In this episode, Kendra Johnson ICA SVP/Growth sits down with Josh Taylor, CMO at OptSpot. Josh provides a preview of his session at this year’s Roadmap event in Dallas.

In this episode, Kendra Johnson speaks with Josh Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at OptSpot a leading customer engagement platform designed to help car washes connect with customers through automated text, email, and loyalty solutions. Josh offers a preview of his upcoming Roadmap session in Dallas, where he will share how the Story Brand Framework can transform the way car washes communicate with their customers.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The fundamentals of the Story Brand Framework and why it matters for car wash marketing
• How shifting the focus from your business to your customer builds stronger connections
• Practical strategies you can implement immediately to simplify your messaging
• What to expect from Josh’s interactive session at Roadmap Dallas
• How clear storytelling makes marketing easier and more effective for operators

Episode Highlights
(1:20) Defining the Story Brand Framework and its importance in helping car washes stand out in a crowded market.
(4:50) Why positioning the customer as the hero creates more impactful messaging.
(8:15) Preview of actionable takeaways from Josh’s Roadmap session and how attendees can apply them right away.
(12:30) What to expect during the interactive presentation at Roadmap Dallas.
(15:23) Josh shares his ultimate goal: making life easier for operators when it comes to marketing their car wash.

Join ICA at Roadmap, November 3–4 in Dallas, TX, for two days of learning across Sales, Marketing, HR, and Operations. Registration is open now at www.carwashroadmap.com.