Start a Cleaning Business With $1,000
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- When he was 24, Jackson Blackburn was looking for a job that would let him follow his passion for traveling and snowboarding. He found that with a cleaning business start-up, Mt. Baker Window Cleaning Company. Five years later, it’s bringing in 6-figure monthly revenue and has a fantastic company culture that keeps his cleaning team on-board for the long-term.
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Most impressively, Jackson didn’t have a ton of money or experience as an entrepreneur. He started his cleaning service business with less than $1,000 and learned how to run it as he grew. In this interview, he’ll share what he’s learned in the process of starting a cleaning business from scratch, including the mistakes he’s made along the way and the lessons he learned from them.
Mt. Baker’s growth really took off when Jackson stepped back from the day-to-day cleaning business and embraced his role as the CEO. He’ll talk about how he made that shift, where he finds high-quality team members, and how developed the training and other systems that set his employees and the business up for success. Along with this, he’ll talk about the advertising strategies he uses to keep his customer base growing, the role that coaching has played in his growth, and how he keeps himself pushing forward when things get tough.
If you want to know how to start a cleaning business step by step, Jackson is a great knowledge resource for you to take advantage of! Don’t forget to watch these other interviews with cleaning business owners before you go:
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Resources
mtbakerwindows.com/ - Learn more about Mt. Baker Window Cleaning on their website
hubs.li/Q01HqGmq0 - Our FREE Masterclass
www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-st... - More actionable insights on how to start a profitable window cleaning business
Timestamps:
00:00 - Meeting Jackson and his background
00:58 - Benefits of coaching
01:26 - Services they offer
02:29 - Supply run/Fan Blitz
04:28 - Startup costs and necessary equipment
07:13 - Revenue and profit margins
08:42 - Job site visit
10:33 - Customer experience
11:11 - What would he do differently?
12:05 - Company culture
13:12 - Benefits of being a mentor
14:06 - Seasonality of window cleaning
15:06 - Which services to start with
16:07 - The biggest mistake
17:13 - Cost of equipment
18:36 - Planning and vision
19:24 - Hiring employees
20:52 - Number of employees and training
22:09 - Motivating the team
23:20 - How the owner’s role changes with growth
24:18 - Using social media
25:40 - Booking and estimate process
27:45 - Lead generation and management
28:41 - Specialty equipment and distributors
29:11 - Growing revenue
30:53 - Scheduling a job step-by-step
32:43 - Marketing budget
33:30 - Increasing job profitability
34:24 - Top advice for new owners
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This is what I needed to see I haven't shut up about what you're doing with your work culture, exactly what I want to aim for and copy this business model. We have been talking about getting into some form of cleaning so I can still ride bikes, ski and fly planes when time permits and build a team around me that thinks the same way. Ive worked in bike shops forever and we all just wanna shred after work... Good job my dude!
Holy shit, this channel is incredibly valuable compared to 99% of all business related channels on YT. You guys get into the meat and bones of what is means to be a Entrepreneur. Keep doing what you guys are doing.
Thank you for your feedback and kind words! We will continue to create and deliver high-quality content that will help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams.
So tired of these videos
@@jasoncornett7948 ok, but it's optional.
Really practical and to the point. As someone who has just started out, this guy is genuine.
Glad you love this video! Your appreciation means a lot to us and motivates us to continue producing content like this. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔
@@UpFlip Something that is in everyone's mind right now. Probably too broad but I am looking for more information on "How is AI going to affect small business and the job market, some strategies to cope with the disruption and economic uncertainties that come with it".
@@k-c if your job can be done completely a computer, your job is probably going to end. If not, it probably wont. Thats basically the short of it.
So proud of you Jackson, way to go Mt Baker Team!
Thank you for watching, Home Service Business Coach! ☺️
Love to see this. America is strong because of entrepreneurs like this!
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WOW what a motivational video. Loving this and getting lots of ideas, thank you UpFlip x
Thanks so much. Great interview and insight..
Thank you for watching and engaging with the content! ☺️
@@UpFlip You are welcome..
You guys are doing a great job..
I am an entrepreneur, and progressing more in Florida and offering National services as well.
So cool this guy never gave up
Take a drink every time bro says “yeah absolutely”
Lol hope you didn't get drunk 😂
Fantastic and valuable episode!!
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
This guy is rock solid. Providing opportunities for employees is huge.
Thank you for taking the time to watch our video. We hope you learned something from this. ❤
Hey! How are thing going for you? Can you give us an update about your business please?)
Awesome content. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful! Were you inspired to start your own pressure washing business? ☺️
@@UpFlip I started a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning company 10 months ago. I also offer pressure washing and kitchen deep cleaning. On pace for 500k annually. Going for 2.5 mil.
Th ask for these videos. It gives me time and ideas to start my own cleaning business. Txs
That's awesome! We're thrilled to know that our videos can inspire people. Best of luck! 👊
In america you can literally just do anything and get paid a whole salary
A whole lot of possibilities, don't you agree? Where are you from, o? ☺️
It helps to have a big population! So many cities to move in when you are not happy of your current situation and looking for new options.
@@nicknico4121 so true. America is like a borderless continent of its own
@@zion3507 that is so well said "borderless continent". And with different mentalities, climate and landscape!
Funny how most Americans don't even know about this. Only immigrants do.
Nice Work Cleaning Crew very satisfied. Your generous team deserves good tips 👍 👌.
Thank you for your kind words and feedback! They always strive to provide excellent service! 💪❤
Great information in this one! I can see why he's now a coach.
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
I was thrilled to hear that Dave Moermon mentored him, I haven't even joined Dave's program yet and I've already learned so much from him through his videos and podcasts
That's awesome! We appreciate you tuning in. Thank you! ☺️
Thanks brother - glad the content is helping!
A lot of great questions!
I appreciate you tuning in! What were your key takeaways? ☺️
Looking good you guys!
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
In the pacific northwest, window cleaning should be your main and pressure washing is a add on service!
Awesome suggestion! Thanks for watching! ☺️
Breaking the 4th wall by constantly addressing the camera seems a little overdone in this one guys.
But otherwise great content, thank you for putting it out
Congrats Jackson!
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
The interviwer and interviewee, are like the same exact person lol
I love this show men
Glad to hear ;)
BAMM!!!!! Jackson dropping bombs!!
Definitely! Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️
Good stuff. A business coach is definitely worth it 💪.
Great job 💕💕💕💪
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
Great Video
Thank you! Curious to know if you're an entrepreneur yourself?
You should do the roofing industry!!!
Got a few requests for that... it's surely on our list! ☺️
Great question
Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️
Yes, absolutely.
Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️
Hey I enjoy a lot all of your videos, could you please tell me what equipment do you use to film the videos? Iphone? Filmmaker? Microphone? Thanks! keep up the good work!
We are using proper camera equipment! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
Lmao the way the guys looks at dude after being cut off🤣
We hope you enjoyed it - thank you for watching! ☺️
I see your cleaning exterior window cleaning, Do you offer interior window cleaning? that would help your revenue aswell
It your business is truly lucrative and you show and prove that you work hard, then eventually you will be a homeowner like me and not a renter. Equity put in homeownership is equally as important as Equity put in your business. I do and have worked honestly and very hard and I am very trustworthy, loving, caring, and honest and respectful. I don’t lie and hate all liars and actual criminal people, especially those who steal what they are undeserving of and don’t understand anything good and real.With their ignorance and actual criminal fraud behavior they never build anything real and good especially with children. I, like you, am very hardworking loving and honest and trustworthy. I have raised other peoples real children and I am ready to take my own children back and teach them rightfully.
Very well said. You'll be a great teacher. Keep going! 🔥
Smh videos like this FLOOD the pressure wash market....thanks guys
Sorry if you feel that way. Are you in the pressure-washing industry too?
This dork doesn’t care. He’s just looking to profit off other peoples hard work
As a man why are you afraid of competition?
As a man why are you afraid of competition?
ThaNx
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Any warehouse, 3PL, logistics business videos coming ?
Those are great topics that we would definitely consider. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Any handyman episodes coming soon?
We'd love to feature one soon. If you enjoyed this video, we have other content just like this, so please feel free to check out our channel! ☺️
Awesome video and business insight... Could you please share your Shirts 👕 Supplier's info?
People would never guess how much you could make! I am in high school, and making between 8-18k a month doing just window cleaning with one employee. Working on getting it scaled up right now!
Keep up the great work! ☺️
Shit your making the same as this guy if you make 18k a month profit lol. He’s only left with 200k after everything
My hometown!
Great! Have you tried their services? ☺️
No, I’ve been living in California for the past 11 years.
The best way to start and succeed at owning a business is just jump into it. Leave yourself no other option but to succeed. That’s how I did it. The ones I’ve seen that started with big loans or borrow family money NEVER make it. They know it’s okay if they fail. I don’t have that option.
People can be successful with the right push. Best of luck! 👊
Well said
Did I like, comment, and subscribe ?
"Yes, absolutely."
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yeah great question
Thanks for watching, Zimoria! Which lesson inspired you the most?
Is there any way to give two likes to a single video on RUclips?
You are excellent, UpFlip ❤.
Wow, thank you, Chamara Sampath! our appreciation means a lot to us and motivates us to continue producing content like this. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔
Such a dope channel!
Thanks for the support!
Hello, I Thank you very much for the very interesting and informative Video. I Thought really well of making an own Window Cleaning Buisness but i have one Question. I Live in Switzerland and here in Summer its often Raining for like 15min, so what are you doing if it is Raining while you are cleaning windows at a Customers House? I thank you forward for the Reply and wish everyone a Nice Day
You're welcome! Maybe this would help you - course.upflip.com/cleaning-business-masterclass. Good luck on your journey!
Getting clients
He shared his techniques on how he gets his clients. Please keep on watching to learn his tips! ☺️
Where do you get these custom business golf shirts the long sleeve ones?
You can get them at your local print shop! Hope this helps! ☺️
Everyone these days just wants a get rich quick scheme. That's why it takes them for-never.
Thanks for the info - I'll def use some of this!
Cheers.
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I’m starting a similar business but in a different market (Oregon). What is a decent benchmark to shoot for as far as cost per lead via FB Ads?
Hard to recommend specific figures. You need to study your market to a T. ☺️
well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
Please do review about Electrical Service business, Please because you have already done more other types of business, But did not do Electrical Service Business.
How do you rope up on steep roofs if the roof doesn't have a hook?
Pretty sure they have safety measures for that, just not covered in this video. But, great question! ☺️
thought the same.
i thought he was wearing the apple vision pros for a sec on that mountain pic
That would've been cool tho! 😅
Please do dumpster rental business
That's on our list! Thanks for watching ☺️
If you're working alone print shops won't do just a couple of shirts they want big orders only like $300 and up better to just get embroidery shirt logo instead cheaper cost
Not all print shops prefer bulk orders, although you do really have a point in there. Great suggestion too! ☺️
You can actually go to a small print shop and get just a couple shirts printed for cheap. We have done and you cant too!
@mt.bakerwindowcleaningco.8688 I've walked into all print shops everywhere and they only want large bulk orders
@@mt.bakerwindowcleaningco.8688 Good to know, thank you.
I would like to design print related items for soft washing, pressure washing, junk removal, hvac and related industry. Just dont know if I can secure a long term client
Maybe you don't need a long term client, but multiple clients. Best of luck! 👊
@@UpFlip thank you very much for your valuable suggestion. Yes, I agree. Its better to have multiple clients.
You should do a honey farm business
That would be interesting!
Lol @ 6:44
You can find it cheaper locally. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Make videos of people doing online business please
We're working on it! ☺️
Nothing wrong with a small amount of high-pressure sales. It's an aspect of business just gets a bad rep.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Some people like Jackson do not prefer it, although others may have other opinions.
You boys better prepare for some competition. I’m coming for your clients.
My company name will be Mount Better, and I’ll charge half the price for the same service.
Best regards -
Your worst nightmare
Lol awesome video
We always love some healthy competition! 😂
Thanks for watching! ☺️
well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services
Is this consider a pressure washing business?
Great question! Pressure washing is one of the many services they provide. Thanks for watching! ☺️
For the people reading this you don’t need a corporate job to make $. There’s plenty of jobs out there such as construction, plumbing, electrician, etc…
You're right. A corporate job is just one of the many ways you can make money. ☺️
every person they interview lol, *ask question* the answer is YEAH SO
That's actually normal in a conversation 😂
Thanks for watching! ☺️
everyone on media. literally wth?
@ 5:00, That looks like window-cleaning supply store,….. in some far off low population location. Surprising. I'm in San Diego, as far as I know there no such store here.
In some areas it could be a local Home Depot, Costco or Lowes. They just happen to have one of those. It's specific to them.
That’s my cousin
That's awesome! Planning to join the business with him? ☺️
Where is the old host?
He'll be back soon! ☺️
Love your videos.. But i hate the phrase "Yeah! Great question". And, "Yeah! Absolutely!" it's just annoying. Lol!
That's just the way they talk. 😅
Any business you want to see next? 🤔
Don't watch then crybaby
Way harder than it looks, should have asked him how he gets repeat business. The problem i have faced with this business is after we clean your home it stays clean for years. Its not like lawn care where you come out every week. Do a video more on marketing. Doing the work is not the problem when starting a business, getting leads is harder than this guy make it look like. We are glorified bleach sprayers thats it
Thank you for sharing your piece on the industry! It's very important to hear all sides of the story to help people planning to join the cleaning industry. We thank you for watching and hope you continue to support our channel. ☺️
You’re just lazy.
I used to use baking soda
Window cleaning could be done every quarter. That can be bread and butter along with gutter cleans before winter
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Is the palmolive liquid dish soap 🤔 safe to use as pressure cleaning much more gentle and eco-friendly than the original dawn iquid dish soap . I am texting from Quebec City. There is no need to use abrasive products that are harmful to your hands. Even with yellow latex gloves, it still does not protect you. Trust me 👍.
That's interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ☺️
bay city supply is incredibly expensive, 40 dollars for a plastic bucket?
Unfortunately, that's the case. If you can find it much cheaper, that would be favorable. ☺️
10 employees you pay them 70k year then supplies. You do the math
They don't have 10 employees all year long. This was explained on the video. To know more about it, please keep on watching! ☺️
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This is more reliable than the spruse guy
Lol, they are reliable. Thanks for watching! :)
Why is Paul gone?
Don't worry, he'll be back soon! ☺️
Why are so many of these videos from businesses here in Washington state? Does this state just have a bunch of entrepreneurs? Wouldn't be surprised.. or maybe you live in Washington
We're Washington based! Thanks for noticing. Are from WA too? ☺️
@@UpFlip yessir about 30 miles west of seattle
Fart at 6:03
Most difficult and easiest part of this business is its easy to start/ get clients.
That's a great point! Have you tried opening this type of business?
You’re correct I’m in that situation now
What you do is show the one offs that had market Opportunity i live in Atlanta and saturation of the markets wether landscape power washing or mechanics is not so nice hell plumbing electrical ac heat all of it with everyone in theese businesses have driven down markets far value to pennys the ones that really climb high are backed initially with dollars i gross a millin a year with dm landscape and net 150k after payroll which is 1200 a day plus materials for each job im behind on equipment payments and other bills show the truthful side not the miracle companies
Thank you for sharing your piece on the industry. It's important to hear about them. How long have you been in the business?
*He has all those trucks, employees, shop and office and is only making 1M gross annually. That sounds way to low for his overhead.*
True
His business is considered "seasonal," so he won't be making consistent profits. This was well explained in the video. Please keep on watching to find out more. ☺️
@@UpFlip well the bills aren’t “seasonal”. So that actually makes it even worse. He needs to X his income to survive without a doubt.
He profits 20%, feels like he should be around 30% minimum
@@Bigmike55626 if you do the quick math. I don’t think he’s even doing 20%. He’s got 5 newer trucks, specialized equipment on the trucks, a shop that he more then likely leases, 10 employees on payroll, tools. You can imagine what the monthly expense is on that alone. A 1M business annually to be profitable is two trucks, eq, 3 employees max. To his size of overhead that really should be 5M annual gross. It’s relative to most businesses unless you’re a law firm or some online big money making guru.
So he's okay with upselling but not high-pressure sales lmao.
He didn't want to pressure people to avail of their services. Instead, they educate their customers and let them decide on their own. ☺️
I make much more than that at age 18 my own window cleaning business without a coach
Congratulations on your success! Any tips you can share with the community? ☺️
Wow !Americans are becoming millionaire by cleaning business
Yes, in deed!
Where do you live that offering a service for money is so surprising?
Real talk, why is a bucket, some plastic, $40?
Some stores charge that high. Better if you could find it cheaper. Thanks for watching! ☺️
you didn't notice it was a highly specialized bucket? lol
You gotta start talking net not gross numbers
we have a 20% net profit margin
@@mt.bakerwindowcleaningco.8688 EXCELLENT
Thanks for watching! ☺️
The guy with long hair in the black sweater sitting in front of the computer on the phone looks miserable.
That's just Trent. He is actually a really happy energetic person!
All i see are far too many expenses considering this us inly a million dollar a year company. You should be running this comoany LEAN and pocketing a lot nore than 20%. Great job,. But i would stop increasing your burn rate as your revenue grows.
How so? Would love to hear your insight on this!
Good for him, however He did not speak much about hiring when he asked him early in the video … he was like yea if you have the time to cover your expense and schedule then hire another person to do the work … no 💩 Sherlock !!!
I am planning on sticking around to listen to this video. So word of advice to the upflip presenter. You do not need to keep announcing for us to stick around until next part. Ruining the video
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We value everybody's opinion. We'll definitely keep that in mind. ☺️
@@UpFlip It ruined my whole life. lol
Stop cutting the guest off to say "stay around to find out..." It's so annoying!
Thanks for the feedback! ☺️
Stop interrupting your guests every 2min for promoting your other stuff.
Not sure what you were talking about here. Pretty sure our guest was able to speak as long as he wanted to. ☺️
@@UpFlip I wrote the comment in the first half of the video where it felt like you were always promoting your other podcasts. But after that it was better.
Probably make good money doing a cleaning company in india 😂
“You’re gonna need a truck” started out with 1000$ 🤦♂️
He didn't have one when he started, although he recommends beginners to have one since it will make their lives easier. Thanks for watching! ☺️
I actually turned my personal truck into the company truck when I started. I had a truck already due to my lifestyle
The way he punches every last word he says his freaking annoying.
Who are you talking about? 🤔
Clever channel disguised as a marketing firm.
Uhh that’s what all of RUclips is.
Gross or net?
Gross!