efficiently
• The transition from mobile detailing toward a shop
• Why you shouldn't compare your Chapter 1 to someone else's Chapter 10
• How ego can get in the way of business growth
• Understanding chemicals and materials instead of simply learning a process
• Why customer expectations should drive the service you provide
• The importance of tracking your numbers and building systems early
• Why training and mentorship can accelerate your development
• How family can become part of a successful business

Most importantly, this conversation is about building a business that serves people rather than simply chasing the next milestone.

Connect with Pearl’s Auto Recon:
PearlsAutoRecon.com
Instagram: Instagram: pearls_auto_recon

If you're a detailing business owner, mobile detailer, or someone thinking about getting into the industry, there's a lot to take away from Tory and Maya's story.

Chapters:
0:00 A Unique Uncle-Niece Detailing Partnership
1:59 From Corporate Management to Detailing
3:23 The True Benefits of Entrepreneurship
4:58 The Struggle to Build a Unique Identity
9:08 Maya’s Perspective on Joining the Business
11:51 Hiring Based on Behavior Over Experience
43:51 Advice for Aspiring Young Entrepreneurs

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Hosts: Rod Puzey & Jody Sedrick
Guests: Torrey & Mya — Pearl’s Auto Recon
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