CAR WASH Podcasts

Rich DiPaolo

Booking Overview

This is an industry-focused interview podcast about car wash operations, leadership, technology, and growth, typically featuring owners, executives, founders, and senior technology leaders with direct car wash expertise. Agencies could credibly pitch car wash operators, multi-location executives, industry technology founders, acquisition specialists, and business leaders with proven scaling or innovation results; booking difficulty is medium because the show is niche but favors established industry decision-makers.

Metrics

Episodes: 331

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 5.1k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Rich DiPaolo - Rich DiPaolo is a podcast host covering car wash business operations, leadership, technology, and industry growth.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Car wash owners, operators, and executives; founders and senior leaders of car wash technology companies; or business leaders with direct experience in multi-location growth, acquisitions, operations, or industry innovation.

Required Achievements:

Operating or scaling multiple car wash locations, Leading significant acquisitions or regional expansion, Founding or developing technology for the car wash industry, Demonstrating measurable improvements in operations, customer experience, or membership growth

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan Roldan - Scaling Car Wash Operations, Military Leadership, Operating Systems, Memberships, Preventive Maintenance, Community Programs, And Veteran Career Pathways.

Dan Pittman - Multi-location Growth, Acquisitions, Scalable Systems, Data Intelligence, Company Culture, Talent Development, And Expansion Strategy.

Sam Short - Cloud-based Car Wash Technology, Integrated Software, Operational Intelligence, Customer Experience, And Reducing Technology Complexity.

Carl Howard - Car Wash Technology, Operational Efficiency, Simplified Technology Systems, Membership Management, Customer Experience, And Innovation.

Recent Topics

Car Wash, Operations, Technology, Leadership, Acquisitions

Episodes

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CAR WASH Podcasts

John Briggs on the Power of Rest For Higher Productivity

September 11, 2026

In this episode of Car Wash Exchange, Rich DiPaolo talks with John Briggs, author of Take Breaks, Work Better, about why taking intentional breaks can actually make business owners and employees more productive. John challenges the “hustle culture” mindset that equates long hours with productivity and explains how structured recovery can improve focus, profitability, employee retention and performance. He also shares his 3.3 Rule and practical ways car wash owners can apply the approach—from ...

Keith Lutz on Bay Format Interest & Supply Chain Updates

August 28, 2026

In this episode of Car Wash Exchange, host Rich DiPaolo talks with Keith Lutz, CEO of Kleen-Rite and an ICA Board member, about the resurgence of the self-serve car wash market. Keith explains what is driving new investment, how self-serve operators can compete with express washes, and why professionalism, reinvestment and operationalexcellence are creating new opportunities in the segment. They also discuss Kleen-Rite’s approach to supply-chain challenges, company culture and recentacquisiti...

Benny's Car Wash Celebrates 75th Anniversary

July 21, 2026

As Benny's Car Wash celebrates its 75th anniversary, ICA Editor-in-Chief Rich DePaolo sits down with Justin Alford, CEO of Benny's Car Wash and Past President of the International Carwash Association, for an insightful conversation about the evolution of the car wash industry. Justin reflects on the key themes emerging from The Car Wash Show 2026, including the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, the changing investment landscape, rising construction costs, and the continued im...

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