Topaz Detailing Founder REVEALS How he Started £53M Business From His Parents Drive

In this episode of Road To Success, we sit down with Nabil Naamo, the visionary behind the £53M empire that is Topaz Detailing. Discover how Paint Protection Film (PPF) contributes a staggering 90% to the company’s revenue, revolutionizing the luxury car detailing industry. 🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: The untold story of Topaz Detailing’s rise to success. Why PPF has become a game-changer in the car detailing world. Nabil's entrepreneurial journey and key strategies for scaling a business. Insights into the future of luxury car care and innovation. Whether you're a car enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by high-growth businesses, this conversation is packed with insider tips and inspiration. 🎙️ About the Guest: Nabil Naamo is a leader in automotive detailing and a pioneer in bringing cutting-edge technology to luxury car protection. His company, Topaz Detailing, is known globally for its exceptional quality and innovation. 00:00 – Intro: From £1 car washes to £53M global turnover 01:00 – Meet Nabil: CEO of Topaz Detailing 02:00 – Reflecting on the journey and the system’s limits 03:30 – Advice for van-based detailers and solo entrepreneurs 05:00 – First big break: working with dealerships 07:00 – Critical moments and scaling up under pressure 09:00 – The first premises and leap of faith 11:00 – Educating the UK market on detailing 13:00 – Developing obsessive skill in paint perfection 15:00 – Realizing the need to shift from valeting to detailing 17:00 – First high-risk lease and growing Topaz 19:00 – The entrepreneurial drive from family history 21:00 – Expanding to 20+ studios across 12 countries 23:00 – Overcoming competition and key early challenges 26:00 – First signs of business scalability 28:00 – Training staff and creating systems at scale 30:00 – Managing quality with 450 employees 33:00 – Structure, investment, and leadership evolution 35:00 – The impact of PPF (Paint Protection Film) 38:00 – Film quality issues and taking it in-house 40:00 – What excites the founder today 42:00 – Car culture roots and family influence 44:00 – Has the love for cars faded with success? 46:00 – International expansion and investor involvement 49:00 – Sibling dynamics: working with his brother 52:00 – Building a franchise network and weekly 14-hour meetings 54:00 – Going viral in India and new markets 56:00 – Acquiring and integrating Reep Detailing 58:00 – Big vision: 50 studios and a global car care brand 59:30 – Launching Topaz Shop e-commerce platform 1:01:00 – Final reflections on passion, purpose & next steps