SEMA 2023 Exclusive Interview with Justin Kolewe of Kolewe Customs In this episode, Gabe from Detailing Growth and The Talkin' Paint Podcast catches up with Justin Kolewe at SEMA 2023. Justin shares his journey from graphic design to running Kolewe Customs, his Louisville-based vehicle wrap and paint protection business. He grapples with operational inefficiencies and the challenges of balancing work and his personal life, particularly after the birth of his 17-month-old daughter. The discussion further explores the importance of effective marketing and business structures. Gabe underlines restructuring for higher operational efficiency, like focusing on paint protection film for better profit margins and hiring a receptionist to handle calls and leads. 00:00 Introduction and Meeting Justin Kolewe 00:20 Justin's Journey in the Business 01:13 Understanding Kolewe Customs 01:53 Challenges in the Business 02:39 Sales and Revenue Discussion 04:28 Work-Life Balance and Personal Life 05:15 Business Operations and Advertising 08:06 Identifying Operational Inefficiencies 11:29 Re-evaluating Business Focus 13:13 Improving Business Processes 17:20 Final Thoughts and Advice Get access in our Resource Center! Register for a free account here: https://portal.detailinggrowth.com/login Get these free guides and tools to help your business ⚡️ Social Media Content Cadence ⚡️ Sales Scorecard ⚡️ Reconciling The Gap eBook ⚡️ Auto Film @ Scale eBook ⚡️ 365 Day Social Media Content Calendar ⚡️ Social Media Ad Template ⚡️ Free Business Webinars Sign Up For Our Podcast @ https://talkinpaint.com/ Join Our Facebook Sales and Business Advice Group: https://facebook.com/groups/detailinggrowth/