I started my auto detailing business in July of 2021 at the age of 17. Previously, I had worked as a Clicklist Clerk at Kroger and an assistant in a hardscaping business. While I enjoyed my time at both of these jobs, I also learned the importance of thinking outside of the box. I thought of these jobs as a starting point but I wanted to invest my money in something bigger and better. I wanted something different for myself. Covid taught me a lot about needs so in reflecting on starting a business, I took into consideration what people needed AND wanted. I decided that people's cars are very important to them from both perspectives. After some research, I decided to launch a mobile auto detailing business. It immediately took off. My only source of advertising at that point was the NextDoor app. As I began to get swarmed with business, I needed help. I reached out to a close friend, Peyton Coffey, and offered the opportunity to form a partnership. Peyton had his own pressure washing business at the time which I thought might be useful for the business. The pressure washing made us much more efficient. At this point, S&P Mobile Detailing was born. While this cut down on my own profit, I knew that in the long run, it would serve us better. After Peyton and I gained headway in the east end of Louisville with are business, we began to expand. I purchased a truck with a large bed and topper to hold our existing gear. With the extra space in mind, we invested in a sandwich board sign with our newly created logo, pictures, and phone number. We researched SEO and worked to establish a website, QR code, online scheduling and a social media presence. We met with an attorney who helped us understand some basic rules of business, including liabilities and various financial pieces. Our business continues to grow and we have recently started taking on boats. This is an area that we hope to advance. I greatly enjoy our business. I like seeing the end result when we work on a filthy car or boat. Working with people and talking to them is a bonus. I look forward to their stories. I think about that this was a thought a year ago and now we have a successful business. I am hopeful that as we move onto college, we will be able to continue our business on weekends and in the summers. I plan on majoring in Business and Accounting to assist in our current business as well as my future entrepreneurial endeavors.