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Keith Gillespie on Barjack Tools, Leadership & the Future of Detailing

In this episode of The RoadFS/DetailBookie Podcast, the hosts sit down with Keith Duplessie of Bar Jack Tools just one week before the Mobile Tech Expo (MTV) to talk tools, leadership, innovation, and the evolution of the detailing industry. Keith shares his journey from decades in the chemical and product space into helping lead Bar Jack Tools, explaining why this move was about more than products—it was about culture, ownership, leadership, and building something that truly supports professionals in the field. The conversation explores what makes a great detailing tool: ergonomics, durability, affordability, serviceability, and long-term impact on a detailer’s body. The episode dives deep into tool innovation, including rotary vs DA vs forced-action machines, gear design, noise reduction, torque, balance, and why modern tools have shortened learning curves while increasing profitability. Keith also previews new Bar Jack tools debuting at Mobile Tech Expo, including the Raven 3-inch polisher, upcoming forced-action tools, battery innovations, and the company’s growing service and distributor network. Beyond tools, the discussion reflects on the growth of the detailing industry over the past 25 years—from small hallway booths to a thriving professional trade—and why education, collaboration, and accessibility continue to raise the bar for everyone. If you’re a professional detailer, shop owner, trainer, or industry leader, this episode offers valuable insight into where the industry is headed—and what it takes to build tools and brands that last. Guest: Keith Duplessie Barjack Tools www.barjacktools.com Hosts: Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey RoadFS / DetailBookie Podcast Auto Detailing CRM RoadFS CRM: https://roadfs.com DetailBooke CRM https://detailbookie.com Time Markers / Chapter Breakdown (YouTube Chapters) 00:00 – Episode Intro & MTV Countdown Why this episode matters one week before Mobile Tech Expo 01:00 – Keith Gillespie Joins the Show Background, current location, and industry perspective 02:20 – Building the Future of Bar Jack Tools Infrastructure, vision, and brand direction 03:30 – Tool Ergonomics & Wear on the Body Why feel, balance, and fatigue matter 05:00 – Leaving the Chemical Side of the Industry Career transition, leadership, and ownership 06:30 – Leadership, Culture & Core Values Building a brand people are proud to represent 08:00 – Why Tools Are Personal How different hands, styles, and workflows matter 10:00 – What Makes a Professional-Grade Tool Durability, reliability, affordability, and service 12:00 – Supporting Tools Long-Term Repairability, availability, and real-world shop use 14:00 – Education as a Competitive Advantage Why training elevates the entire industry 15:30 – Innovation vs Imitation in Tool Brands Learning from great companies without copying them 17:00 – How Tool Innovation Changed Profitability Faster corrections, coatings, and better margins 18:30 – Collaboration Over Competition Why shops and brands grow better together 19:45 – 25 Years of Mobile Tech Expo How MTV helped shape the detailing industry 22:00 – Shortened Learning Curves & Modern Training From multi-day corrections to one-step results 24:00 – Rotary Tools: Still Relevant? Old school power vs modern efficiency 26:30 – New Bar Jack Tools at MTV Raven 3-inch polisher, forced-action tools, cordless tech 29:00 – Noise, Gears & Tool Engineering Explained Torque vs quiet operation and gear design 32:30 – Protecting Detailers’ Long-Term Health Reducing vibration, fatigue, and injury 34:30 – Growth Without Losing Service Quality Why availability and turnaround matter 36:00 – Bar Jack Tool Service & Repairs North American service model explained 38:00 – Distributor Program & Accessibility Making professional tools attainable 39:30 – Mobile Tech Expo Highlights Education Day, live demos, and special announcements 40:15 – Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Connect Why MTV 2024 is a can’t-miss event