The Car Wash Life

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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Ceramic Wax Wash?

Dad is seriously considering adding a new option to our car wash lineup: a $20 ceramic wax wash. Ceramic wax is all the rage these days, and it could be a great way to expand our offerings. Right now, our highest-priced wash is $16, which we’d continue to offer. But the ceramic wash would give... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

An Entrepreneurial Itch

As a boy and young man, Dad had a dream: to go into business with Pop-Pop. Pop-Pop was an entrepreneur—he had run a hardware store, several gas stations, and a few car washes. That entrepreneurial spark caught hold of Dad early, tagging along with Pop-Pop to his businesses and eventually working for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Peter: A Benefit to D

When Peter started his store at Location D, I assumed his involvement with the car wash would be limited to reporting mechanical issues. As it turns out, Peter’s role has far exceeded anything Dad and I expected—and it’s been a very welcome surprise. To help with customer service, Dad fronted Peter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

When William Gets Out

William is scheduled to be released from prison sometime in August. Things have certainly changed when it comes to parole. It used to be that a parolee would go directly to a halfway house to begin the reintegration process, often picked up straight from the prison. But in 2025, things are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

Matt Is the Man

Friend, painter, and Saturday Location B employee Matt proved his worth yesterday in a big way. First, a hose in one of the self-service bays sprang a leak—Matt fixed it. Then, a line in the automatic touch-free system started leaking—Matt fixed that, too. Knowing that Matt can handle mechanical... Sign in to see full entry.

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