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87. From FAILING Car Wash to a $500K/Month Business

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In this episode:

John D’Eri and his son Thomas started Rising Tide Car Wash to provide employment opportunities for autistic adults. Ten years later, they’ve grown to 2 locations that bring in more than $500,000 a month in revenue, both a thriving car wash business and proof positive that neurodivergent employees have a lot to offer in the workplace.

Providing opportunities for people with autism is an idea near and dear to the D’Eri family. John’s son, Andrew, has autism, and Andrew’s challenges finding a place he could thrive inspired John to start Rising Tide. The truth is, autistic adults have a ton to offer as employees, and Thomas will share how their diverse workforce has helped their business grow in this interview.

John and Thomas didn’t start a car wash from scratch. Instead, they bought a failing car wash and turned it into a thriving business. In this episode, you’ll learn the steps of this transformation, what it cost them to purchase and improve it, andother details of how to start a car wash business.

Resources:

Rising Tide Car Wash - Connect with the company on their website
Rising Tide U - Program to help unlock the power of inclusivity for business owners
The Power of Potential - Book by Thomas D’Eri on how a non-traditional workforce can help businesses run better
Resources on Psychological Safety by Amy Edmondson
Sonny’s - Car wash parts and equipment
UpFlip Courses - Get step-by-step guidance to start your own business at UpFlip
The E-Myth Revisited - Book by Michael Gerber explaining why most small businesses don’t work and how to start one that does

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