Kleen-Rite Radio

Few things are as valuable as a good conversation with a car wash veteran to learn the ins and outs of this unique business. Now it’s available in podcast form through Kleen-Rite Radio! Enjoy relaxed but extremely beneficial discussions about the car wash world with industry insider Marc Tyndale, expert technician Phil Donnelly, and the occasional guest. Improve business strategies, get repair and maintenance tips, and learn how to deal with common issues that car wash operators face on a daily basis. Plus, get news about what’s happening at Kleen-Rite and in the industry as a whole.

Kleen-Rite Radio is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Kleen-Rite Radio, a business show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  The Art and Science of Car Wash Vending | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 27

  Aug 19, 202621 minS1

  Ep. 27(The Art and Science of Car Wash Vending) Let’s talk vending! In episode 27 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, Marc and Phil focus on the “3 Ps” of car wash vending: Placement, Products, and Pricing. Enjoy valuable insight from these industry experts to create optimal impulse buying opportunities for your customers that result in real revenue for you. Realistically, plenty of car wash operators look at vending as more of a convenience for customers than a true profit center. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Rather than accepting mediocre sales or even giving up on vending, it may just be a matter of rethinking your approach. Pull some ideas from this excellent conversation and apply them at your wash! Thanks to Laurel for sponsoring this episode! Kleen-Rite offers an extensive selection of Laurel vending machines so you can find the perfect units for your car wash. Shop Laurel Vending Machines: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-566-laurel-metal-products.aspx Kleen-Rite is a one-stop shop for all your vending needs. Shop now, stock up, and boost your vending profit!

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  Episode #26

  Unlocking and Tightening Up Revenue Centers | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 26

  Jul 22, 202619 minS1

  Ep. 26 (Unlocking and Tightening Up Revenue Centers) Welcome back for Episode 26 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast! In this installment, Marc and Phil break down some of the ways to focus on individual revenue centers to maximize their value. In the same way they encourage operators to do a S.W.O.T. analysis of their entire site, they urge operators to take that same analytical mindset and apply it to each revenue center with an honest, critical approach. Marc and Phil offer some practical ways this can be done, including real-life examples of successful changes they made to their car washes. From the positioning of equipment and aesthetic upgrades to offering the right chemicals and modern payment options, they hone in on the nuances that separate the best car washes from the average ones. It’s all about the customer experience! Listen to their conversation and start thinking about the ways YOU can optimize your revenue centers. Thanks to Laurel for sponsoring this episode! Kleen-Rite offers an extensive selection of Laurel vending machines so you can find the perfect units for your car wash. Shop Laurel Vending Machines: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-566-laurel-metal-products.aspx Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - / kleenritecorp Instagram - / kleenritecorp Tiktok- / kleenritecorp LinkedIn - / kleenritecorp Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

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  Episode #25

  Talking IBAs with Mark Tentis from OPW | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 25

  Jun 26, 202642 minS1

  Ep. 25 (Talking IBAs with Mark Tentis from OPW) For episode 25 of the Kleen-Rite Radio podcast, Marc and Phil welcome guest Mark Tentis, Vice President Global Sales and Service at OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions. If you aren’t familiar, OPW is the larger company behind some of the best names in the car wash industry, including: PDQ, Belanger, Transchem, and more. Tentis is a wealth of car wash knowledge, particularly when it comes to in-bay automatic wash systems (IBAs). Their conversation is incredibly helpful to anybody considering adding an IBA to their facility - whether starting fresh or replacing an old, outdated system. Tentis expertly explains the main differences between friction and touchless IBAs, touching on the benefits and drawbacks of both styles. The ensuing discussion covers topics like water usage, ROI, regional differences, and other items you should be updating when you install a new IBA to maximize revenue. Thanks to Little Trees for sponsoring this episode! Browse Kleen-Rite's huge Little Trees selection and stock up today on the most popular air fresheners on the market. Buy Little Trees: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-46-little-trees-by-car-freshner.aspx Shop PDQ Parts: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-270-pdq-replacement-parts.aspx Shop Belanger Parts: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1737-belanger-replacement-parts.aspx Shop Turtle Wax Pro Chemicals (Transchem): https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1953-turtle-wax-pro.aspx 0:00 Intro 0:36 Mark Tentis Industry Experience 1:44 Self-Serve and IBAs Working Hand-in Hand 4:02 Friction vs Touchless Basics 15:24 IBA Water Usage 19:38 ROI Discussion 20:56 Other Site Improvements 24:01 Regional Differences 32:08 Making the IBA Investment 35:04 Branded Chemistry 37:21 Final Thoughts on IBAs 41:00 Outro Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - / kleenritecorp Instagram - / kleenritecorp Tiktok- / kleenritecorp LinkedIn - / kleenritecorp Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

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  Episode #24

  2026 ICA Car Wash Show Recap | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 24

  Jun 10, 202616 minS1

  Ep. 24 (2026 ICA Car Wash Show Recap)Marc and Phil are still feeling the excitement from the 2026 ICA Car Wash Show! So, for Kleen-Rite Episode 24, they do a quick recap of the event from their perspective. They talk a bit about how the show reflects the state of the car wash industry, with self-serve and IBAs getting more attention than in recent years. Since face-to-face time with operators is an invaluable part of attending a show, they share some of the common discussion topics they encountered with attendees. Lastly, they mention a couple things on the show floor that piqued their interest. With the overwhelmingly positive feelings from the ICA show, the guys are going to carry that enthusiasm into the fall for Kleen-Rite’s 2026 Learn More, Earn More Expo! Register for the expo at the link below (registration opens on June 15, 2026): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-more-earn-more-2026-kleen-rite-car-wash-expo-seminars-day-2-tickets-1986091688705 Visit the ICA Car Wash Show on the web and start planning for next year! https://thecarwashshow.com/ Shop KR Equipment: https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/c-1-equipment.aspx If you have any questions, comments, or stories, feel free to email us at Kleenriteradio@kleenrite.com – we would love to hear from you. Reach Kleen-Rite at 800-233-3873 or visit https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com! Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kleenritecorp Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kleenritecorp/ Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@kleenritecorp LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleenritecorp/ Twitter/X - https://x.com/KleenRiteCorp

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  Episode #23

  Guest Cameron Alleman from Mermaid Car Wash | Kleen-Rite Radio Ep 23

  May 28, 202635 minS1

  <p>We love hearing operator success stories! In episode 23, Kleen-Rite radio welcomes Cameron Alleman of Mermaid Car Wash. In a relatively small amount of time in the industry, Cameron has grown the Mermaid chain to 12 locations in Central Pennsylvania. Whether it’s running them or chatting about them, he loves everything car wash. So, he makes for an excellent candidate to sit down for a conversation with Marc and Phil. From early business experience running a chicken barbecue operation, through trade school, and now being the owner-operator of a mid-sized car wash chain, hear Cameron’s interesting story!</p> <p>Than...

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