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Episode 30: 🌴 Why Every Detailer Needs a Vacation (Yes, Even YOU!)
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🎙 Hosted by | Andrew & Ercan
✨ Introduction: Why Rest Matters More Than You Think
"The Power of Taking Time Off in Business"
Running a detailing business is tough. Many owners fall into the trap of working 7 days a week, answering calls late into the night, and pushing themselves past exhaustion. In this Episode of the SUDSTOSUCCESS PODCAST - Andrew and Ercan dive deep into an often-overlooked truth:
👉 Taking time off doesn’t slow your business down – it helps it grow.
🕔 Setting Boundaries with Time
Andrew shared how he created a rule in his business: no calls or texts after 5:00 PM.
Unless it’s a client ready to pay a deposit or finalize a booking, everything else waits until the next day. This simple shift allowed him to relax, recharge, and avoid burnout.The surprising part? His business didn’t shrink—it grew. Customers respected the boundaries, and Andrew became more energized, closing more deals during working hours.
➡️ Key Takeaway: Customers can wait — your mental health can’t.
🏖️Vacations Are Not a Luxury – They’re a Necessity
Many small business owners hesitate to take vacations, fearing they’ll lose clients or momentum. But as the guys discussed, stepping away for even a week can completely reset your energy.When Andrew communicated his time off clearly, clients didn’t just understand—they respected it. In fact, he still closed a $1,500 deal while technically “on vacation,” proving that professionalism and communication matter more than constant availability.
➡️ Pro Tip: Treat vacations as seriously as business appointments.
⚡The Energy Shift That Brings More Money
“Taking time off isn’t laziness; it’s an energy reset”.
One of the most powerful lessons in this episode was the idea that:
When you take care of yourself, more opportunities and money flow into your life.
It’s not magic—it’s practical. When you’re rested, you’re:
Nicer on the phone (clients feel it).
Sharper with quotes and sales (less stress = better decisions).
More consistent with social media and marketing (energy fuels creativity).
Even taking just one day off a week can completely shift how your business performs.
➡️ Realization: Less grind often equals more growth.
🧠 Don’t Let Your Business Define You
Perhaps the most important takeaway: Your business should never be your entire Identity.
What if an accident or unexpected life event prevented you from detailing? Who would you be then?Building a life outside your shop is just as important as building the shop itself. Time with family, hobbies, and rest keep you grounded—and make your business journey sustainable.
➡️ Lesson: You are more than just your business title.
📌 Don’t Get Caught in the Cycle
Andrew shares how easy it is to accidentally book over vacation time.
Ercan reminds listeners that time off should not be negotiable.
The big reminder: If you don’t control your calendar, your business will control you.
🎯 Final Lessons & Motivation
It’s easy to get lost in the daily hustle—picking up every call, booking every available slot, and saying yes to everything. But as Andrew and Ercan remind us:
👉 Your customers will understand when you take time off.
👉 Your business will not collapse if you rest.
👉 Your energy is the key to your success.
Start small—maybe a long weekend or a hard stop at 5 PM. You’ll quickly realize that not only is your business safe, but it will likely grow stronger than ever.
🌟Episode 30 wraps up with one clear message:
Respect yourself, take the time off, and watch how your business and life both thrive.
👉 Respect your time.
👉 Recharge your energy.
👉 Build a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it.
The surprising truth? ✨Rest isn’t wasted time. It’s an investment in your business, your family, and your future.
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Yes Until Next Week - Rest well, Recharge fully, and Remember…
‘Success Shines brighter when you take care of yourself first’.
💙 Take care — stay inspired — and — We’ll catch you on -- the Next Episode Of 🚗 Sudstosuccess Podcast
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EP 30: Why Every Detailer Needs a Vacation (Yes, Even YOU!)
Running a detailing business often feels like a nonstop grind-7 days a week, late-night calls, and little time to breathe. In this 30th Episode, hosts Andrew & Ercan dive into the overlooked Truth: Taking Time Off doesn't hurt your business-it helps it Thrive.
Andrew St-Pierre
8/22/20253 min read