590 - She Raised Her Prices 80%… And No One Complained

About this episode

Angela Gilham discusses her successful marine detailing business and the impact of raising her prices significantly.

We’ve had some of the best boat detailers in the industry on the RoadFS/DetailBookie Podcast—and this week is no exception.Join us as we sit down with Angela Gilham, owner of Elite Marine Protection, who’s making serious waves in the marine detailing space.We’ll dive into:Her journey working on boats and yachts of all sizesThe challenges of building a successful marine detailing businessHow she approaches pricing—and whyCeramic coating vs. PPF: which does she prefer?And we’ll take a moment to celebrate her being named the 2025 IDA Boat Detailer of the YearThis is going to be a great conversation—you won’t want to miss it.

People in this episode

Guest: Angela Gilham

Topics covered

• marine detailing
• business growth
• pricing strategy
• ceramic coating
• professional recognition

Keywords

• boat detailers
• Elite Marine Protection
• challenges of business
• pricing approach
• 2025 IDA Boat Detailer of the Year

Mentioned in this episode

Products: ceramic coating, PPF

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