If you don’t define your company standards, your employees will.. and it'll never be the way you want.

In this episode, I break down how we're learning to build a strong culture inside our home service business. We get into the real-world side of hiring, where things go wrong, and how unclear expectations create problems in your team, your jobs, and your reputation. I also walk through how to create a clear “Standard of Excellence” for your company—covering communication, professionalism, and how your team shows up on every job.

If you’re trying to grow a window cleaning business (or any service business) without losing control of quality, this is the foundation you can’t skip.

What you’ll learn:

• Why culture is built by default if you don’t define it
• Common hiring mistakes that cost you time and money
• How to set clear expectations from day one
• What to include in a Company Standard of Excellence
• How to get consistent results from your team in the field

What does growing a business actually feel like?

In this episode of Clean for Profit, I break down the weird reality of business growth—how your problems shift from getting clients and making money to hiring, leadership, and building systems that actually last.

Not long ago, I was focused on leads, booking jobs, and surviving month to month. Now the challenges look completely different. We’re talking about managing a team, handling pressure, and making decisions that affect more than just me.

If you're starting a window cleaning business or any home service business, this episode will give you a real look at what comes next as you grow.

Topics covered:

• Early-stage vs growth-stage business problems
• Hiring and managing employees in a service business
• The shift from self-focused to team-focused decisions
• What scaling a window cleaning business actually looks like
• Building systems vs just staying busy

Subscribe for more episodes on starting and growing a window cleaning business, marketing, and building a profitable service business.

If you’re trying to build a $100K window cleaning business, this episode is for you.

Dave and I break down the real roadmap to getting there but more importantly, the foundational principles that actually make it sustainable. Not just hitting $100K once, but building something that keeps growing without burning you out.

We talk about what actually moves the needle early on, where most guys get stuck, and how to think about growth the right way. From getting your first consistent jobs, to dialing in your systems, to building something that doesn’t fall apart the second you step away.

If you’ve been grinding but feel stuck, or you’re trying to do this the right way from the start, this will give you a much clearer path.

If you’re serious about growing your window cleaning business, make sure you’re subscribed and share this with someone else in the game.

In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to make that jump without screwing yourself financially. We talk risk tolerance, how much of a cushion you really need, and the difference between a calculated move and a reckless one.

I’ll walk through when it does make sense to go all in, when you should stay employed a little longer, and how to bridge the gap so your business isn’t starting from zero pressure.

If you’ve been stuck in that “should I quit or not?” phase, this will help you make a clear decision and move forward with confidence.

March was a turning point for us.

In this recap, Dave and I break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes as things start to grow. We talk about the pressure that comes with it, where we’re getting stuck, and what’s starting to click.

Hiring has been one of the biggest bottlenecks right now. We get into what we’re seeing, what’s been frustrating, and how we’re thinking about solving it moving forward.

We also talk through some new offers we’re testing and how we’re trying to position them to drive real growth, not just stay busy.

This one is raw and real. No fluff. Just what it actually looks like when you’re in it and trying to build something bigger.

If you’re in the trenches right now, this episode will hit.

For the first 8 years of running my window cleaning business, I didn’t chase rapid growth.

No massive teams. No crazy overhead. No “scale at all costs.”

And honestly… I’m glad it worked out that way.

In this episode, I break down why growing too fast can actually hurt your business—and how staying small gave me something most people skip: time, freedom, and real skill.

In this episode of Clean for Profit, we sit down with SteveO the Window Cleaner to talk about his journey from running a window cleaning business to becoming a sales representative at Window Cleaning Resource (WCR).

SteveO shares how creating social media content opened unexpected doors, the concept of skill stacking, and how building multiple abilities over time led to opportunities he never planned for.

We also dive deep into water-fed pole systems, gear setups, and the tools serious window cleaners are using today.

If you're building a window cleaning business, thinking about creating content, or trying to level up your gear and skills, this episode is packed with insight from someone who’s lived both sides of the industry.

Topics we cover:

• SteveO’s journey in the window cleaning industry
• How social media content created career opportunities
• Skill stacking and building valuable industry experience
• Transitioning from field work to working at WCR
• Water-fed pole systems and gear breakdowns

Solo operators too often get stuck charging too little in their window cleaning and pressure washing businesses. In this episode, Dave and Colby talk about the common pitfalls of pricing; sticking to your original pricing for too long, not constantly experimenting with pricing, being fearful of what clients will think, and more.

Tune in and make sure you're following along for future episodes!