Ep. 18 (Operator Mindset: Decrease Maintenance with QCW Bearings) Using quality, well-designed replacement parts is a great way to make your car wash maintenance easier. It sounds simple but it’s frequently overlooked. Operators often choose less expensive products or neglect to stay abreast of new options, not realizing they could save significant time and energy with a superior component.

In episode 18, Marc and Phil explore this idea using IPTCI QCW bearings as an example. They’re joined by Ryan Linke from Solve Industrial Motion Group – the company behind these exceptional bearings. They discuss some of the features of QCW (Quadseal Car Wash) Bearings, with the most important highlight being their “lubed for life” design. They maintain proper lubrication without needing to be regreased, eliminating a messy, tedious task from the operator’s to-do list.

Listen to the entire episode to hear more about the QCW line, plus some valuable general knowledge about bearings. Thanks to Solve Industrial Motion Group for sponsoring this episode, and to Ryan for contributing to the conversation!

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This is the fifth and final episode in the Kleen-Rite Radio Operator Mindset series. The goal of the series is to help owner-operators escape the “good enough” and “I’ll do it myself” rut by implementing systems, leveraging outside services, and building sustainable operational routines that drive growth. Like, subscribe, comment, and stay tuned for future episodes!

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Ep. 17 (Operator Mindset: The People System) Do you have a solid network of experts that can provide specialized help when your car wash needs it? In episode 17, Kleen-Rite Radio hosts Marc and Phil discuss what they call the “The People System.” This is an extension of the conversation they had in episode 14 about getting outside help. It’s all about creating a reliable group of distributors, landscapers, plumbers, electricians, bookkeepers, and other resources to help you maximize efficiency. As always, they share some of their personal experience and talk about what this looks at their own washes. This is an important topic to the guys, and they love motivating operators to get out of the “I need to do everything” mentality. Thanks to Solve Industrial Motion Group – manufacturer of IPTCI bearings – for sponsoring this episode. This is the fourth episode in the Kleen-Rite Radio Operator Mindset series. The goal of the series is to help owner-operators escape the “good enough” and “I’ll do it myself” rut by implementing systems, leveraging outside services, and building sustainable operational routines that drive growth. Like, subscribe, comment, and stay tuned for future episodes! If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you. Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

Ep. 16 (Operator Mindset: Preventative Maintenance)Want to get out of the repair rut? In episode 16 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, Marc and Phil have an in-depth discussion about maintenance strategies that help you predict and avoid breakdowns instead of reacting to them. It starts with taking an honest assessment of your facility and viewing things from a different angle to see what you might be overlooking. It may even be helpful to have a distributor or technician come in and give you a complete overview of your site. The guys point out crucial habits like keeping a maintenance calendar or schedule, breaking down maintenance into segments, and documenting all the work done at your site with notes and pictures. They go through an extensive list of items they address consistently to avoid larger problems in the future, like conducting scheduled oil changes, regularly replacing hoses to avoid wasteful air and water leaks, committing to frequent cleaning, and much more. Listen and transform from a reactive operator to a prepared one! Thanks to Solve Industrial Motion Group – manufacturer of IPTCI bearings – for sponsoring this episode.

This is the third episode in the Kleen-Rite Radio Operator Mindset series. The goal of the series is to help owner-operators escape the “good enough” and “I’ll do it myself” rut by implementing systems, leveraging outside services, and building sustainable operational routines that drive growth. Like, subscribe, comment, and stay tuned for future episodes!

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Ep. 15 (Operator Mindset: Building Consistency) Pick up some valuable advice to make your car wash operation more consistent! In episode 15 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, Marc and Phil share some simple but important lessons they’ve learned about quick maintenance, daily behaviors, and small changes that make a big difference to customers. Hear about their personal experience with things you may sometimes overlook – taking a smart approach to litter and trash cans, updating vac hoses, posting clear and effective signage, and maintaining an overall attractive appearance. Build a culture of consistency at your wash to reach new levels of success! Thanks to Solve Industrial Motion Group – manufacturer of IPTCI bearings – for sponsoring this episode.

This is the second episode in the Kleen-Rite Radio Operator Mindset series. The goal of the series is to help owner-operators escape the “good enough” and “I’ll do it myself” rut by implementing systems, leveraging outside services, and building sustainable operational routines that drive growth. Like, subscribe, comment, and stay tuned for future episodes!

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Ep. 14 (Operator Mindset: Getting Outside Help) Episode 14 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast targets a dilemma that every car wash owner wrestles with – when is it time to get outside help for major repairs or installations? Phil and Marc have experienced this conundrum themselves as hands-on operators and problem solvers. When does do-it-yourself become inefficient and actually cost you money? How does this negatively affect the customer experience? Would hiring a distributor, electrician, plumber, or other professional free you up to address different important issues? The guys share some of their own experiences and insights to help you navigate these questions. Thanks to Solve Industrial Motion Group – manufacturer of IPTCI bearings – for sponsoring this episode! This episode kicks off the Kleen-Rite Radio Operator Mindset series. The goal of the series is to help owner-operators escape the “good enough” and “I’ll do it myself” rut by implementing systems, leveraging outside services, and building sustainable operational routines that drive growth. Like, subscribe, comment, and stay tuned for future episodes!

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Ep.13 (Keith Lutz, Kleen-Rite Vice President) Episode 13 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast features a special guest direct from Kleen-Rite – Vice President Keth Lutz! He sits down with Marc and Phil for a great chat about the past, present, and future of the company. Keith recounts Kleen-Rite’s origin story that begins at a small car wash behind an automotive service center in Columbia, Pennsylvania. He discusses how Kleen-Rite founder Harold Mckonly started as a simple car wash owner, expanded into selling spare parts to fellow car wash owners, and eventually built a flourishing distribution business. Keith shares the values at the core of this family-run business – tenets that allow Kleen-Rite to remain reliable and prosperous in a constantly evolving car wash industry.

Thanks to Ascentium Capital for sponsoring this episode!

Hosts: Fix it with Phil Marc Tyndale

Producer/Editor: Nathanial Holt

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Ep. 12 (Conversation with Ascentium Capital )We’re back with Episode 12 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! In this installment, we welcome Tony Zieglar and Michael Fiore from Ascentium Capital to chat about financing for car wash operators. They touch on the difference between the types of small business financing and which option is ideal for your situation. Zieglar explains how Ascentium’s flexible options are great for car wash projects requiring significant installation time. He points out that terms can be tailored to the specific needs of owners, as well as the general seasonality of the car wash business. They finish with some important points regarding the equipment depreciation tax incentive enhancement in the Big Beautiful Bill, and how it relates to car wash owners. Thanks to Ascentium Capital for sponsoring this episode!

About Ascentium Capital

Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, specializes in providing a broad range of business equipment financing, leasing, and loans across the United States. The Company’s offering is designed to benefit equipment manufacturers and distributors as well as direct to businesses nationwide. For additional information about Ascentium and its business financing products and services, please visit them online:

https://ascentiumcapital.com/

Hosts: Fix it with Phil Marc Tyndale

Producer/Editor: Nathanial Holt

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Ep. 11(Marcus Kittrell, Mammoth Holdings Founder)

For episode 11 of Kleen-Rite Radio, Marc and Phil welcome guest Marcus Kittrell – a true legend of the car wash industry who boasts an incredible resume. He began working at a full-serve car wash at the age of 16, built his first self-serve right after graduating high school, and still runs several car washes today. He founded Mammoth Holdings, a firm that guides top express car wash brands on things like acquisition, operation, and development. Plus, Kittrell has served as Director of the Southeast Car Wash Association and the President of the International Carwash Association. Kittrell shares some of the important things he considers before buying a car wash and discusses why he’s still heavily involved with self-serve car washes despite being a pioneer in the express wash market. He explains how to fine-tune the customer experience and why it should be the ultimate goal for car washes of all types. He truly brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and insight that can take your business to the next level!

Thanks to Ascentium Capital for sponsoring this episode!

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Hosts: Fix it with Phil

Marc Tyndale

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