Detailers Roadmap Cruise Control
Welcome to Detailers Roadmap Cruise Control...helping you navigate the roadways of life, business, and everything in between!
Kevin Davis is the Director of Revenue Development and Strategic Partnerships at Detailers Roadmap, as well as running four of his own companies across 12 brands.
With Cruise Control, Kevin talks to a wide variety of people across many areas of life, business, health, and more!
Join us for this awesome journey!
Episodes
105 episodes
Episode 101 - Hustle Hard, Then Grow Up: Lessons in Real Business - Jay Arroyo
In this episode of the Cruise Control Podcast, Kevin sits down with Jay Royal of Ace of Spades Auto Detailing to unpack a wild entrepreneurial journey—starting as a valet hustler in Atlanta, Jay shares how he transitioned from running parking l...
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Episode 101
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1:03:52
Episode 100 - Faith, Family, and Fire: Building a Life That Outlives You - Ray Sanders
To celebrate the 100th episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with the wise and wildly entertaining Ray Sanders—a seasoned executive, pastor, entrepreneur, and all-around life philosopher. Together, they dive deep into...
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Episode 100
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1:07:13
Episode 99 - From Gym Floors to Shop Floors: Jamie Werner's Wild Ride
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Jamie Werner — founder of Equip Academy and AutoLab Films — to talk about creating a true trade school for the automotive aesthetics industry. Jamie shares his unfiltered entrepreneu...
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Episode 99
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1:10:12
Episode 98 - Kicker, Kindness & Kickass Culture: A Blueprint for Small Business - Roger Demaree
In this laid-back but powerful episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Roger Demaree, longtime marketing director at Kicker, to unpack the brand's journey from a garage in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to global car audio ...
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Episode 98
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1:17:06
Episode 97 - You’re Not a Business, You’re a Technician With Overhead - Joshua Monge
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with operations consultant and fractional COO Joshua Monge for a high-value conversation about building businesses that don’t depend on your sweat alone. They break down the mind...
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Episode 97
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48:54
Episode 96 - Grant, Chris, and the Therapy Session Masquerading as a Podcast - Grant Menard & Chris DiGiovanni
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Grant Menard and Chris DiGiovanni live from Mobile Tech Expo 2025 in Orlando to talk about team culture, hiring, leadership, and what makes a busines...
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Episode 96
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34:44
Episode 95 - From Zero to Authority: Nick McGurk’s Secret to Building a Brand
In this episode, Kevin Davis sits down with Nick McGurk to discuss entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, and taking risks to create a fulfilling life. Nick shares his journey from journalism to real estate and content ...
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Episode 95
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1:28:44
Episode 94 - Marketing That Works: A No-BS Guide to Growing Your Business - Steven Lee
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis chats with Steven Lee from Rogue Marketing at Mobile Tech Expo 2025 in Orlando. Steven, a former physical therapist turned marketing expert, breaks down marketing...
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Episode 94
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40:49
Episode 93 - Less Guessing, More Winning: Ian Rammelkamp’s Solution-First Approach
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Ian Rammelkamp, founder of AutoFiber, at Mobile Tech Expo 2025 (MTE) in Orlando. Ian shares his philosophy on running a lean, innovative business and ...
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Episode 92
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39:41
Episode 92 - Warranty, Trust, and Growth: The Nasiol Strategy for Success
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Jeremy Harding from Nasiol at Mobile Tech Expo 2025 in Orlando to discuss the challenges and strategies of launching an international brand in the U.S. mar...
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Episode 92
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49:58
Episode 91 - Scaling Smart: Hiring, Growth, and Business Lessons from Car Candy
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Ashley, Megan, and Justin from Car Candy at Mobile Tech Expo 2025 to discuss the company’s journey from raw material sales to becoming a recognized detaili...
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Episode 91
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59:48
Episode 90 - From Microfiber to Millions: The Rag Company's Anthony Fisher’s Social Strategy
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Anthony Fisher from The Rag Company at Mobile Tech Expo 2025 (MTE) to discuss the evolution of branding, social media, and business growth in the detailing...
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Episode 90
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30:53
Episode 89 - Beyond the Buffer: How a Husband-Wife Team Built a Business...and a Life - Steven and Brittney Ruscoe
In this episode, Kevin Davis sits down at MTE 2025 with husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Steven and Brittney Ruscoe, the dynamic duo behind Northern Lights Home and Auto Coatings and Immersion Media. They share how they balance marr...
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Episode 89
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37:04
Episode 88 - Swinging for Success: Tony Pando on Strategy, Service, and Scaling
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis hosts Tony Pando, a seasoned business leader with a diverse career spanning Nicholas Golf, detailing, and Dr. ColorChip. Tony reflects on his time at Nicholas Golf, where he honed his skil...
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Episode 88
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1:09:35
Episode 87 - Closing Deals and Building Discipline: Sales Secrets and Life Lessons with Jordan Stupar
This engaging episode of the Cruise Control podcast features Kevin Davis hosting entrepreneur and sales expert Jordan Stupar, founder of one of the fastest-growing sales training and media creation companies in the U.S. The conversation dives d...
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Episode 87
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1:02:23
Episode 86 - From Personal Emails to Better SEO: AI Strategies for Entrepreneurs - Nicole Donnelly
In this episode of the Cruise Control Podcast, Kevin Davis chats with Nicole Donnelly, entrepreneur and AI expert, about the transformative power of artificial intelligence for small businesses. From boosting operational efficiency to optimizin...
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Episode 86
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1:22:37
Episode 85 - Enduring & Building Bodies and Businesses from the Ground Up - Corey Carruth
In this engaging conversation, Corey Carruth shares his transformative journey from a life of smoking and unhealthy habits to becoming a dedicated athlete and entrepreneur. The discussion covers various themes, including the impact of weather o...
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Episode 85
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1:12:58
Episode 84 (Episode Redux) - Unlocking 10x Growth in Your Business: The Cruise Control Blueprint - Chris, Kevin, & Grant
Bringing 2024 to a close with one of our most popular and information-filled episode.In this high-energy episode of Cruise Control, hosts Kevin Davis, Chris DiGiovanni, and Grant Menard dive deep into the strategies that can ta...
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Episode 84
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1:10:51
Episode 83 (Episode Redux) "I Can't Shoot Pool to Save my F'n Life!" - Chris Di Giovanni
The episode that started it all on this podcast! Get to know Chris Di Giovanni better and learn some great tips!In this episode of the Detailers Roadmap Cruise Control Podcast, Kevin Davis interviews Chris Di Giovanni, discussing the cr...
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Episode 83
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1:12:10
Episode 82 - Coatings, Cars, and Creativity: Dom Berry on Gtechniq’s Global Strategy
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis chats with Dom Berry, Head of Marketing at Gtechniq, a global leader in ceramic coatings and advanced car care solutions. Dom shares his journey from retail and marketing at Meguiar's and ...
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Episode 82
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1:15:16
Episode 81 - From Chaos to Clarity: Ernesto Mandowsky’s Five-Step Business Recipe
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis interviews Ernesto Mandowsky, founder of MDM, who specializes in turning businesses into momentum-driven machines. Ernesto shares his five-recipe framework for building scalable, sustainab...
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Episode 81
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51:27
Episode 80 - The Evolution of Detailing: Wisdom from Mel Craig
In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis chats with industry veteran Mel Craig about his remarkable 45-year journey in detailing. Mel, a pioneer in the detailing world and the president of both The Detailing Pros and Revivify Ame...
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Episode 80
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1:38:10
Episode 79 - From Passion to Profit: Yvan Lacroix’s Keys to Entrepreneurial Growth
Summary:In this episode of Cruise Control, host Kevin Davis interviews Yvan Lacroix, a 45-year detailing veteran and industry educator, about the journey from being a detailer to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Yvan shares i...
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Episode 79
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1:16:35
Episode 78 - Building Community Over Competition: Lessons from Shad Stoker
Summary:In this episode of Cruise Control, host Kevin Davis speaks with Shad Stoker, a leader in the detailing industry and president of the International Detailing Association (IDA). Shad shares his journey from humble beginnin...
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Episode 78
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1:23:03
Episode 77 - Boats, Buffs, and Breaking Barriers: Amanda Lees’ Journey in Marine Detailing
Summary:In this episode of Cruise Control, Kevin Davis sits down with Amanda Lees, owner of Boat Ease Marine Detailing. Amanda shares her fascinating journey from working on luxury superyachts to running her own boat detailing b...
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Episode 77
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