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

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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-a