CAR WASH PODCASTS by the International Carwash Association deliver real-world stories, business insights and proven strategies from leaders inside and beyond the car wash industry. Whether you're an owner, operator, manager, or investor, each episode offers practical takeaways to grow your business. Tune in for trend analysis, expert conversations, and inspiration from top voices in today’s car wash industry.
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As Benny's Car Wash celebrates its 75th anniversary, ICA Editor-in-Chief Rich DePaolo sits down with Justin Alford, CEO of Benny's Car Wash and Past President of the International Carwash Association, for an insightful conversation about the evolution of the car wash industry. Justin reflects on the key themes emerging from The Car Wash Show 2026, including the rapid adoption of artificial…
The car wash industry is evolving rapidly, but according to Jeff Pavone, Founding Partner of Amplify Capital Group , and Chris Jenks , Amplify Partner and CEO, the fundamentals have never been stronger. While higher interest rates and changes in private credit have lengthened deal timelines, investor appetite remains strong, with nearly half a billion dollars in Amplify-led transactions completed…
What does it take to transform a struggling car wash into a thriving business—and then successfully double in size within a year? In this episode of Car Wash Exchange , host Rich DiPaolo sits down with Jonathan Roldan, co-owner of Brightside Car Wash, to discuss the lessons he's learned since acquiring and revitalizing his first location before expanding to a second. Drawing on his background as a…
What does it take to scale from a regional operator to one of the industry's fastest-growing car wash companies? On this episode of Car Wash Exchange, Rich DiPaolo sits down with Dan Pittman, Chairman and CEO of Summit Wash Holdings, to explore the strategy behind Summit's remarkable expansion—particularly its rapid growth in New Jersey. Founded in 2021, Summit Wash Holdings has quickly become one…
At The Car Wash Show 2026 in Nashville, Kendra Johnson sits down with Carl Howard, Founder and CEO of GenrRev and owner of Autobell Car Wash, and Sam Short, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of GenrRev, to discuss the future of technology in the car wash industry. Born from years of frustration with legacy systems, GenrRev was created to address common operator challenges such as expensive…
On this episode of Car Wash Exchange , we’re joined by Dee Ann Turner, former Vice President of Talent at Chick-fil-A and a leading voice in organizational culture and people development. With more than three decades of experience helping shape one of the most recognized service cultures in business, Dee Ann brings a powerful perspective on what it really takes to build—and sustain—a…
We all know a clean, dry, shiny car isn’t enough anymore. In today’s competitive car wash landscape, the real question is—what makes a customer choose your wash, stay loyal, and spend more? In this episode of ICA’s Car Wash Exchange, we dive into new data that answers exactly that. Host James Risley is joined by Laura Moriarty, Creative Director at National Car Wash Solutions, and Bob Klein,…
In this episode of ICA’s Car Wash Connections, host Kendra Johnson sits down with sit down with Josh Taylor CMO of OptSpot and Jenny Beadle Marketing Specialist at Micrologic to talk about the opportunity most operators are missing - retail customers who come a few times a year—and then disappear. Together, they break down how a simple, well-executed loyalty program can transform those anonymous…
Behind every smooth, efficient car wash is a complex ecosystem of motors, pumps, controls, and data working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode of ICA’s Car Wash Connections, host Kendra Johnson sits down with Tim Hider of Mitsubishi Electric Automation to unpack how those systems come together—and why control, data, and reliability matter more than ever for today’s car wash operators. From…
In this episode of ICA’s Car Wash Connections, host Kendra Johnson sits down with leaders from Solve Industrial Motion Group to tackle one of the most critical — and often overlooked — drivers of uptime and profitability in a car wash: bearings and power transmission components. Guests Rob Schoenherr, VP of Sales, and Ryan Linke, Regional Vice President, break down how the harsh realities of the…
