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Why the 2025 LWF Growth Summit Matters for Car Wash Leaders

Mel Ohlinger • July 8, 2025

Why the 2025 LWF Growth Summit Matters for Car Wash Leaders

Where Real Car Wash Leadership Meets Real-World Strategy

At OhmCo, we’ve worked alongside car wash owners, operators, and growing teams long enough to know one thing for sure: The biggest factor in a car wash’s long-term success isn’t equipment or marketing—it’s leadership.


That’s why the 2025 LWF Growth Summit caught our attention. Happening September 22–23 in Arvada, Colorado, this two-day event from Leadership Worth Following (LWF) is built for car washers, by car washers and focused entirely on helping car wash professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Why This Summit Stands Out

Unlike most industry events that center around new tech or flashy tools, the Growth Summit is all about people—and the power of investing in them. Whether you’re an owner, site leader, or emerging team member, the event is designed to help you grow in your role and lead your team with intention. From peer roundtables to breakout sessions on team dynamics, sales, and culture-building, the focus is clear: help car wash leaders become people worth following.

Speakers from Across the Industry:

LWF has put together a strong lineup of speakers including:


  • Nick Lopez, Bubble Bath Car Wash
  • Amanda Beckett, Paek Group
  • Destiny Baker, Mammoth Holdings
  • Ryan Easter, The Allied Advantage
  • Matt DeWolf, MK Quinn Media


Attendees will also receive the LWF Growth Guide, a post-event workbook designed to help bring insights back to the business and put them into action.


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The Bottom Line

If you're serious about growing as a leader—or developing a team that drives your business forward—the 2025 LWF Growth Summit deserves your attention.


We all know that equipment matters, marketing matters, and customer service matters. But when it comes down to it, the real differentiator in a car wash business is your people. And yet, finding real, actionable leadership development in this industry isn’t easy.


That’s exactly what makes the LWF Growth Summit different.


Built for car washers, by car washers, this event brings together forward-thinking professionals who are committed to growth, culture, and impact. It’s not about buzzwords or hype—it’s about practical leadership strategies you can take home and put to work.


Whether you’re just stepping into a leadership role or have years of experience, this summit is designed to challenge your thinking, unlock your potential, and help you build teams that lead with purpose. You’ll be surrounded by a community of peers who push each other to grow—not just professionally, but personally.

Through keynote sessions, breakout discussions, and peer-led roundtables, attendees will explore what it really means to lead with curiosity, commitment, and empowerment. You’ll leave with more than just inspiration. You’ll leave with a plan.


👉 Learn more or register here: https://www.leadershipworthfollowing.org/


We’re excited to see how this event continues shaping the future of the car wash industry through people-first leadership—and we’ll be cheering on everyone who chooses to grow.

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