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Host Justin Labato interviews industry guests to discuss detailing, business and life.
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
On this episode of #ReflectionArtist Live, we have special guest Rocco Caporaso of Gliptone. The Gliptone name actually has a long history for manufacturing quality detailing products beginning in the New York area back in 1947. Justin and Rocco get into the rich history of not only Gliptone, but Rocco's original manufacturing & distribution company called Chemco, his acquisition of Gliptone in 1997 and journey of growing these companies into the worldwide distribution network it is today.
Hear about Rocco's long time dedication to producing quality products, second to none customer service and support, giving back to his community, strong sense of value family and values, while still running and growing one of the most successful "sleeping giants" in the detail chemical manufacturing industry.
To learn more about Gliptone Manufacturing please visit the links below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gliptoneinc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gliptone_usa/
Gliptone Website: https://gliptone.com/
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/gliptone
Glipsan Website: https://glipsan.com/
Glipsan Whiteboard 1 minute video: https://vimeo.com/490830774
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit the links below:
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
On this episode of RFS Live, Justin welcomes Chicago Auto Pro's co-owner Jason Otterness. Jason speaks about his career starting as a salesperson at a full service car wash, other experiences in the automotive industry, to opening his own mobile detailing business called "All About the Details" in Atlanta, Georgia (while playing in a cool rock band too!....).
Fast forward to Jason's now 18 years experience in the detailing industry, what brought him to Chicago & his relationship with now business partner Greg Natonson. Don't forget Jason's passion for training, YouTube channel, now 3 full-service locations and their e-commerce business Chicago Auto Warehouse! Be ready for this one !!!!!!!
To learn more about Chicago Auto Pros visit www.carsupplieswarehouse.com
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshin...
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJ...
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
On this episode Justin has the privilege and unique opportunity to speak with Autogeek’s own Meghan Poirier. Meghan actually left her own Photography company to begin at Autogeek 20 years ago in a 1,500-sf facility, as their 4th employee hired. Hear about her favorite parts of leading an ever growing company like Autogeek, including working alongside a great crew, helping develop new products, working close with vendors to help grow their business and dealing with challenges that come with this fun, but at times challenging industry. Justin gets on the personal side of Meghan too, like her interest in camping, traveling, her hometown Boston sports team favorites and a little secret that Justin has up his sleeve on….”a sweet tooth” secret that she has……
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn more about business, detailing and life of one of the industry’s “Sleeping Giants”….and all-around great person.
To learn more about Autogeek.net visit www.autogeek.net
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJXMRBrYPBFHdO2CLAWZQ
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
SPOTLIGHT Detailer - Owner of "Matthew's Specialized Detailing" - Matthew Arendt
On our next RFS Live, Justin welcomes Matt Arendt to discuss his over 25 years in the detailing industry. Beginning in the mid-90'as a porter at a car dealership, to working route sales with a local chemical distributing company, then beginning his own distributorship business in the Chicago area, selling his business to a large local competitor to now his successful 3 year boutique detailing business! Is your head spinning?....don't worry!...catch all the details live with Justin this Wednesday....Don't miss out!
To learn more about Matt visit his page at www.mattswax.com
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJXMRBrYPBFHdO2CLAWZQ
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Seth Glauberman - President of Malco Products, Inc.
Since 1953, Malco has grown into a global manufacturing company with three world class production facilities in northeast Ohio....now serving customers in over 70 countries! Don't miss Justin and Seth discuss the history of Malco, their long-term reputation of quality products, innovative growth in today's market, while remaining a family owned and operated company to this day! Don't miss this one!
Website links:
• Website www.malcoautomotive.com
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Malcoautomotive
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Malcoautomotive
• YouTube www.youtube.com/Malcoautomotive
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJXMRBrYPBFHdO2CLAWZQ
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
"SPOTLIGHT Detailer"
Owner of Detailers of Las Vegas - Justin Day
Reflection Artist Live welcomes Justin Day to discuss his 11 years in the industry, beginning with his mobile detailing business in 2010. Tune in and hear about Justin and his wife Hilary's work to build Detailers of Las Vegas from the ground up, growing a business in the hot Summers and saturated market of Sin City, Justin and his family's dedication to give back to his local community, and let's not forget his annual SEMA kick-off party of course!
We are happy and proud to have him, so don't miss he and Justin (Labato) discussing life, business and all things detailing!
To learn more about Justin Day and Detailers of Las Vegas visit:
https://www.facebook.com/detailersoflasvegas/
https://www.instagram.com/detailersoflasvegas/
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJXMRBrYPBFHdO2CLAWZQ
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
To learn more about Adam Pitale and Adam's Polishes visit:
https://www.facebook.com/adamspolishes
https://www.instagram.com/adamspolishes/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpvSWz3VFZpeFeitVsybWg
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLcJXMRBrYPBFHdO2CLAWZQ
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Jason is widely recognized as one of the preeminent authorities on automotive surface care around the world. Tune in when Justin gets to speak with him about his decades of experience as a trainer and technician with Meguiars, and now with Rupes, USA. This will definitely be an interview not to miss!
Jason Rose is widely recognized as one of the preeminent authorities on automotive surface care. With decades of experience as a trainer and technician, he develops and manages the content for our training center and deploys training programs for RUPES around the world. With help from our highly skilled team of trainers around the world Jason crafts training content for each class that includes both classroom learning and practical/hands-on sessions.
To learn more about Jason Rose and Rupes USA Products visit the pages below:
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
On this episode Justin has special guest, inventor of Buff Brite products Tom Smith.⠀
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg
To learn more about Tom Smith or Buff Brite visit the pages below: https://www.buffbrite.com
https://www.facebook.com/buyflamethrower
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
On this episode Justin has special guest, Sales and Training Manager Bryan Walroth of 3D Products of Canada.⠀Hear Bryan and Justin talk about his intro to the work environment at a golf school for a number of years, then his climb to open his own mobile business and then are taking on the role of 3D Products of Canada and adding other line shortly after. Bryan will be talking about adding various stores, trials and tribulations of adding new stores, employees and staying on the curve of innovation in a Canadian market. He is also is an IDA Recognized Trainer!⠀
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Tune in to hear Justin and Bryan discuss life, business and detailing.
To learn more about Buff and Shine Mfg please visit us at www.buffandshine.com
To learn more about Bryan Walworth and 3D Products of Cananda visit the pages below:
www.facebook.com/3dproductscanada
www.3dproductscanada.com
www.facebook.com/Concourstouch
Buff and Shine Mfg social media pages:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffandShineMfg
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffandshinemfg