Theres a place there, you can send me your name and number and your email, we can connect, or if you want to set up a 30 minute call just to visit a little bit about what youre going through, you can do that on the website as well, and Id love to chat with you. Mapping the levels of interest of different stakeholders in relation to their interest or power can be done using the diagram shown in Figure 4.5. But, you know, Jolt is another one. Study Session 4 Stakeholders in Urban WASH, are responsible for the project and its different components (including funders, WASH officials from different sector offices, managers, employees, etc. Its good for you folks, the employees, or, in some cases, its good for the people that invested in this car wash, you know? 1. In stakeholder communication, stakeholders are invited to hear about and accept a decision that has already been made. David 5:07I didnt have systems! I know youve got just a wealth of knowledge. The delivery of water supply and sanitation to low-income urban and peri-urban communities is complex. So, thats some of the advantages that the larger chains have is that they make these investments in these systems, and then theyre able to scale these systems. Some may be influential in the organisation or community in which they operate and hold official positions. Im JT Thomson, your host of Scaling Car Washes Podcast. What is problematic with the way Ms Genet surprised the community members with the scheme? Creating a . If the car wash uses brushes, they usually reach every part of the car and are good for getting rid of dust and pollen. JT 8:35So was this your job? We had the right people; we had the right management techniques. And if you can do that, you know, those people will run through walls for you. So you can have a great manual, a great documented systems manual, a safety manual, but if nobodys trained on it, its just going to collect dust on the shelf, right? Your business plan will help you start a car wash as it will have all the necessary information, from the smallest details of the business to the exact cost of setting up your car wash. A good business plan will help you do things smoothly and in order. How much can you earn from a car wash business? Some of those among the wide group of possible stakeholders can be identified as key stakeholders. As the owner, you cant be on site at all 10 car washes, so how do you manage them? The podcast focuses on how to build, scale, and ultimately exit within the car wash industry. Or would you want to go and have a beer with them type of litmus test? We strive to take our stakeholders' opinions before all decisions, thereby ensure inclusivity. Colin's Car Detailing case study PESTEL analysis includes macro environment factors that impact the overall business environment - Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors. Most of them dont come with their own They dont come with processes, procedures, things along those lines. And if you had a slant one way or the other, we slant towards culture, just because we feel like we can teach a lot of the other things. Their relative power and interest is categorised into four groups: those with high interest but little power (A), high interest and high power (B), low interest but high power (C) and low interest and little power (D). Each of these groups have an interest in facilities being developed and hence a stake in the project. Our concept is to create a business ecosystem that is a win-win-win for all stakeholders. Tommy's Express has been in the car washing business for more than 50 years. Effectively communicates and collaborates with Splash In Director and key stakeholders across the organization. Ive built and sold my own car washes, and as a Sonnys distributor, Ive helped other owners build and operate their car washes. David 13:48Yeah, so you got to have Your management team, as an owner, needs to be committed to a training program. And so I tried a few different things. David Begin is the Founder of CarwashOS, a content and consulting company focused on assisting car wash owners to optimize their operations. It builds trust, through open discussion of issues that are difficult to resolve, bridges cultural gaps and helps to reduce conflict. Teamwork involving a variety of people with different skills and knowledge will bring more effective and sustainable results. Dont miss this great conversation where your host JT Thomson dives into operations and work place culture with guest David Begin. And why are those standards important? If not, and you want to go be one of those people, I will recommend you to the end of the earth to another car wash chain or an operator and say, This guy, I hate to lose him, but I dont have a slot for him. But then theres no real follow up, theres no training, theres no investment into their career, its going to be a job. And we built our You know, we started back in 2003 looking for car wash sites, and we actually didnt get our first car wash operational until 2006. So yeah, there are a lot of owners that are passive, and I think sometimes if they dont have good processes and good systems, they do that to their financial detriment, because you can hire a manager to run the car wash and thats fine. Listen in to hear David Begin share what hes learned over the years. So please read that. Car detailing is the most expensive and the customers pay about $50 to $150 per car. It can lead to unsustainable projects and no overall improvement in conditions. And he has gotten job offers from car wash customers saying, I want this guy to come work for me! You never know! It is important to understand the advantages of working across disciplinary and sector boundaries. In the next five years, some industry advisers expect that to change. David is an icon in the car wash industry. We give them a year subscription as part of their program to get it started. A business plan allows you to thoroughly research the market, determine the best pricing . But I didnt put a ton of thought into it. You can hire manager with experience. I came from the restaurant side and owned a bunch of restaurants. So these programs we developed are for new investors and existing owners who maybe could use some operational help. And it was much easier to create car wash number three that was to create car wash number one and number two, but there was a lot of pain associated with it, too. Weve had good technology at the point of sale system, weve had good technology at the process control units, the motor control units have good technology, but weve never really looked at technology in terms of how do we operate the car wash, and people are starting to look at that now, and say the technology is really whats going to help us scale the car wash business so I can go from three to five to 10 if Ive got the same technology. But, I hear a lot of good things about Jolt. Stakeholders are parties that take interest in a specific company, often for financial investment. And then you came into your third site in 2017? Stakeholders include the people and groups affected by a company's business activities. Our Car Wash Business Plan helps you to develop a comprehensive understanding of your proposed business to make a well-informed decision. Do I not sell? So, what was it that So you started figuring that out. Its one reason why I think some people are trying to scale their business, to try to grow it, is to try to take to the next level. They have little power and are unable to participate fully in the community. 3. Theres no training program, theyre thinking, well, I dont know. 75,000.00. Making a car wash business plan. But its hard, right? 1997 - 201013 r. JT 36:49Well, David, thank you so much for taking some time! And so Kahoot has just been one way that My brother was at AT&T for a long time, and they started using it at AT7T in their group. Increased global responsibility over 13 years. It is also cross-sectoral in the sense that it involves both public and private sectors including government departments and agencies, and contractors, consultants and other private companies. A common platform of GOB and CSO/NGOs need to be made functional through increased participation and active engagement of organisations to ensure SWA commitments and MAM. But I think now, as you said, theres more asking why, or trying to really kind of, I dont want to say push back, but there is So, youve got to make it more engaging. The target market for a car wash includes people who have a need to keep their car clean but are not willing to do the work themselves. Explain your answers. Successful stakeholder mapping helps you to design effective engagement processes based on your knowledge and understanding of the relationships between the different stakeholders. The emphasis on meeting shareholder, or owner, expectations for high profit has been . So when you and I started our careers, we wouldnt dare ask why. Stakeholder mapping is the process of systematically identifying and analysing the relevant stakeholders, their relationship to each other, their level of interest, and their roles and responsibilities in relation to the power they hold. Have you ever used Kahoot. So once you give us a little bit of background on kind of what youve done I gave a thumbnail sketch, but maybe just give a little bit more on your background on what youve done and what youre doing. What is So, somebody whos only got a handful of units Im kind of taking a few steps back to our conversation earlier, but how do they give somebody a path? Thanks for listening to todays episode of the Scaling Car Washes Podcast. And theyre just going to hire them. So weve got one already written, and well say, Well, based on our experience, these are kind of the best practices that people go through when it comes to uniforms, and making sure they get the uniforms back and making sure people are in uniform. And so, theyll say, Okay, that looks great. And so we just incorporate that in there. Explain what is meant by a stakeholder and give three examples of key stakeholders in urban WASH schemes. But I think, and you were talking about this, but as you invest back in your employees, and they really feel like youre invested in them, and that theyre a part of that, right? So I think theres three segments of really good car washes, and I think one of them is you find employees that want to be engaged, right? 11 Steps To Starting a Successful Self Service Car Wash Business: 1. Or what are some things that an operator can do, in your opinion, to help kind of create that engagement and that long term commitment from your employees? The executive summary of a business plan gives a sneak peek of the information about your business plan to lenders and . And that gives you more of a pragmatic approach to creating kind of a standard. What important steps did Ms Genet ignore while planning the scheme? So I think technology enables us to scale at a much different rate and manage remotely better. I think the one thing you want to do is protect your culture. People come in and, you know, that first impression of your business is so important. Cross-disciplinary refers to the academic disciplines and training of the people involved. People trained in different disciplines often have different ways of thinking and approaching an issue that can make communication between them difficult. Right? It's ineffective to spend money on people who aren't interested in your brand and aren't expecting communication from you. Im your host, JT Thomson. Its a different animal. A good business plan consists of six key components: Executive summary; Business description; Marketing; Managers and employees; Operations and location; and Financial projections. I had some other partners that were going to be involved, but like most partnerships, you know, there was misunderstandings on who was going to do what and when, but I sort of decided after two years after building the second one, I said, I can no longer be in the software business. Direct competitors are other car washes. Understand Car Wash Operations Put Together a Business Plan Get Financing Invest in Equipment Get Your Paperwork in Order Get Your Car Wash Insured Market Your Car Wash Looking Ahead It's a messy world out there, and especially for your car. You cant, as an operations manager, you cant be on site at all 10 car washes. This could create a better situation for informed decision making and, by using scientific facts about the use of chicken bone char, he may be able to help community members to amend their religious and cultural views. This could potentially lead to improved hygiene practices in the wider community if they tell their families what they have learned at school. That means ensuring that your car wash business has hours of operation that meet the needs of your entire customer base. Absolutely. General car wash industry knowledge is a strong consideration Proven use of analytical computer tools and models is a requirement with a strong focus on Microsoft products. The average hand car wash costs about $7. Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field; alternatively, equivalent relevant and progressive experience. It is difficult to reach all members of a community especially those on low income, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. I just had this attitude about them that was not serving anybody. But you bring up a great point, which is that technology is becoming a bigger player in the operational part of the business. "A carwash can offer a significant return on investment," Norton explains. Because theres really no such thing as a bad employee. In which group would you place a local politician, who lives outside the area served by the planned facility? Why is this our policy? They had a certain set of expectations. And then theres all types of different methods to do that. And you cant do it when youve got 10 car washes. Below are the five most common legal structures: 1) Sole proprietorship A sole proprietorship is a business entity in which the owner of the car wash business and the business are the same legal person. Stakeholder: A stakeholder is a party that has an interest in a company, and can either affect or be affected by the business. Local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are funded by the SBA and offer free or low-cost business assistance to entrepreneurs. It is important to identify all stakeholders from the community including women, children and marginalised people. From 2013 to 2018, the industry achieved a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue, according to an industry report by Grand View Research. And so, whether youre going to own one car wash or youre going to own 50 of them, we want car wash number one to run as well as it possibly can! So you got to balance those three stakeholders in their competing interests. Imagine you are working on a programme that involves liaising with officials from different government departments, including water resources, health and education. But I was there to take away the barriers, the organizational barriers, and the management barriers, to say what do you need to do your job as well as you can?, Be sure to listen in to hear this episode where David Begin shares outstanding tips! Well, Kahoot is a way Its a fun kind of a game way that you can put in Say you have 20 questions, and everybody gives out their phone, and you can do it remotely, you can do it together. To open a successful car wash, you have to: create a thought-out business plan, calculate budget, find investments, start working! Stakeholders typically have an interest in the business and its actions Examples of stakeholders include Employees Customers Creditors Management Supply Chain Owners Local community And the list goes on. And a lot of times, they just sort of get stuck, right? And, you know, it was a little bit more old school. What do you do if you have a conflict with a customer? The primary stakeholders in a typical corporation are its investors . JT 32:55And to be proud of what theyve You know, so if they are managing a single location there as a site general manager, then make their site the best site that theyve been to. Introduce your car wash business by sending introductory letters alongside your brochure to corporate organizations, car owners, taxi companies, transport companies, households, and other key stakeholders throughout the city where your car wash business is located. Well, hey, everybody. There has also tended to be separation between projects to improve water supply and those related to sanitation and hygiene. A lot of money went in there very early. But like, all of a sudden the switch turned on. Marketing for self-service car wash wash in front of the terrific opening with on location publicizing and print, and promotions. (SAQ 4.4). I always had For years, I had an adversarial relationship with my employees. Creating a business plan for a Self Service Car Wash is an important step in setting up a successful and profitable business. These major players make a direct contribution to the success of the business. Not many, right? If the car wash uses thick cloth strips, the car must also be thoroughly rinsed before the cloth touches . JT 31:07Thats a great point. Were always trying to create a process. But I was there to take away the barriers, the organizational barriers, and the management barriers, to say what do you need to do your job as well as you can? On the training side. Key stakeholders may include individuals, organisations and businesses in the public, private and non-profit sectors. So again, super glad to have him on board. But the beauty of a franchise is you get one version. Below are some of the well-known brands in the car wash business industry in the United States of America; Mister Car Wash Autobell Car Wash Wash Depot Goo Goo Express Wash Inc Blue Beacon International Boomerang Car Wash And so the technology has gotten better and better. A stakeholder is any person, group of people or organisation with a possible interest or stake in something. You ask them all to read your employee handbook. And so we had a lot of turnover, and we just had a lot of issues. In-bay automated systems use around 3,500 gallons of water a day. Id still have high standards, but Id say, I expect my standards to be met maybe 80% of the time, or, you know, 80% of the standards are being followed, understanding that certain things are going to happen, people are going to blow through a barrel of chemical, people are going to make mistake loading. They say, I dont have any idea what I want my uniform policy to be. There is a significant opportunity with car washes for convenience store owners. improve decision making and accountability. So, you know, thats the other reason why I think you want to really protect your good employees, protect your culture, because that solves a lot of problems. Consider a family with a disabled child living in an area with poor WASH facilities. Although commonly referred to as the WASH sector, WASH is a combination, as you know, of water, sanitation and hygiene sectors and is therefore cross-sectoral, meaning it involves people from different sectors working together. I opened my first express Washington 2005. Soft-touch washes offer a more thorough cleaning. opening the planning process to the public, making it more transparent and equitable, allowing stakeholders to participate in budget setting, ensuring the needs of the whole community are considered, so making projects more effective. Meet regularly with key stakeholders (clients and board members . I think exception reporting is really, really important from that standpoint. Some stakeholders may support the decisions, while others may oppose them. Anyway, thats kind of a long answer to your question what technology do I use. The full service operation will offer three basic wash packages: a $7.50 Basic wash, a $9.50 Deluxe wash and a $12.50 Super wash. All full-service wash packages will include an interior cleaning service, which consists of carpet vacuuming, window and dash cleaning, and a preservation treatment. And, you know, I would always say, you know, two oclock on a Saturday was our witching hour, right? And theyve got a Policies and Procedures Manual; theyve got standards and operating procedures that they do. I wasnt there to make an easy job. Thanks, everybody.
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