Oh shit. Somebody that actually gives realistic strategy and details. Nice to see besides these people that were already loaded telling average people how to “be their own boss”
How is borrowing his dad’s equipment good advice? He wouldn’t be able to start working if it wasn’t for his dads 1000$ equipment. Thats not good business that’s called privilege.
@@-___-g work at McDonald’s and save up for it then, everyone starts somewhere but I agree with the og comment, this is wat better advice. Half the people are already rich and saying shit like “never say no to anything, THATS how you become rich” those guys are straight BS motivational speakers
@@zbruh7268 that P.W was a commercial unit too, not some 300 dollar home depot buy. Hoses, 30-60 a piece, gun 50, wands i mean it was a startup before a startup.
My teenage daughter has been inspired by you to start her pressure washing business. She is 15. I want to support her, and also want to thank you for inspiring her.
She stuck with family and neighbors because of her age in the beginning, but the ice cream shop she worked found out, and it took off from there in our small town. I tell her to do a good job for people, go above and beyond, and it pays off.
I’m not being facetious here this probably one of the best if not the best Self-Employed guide out there. I’ve literally never seen a video were someone just gets straight to the point. Without trying to get you to sign up on their website so they can “suck the mon- I mean mentor you”. May you always be successful sir.
Name your right but some people need the little extra help getting things rolling ya know. This vid was super quick and easy to understand I’m sure some people found it helpful
I work for a pressure washing store, and from talking to hundreds of contractors over the years, you have good advice. I have no complaints as this is genuine advise, most people steer pressure guys wrong early on. You’re doing good sir.
When you realize that this steps will work in any business model, just replace the pressure washer equipments to whatever equipment you will need to your preferred business… kudos to the op
@@yesman7670 as a professional chef, i can assure you that i have cooked thousands of families, its a hard thing to do but with enough time and booze, you can numb the pain
@@joshrillo I understand the pain of setting it up properly, and families aren't really my choice of people either considering that finding a good family is harder than setting it up, though a homeless person usually don't have that much fat and muscle to deal with, but i guess they're easier to find
This is LITERALLY every step that I took when starting my pool cleaning business. Weird watching somebody else explain this out loud. But this is dead ass what it takes. Not that hard once you get the ball rolling.
Personally, I started with no liscenses or insurance, before I graduated high school. It’s a great opportunity to get a jump start with so little costs, and I can do that because I live in a small town and nobody’s too concerned about liscenses and insurance. Everybody knows me anyway.
He left out the part where if the water runs into storm drains the homeowner can get fined 50k. This type of business is horrible because either this dumb ass knows about the clean water act of 1972 And is violating It at the expense of his customers, or he doesn’t and shows how unknowledgeable he is about his own business. Doubt he’s letting the homeowners knows he’s opening them up to fines of up to 50k. And I can tell from the video he isn’t capturing the run off. Better start an LLC too for when homeowners start suing the piss out of you.
I think this mostly applies to any business that includes labor. I really admire your dedication and entrepreneurial mindset. For anyone else, any skill or idea can be profitable. Maybe pressure washing doesn’t work for you, but if you rather do dog walking, tutoring, or car washing, stick to one and follow these steps mentioned in the video and replace pressure washing with the skill. I wish all the entrepreneurs much luck and thanks man for the awesome short!!
This vid feels so humble compared to the newer content. This is the video that made me wanna start washing. Two months in and I’m going door-to-door today and then got a job tonight in another state with my bro!
This is exactly what I did when I started my lawn care company. I started this season with a push mower in my girls smart car, now I have a truck, and $10,000 worth of equipment. Just reinvest everything back into the company, and you will be fine. Good luck everyone!
How do you start off? I’ve always wanted to start one because my step dad works in that business but just as a worker but I honestly don’t know how to start.
@@asylumrain what you need to do is save up like 2k for a truck over the winter, and buy a cheap pushmower, rake, and leaf blower. Go house to house, and Facebook Marketplace looking for clients, and charge $20-$40 depending on each lawn, and save up even more for a shitty trailer, and a riding mower. Then just jeep saving, and reinvest your money by buying more/better equipment.
This is exactly what me and my dad do and I cannot stress enough how true this is, you guys better follow this guy if you plan on pressure washing, after all it’s a really good way to make money!
I think the same thing applies to landscaping as a whole. While I recognize that there is a noticeable difference between your neighbors teenager mowing your lawn, and a master landscaper mowing your lawn, I would absolutely have the teen do it for cheap because I don't care about my lawn.
@@davidreeding9176 what the 2 have in common is attainable overhead components and a pretty inexhaustible demand. You can get a pressure washer and a buffer for not-impossible. For a little more, a mower/edger/weed-eater/blower/something to haul it all with. At that point it’s just a matter of hustle and practice, but you can learn while earning.
Guys, If you going to do that (pressure washing driveways & concrete walkways), Tag-on a sealing service for another $300. Pressure washing will allow water to penetrate through the concrete because previous sealant and a layer of fines got removed. In places where winter temp gets below freezing overnight, having water seep into the concrete during the day and then freezing during the night, is not good.
@@sirenrosel sure, but some companies don't consider that. Was just pointing out the drawbacks associated with that process, as seen by some companies.
You can tell someone’s being serious about their business advice when it’s not hidden behind a 7-10 easy steps to become a millionaire with a normal guy who rents a super car and multi million dollar mansion to fake flex his imaginary wealth that he hopes to accrue peddling fake get rich quick schemes. Dude just outlines everything in a RUclips short and tells you to contact him for more info. Haha
I am well on my way! Just finished my first big commercial job this week! I do pressure washing, window cleaning, and awning cleanings! Love your tips and tricks!
@@VampireDrip also there's something called "get a job". They literally pay you money you can use however you want instead of asking your daddy 🤯 The catch is you need to work 😭
@@JeanGrullon the point of the video is not working for someone else, and it's targeted towards students. If a person was willing to work, they would just get a job and be done with it. It isn't viable for a student to work, run a business, and study at the same time, at that point, it's easier and less of a risk to just go to trade school
@@szewal the person should be willing to work either way. If the goal is to own a business, saying you need a dad that owns a pressure washer is just an excuse.
We should set up a company "OCD Power Wash". We'll work well...or get stuck into it and pressure wash driveways to oblivion. We start on concrete, we finish on dirt! 50% discount if we destroy your property!! Let's do it !
WARNING Many power washers like that have interchangeable tips that can change the amount of pressure never use the red one unless you're trying to destroy something. It will strip paint off and even damage concrete and mortar and blow the face off bricks be careful wear SAFETY GLASSES. They are usually color coded black, yellow, red, green, Make sure you test them before you use them on a customers property. Always test the nozzle on an area that won't be seen. Be safe those things can be dangerous. "If you do a good job for someone they might tell 10 or 20 people and you might get 1 or 2 jobs from that. Over the next few months or years. If you do a bad job they will tell anyone that will listen for the rest of their lives and you will lose countless jobs because of it" Mortar Joe
Step 1: Have money. Step 2: Have a parent who already has equipment. Step 3: Have friends who own property. Step 4: Have more money. Step 5: Hope people trust you. I say all of this as someone who does pressure washing professionally. It can be lucrative, but this is not a good list.
Also you gotta live in a place where people have enough money and care enough to pay for pressure washing. Where I live, I’ve literally never seen someone pressure washing their pavement lol
@@EikottXD Guns don't automatically ensure safety, and in some neighborhoods a gun can get you in more trouble-- sometimes with the police moreso than other people.
10/10. This was basically a college course broken down in like 35 seconds. I would hire this guy to do anything because he sees the entire field. Hope he’s successful AF
It takes so little to brighten someone else's day. Yet it can leave them feeling happy for a moment, an hour, a day, or give them a sweet memory for life. Help someone in need (esp. the elderly), tell someone you care about they’re amazing, compliment the chef who just made your delicious dinner, post something positive or leave a kind comment on social media, even just smile at people around you... And it will make you feel pretty awesome, too. 🙌.
Patent attorney here, I am going to give you guys some advice I have gained by working with hundreds of entrepreneurs. (This video was actually a damn near perfect explain on how to start any small business by the way) but what I am sharing will pretty pretty much exclusive to service businesses. Okay onto the advice, if you are starting a service business Step 1: Go around to businesses/houses, tell them what you do. Step 2: Inform them you are going to clean a small portion for free to demonstrate the difference it makes (if they consent of course). Step 2a: Before even talking with them try and keep an eye out for places that will be frequently seen by them, neighbors, customers, etc. Step 3: After you have determined the spot which will have the biggest and will be seen the most clean that one area. This does several things, such as proves your service is legit and shows how badly the client needs your service done. By choosing a clear and obvious spot which is frequently seen that client can not forget about you, they can’t unsee the difference, and they will start to think very legitimately about giving you a chance. (I don’t have time to proof read this I’m sorry if there are any errors).
I used to work for a guy with a power washing business but he did mostly tractor trailers. We would go to companies like coca cola, post office and places that deliver food and groceries to supermarkets we would clean hundreds of tractor trailers a day I know he made alot of money because I was friends with his son and they were definitely well off. And he used to own a deisel fuel company but sold it to start power washing so it must be worth it. Gotta respect the grind no matter how big anyone's company is tho. 🤙🏾
This man here inspired me to start my own pressure washing business and buy all the equipment needed and today I just finished my second job. Thanks man! 🙌🏻
@@itlermbula6154 dewalt pressure washer 3600 PSI expensive leaf blower, degreaser, a thick broom commercial water holes and an extension for the holes for the pressure washer
@@itlermbula6154 also a surface cleaner, I got it all at Home Depot cause it has warranty and always pay with cash AND KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS PUT TTHEM IN A SAFE PLACE, if u don’t like what u bought just Mayor You bring Everything Back The Came In The Box a mi Everything
1 problem is competition, if too many people start doing it, whoever has the deeper pockets will always win. They can undercut and force out competitors then raise prices after getting the territory to get back their losses.
No dude. Quality work wins every time. Deep pockets don’t mean the work is good. I know plenty of shops that are my competitors that have deep pockets and can’t compete with my quality and skill level. They hire people at cheap wages to do their work, guys like me do it ourselves and take extreme pride in doing good work. That’s who wins in the end every time. Be good at what you do and you’ll be fine. Poor quality work loses customers and gives a bad reputation, leading to losing potential future customers.
The bigger customers will higher cheap and sometimes that means illegals or immigrants who have green cards. Residential power washing is what I see everyone doing. Can't make a living unless you have a monopoly or franchise that has all of the contracts. Yes you have to start somewhere but the big boys laugh at these guys.
Fantastic. I did the same thing at age 15 but I painted chain link fencing silver. Was making up to $400 a job. I've since moved on but haven't been broke since.
You are a star, what you were saying here is absolutely perfect. Anybody willing to work to make that happen. Even more exciting you can apply what you said to a lot of different entrepreneurial endeavors. A huge congratulations and much success to you
That’s some great advice man!! Being self employed is some of the hardest work you’ll ever do! But it’s the most rewarding and self satisfying thing you’ll ever do! I enjoy giving 110% to my customers and not a time clock that will hold your future over your head!
My dad repairs them, he owns his own business so just putting it out there that when/if you getting into this business make sure you put aside money to service or repair your equipments👍
👏👏👏 If you're not already, you should be INCREDIBLY PROUD of yourself!!!!! You may not be a gigantic corporation, but what you are doing (starting a small business) is the backbone of this country!!! Keep doing what you're doing, don't let anyone or anything mess with your hustle!!!!! 😁👍
I’ve been doing this for years now , as well as painting +home improvement. I always have steady work and easy money to make . It’s the big neighborhoods , once word to mouth goes around about how good the work is it’ll pile up for sure .
I don’t believe you need a business license to do service work like this, at least in most places in the United States. You can just go out and do it. Insurance, that’s a different story. That’s good to have.
Correct when covid first hit my boy started pressure washing for ppl around the college neighborhood he rented a house in, made bank off those rich mfs. Didn’t get a license insurance any of it
You need a license in Florida for any type of service business like this, and insurance is a must. Neither one costs that much, but not having them can cost you a fortune. Unlicenced contracting work in Florida is a criminal offence due to all of the scam artists that take advantage of people, and insurance is needed to C.Y.A.
They make a really cool thing for cement like that where it's got 2 pressure heads and spins and will evenly clean a surface like this. And it's much faster.
@@danwalker1415 actually the surface cleaner is in the background In that video and I’m still trying to figure out why he didn’t use it on the sidewalk
Aka a “surface cleaner” Yeah, I’ve never seen any actual company use a wand to do flat surfaces. I don’t care if it’s a 8gpm machine.... It’ll take you forever to do it this way.
Big money in it if you live in the right area! I run a trucking company and we’re constantly at the port of Baltimore. Dude I used for pilot car services quit to pressure wash machinery that comes in since it’s not allowed on port grounds unless nearly spotless. 250 a pop per machine and starts and 730 and ends at 430
Honestly, most home owners should invest on a preasure machine and a lawn mower! It may be a bit pricey but ill save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
My ex fiance did this business plan for lawn care including mowing, weedeating, and blowing off. He also did pressure washing. Went door to door for customers and upgraded equipment with the money he made and some financial help from me. Business was booming for us! It really worked! Then he relapsed & started doing meth & cheated. Point is, this business plan really works! Don't do meth though!
I did that years ago! When you do one house or driveway the neighbors see it and generally want their house or driveway done too. You do need to have a pressure cleaner that has a pickup hose that you can put directly into a bottle of bleach. The bleach is necessary for proper cleaning. The bleach gets mixed into the water and is greatly diluted. You cover the area with the mixed bleach and then pressure clean it off along with the mold, dirt, and stains.
Learn what surfaces can be pressured washed. Had a brick patio I watched being done for a neighbor, guy had come by 5 or 6 times before neighbor broke and gave him the job. Guy blew all the sand out of the joints and patio was uneven a day later with voids from water erosion everywhere. Guy didn’t even realize what the issue was. We had to pull up all the bricks, sand, grade and lay the patio all over again. It was not a fun weekend, but at least the bricks were clean.
This is exactly true. And different PSI on different surfaces. Some surfaces can't take the pressure and deteriorate. You don't want to be the pressure washing professional who thinks every surface is the same and doesn't know why the driveway or tiled porch is destroyed.
@@katrinashostakovich3607 Low PSI pressure washer. Like very low. 100-1500 max. Brick can take time to shown the damage too. I'm not a pro, I just have used a few different pressure washers for helping grandparents and family over the years, and I have seen family use high-powered washers that destroyed deck tile. I would ere on the side of caution in any case, do your research. I'm sure there is a lot of data about washing brick.
The beauty of America is that you can start a business for *literally* anything and if you’re better than the competition you will have great success 🇺🇸
Not "better than the competition" but cheaper....meaning the only way to theoretically make it is to do it for less money than those before you....so just remember if you pass it on your kids will naturally make less than you did....and the license and insurance is a choke point because its not always as simple as just "getting them"
This guy didn't see the advantages he had to begin with. He got free equipment and guidance from his dad. If you are some poor kid, the stuff he talks about is not that easy to achieve.
@@vengefulspirit99 this guy could have the same attitude towards people with more help/guidance than he feels he had. That attitude gets you nowhere bro
I love these type of videos. I’ve been wanting to start my own thing for so long. I work on weekends doing my side hustle to build my name and portfolio but want to take it to the next level. I spray exterior, interior and cabinets
Step 7, hope no one reports your “water” run off to the local municipality or be prepared to pay hefty fines while having to secure a runoff collection system to prevent chemicals from going into the storm drain system in order to continue your legit pressure washing business.
I was actually wondering what he was meant to be doing with all that water. Like if je just leaves it pooled up somewhere, the dirt/oil/grime is just going to stain that spot. And washing it down the sewers might be a no-no depending where you live.
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So much fun I love it
Remember a good sealant after this is clean and dry is definitely a good thought
How much did you charge for the driveway and sidewalk?
Any advice for those of us in California? We have so many EPA regulations out here, it’s not even funny.
@@Frank-hz1cw Get out of the Commie state
Oh shit. Somebody that actually gives realistic strategy and details. Nice to see besides these people that were already loaded telling average people how to “be their own boss”
Mmmm
How is borrowing his dad’s equipment good advice? He wouldn’t be able to start working if it wasn’t for his dads 1000$ equipment. Thats not good business that’s called privilege.
@@-___-g what borrowing a buddies pressure washer called? If your dad doesn't own any equipment like this? Is that privilege too?
@@-___-g work at McDonald’s and save up for it then, everyone starts somewhere but I agree with the og comment, this is wat better advice. Half the people are already rich and saying shit like “never say no to anything, THATS how you become rich” those guys are straight BS motivational speakers
@@zbruh7268 that P.W was a commercial unit too, not some 300 dollar home depot buy. Hoses, 30-60 a piece, gun 50, wands i mean it was a startup before a startup.
Change out a few items and this is literally how to start ANY small business.
Just the same, damn solid advice.
Change out what?
@@Homixxxide the part about pressure washing equipment
What about babysitting. Before and after pics 😂😂
@@obama4059 show them as a 1 year old and then a 1 and 6 month year old. They survived being babysitted
But I want to start a hitman business, *I hated my family anyway!* If I miss a shot, they will be forgiving right?
My teenage daughter has been inspired by you to start her pressure washing business. She is 15. I want to support her, and also want to thank you for inspiring her.
Best of luck to her and her business. Thank you for the comment Ashley
This comment was 9 months ago,update on the business ???
She stuck with family and neighbors because of her age in the beginning, but the ice cream shop she worked found out, and it took off from there in our small town. I tell her to do a good job for people, go above and beyond, and it pays off.
How much is she making per month
@@ashleyshredderNice!
Step 3 is the most overlooked one to me! Test it out on them first before customers! “Family and friends are more forgiving than strangers”
I’m not being facetious here this probably one of the best if not the best Self-Employed guide out there. I’ve literally never seen a video were someone just gets straight to the point. Without trying to get you to sign up on their website so they can “suck the mon- I mean mentor you”. May you always be successful sir.
Is it not just common sense though lol
Name your right but some people need the little extra help getting things rolling ya know. This vid was super quick and easy to understand I’m sure some people found it helpful
@@Gomlmon99 common sense is so rare it is a super power
People have no idea how easy it is to start a business. Why work for someone else when you can do it yourself?
@@Variety_Pack
Why risk income doing hard work if you can bullshit your way up the corporate ladder?
I work for a pressure washing store, and from talking to hundreds of contractors over the years, you have good advice. I have no complaints as this is genuine advise, most people steer pressure guys wrong early on. You’re doing good sir.
Ok
dope
How do they steer them wrong?
@@Whatsayoutuber thinking the same thing 😂
I can imagine buying expensive equipment before having the clientele
As someone tryna figure out what to do in life, I genuinely appreciate this kinda content🙏
Me too
dont do this tbh
@@abi1470 why not?🤔
@@abi1470bro just stop
Thanks! It's been almost a minute so far, and my pressure washer business is going great!
What's the best power washing machine psi for the job ? Driveways patios brick walks?
@@nostradamus7648 watch porn, and start strokin away. itll grow very quick!
When you realize that this steps will work in any business model, just replace the pressure washer equipments to whatever equipment you will need to your preferred business… kudos to the op
Me who is gonna. Be a chef *cooks family*
@@yesman7670 as a professional chef, i can assure you that i have cooked thousands of families, its a hard thing to do but with enough time and booze, you can numb the pain
@@hisyam1664 bruh. Families are hard. You have to set it up properly. I'm more into homeless people but you do you.
@@joshrillo i always believe quality over quantity good for you.
@@joshrillo I understand the pain of setting it up properly, and families aren't really my choice of people either considering that finding a good family is harder than setting it up, though a homeless person usually don't have that much fat and muscle to deal with, but i guess they're easier to find
This is LITERALLY every step that I took when starting my pool cleaning business. Weird watching somebody else explain this out loud. But this is dead ass what it takes. Not that hard once you get the ball rolling.
It’s how I started my TV mounting company. Every step
@@jobjr74 does that keep you busy? Like full time?
6 days a week.
Hows the milfs in the business?🤔🤔 lotta desperate houswives?
Pool cleaning is a rough job. My dad makes us prime the system to save on water. I have respect for you. A crystal clear pool is a job.
Personally, I started with no liscenses or insurance, before I graduated high school. It’s a great opportunity to get a jump start with so little costs, and I can do that because I live in a small town and nobody’s too concerned about liscenses and insurance. Everybody knows me anyway.
Thanks
Spot on bro. No one has no excuse not to work!
This guy just taught an entire business class in 59 seconds
Exactly
He left out the part where if the water runs into storm drains the homeowner can get fined 50k. This type of business is horrible because either this dumb ass knows about the clean water act of 1972 And is violating It at the expense of his customers, or he doesn’t and shows how unknowledgeable he is about his own business. Doubt he’s letting the homeowners knows he’s opening them up to fines of up to 50k. And I can tell from the video he isn’t capturing the run off. Better start an LLC too for when homeowners start suing the piss out of you.
@@kevin8383 how do you know hes not collecting the water? This isnt 360 video.
@@kevin8383 nah lies
@@kevin8383 WTF are you talking about? Why would it matter if it's going into the ditch?
As a 30 year business owner. Your commentary was the closest to perfection I’ve heard. Every word was correct.
Right! I was looking for fortnite videos but he caught my attention, I watched whole thing.
RUclips must be paying this guy loads. He’s everywhere
Seeing you pressure wash that sidewalk is so satisfying for no reason
I think this mostly applies to any business that includes labor. I really admire your dedication and entrepreneurial mindset.
For anyone else, any skill or idea can be profitable. Maybe pressure washing doesn’t work for you, but if you rather do dog walking, tutoring, or car washing, stick to one and follow these steps mentioned in the video and replace pressure washing with the skill. I wish all the entrepreneurs much luck and thanks man for the awesome short!!
I was thinking the same thing
NO. THIS IS ONLY FOR PRESSURE WASHING. PRESSURE WASHING 4 LIFE!
You are not wrong
@@alvisezuliani7207 you're gonna be the cause of something very dumb
@@iconica9516 dumb people will be cause of something very dumb, not that guy just making a joke
Respect, good advice and trying to help others out instead of being worried about new people coming in and taking his business
Hes a entrepreneur this will not effect him a bit i will actually benefit him
That doesn't look like upstate NY, so I don't think I'll be taking any of his business. This is a great idea tho, especially with our stupid winters
yeah
There is more shit to be cleaned than cleaners. Never will change.
Totally agree. Mad respect to this youngster
Not only did you help yourself.
Your helping others.
Great work dude.
This vid feels so humble compared to the newer content. This is the video that made me wanna start washing. Two months in and I’m going door-to-door today and then got a job tonight in another state with my bro!
This is exactly what I did when I started my lawn care company. I started this season with a push mower in my girls smart car, now I have a truck, and $10,000 worth of equipment. Just reinvest everything back into the company, and you will be fine. Good luck everyone!
Killing it!
How do you start off? I’ve always wanted to start one because my step dad works in that business but just as a worker but I honestly don’t know how to start.
@@asylumrain what you need to do is save up like 2k for a truck over the winter, and buy a cheap pushmower, rake, and leaf blower. Go house to house, and Facebook Marketplace looking for clients, and charge $20-$40 depending on each lawn, and save up even more for a shitty trailer, and a riding mower. Then just jeep saving, and reinvest your money by buying more/better equipment.
I got some lawn signs, and buisness cards made, which helped alot. I even put my cards at stores and gas pumps and stuff lol
@@jaymeztherapper2496 I probably I have like 30 clients, may I know how many you have?
This is exactly what me and my dad do and I cannot stress enough how true this is, you guys better follow this guy if you plan on pressure washing, after all it’s a really good way to make money!
I think the same thing applies to landscaping as a whole. While I recognize that there is a noticeable difference between your neighbors teenager mowing your lawn, and a master landscaper mowing your lawn, I would absolutely have the teen do it for cheap because I don't care about my lawn.
@@davidreeding9176 what the 2 have in common is attainable overhead components and a pretty inexhaustible demand. You can get a pressure washer and a buffer for not-impossible. For a little more, a mower/edger/weed-eater/blower/something to haul it all with. At that point it’s just a matter of hustle and practice, but you can learn while earning.
Get a hover cover save yourself two hours for 100 ft by 2 ft
There was no Facebook 30 years ago, therefore your comment is a lie. Get away from me liar
Step 7) if someone has no soliciting signs on their home don't bother them, otherwise they'll never be your customer.
Close mouths don’t get fed. You have nothing to lose.
I am a D2D salesmen in Solar Sales. 90% of people with No Soliciting signs forget it’s even up there
Yeah that would be a short workday
Guys,
If you going to do that (pressure washing driveways & concrete walkways),
Tag-on a sealing service for another $300.
Pressure washing will allow water to penetrate through the concrete because previous sealant and a layer of fines got removed.
In places where winter temp gets below freezing overnight, having water seep into the concrete during the day and then freezing during the night, is not good.
However, then you cut down your return wash rates.... Science.
@@lonewolf6364 safety over profit, man. :/
@@sirenrosel sure, but some companies don't consider that. Was just pointing out the drawbacks associated with that process, as seen by some companies.
I must sincerely say I absolutely positively with the most up do respect can not fathom a single productive thing to add to the conversation.
Or don't so you get more business because they need a new job, hax
You can tell someone’s being serious about their business advice when it’s not hidden behind a 7-10 easy steps to become a millionaire with a normal guy who rents a super car and multi million dollar mansion to fake flex his imaginary wealth that he hopes to accrue peddling fake get rich quick schemes. Dude just outlines everything in a RUclips short and tells you to contact him for more info. Haha
Business woo ruclips.net/user/shortsSZz3MK9p_tE?feature=share
Yeah, exactly. I've learned to never click on those videos. They never tell the viewer anything.
look at this dudes other videos he’s absolutely ridiculous in some of his advice lol
‘Knowledge’
@@johnjohntv1195 lol! “Here in my garage.”
That's great advice for any business and you managed to get it all in in and such a short format. Great job!
I like his little waddle as he’s washing the driveway
That’s just great start up business advice period.
And I say this as someone who is self employed.
This is just an outright great video and the fact he condensed it all into a minute is impressive
Self employed lmao.
Reply to me with a negative reply if you're a dumb*ss.
@@GayKermit-._-. ikr it's just twitter animal porn commissions
@@marksism4292 lol
I’m a self employed videographer and I used the exact same tips mentioned in the video to start my business. This is great advice.
This what my twin brother does for a living. He’s livin like a boss.
Like a boss of a McDonald's? I'll bet he's really ballin out. 😂
@@Erik-Vadee-Veecheewhat are you trying to say?
Wow,actually good business advice online. Never thought I’d see the day jaja
I am well on my way! Just finished my first big commercial job this week! I do pressure washing, window cleaning, and awning cleanings! Love your tips and tricks!
Hey bro, thanks for putting it out there - teaching people how to fish for themselves. Respect!! 🙌🏻😁
@@VampireDrip also there's something called "get a job".
They literally pay you money you can use however you want instead of asking your daddy 🤯
The catch is you need to work 😭
@@VampireDrip ain't pressure washing is the only skill this steps can be abblied to.
@@JeanGrullon the point of the video is not working for someone else, and it's targeted towards students. If a person was willing to work, they would just get a job and be done with it. It isn't viable for a student to work, run a business, and study at the same time, at that point, it's easier and less of a risk to just go to trade school
@@szewal the person should be willing to work either way. If the goal is to own a business, saying you need a dad that owns a pressure washer is just an excuse.
@@szewal and I mean a temporary job/gigs just to get the capital to get started
Honestly, this is definitely something I'd thrive in. My OCD and obsession with cleaning will finally pay off.
do it. it’s unbelievably satisfying and i make $50 an hour😭😭
@@syzemik518 doing this in the video or something similar ?
We should set up a company "OCD Power Wash". We'll work well...or get stuck into it and pressure wash driveways to oblivion. We start on concrete, we finish on dirt! 50% discount if we destroy your property!! Let's do it !
Then the back pain kicks in.
@@DeMarrJames bro fr tho😭 i’m using it as one of my excuses to get my medical card
This man just explained how to start any business so simply in less than a minute.
I think people just being able to see the work you do and the immediate difference is a brilliant advertisement tool.
WARNING
Many power washers like that have interchangeable tips that can change the amount of pressure never use the red one unless you're trying to destroy something.
It will strip paint off and even damage concrete and mortar and blow the face off bricks be careful wear SAFETY GLASSES.
They are usually color coded black, yellow, red, green, Make sure you test them before you use them on a customers property.
Always test the nozzle on an area that won't be seen.
Be safe those things can be dangerous.
"If you do a good job for someone they might tell 10 or 20 people and you might get 1 or 2 jobs from that.
Over the next few months or years.
If you do a bad job they will tell anyone that will listen for the rest of their lives and you will lose countless jobs because of it"
Mortar Joe
Thanks Mortar Joe
Great advice!
Thanks Mortar Joe
Thank you
Mortar joe ❤️
Honestly? This is a really good video. Logical, easy to understand, clear steps. This almost makes me want to start a pressure washing business lol
Same deal, too bad its winter. Saving this for summer.
Dude I’m glad I found this. I’ve been thinking about starting my own pressure washing business. Thanks for the helpful tips!
This guy be giving out helpful advices for free that some "gurus" will charge you $500 for. Respect.
Wow somebody trying to teach others how to really accomplish the task of business ownership from a real world perspective!!
You love to see it💪💪
how much is a business license and insurance?
Step 1: Have money.
Step 2: Have a parent who already has equipment.
Step 3: Have friends who own property.
Step 4: Have more money.
Step 5: Hope people trust you.
I say all of this as someone who does pressure washing professionally. It can be lucrative, but this is not a good list.
I know right and I would love to do this but it wouldn't be safe for me to do it alone.
@@Atlamillia Get a gun.
Also you gotta live in a place where people have enough money and care enough to pay for pressure washing. Where I live, I’ve literally never seen someone pressure washing their pavement lol
@@EikottXD Guns don't automatically ensure safety, and in some neighborhoods a gun can get you in more trouble-- sometimes with the police moreso than other people.
@@hobosorcerer never said they did but they do increase your safety. Also if it's concealed who's going to know?
Absolutely killer advice man
I just need a dad with a small loan of a 2500 psi pressure washer! Thanks dude!
10/10. This was basically a college course broken down in like 35 seconds. I would hire this guy to do anything because he sees the entire field. Hope he’s successful AF
It takes so little to brighten someone else's day. Yet it can leave them feeling happy for a moment, an hour, a day, or give them a sweet memory for life. Help someone in need (esp. the elderly), tell someone you care about they’re amazing, compliment the chef who just made your delicious dinner, post something positive or leave a kind comment on social media, even just smile at people around you... And it will make you feel pretty awesome, too. 🙌.
♥️💯 bless you 🙏
pressure washing
You desserves all my respect.
Doing things by our own, is the Best award...
Patent attorney here, I am going to give you guys some advice I have gained by working with hundreds of entrepreneurs.
(This video was actually a damn near perfect explain on how to start any small business by the way) but what I am sharing will pretty pretty much exclusive to service businesses.
Okay onto the advice, if you are starting a service business
Step 1: Go around to businesses/houses, tell them what you do.
Step 2: Inform them you are going to clean a small portion for free to demonstrate the difference it makes (if they consent of course).
Step 2a: Before even talking with them try and keep an eye out for places that will be frequently seen by them, neighbors, customers, etc.
Step 3: After you have determined the spot which will have the biggest and will be seen the most clean that one area.
This does several things,
such as proves your service is legit and shows how badly the client needs your service done.
By choosing a clear and obvious spot which is frequently seen that client can not forget about you, they can’t unsee the difference, and they will start to think very legitimately about giving you a chance. (I don’t have time to proof read this I’m sorry if there are any errors).
I’m just here to say that I truly enjoy watching things get washed and cleaned. Especially when the one doing it is so systematic and thorough!
I used to work for a guy with a power washing business but he did mostly tractor trailers. We would go to companies like coca cola, post office and places that deliver food and groceries to supermarkets we would clean hundreds of tractor trailers a day I know he made alot of money because I was friends with his son and they were definitely well off. And he used to own a deisel fuel company but sold it to start power washing so it must be worth it. Gotta respect the grind no matter how big anyone's company is tho. 🤙🏾
Wow. Its so refreshing to see REAL advice, and not scammy bullshit. Thank you for spreading knowledge and positivity man
This man here inspired me to start my own pressure washing business and buy all the equipment needed and today I just finished my second job. Thanks man! 🙌🏻
which equipment did you buy? if you don't mind me asking
@@itlermbula6154 dewalt pressure washer 3600 PSI expensive leaf blower, degreaser, a thick broom commercial water holes and an extension for the holes for the pressure washer
@@itlermbula6154 thanks for watching!
@@itlermbula6154 also a surface cleaner, I got it all at Home Depot cause it has warranty and always pay with cash AND KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS PUT TTHEM IN A SAFE PLACE, if u don’t like what u bought just Mayor You bring Everything Back The Came In The Box a mi Everything
1 problem is competition, if too many people start doing it, whoever has the deeper pockets will always win. They can undercut and force out competitors then raise prices after getting the territory to get back their losses.
Something to be aware of, but not singularly deterred by.
Just the cost of doing business. If your quality is top notch then cheapest doesnt always get the contract sometimes you win w quality
This is 1 problem in basically every business lol
No dude. Quality work wins every time. Deep pockets don’t mean the work is good. I know plenty of shops that are my competitors that have deep pockets and can’t compete with my quality and skill level. They hire people at cheap wages to do their work, guys like me do it ourselves and take extreme pride in doing good work. That’s who wins in the end every time. Be good at what you do and you’ll be fine. Poor quality work loses customers and gives a bad reputation, leading to losing potential future customers.
The bigger customers will higher cheap and sometimes that means illegals or immigrants who have green cards. Residential power washing is what I see everyone doing. Can't make a living unless you have a monopoly or franchise that has all of the contracts. Yes you have to start somewhere but the big boys laugh at these guys.
Fantastic. I did the same thing at age 15 but I painted chain link fencing silver. Was making up to $400 a job. I've since moved on but haven't been broke since.
Actually good idea. I'd hire somebody to do that to my fence right now. What did you use for the paint
I’m just interested on watching how satisfying power wash is
you are going somewhere. much respect
You are a star, what you were saying here is absolutely perfect. Anybody willing to work to make that happen. Even more exciting you can apply what you said to a lot of different entrepreneurial endeavors. A huge congratulations and much success to you
Stop acting like that's such an unheard-of concept
*willing and able
seeing the concrete nice n clean makes me feel like a proud Italian dad
"Practice on friends and family"! You heard it here, folks! Hose em down!
That’s some great advice man!! Being self employed is some of the hardest work you’ll ever do! But it’s the most rewarding and self satisfying thing you’ll ever do! I enjoy giving 110% to my customers and not a time clock that will hold your future over your head!
After watching this I felt like I already did all this and have a successful business while in reality I just sat there
Started very similarly to this doing residential and moved to commercial. been on 5 years now with over 150 restaurants under contract👌🤟
Whatever he said went through one of my ears and out the other as I was to focused on how satisfying it was to watch you pressure wash stuffs
I bet another good way would be to advertise to real estate agents. They can pass your info to home sellers
This is a pretty good idea.
Realtors are the cheapest clients ever.
Meanwhile they can get up to 25%of sold home value.
@@stephenleverock9882 so cheap.
That is a great idea, I completely forgot that one. And your right realtors Manage lots of Properties until they sell or rent.
Dude, ur a legend. This advice is real and will help a LOT of people get started. Kudos bro.
Great job glad to see you're so industrious
My dad repairs them, he owns his own business so just putting it out there that when/if you getting into this business make sure you put aside money to service or repair your equipments👍
👏👏👏 If you're not already, you should be INCREDIBLY PROUD of yourself!!!!! You may not be a gigantic corporation, but what you are doing (starting a small business) is the backbone of this country!!! Keep doing what you're doing, don't let anyone or anything mess with your hustle!!!!! 😁👍
I hired someone to pressure wash the patio on my cafe before my opening and holy crap it looked so good after! Great idea to start this!
How to start ANY small business! Bravo sir! 👏
I’ve been doing this for years now , as well as painting +home improvement. I always have steady work and easy money to make . It’s the big neighborhoods , once word to mouth goes around about how good the work is it’ll pile up for sure .
how much fo you make ?
I don’t believe you need a business license to do service work like this, at least in most places in the United States. You can just go out and do it. Insurance, that’s a different story. That’s good to have.
Correct when covid first hit my boy started pressure washing for ppl around the college neighborhood he rented a house in, made bank off those rich mfs. Didn’t get a license insurance any of it
@Welcome to Clown World! what type of insurance ?? Ik there’s a lot of different ones
@@BagboyGrubbin A General Liability policy for starters, and then a Business Owners Policy once you get more profitable.
You need a license in Florida for any type of service business like this, and insurance is a must. Neither one costs that much, but not having them can cost you a fortune. Unlicenced contracting work in Florida is a criminal offence due to all of the scam artists that take advantage of people, and insurance is needed to C.Y.A.
You do need atleast an occupational license an liability insurance doesn't hurt to have
We need more videos like this
wow so fast… i just got a business license and full insurance in less than 1 minute thanks!!
Pressure washing paths/ driveways is the quick easy part, it's the cleaning up that takes the time, dirt up walls ect..
They make a really cool thing for cement like that where it's got 2 pressure heads and spins and will evenly clean a surface like this. And it's much faster.
This was one of his early jobs when he was first starting out and didn't have much
He uses the Surface cleaner in this video. Great tool
@@danwalker1415 actually the surface cleaner is in the background In that video and I’m still trying to figure out why he didn’t use it on the sidewalk
Aka a “surface cleaner”
Yeah, I’ve never seen any actual company use a wand to do flat surfaces.
I don’t care if it’s a 8gpm machine....
It’ll take you forever to do it this way.
@@timmathias2677 That clip was probably before he bought one.
This videos narrative is PERFECT!
I will never start a pressure washing business but I will keep watching
If i ever lose my cdl this is what im doing next.
That's a never ending fear that I'll always have
@@Bullet44 how would you guys lose your cdl?
Big money in it if you live in the right area! I run a trucking company and we’re constantly at the port of Baltimore. Dude I used for pilot car services quit to pressure wash machinery that comes in since it’s not allowed on port grounds unless nearly spotless. 250 a pop per machine and starts and 730 and ends at 430
@@carguy0389 you can easily lose your CDL for a variety of simple driving infractions..
@@tanneradams20 you just stand outside the port and clean the dirty machines?
Step one: have access to dads pressure washer.
Honestly, most home owners should invest on a preasure machine and a lawn mower! It may be a bit pricey but ill save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
Step two: have the time to do this and not make money right away
people want to have a nice home and nice office or store. so people who would work to clean up the garden, roof and so on, are good. this is nice.
💪 Making Dad's proud everywhere.
This advice is useful everywhere to be honest. Great video, love to see people giving lessons for free
My ex fiance did this business plan for lawn care including mowing, weedeating, and blowing off. He also did pressure washing. Went door to door for customers and upgraded equipment with the money he made and some financial help from me. Business was booming for us! It really worked! Then he relapsed & started doing meth & cheated. Point is, this business plan really works! Don't do meth though!
Bro we have a power washer like his and it just sits at our house all day 😭
Tedious work, but rewarding. God bless u !!
I did that years ago! When you do one house or driveway the neighbors see it and generally want their house or driveway done too. You do need to have a pressure cleaner that has a pickup hose that you can put directly into a bottle of bleach. The bleach is necessary for proper cleaning. The bleach gets mixed into the water and is greatly diluted. You cover the area with the mixed bleach and then pressure clean it off along with the mold, dirt, and stains.
Commenting so this gets boosted higher in comments this is a good tip
So you spray with the bleach on a low setting then crank it up when the bleach run out ?
That is a terrible idea. Chemicals are pointless to use if you have a strong enough rig. Invest in a professional rig about 3k and then talk
20 years from now a multi billionaire is going to make a huge speech about their huge pressure wash business success 😂
This is really refreshing I'm sure you've helped many who is looking to get started. People hold onto info like it's good. Thank you for those people.
My mother is helping me start by practising on her garden. We all need to learn and seek guidance😅
Learn what surfaces can be pressured washed. Had a brick patio I watched being done for a neighbor, guy had come by 5 or 6 times before neighbor broke and gave him the job. Guy blew all the sand out of the joints and patio was uneven a day later with voids from water erosion everywhere. Guy didn’t even realize what the issue was. We had to pull up all the bricks, sand, grade and lay the patio all over again. It was not a fun weekend, but at least the bricks were clean.
This is exactly true. And different PSI on different surfaces. Some surfaces can't take the pressure and deteriorate. You don't want to be the pressure washing professional who thinks every surface is the same and doesn't know why the driveway or tiled porch is destroyed.
@@jon4715 so how would you pressure wash bricks, per se? Can they be?
@@katrinashostakovich3607 Low PSI pressure washer. Like very low. 100-1500 max. Brick can take time to shown the damage too. I'm not a pro, I just have used a few different pressure washers for helping grandparents and family over the years, and I have seen family use high-powered washers that destroyed deck tile.
I would ere on the side of caution in any case, do your research. I'm sure there is a lot of data about washing brick.
The beauty of America is that you can start a business for *literally* anything and if you’re better than the competition you will have great success 🇺🇸
And you need a licence....
Not "better than the competition" but cheaper....meaning the only way to theoretically make it is to do it for less money than those before you....so just remember if you pass it on your kids will naturally make less than you did....and the license and insurance is a choke point because its not always as simple as just "getting them"
This guy didn't see the advantages he had to begin with. He got free equipment and guidance from his dad. If you are some poor kid, the stuff he talks about is not that easy to achieve.
@@vengefulspirit99 this guy could have the same attitude towards people with more help/guidance than he feels he had. That attitude gets you nowhere bro
No, that's just false, anywhere in the world. You can be the best in the world, without marketing you will fail, every time.
Nice young man here 🙏🏽. He knows his stuff and is gonna be a great business owner himself one day
When he’s doing the driveway his little shuffle is so funny
"How to start a pressure washing business with little money"
Step 1: Get a license
Step 2: Use your dad's pressure washer
wow thanks really insightful
Lmaoo
You are the greatest person on this earth may GOD bless you for your honesty and integrity
I love these type of videos. I’ve been wanting to start my own thing for so long. I work on weekends doing my side hustle to build my name and portfolio but want to take it to the next level. I spray exterior, interior and cabinets
The most useful YT short I came across with. Thanks!
Step 7, hope no one reports your “water” run off to the local municipality or be prepared to pay hefty fines while having to secure a runoff collection system to prevent chemicals from going into the storm drain system in order to continue your legit pressure washing business.
I was actually wondering what he was meant to be doing with all that water. Like if je just leaves it pooled up somewhere, the dirt/oil/grime is just going to stain that spot. And washing it down the sewers might be a no-no depending where you live.
Well its the property owner who gets the fine from EPA right now. They can be fined like 50,000 a day if the water has dangerous chemicals.
Why can’t water go down a storm drain?
@@slicric131, he even said In the video that he’s using chemicals as well, and as much as I like the guys work ethic, I hope he takes precautions.
@@void-master9077 I didn’t know chemicals couldn’t go down storm drains.
And this business can be made with any self taught skill, carpentry, plumbing, and handymen work! Great video!
I'm 17, sparky-in-training, you think this will work for me if I want to start my own electrical companies some years from now?
@@Kaiokendrew licencing isn't going to be cheap but your goal should absolutely be to own your own company and if you work hard and smart enough you can earn big money in electrical because absolutely no other trade or customer wants to fuck around with electricity