How to Start a $62,000 per Month Cleaning Business from Scratch (Pt. 1)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- How profitable is a cleaning service business-and how do you know if it’s the right business for you? We set out to answer those questions in today’s interview with Austin Miller, owner of the cleaning business start up Spruse Clean.
Austin started Spruse Clean to make extra income while he was out of work. Less than 3 years later, it’s grown into a $750K/year cleaning company, with a client list that includes CEOs and professional athletes.
In that time Spruse Clean has grown in scope as well as revenue, with locations in 2 states and plans to launch a line of eco-friendly cleaning products in the near future.
If you’ve ever wondered how to start a cleaning business, you’ll want to watch this video. We’ll find out how much it cost Austin to get started, how he maintains steady revenue growth, and the secret behind building an impressive client list in such a short timespan.
One key to Spruse Clean’s success is the quality of their service. They’ve broken records on Yelp! for their number of positive reviews in a quick time span. We’ll find out how Austin keeps his customers happy, and how that positive feedback has helped grow his business.
He’ll also share the biggest challenges of running a cleaning service business and his advice for entrepreneurs starting cleaning companies of their own.
Anyone who wants to start a cleaning business needs to watch this video. If you want to know more about Spruse Clean, you can visit them online at spruseclean.com.
Here's the link to Part 2: • How to Start a $62,000...
Learn how to start your own cleaning business step-by-step: hubs.li/Q01DjDWR0
To find out more about starting a cleaning business, check out our step-by-step guide: www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-st...
Watch another interview we've done on starting a cleaning business: • How to Start a Cleanin...
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:33 About Austin and Spruse Clean
2:26 Initial Budget
3:27 Revenue & Growth Secrets
4:38 Client Base & Secret Formula
6:10 Deciding the Pricing
6:50 Profit Margins
7:26 Marketing & Acquiring Customers
8:40 Business Expenses
9:29 A Good Day at Spruce Clean ($$ wise)
9:57 What If You Increase Marketing Budget?
10:50 How to Start a Cleaning Business with $200
11:27 Outro
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A great way to take off is to partner with Realtors. They are always looking for cleaners they can count on plus they will share with other agents too. With such high turnover in this business if you can grow with the demand you can really take off!
Thank you for sharing this tip! I'm sure that people will find it useful!
Thanks for the advice!
Great idea! How about being a realtor and owning a cleaning business??
@@ryankrohn6469 I've seen a few folks that have done that. Many Realtors has side gigs or the opposite, they own a business and do real estate on the side. It is a great gateway to more cleaning business
Ty Babo
😍😍😍😍 I'm a 1 woman cleaning crew sometimes my 14yr old son helps 🤭...but I still work my full time job but I can see the writing on the wall and I wanna prepare myself to walk away with no regrets after 20yrs.....Thank you...so inspirational 🙌 🤗
We wish you the best of luck! Hopefully our content helps you out!
Best wishes!
Omg! We're in the same boat. I'm seeing the writing everyday. Just need a good plan to do it
What a fortunate son to have your as his mother! I'm sure you're also feeling blessed to have your 14-year old son. Regret nothing when starting your own business! Own it!
May I ask how it's going? Also how do you calculate the rate?
It’s great to see business owners with this mindset. Letting everyone know their able to eat and also do it 🙏🏾
Very true Cesar!
. . . know they're . . . .
It's fantastic to witness business owners embracing this mindset, making it known that everyone has the ability to nourish themselves and achieve success simultaneously.
This is my new favorite channel on youtube
We're so happy to hear that! Thank you :)
I must say, same here!
Paul, these videos are so good! This one is especially great. I feel compelled to buy se cleaning supplies and start hustling! You hooked me with the FastCap videos, and now I'm down the rabbit hole. You ask REAL questions, and your videos aren't clickbait. It's so refreshing to get actual, useful information from business videos today. Keep it up!
Thanks a lot for the kind words!
I need a mentor to help me
Being a veteran, I was an NCO so I was a team leader and part of my responsibilities included room inspections for my soldiers. I also had to lead by example and attention to detail was something I always focused on. It's carried with me since I discharged and I've always thought that I can actually do a better job at cleaning than literally everyone I personally know. The thought of starting my own cleaning business has crossed my mind from time to time over the years and it was nothing more than an idea when I never really knew what direction I wanted my life to go. Watching this video has definitely made me sit up and start thinking a lot harder about it. 🙌
That's awesome Edwin! We hope you do :)
Same here! If I use my military mindset then my new cleaning business is taking off!
I just wanted to point out how incredibly smart he is on meeting demand. Love that he pays his employees well. Less chance of someone stealing from your clients. I learned so much watching this again.
This guy is so humble..i see why his business took off!
This is the most realistic and actually helpful video I've seen on the subject. Congrats on the business and thank you for all the good advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Me and my fiance are at the BEGINNING STAGES of starting our cleaning business. We have a name (I love it and it doesn't limit us to just homes, as we want to branch out to provide other services as well), and we've finally purchased all our cleaning supplies. Right now, we're learning what products/ devices work best, cleaning hacks, special cleaning "potions" for specific jobs, and also we're cleaning family and friends' homes free, in exchange for before/ after pics and referrals.
This video is very-much appreciated. Thank you for the motivation to keep going!!
Awesome! We're excited for you as you start out. Cleaning for referrals and before/after pics is a great idea! Keep us posted on how your business is doing!
What equipments do you need for office cleaning?
@@UpFlip Thank you! We had to put our business on hold temporarily, due to medical issues. But I will definitely keep watching your channel and taking your advice!!!!
Where do you guy’s go to for cleaning supplies?
I want in 😂
Another tip. The magic erasers are your best friend in the cleaning business
YES THEY ARE! I don’t even have my cleaning business yet & I know this cause I use it for myself. They are AMAZING 😩👏🏾
Great tip Karen!
As are the O-Cedar SpinMop, Scrub Daddy sponge, Chom-Chom roller, and Downy scented beads
I am currently starting a car mobile detailing business. I “strategically” didn’t use auto and or car detailing in the name because I thought to myself, I can go in and around the home as well. This has inspired me! Great content and motivation! Thank you Upflip!!!
Thats awesome, good luck to you and your business.
Good idea
Am interested in getting into the car mobile detailing bussiness, how is it going for you? Would love to network
Currently debating on quitting my job and starting my own cleaning business. Glad I came across this video ❤
We're glad you are looking to start working towards your business dreams Mara Mata. 😀👍💖Many people start working on their business while still working a job. Have you started a business plan? Please let us know what questions you have along the way!?
I just quit my job and been in business for a couple of weeks now going great
@@shevonsmith6823I'm going to do that
Let’s partner up. I love to clean
@@shevonsmith6823this post is old but any advice I’m in Charlotte which is a big metro area luckily customer with these companies is bad so I can make up there but I’m a one man show don’t mind hard work
Love it!!! We have a small company , my wife and i! We left the medical field to clean!
That's awesome Elijah!
Do you guys own your own business? Is it as successful or more than your previous careers?
Most importantly, are both of you happier doing this together than previously, working apart?
Hello ! Yes we own the company, and i will say its successful, because we work less then 20 hours a week and support ourselves with that. We have simplified our lives over the years and no doubt this is the reason why we dont have to work as much. We are truly happy working as a team together. You cant buy happiness!! We still have much room to grow. We mainly do commercial and real estate.
@@elijah5271 Thank you so much for replying and giving me much-needed comfort about doing this! I'm getting more excited by the day, but with excitement, comes the nerves. Lol I'm really glad to hear what an amazing experience you've had and I thank you for sharing!😊
I’m looking to leave the medical field as well and enter into the cleaning business. I’ve never had a mindset at all to start or have my own business. I figured working for someone else and getting a paycheck is just easier but the medical field isn’t for me anymore.
Ironically I been thinking of doing this and I always hesitate. This video and the potential reinspired me
Keep pushing forward! Start with planning.
Wow. I didn't know there was so much money in Cleaning. This is soo amazing! I love it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I’m binge watching all your videos, please keep up the great work! I believe that this channel will blow up
Thanks a lot! We really appreciate comments like these! We do it for you!
I’m happy I just watched this video. I just started a cleaning company here in Maryland. It’s wild he mentioned Yelp , because I just spoke to a Yelp rep this AM & over the last few days and I’m also marketing with Angi Leads, I’m hoping it pays off when I start tapping into the market contacting customers for jobs.
Try looking into Facebook local groups as another marketing channel Nathan. Do keep us updated on your business journey!
He’s a cleaning God I can’t lie ! 😂💪🏾 just got me back motivated after being in the cleaning game for 10 years
I LIKE THIS GUY, JUST STRAIGHT FORWARD HONEST GUY! GREAT JOB!
I don’t get why this channel haven’t blown up yet. It’s so much free game. But it’ll come in due time! Thank you for the videos
Thanks a lot! We really appreciate it!
I hired "him" (points finger).
Sooooo ruuuude! He has a name. And he's in the same room.
As always, thank you for the amazing content UpFlip. 🙏🚀
Success starting anything is how deep your pockets 100,000 is alot of money to play with in expanding any new business especially the cleaning business
I love cleaning( extremely hard working too) , have ambition for cleaning , but I lack the training , tools and courage to dive in the business.
That's where our videos and others' will help provide you with that information! Don't give up!
I’m so glad I found this video, I felt like I just flipped the switch for my future
Did ya?
Yeah what happened?
Everyone can eat. Humble guy. I appreciate that.
Thanks for watching! We appreciate you!
I've had a few close calls in the past, and I've learned the importance of wearing Softgle
I love this guy. He's open and honest. He's not scared of the competition. He said everyone can eat in this industry. That's how i feel about real estate. What the next person is doing does not bother me. I applaud their success and if they are extremely successful I'll go ask them what they are doing differently to be so successful. Hopefully, they also have the attitude where they are not scared of the competition.
Thanks for showing love to Austin! I'm sure he appreciates it. It's a great mindset to have. There always the opportunities to help each other. How long have you been in the RE industry?
@@UpFlip I've been a Realtor for 6 years. When I decided to become a Realtor I too was down to my last few rounds of money to pay bills. I was let go from my insurance job after almost 10 years and 20 years in the business. I had no plan or direction, just a dream. Becoming a Realtor is a lot of work and like with any start-up the key to success is being able to market yourself and your product. In my first year, I made 50k which was a living wage for me. In 2021 and 2022 I hit the 6 figure mark. My entire business has been based on word of mouth. Literally word of mouth. Facebook and Instagram posts weekly, very few paid ads, and maybe a few hundred dollars a year in mailers. 6 figures in an extremely saturated market almost solely based on word of mouth. That's how I know there is room at the table for everyone to eat.
Congrats on your success and hitting that 6 figure mark! I'm sure you worked hard to get there.
Our industry is the best!!! I love helping new businesses figure out how to grow their service business. Yes college could teach you something of value but trade services is where it’s at!!!!! Keep growing everyone can eat for sure!
I would love to connect with you
So inspiring, I used to sell commercial restroom cleaning, and am now a top rep at another company... but I’m tired of making other people money. I know everything there is to know about flooring and restroom cleaning, I just need to bite the bullet and jump in to build routes! Very comforting to hear this
Could you help me??? IG is Geisha.doll bc I don’t know how to Pm in here 🙏🙏🙏
Is it possible to link up with you for help??
5:10 Austin you're so helpful with your yelp insight! 👍🏾 Up.
Thanks for your comment! I've listened to it and I think it's going to be very useful to mine as well. Btw, another platform you can use is Nextdoor. Goodluck!
If you guys ever did a live Q and A with Austin, I would so be there. Virtually of course, lol.
That's a great idea! Interesting! I think I'd like to hear that live Q&A as well. Great suggestion!
plus one here.
love this channel. great content!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great video btw!! I had to watch both! Very informative
Glad you enjoyed!
I’ve been a housekeeping inspector and cleaned houses for almost 7 years now. I inspect multi million dollar houses for a guest check in on the beach in Emerald Isle North Carolina and topsail Beach North Carolina. I’m seriously thinking about starting my own housekeeping business in the summertime and then start doing more residential private cleans and expand. It’s a great business to grow if you know how to get your foot in the door. I work for a big real estate company.
You should do it Ashleigh. With all your experience your sure to be successful. 😀Would you every consider starting a real estate business?
Sending this over to my friends with cleaning businesses 👍🏽
Awesome thank you!
Thank you for producing this!
Our pleasure!
Love this series
Amazing and motivating story. Congratulations mate!
We're so proud of Austin!
Love this content. Need more of this.
Thank you!
How much does the program cost for the pricing or was that something that was made in house?
It is good to know that you pushed it in regards to paying for the Yelp ads.
Keep up the amazing content guys! I'm definitely a fan of your RUclips videos and I just subscribed recently.
I really enjoyed this video tons! I appreciate Austin's transparency and willingness to provide details in this industry. Way to go man! Keep it up and continue to scale! If you're covering the Florida market let me know! I'd love to try your services in Lee County with my rental properties and even a couple in the east coast (Miami/Hollywood, FL areas) 👍 😎
All the best,
Gabe
Thank you for the very kind words, we really appreciate your support!
This video is so helpful
Looking to expand my 15 years of experience cleaning now wanting to hire at this point Left my job completely this past July 2023 and I am ready to expand I need to LLC in place and register my buisness yet with the State I have some leg work to do here and start working with realtors businesses that need service.
I have 3 commercials accounts and 10 residential clients o manage to date and at times I take on 1 or 2 extra deep cleaning projects a month I can support myself debt free and help my family and others ❤ I am in an abundance mindset and in the flow
Awesome video!!! 🙌🙏🏽 How can I start my own brand of cleaning products like he did? Where can I find a factory that does this?
When you started, where do you go for cleaning supplies? I’m talking about in the early stages of the business
Thank you UpFlip#South_Africa🇿🇦
You're very welcome Jabu! We're very happy to have people all over the world watching our content.
Great interview!
Thank you!
Ughhh I want to start my own cleaning biz!!!
do it!!
I have my own cleaning business for 17 years now. You can start off by having your clients provide there own cleaning stuff. Because most people like using different products on different things always. Just to see if you like it and to get started. I did that when I started and those clients like providing there own supplies and still do 17 years later. I do provide my own on other ones but most provide there own products, mops, and vacuums.
This is a great idea Lee. Do you offer discounts to clients who use their own product?
Lee, I had a similar idea but people told me it wouldn't work so I didn't try it. Did you experience clients refusing this model?
@@shauna1306 Why wouldn't it work?? You: We do have our own cleaning supplies and equipment, but if you have preferences to your own products, due to allergies etc. we can accommodate. I don't see any issues, it's either a yes or no. Don't see how it's complicated in any way.
@@shauna1306 you should have at least tried it. It would have worked for many people. I hate some products that cleaning agencies use. I love my own.
What equipments do you need to buy for an office cleaning?
Shalom from Weirton WV near Pittsburgh
... I worked for my uncles janitorial company back in the 90s... In Colorado Springs...
Currently working for Cleveland Cliffs in Weirton.
I'm sure I can operate this type of work again.
I'm sure you can! Do it!
Your advice in regards to starting out is awesome, very smart paper towels cost a lot microfibre towels do you wanna have to purchase once really
Love his attitude
We do too!
I currently have my own rooming House business and I am definitely going to get in on the cleaning business I put an ad on Craigslist just to see if anybody would be interested only offered to pay 50 bucks per job I got like 25 hits in 10 days people offering to start working immediately people talking about they have 15 years of experience and this is what they've done their whole life they need work right now so this is definitely what I'm going to get into
We appreciate you stopping by Tyrell. 😀Great job on all the work you've put into your business. You're doing amazing. It sounds like a cleaning business would do great in your area. Have you started a business plan?
Definitely inspiring. 💪 I am self employed as a house cleaner and seeking ways to expand.
How are you doing with the business? Is it worth it?
I would love to speak with you personally to discuss the cleaning business. I am inspiring to start my own cleaning business & could use some tips if you're interested in sharing.
@@tereamosley2610 I'm still a one woman show. No employees as of yet. 🙏
Very insightful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I just started my own business! Preparing to launch in Aug! Just a few kinks to work out!!!
What type of business did you start?
How’s it going for you?
How much do you spend on cleaning supplies,trash bags, or vacuum filters?
Wht an amazing channel ❤
@ 6:58 paying employees the highest than any other state and his yelp approach are important keys why his business is so successful.
I’m about to start my company here in March, where I live there’s no competition. My question is, what’s a good average price for commercial, residential, and storefronts? Any advice would be amazing! Thank you in advance 🙏🏻
If there’s no competition, then set the price to whatever you feel like is right
How was the start up?! Could you find me on fb or IG I need some help starting up please 🙏 iG: Geisha.Doll fb: geisha doll
This is my struggle.
@@jmorgan6218 call around cleaning services and check how much they charge for 3 or 2 bedrooms house
Hey, how is company doing ?
Amazing 💫
Crazy! I wonder what 2021 looked like! Especially after Covid started
I love your content very much.
Happy to hear that!
You have amazing content man! Value all the way!
Glad you think so! What else would you like to see?
@@UpFlip I think you're already doing great. Maybe questions on if they needed special type of licenses or insurance to start their coaching businesses.
What is the booking system that Spruse uses in the website? I know that it is wordpress based but which plugin or theme?
This is awesome! I live in the Midwest and the idea came to me a few times before; but this gives some real validation.
I'm new to entrepreneurship, not currently in practice, still learning and wondering how to go about pricing.
What advice would you have to someone who is an aspiring entrepreneur, in how to price the work? I don't want to charge too much or to little so how would I find a fair rate to change to be fair to the business and to the client?
We’re really happy we could be of help Aaron! Wish you the best of luck with your new business. I’ll let Mike reply to your question though.
@@UpFlip Thank you so much! Still learning the ropes and doing research; but can't wait to take off when the instruments are all in tune.
Our pleasure. I’m sure you’ll be successful 💪
@@stillness4610 Best way to know is calling various cleaning services in your area and asking about their prices. Google search is also helpful.
Awesome 👍👍👍
👍Nice video!
Thanks for the visit
Awesome video tips brother.
Thank you YeeDub. 😀👍 Glad you enjoyed. Have you checked out part 2?
Where do I buy the cleaning products from??
Should I go on the high end ?
I had a lady hire me to clean empty apartments. She was killing me with short changing me every job. I quit, but it was fun. I was trying to start a cleaning business for my wife. Sad that some people will exploit good workers to get a few more dollars into their pockets.
That is sad DF. Hard workers deserve a fair wage.
If you don't mind my asking, what stopped you and your wife? Have you thought of it gave you already gone back to that plan? This should motivate you to, if you haven't.
I'm at the BEGINNING STAGES. I have a name, and all my cleaning supplies. Right now, I'm learning what products/ devices work best, cleaning hacks, special cleaning "potions" for audition jobs, and also cleaning free for before/ after pics and referrals.
Damm this is awsome. I want to start my own cleaning business so I can work for my self. 😊I am also really good at cleaning.
If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting any business, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
@@UpFlip thank you 😊
When you are asking about a profit margin is this gross or net?
got a very simple question,set up a cleaning business,when it comes to payments,whats the best way to do it,get paid before or after the job.thanks
I would personally do before...
love u bro
I would love to know what software you're using to allow the instant quote. We would love to implement that tool!!!
I think this guys business does more than just cleaning, like pet care and laundry as well.
It's certainly possible they offer other business services like pet care and laundry Kaleigh.
Hey UpFlip, thank you fo highlighting our industry. It’s a fabulous industry. I would love to get connected with Austin? As well as connect with you about our podcast called Cleaning & Cocktails
Wow! First year i only made 20,000 working to build up my clientele and expand
How’s it going so far?
I love this guy
Yes. Austin, For The Win! 👏
Like the video great information. Your interviewing skills need work but nice video. Thanks
I want to start cleaning business. Hope I can start soon.
Best of luck! Let us updated on how it goes and check out our cleaning blog to help you get started.
Reyes sent me!
I'm trying to get there, not easy but I'm grinding everyday
You can do it! Don't give up!
Cool branding!
Right!?
Nice video bro
I was looking for window cleaning 😂
Awesome! Hope you learned from this video.
@@UpFlipYes
How you manage to reply all dumb replies 😂
Wow that's awesome I have a cleaning company but i do commercial cleaning i went incorporated in july and i just hit 6figures in the month of December i currently have 7 workers at the moment looking to grow as big as i can handle..this was very inspiring great tips also
That's incredible! Congrats on incorporating and growing your business! We wish you much success in 2022!
Hey Dennis can we connect or hop on a quick call? I’m 23 years old and I’m trying to buy my first cleaning company on the commercial side @The Dennis Family
@@Dan-mc8qnhey did you start something ?
Hi if you need others worker for commercial cleaning . I. am here…
Thanks
I am sub- contractor
Wow , interesting stories,
Thanks for listening!
I'm.motivated, I have great customer service and good quality work.
Awesome Drutube. Are you in the same type of industry?
@@UpFlip I am now I just cleaned my first condo today to see what I have to do and what's involved as far as supplies but soon Im going to contact ppl myself instead of having a person to tell me about properties I'll be the one who knows and or hiring a person
I’m a new subscriber!!! I totally enjoyed watching this video. Also, I own my own cleaning business too. Great money in it and I’m truly grateful. Last month I deleted my social media pages. To me it was a distraction, but my clients say “they love to see me”... (I’m cute) 😂 Anyhow, that’s my debate... Network/Advertise on social media or do it the old school way(word of mouth) 🤔.... Thank You Austin for sharing some great pointers!
Oh no. If I remember it right, you can retrieve your deleted social media (depending on what platform) within 30-days. Social media is very useful for advertising. Also try Nextdoor App and registering your business at Google My Business (but optimize it, of course).
Sweet we're glad to have you join the family! Social media can work for a lot of business, but not all need it!
I so want to do this I clean at Hostels but am really wanting my own Business,,!!!
Go for it!
What software does he use for online booking??
Awesome!!!
Glad you liked the video, Edgar!
Bangerz
Thanks for the support Mackee!
Make sure to watch Part 2: ruclips.net/video/mu-VDEYfYBA/видео.html
Learn how to start your own cleaning business step-by-step: hubs.li/Q01DjDWR0
interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover how do i start a cleaning business try Pycanta Office Cleaning Protocol (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my cousin got excellent results with it.
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about setting up a cleaning business uk try Pycanta Office Cleaning Protocol (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got cool results with it.
Hi my name is David , I am starting a cleaning business for my wife , and we are look for some input on how to give the right pricing and also have a successful business she did it for year's on the side now we are taking a leap of faith and leaving her job .can you please help God us on the right path . God bless. You and your business.
Hi David! Best of luck to you and your new business, if you want more info on how to run and start a cleaning business, check out our blog, UpFlip.com/blog
@@daviddones1709 how did it turn out??