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Detail Dialogue Newsletter
Thursday, August 29, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight: Kyle Clark, CD-SV » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with the chair of the Certification Committee...
Thursday, August 29, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Is Certification a Sure Thing? » This month we decided it would be beneficial to address one of the more frequently asked questions about IDA certification...
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Certification - Why Wait? » This month’s article goes out to all of the people taking the time to check out the IDA newsletter, that have not taken th...
Monday, July 22, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight: Vincent Macri, CD-SV » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with the chair of the Marketing & Co...
Friday, July 19, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) July President's Letter » My monthly message to the best detailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors in the world. By the time you re...
Thursday, June 27, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) What the IDA Certifications Mean » As we head into the heat of the summer and the peak of a busy season in the detailing industry, it is important to keep...
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) June President's Letter » Hello hello!! I am excited to share my monthly message to the best detailers, suppliers, and distributors in the world!...
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight: Joseph DiFiore, CD-SV » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with the chair of the Membership Committee,...
Friday, May 31, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) May President's Letter » As we sit here with June rapidly approaching, I am sure this message hits you while you are busy focused on your customers...
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Recertification – Not As Scary As It Sounds! » What a wonderful feeling! You just completed your IDA certification, your certificate is on its way to you as you p...
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight: Rahul Dahiya, CD-SV » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with, Rahul Dahiya, CD-SV, owner of Shiel...
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - April 2019 » I hope when you get this letter things are fantastic in your world; business is building, and you have all the business yo...
Friday, April 26, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight: Kenya Williams, CD-SV » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with IDA Marketing & Communications Committee...
Thursday, March 28, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Founder's Club Member Spotlight: Dan Baker » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with IDA Treasurer and Founder's Club Member Dan...
Thursday, March 28, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - March 2019 » I’m not sure many of you know this, but before I was ever in the detailing industry I had a long career as an entrepreneur...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) IDA Member Spotlight Survey » By Vincent Macri, CD-SV IDA Marketing & Communications Committee Chair Hello IDA Member, As you may have no...
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) Second Annual Love Your Detailer Day » By Joseph DiFiore, CD-SV DiFiore’s Auto Detailing IDA Members David Cunio, CD-SV (center), and Joe...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Founder's Club Member Spotlight: Levi Gates » Each month we feature a Member Spotlight. This month we're talking with IDA Founder's Club Member Levi Gates, C...
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 (0 Comments - view/add) MTE 2019 Wrap-up » By Prentice St. Clair, CD-SV, RT Tradeshow & Education Committee Chair The 18th annual Mobile Tech Auto Rec...
Monday, January 28, 2019 (2 Comments - view/add) President's Lettter: February 2019 » By Jonathan Munsell 2019 IDA President Holy Cow. It's the end of February. Where does the time go? I h...
Monday, January 28, 2019 (2 Comments - view/add) IDA Founder's Club Member Spotlight: Seth Glauberman » Seth Glauberman is the Executive Vice President of Malco Products, Inc. in Barberton, OH and a member of the IDA...
Thursday, December 27, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - December 2018 » Well, this is the last President’s Letter from me. It has been an honor to serve the Association. I hope that...
Thursday, December 27, 2018 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Founder's Club Member Spotlight: Richard Umbrell » Richard Umbrell is the President of Buff and Shine Mfg., Inc. in Rancho Dominguez, California and a member of the IDA Fo...
Thursday, November 29, 2018 (1 Comment - view/add) IDA Founder's Club Member Spotlight: Steve Goldman » Steve Goldman is the President of Ardex Labs, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a member of the IDA Founder's Club....
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - November 2018 » Here we are, in the midst of another holiday season. In some areas, shops shut down completely for the next couple o...
Monday, October 29, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - October 2018 » As this letter “goes to press”, we are in the midst of SEMA . The main reason to go to SEMA has dramatically change...
Friday, September 28, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - September 2018 » In this month’s letter, we’re going to talk about appropriate self-promotion. For many of us, we are our detailing b...
Sunday, August 26, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) Board Member Spotlight: Bob Myers » Bob Myers, CD-SV, RT, is the Midwest Sales Representative for IDA Founder's Club member BAF Industries - Pro Products....
Sunday, August 26, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - August 2018 » If you have your ear to the pulse of the professional detailing industry today, especially among our members, you may have...
Friday, July 27, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) Board Member Spotlight: Jim Goguen » Jim Goguen, CD-SV, joined the IDA Board in 2018. He is the Owner of Jim's Auto Installations & Detail...
Friday, July 27, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - July 2018 » Well, here we are with July almost complete, summer detailing season in full swing, and halfway through the year. I’...
Saturday, July 14, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - June 2018 » One of the concepts that is common in the modern detailing industry climate is community involvement and “ giving back. ”...
Saturday, June 23, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - May 2018 » “Involvement” seems to be a common theme in my past few President’s Letters, and this edition will be no different. ...
Saturday, June 23, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) Storing your polishers has never been easier! » Sponsored by Autogeek The following is a paid advertisement. This ad does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee,...
Friday, April 20, 2018 (0 Comments - view/add) President's Letter - April 2018 » These are exciting times to be involved in the IDA. As the Association continues to improve its benefits and service...
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