IDA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR SERIES

The International Detailing Association hosts a series of webinars covering Business Development topics, which take place on the first Friday of each month at 2 pm Central.  Webinars are open to IDA Members and Non-Members alike.

Year in Review: 2024 IDA Business Development Webinar Takeaways

Date & Time: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm CST

Presented By:

RL “Bud” Abraham
President Emeritus, Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems

Josh Pierce, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT
Managing Partner, Carousel Auto Appearance
President, American Detail Academy
2025 IDA Tradeshow & Education Committee Chair

Shad Stoker, CD-SV, MC, RVC, WC, RIT
Buddco
2024 IDA President

Speaker Bios:
Bud Abraham has been in the car appearance industry since 1969.  He is the founder and president of Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems.  He was a founder of the International Detailing Association in 2006 and its first Executive Director.  He is a consultant and author in the detailing industry.

Josh Pierce is an accomplished detailer and trainer that holds multiple high-level industry accolades including Recognized Independent Trainer with the International Detailing Association and has trained for multiple manufacturers.  He has had his hands on the world's rarest and most exquisite vehicles as part of the Detail Team for Monterey Car Week and has had the honor of working on projects for Jay Leno, Barrett-Jackson, The SEMA Show, and much more.  He has also served as a mentor to many up-and-coming detailers across the world.  In 2024, Josh was also awarded the IDA Outstanding Service Award by his peers for his dedication to the betterment of the detailing industry.

Shad Stoker began his career in the detailing industry over 23 years ago at 18 years old at a car dealership in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Since then, he has worked in and experienced the industry from all angles, working on the training and distribution side for the last nine years, supplying detailers with some of the top brands and training in the detailing industry.  Shad’s love, passion, and knowledge for detailing is rivalled only by that of health and fitness, which he discovered at around the same time in his life.  He is an avid obstacle course racer who competes in some of the biggest races around the United States.  As a member of the IDA Board of Directors and Past President, Shad is dedicated to working to elevate and advance the IDA and the industry to new levels.

Session Description:
Presenters will share their key takeaways from the series of 2024 IDA Business Development webinars offered.

Certified Detailers - Attending a webinar earns Certified Detailers 1 credit towards certification maintenance.  You must check-in to the live event to earn your credit.

Technology - Registrants will receive access information to join the webinar via Zoom.

Webinar Recording - If you are unable to attend the live webinar, members will be able to access the webinar recording from the archives webpage.

Price - Free for members and $25 for non-members.  Non-members who join within 30 days of the webinar may apply the registration fee to membership dues* (join the IDA here).
*Contact the IDA office for more information.

Please note: no refunds or cancellations within 48 hours of the event.