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Clean for Profit
Hosted by Window Cleaning Business Podcast · EN
Clean for Profit helps window cleaners and home-service pros grow a real, profitable business through practical marketing, systems, and interviews with successful operators.
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We Got 173 Google Reviews in 2 Years. Here’s Exactly How
1w ago00:20:59Tap to summarizeWe went from just 18 Google reviews to 191 in two years, and it wasn’t because we got lucky.In this episode, I break down the exact systems, habits, follow-up process, and team expectations that helped us consistently generate more reviews for our local service business.We’ll cover:• When and how we ask customers for reviews• The follow-up process that actually gets responses• How to make asking for reviews effortless• The mistakes that slowed us down• Why reviews matter for trust, conversions, and local SEOWhether you run a window cleaning company, home service business, or local agency, this strategy can help you build a stronger reputation and win more customers.Subscribe for more real-world lessons on growing a service business.
Transcribe →We Made $91,121 in June (Here’s How)
2w ago00:36:08Tap to summarizeSierra Window Cleaning and Glass Therapy generated a combined $91,121 in June.In this monthly business recap, Colby and Dave break down what happened inside both companies, what drove the revenue, and what they are learning as their service businesses continue to grow.Colby shares how Sierra Window Cleaning made $39,738 in June with very little paid advertising. He explains how local SEO, Google Local Services Ads, and a strong website are now producing consistent inbound leads. He also talks honestly about employee turnover, hiring challenges, technician pay, and whether rapid growth is actually worth the added stress.Dave shares how Glass Therapy reached a record $51,383 month. He explains how adding concrete sealing helped turn a slow start into the company’s biggest month yet. He also talks about team management, equipment upgrades, seasonal slowdowns, and the pressure that comes with building a larger operation.In this episode, they discuss:How Sierra Window Cleaning and Glass Therapy made $91,121 in JuneHow local SEO can generate consistent window cleaning leadsWhy Google Local Services Ads are working with a small ad budgetHow concrete sealing helped Glass Therapy reach a record monthThe challenges of hiring and managing service business employeesRev share pay models for window cleaning techniciansThe difference between growing revenue and growing profitWhy bigger is not always better in a home service businessHow to decide what kind of business you actually want to buildThis episode is for window cleaners, pressure washers, and home service business owners who want an honest look at revenue, hiring, marketing, profit margins, and the realities of scaling a service business.
Transcribe →How to Rank on Google (and Get Recommended by ChatGPT)
3w ago00:20:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I break down search engine optimization from the ground up in a way that's easy to understand for window cleaning and other home service business owners. We'll cover what actually makes a business rank on Google, why some companies outrank competitors with more reviews, and how to think about SEO as building trust instead of chasing algorithms.Then we'll dive into how AI search tools like ChatGPT are changing the game, what generative search optimization is, and why the businesses that invest in authority, reputation, and helpful content today will have a major advantage tomorrow.Whether you're just getting started or you've been trying to improve your rankings for years, this episode will give you a framework you can use to make smarter marketing decisions and generate more leads over the long term.In this episode: The four pillars of local SEO How Google decides who ranks Reviews, backlinks, and authority explained simply The biggest SEO misconceptions The SEO flywheel for service businesses How AI search is changing local marketing What to do now to rank on Google and get recommended by AI If you found this episode helpful, I'd really appreciate it if you subscribed and left a review. It helps more service business owners discover the show.
Transcribe →The real reason your home service business feels chaotic
4w ago00:14:18Tap to summarize“Company culture” always sounded lame to me. Too corporate. Too HR. Too much like something a consultant says right before making everyone do a team-building exercise.But once your home service business grows past just you, culture starts to matter fast.Not in a fake, over-formalized way. More like: what do we value, how do we solve problems, how do we train people, and what kind of company are we actually building?In this episode, I talk through culture from a normal home service business owner’s perspective. Things like accountability, coachability, being relentless problem solvers, and why “slow is smooth, smooth is fast” has become a big idea inside our company.The point isn’t to make some polished corporate values page. The point is to have a baseline before you hand someone a squeegee and say, “Follow me.”If you’re hiring, training, or trying to build a business that doesn’t feel chaotic every day, this one is worth thinking through.
Transcribe →Nick Cavuoto on Leadership, Mindset, and Building Something Bigger Than Yourself
Jun 1501:27:35Tap to summarizeThis is one of the longest and one of the most value packed episodes we've filmed.I sat down with Nick Cavuoto and Dave Scribani for a conversation that goes way beyond window cleaning, marketing, or day-to-day business tactics.Nick brings a ton of high-level wisdom around leadership, mindset, sales, personal brand, business growth, and what it actually takes to become the kind of owner who can build something bigger than themselves.We talk about the way entrepreneurs think, the traps that keep business owners stuck, what it means to lead people well, and how to approach growth without losing the plot.
Transcribe →We made $88,188 in May (Here's How)
Jun 800:37:49Tap to summarizeIn this monthly recap episode, Dave and Colby break down a wild May in the window cleaning and pressure washing business.Together, their companies did $88,188.48 in May revenue, but the conversation goes way beyond the number. They talk about what that kind of momentum exposes, the difference between high-ticket jobs and recurring residential work, why training and hiring systems matter before you feel ready, and what happens when ads stop working right when the business needs leads.They also get into the reality of scaling: vehicles breaking, employees needing feedback, owners becoming the bottleneck, and why “prepare now” might be the biggest lesson from the month.YouTube descriptionDave and Colby recap May and break down how their window cleaning and pressure washing companies combined for $88,188.48 in revenue.In this episode we talk about: How much each company did in May Why momentum exposes weak systems High-ticket commercial work vs recurring residential routes Training new technicians without guessing Hiring, firing, and giving employees clear feedback What happens when Facebook ads stop working Vehicle problems, truck decisions, and scaling pains Why preparing before you feel ready matters This is a real look at what growth actually feels like in a home service business: exciting, stressful, messy, and full of lessons.Clean for Profit is a podcast for window cleaners, pressure washers, and home service business owners trying to grow without losing their minds.
Transcribe →My Window Cleaning Business Grew 958% — Here’s What Changed
Jun 100:20:34Tap to summarizeLast year, my window cleaning business was barely getting traction.I had moved into a new market, my Google Business Profile got suspended, leads were almost nonexistent, and the pressure of providing for my family felt very real.Fast forward to this year, and the business is up 958% year over year. We’re already over $100k on the year, leads are coming in consistently, and the problems I’m facing now are completely different.In this episode, I’m breaking down what changed: the lead flow, the labor bottleneck, the need for better training, how I’m thinking about quality control, why I’m tightening up the finances, and what I’m outsourcing as the business grows.Growth is a good problem to have, but it still exposes the weak spots in your business.If you’re starting or growing a window cleaning business, this episode will give you a real look at what happens when things finally start working — and what you need to build next.
Transcribe →This Free Tactic Generates $2,000/Month For Our Window Cleaning Business
May 2500:11:38Tap to summarizeLearn how we generate an extra $2,000/month in our window cleaning business using free marketing and customer referrals. In this episode, we break down exactly how to ask for referrals, build word-of-mouth momentum, turn happy clients into repeat business, and create a simple referral system that actually works for window cleaners and service businesses. If you want more recurring clients without spending money on ads, this episode is for you.
Transcribe →Why You HAVE to Prioritize Rest in Your Window Cleaning Business
May 1800:13:27Tap to summarizeBurnout is real in the window cleaning industry. Long days, physical labor, constant estimates, employee issues, family responsibilities, and the pressure of running a business can leave you feeling completely drained.In this episode of Clean for Profit, I talk about the importance of rest as a business owner and why nobody is going to prioritize it for you. We cover practical ways to find rest even during busy seasons, how to protect your mental bandwidth, and why being constantly “on” will eventually catch up to you.I also talk about:Finding restful moments even when life is chaoticBlocking distractions and phone addictionThe importance of being present with your familyBurnout in home service businessesWhether you’re running a window cleaning business, pressure washing company, or any home service business, this episode is for the owner who’s been grinding nonstop and feeling it.#windowcleaning #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #homebusiness #cleanforprofit
Transcribe →I Had to Fire an Employee for the First Time
May 1100:21:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Clean for Profit podcast, I talk about something every growing business owner eventually faces: personnel problems and hard leadership decisions.Last week, I had to fire an employee for the first time. We dive into what led up to it, what I learned from it, and how growth in business starts changing the kinds of problems you deal with.When you go from being “just a guy cleaning windows” to leading a real team, the game changes fast. Standards matter more. Communication matters more. Culture matters more. And avoiding hard conversations can hurt everyone involved.I also share updates on Sierra Window Cleaning, the growth we’ve been experiencing, and the reality of building systems, managing people, and trying to scale without losing your mind in the middle of busy season.If you’re growing a home service business, building a team, or stepping into leadership for the first time, this one will probably hit home.
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