My 18-year business journey has been filled with peaks, valleys, and innovation. As a native of New Orleans, I was born into a middle-class family where our faith in Jesus was and is the number one factor in our lives. Paying it forward was a common theme in my family, which assisted in shaping how I view business. ⠀
In 2005, I was inspired by my mom to start washing cars in the neighborhood. That ultimately pushed me into the direction of starting a business, and soon enough, Personal Touch Car Care was born. As a 9th grader, I felt empowered to know that I had the ability to make my own money. By 2008, my detailing business expanded to two states while I managed the demands of being a high school senior at Archbishop Rummel. With a bright future ahead, I decided to attend Southern University of New Orleans, where I was elected as Freshmen Class President for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. I was also selected to sit on the Luscher's College board at 19 years old. During that time, I wanted to do more for the youth, so I became a mentor at Upward Bound and Volunteers of America. But I didn’t stop there. In 2009, I started @bci_printingandgraphics, where we provided direct mail, offset printing, and graphic design services. I started this business because I saw a need to provide marketing materials to startups and mid-size businesses. ⠀
Over the next 5 years (2009 - 2014), I worked and served on congressional and state campaigns. In 2014, I opened a car wash in New Orleans East and operated it for a year before receiving word that the building was up for sale. In 2015, my life took a turn and I had to choose between continuing with the printing business or going 100% with the detailing. Things started to unravel because I was stretched too thin and headed in too many directions, which was a classic example of a Jack of all trades (and master of none). However, in 2016, I did it. I stepped out on faith and made the conscious decision to put the printing business on hold. I purchased a van and went 100% with mobile detailing.
Patrick Kelly: Founder
Our Instructors
At ADVI, we recognize that the route to professional excellence is significantly bolstered by targeted auto detail industry training coupled with strategic placement services. Our training programs are designed to provide not only comprehensive auto industry-relevant training but also to facilitate essential placement opportunities.
This approach ensures participants are thoroughly prepared to tackle common auto detail business challenges. However, we go a step further by offering robust placement services, which are a crucial resource for aspiring auto detail professionals and entrepreneurs. These services are designed to place individuals in auto detail industry-specific roles, providing them with the invaluable hands-on experience that is vital for understanding the auto detail industry. For those aiming higher in the auto detail industry, our training instructors offer opportunities to gain the practical experience and industry exposure necessary for advancement to higher positions. For budding entrepreneurs, these training instructors are a goldmine of real-world learning, providing insights into market dynamics, operational challenges, and the intricacies of auto detail business management. This hands-on experience is indispensable, as it equips our participants with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to successfully launch and manage their auto detail entrepreneurial ventures.
In summary, the training instructors at ADVI, coupled with our strategic placement services offer more than just educational skills; they are comprehensive launchpads for professional growth and auto detail entrepreneurial success. Here at ADVI, our commitment extends beyond education to empowerment, ensuring that our students are not only well-trained but also well-placed to achieve remarkable success in their auto detail careers and entrepreneurial endeavors.