Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin Crudup.
Hi Kevin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started detailing cars as a kid, I was passionate about cars at a young man and I never lost that passion into my adulthood. I knew I wanted to do more than the occasionally family member’s car or neighbors’ car. I knew early on that my talents could take me further and could provide an opportunity for my friends to make a way for their family as well. I had disappeared from social media for a few years and everyone was telling me to create an Instagram account (@onestopdetailing_) and post my work for everyone to see. That eventually turned into me and the team creating a website (www.onestopdetailing.com) to handle the traffic, we were getting. Today we’re on autopilot with the system we created. I still sit back and think about how far we really came, it’s appears to be like overnight success but it was truly a process.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely wasn’t a smooth road. The hardest part was trying to stand out and stay relevant when there’s so many automotive detailers in the RDU area. I remember years ago I would go to different companies asking for small advice to advance in the industry and they all would say “come work for us” or never respond to me. I felt like if I abandon everything, I stayed up late building then I would only be helping build/strengthen someone’s else’s dream. That didn’t sit right with me.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Professional mobile Automotive detailing service. As someone who has own serval luxury sports cars, I know the feeling you have when driving down the highway and your car is clean. We specialize in resurfacing the cabin’s appearance and the exterior of the vehicle as well. If it matters to you then it matters to us. We treat your car like it’s ours. That’s what sets us apart. We don’t leave your appointment until the job is done!
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
We didn’t take the traditional route when it came to starting the business. We had no mainstream investors or bank loans to fund us. Fully independent company. Our first attempt at getting equipment we shopped on Craigslist. Then once momentum picked up Jenifer Jones purchased all of the proper equipment to complete paint corrections and buffing services. Andreasa Crudup created the social media platform to bring in and manage the business and marking side of things. Both of them were instrumental in becoming the company we are today. But none of this would be possible if it wasn’t for my mother reassuring me every day to keep pushing forward, those phone calls and texts sparked the fire underneath my feet.
Contact Info:
- Email: Onestopdetailing91@gmail.com
- Website: www.onestopdetailing.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/onestopdetailing_?utm_medium=copy_link
Image Credits
Travis Terrell