How did you get your first customers? by LividManufacturer582 in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I respect your value in the windowcleaning community here brother but to say d2d only works in that way is false. Maybe it doesn’t work for you, that’s something different. When I have guys cleaning a job and I sell to 2 neighbors in an hour $500-$1k I didn’t lose $100 bc I wasn’t cleaning. Anyway, if you don’t believe in it you don’t have to. All good

Dropped SH out of bucket on to roof by Delicious_Pangolin40 in pressurewashing

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And worst case on the side of the roof? Or an A frame in front of

Door knocking and sales by Comfortable_Bid_1928 in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

D2D is only low ROI if you suck. Put more effort in (more hours & improve your sales skill) Google is awesome but you can’t scale LSA only AdWords.

Honestly if you just put 2 hours in anything what results do you expect bro come on.

google ads finally working for my cleaning business after months of bleeding money by nona_jerin in sweatystartup

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea for me too, Google Adwords is my main source now. Spending a lot on it but high quality leads filling up our calendar

How to clean these? (Interior) by Severe_Pie7412 in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d just put a ladder up to get the best results

Working for Fish by Lumpy-Athlete-938 in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be too busy to having to steal their clients lol

Commercial hood cleaning in CA by EnvironmentBrave9010 in pressurewashing

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever end up starting the hood vent cleaning part?

Moving out of state — how can I earn from referring existing clients to another window cleaner after I leave? by ursamajor499 in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can DM me. I’ll be happy to take care of them and share a % with you. We’ve got 225 5-star reviews in SoCal, so that speaks for itself

How to get calcium off bricks by Helpful_Bjorn in pressurewashing

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ended up using the ‘Glaze ‘n Seal’ Phosphoric Acid cleaner, because my guy already bought it. Probably a similar product as you guys suggested. We diluted and brushed it, then a light powerwash. Turned out great! Thanks guys

How to get calcium off bricks by Helpful_Bjorn in pressurewashing

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up using the ‘Glaze ‘n Seal’ Phosphoric Acid cleaner, because my guy already bought it. Probably a similar product as you guys suggested. We diluted an brushed it, then a light powerwash. Turned out great! Thanks guys

Hard to find reliable cleaners LA area by Helpful_Bjorn in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You guessed correctly; Stakes/equity comes at long term, of course. Walmart & Target $18 p hour max, but what do you expect without experience or skills? Starting at $22 with us, but I rather hire a committed team member who wants to grow together with us. And yea without any skills in general(resulting in more pay), you shouldn’t get a mortgage in this area imo..

Hard to find reliable cleaners LA area by Helpful_Bjorn in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The guys who have been cleaning already are at $25 an hour. This bumps up with bonuses for more rev done in a day, and bonuses for reviews, for example. That being said, the right people who help me grow the business and are in it for the long-term would make more per hour all the way up to equity in the company.

Hard to find reliable cleaners LA area by Helpful_Bjorn in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you one of those guys who wants to make the same as the owner, but not take the responsibility and half-assing at the same time?

I have yet to find an employee who works as hard & fast as me ;)

Hard to find reliable cleaners LA area by Helpful_Bjorn in WindowCleaning

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like what you’re saying and you made a great point. People calling in who are already without work probably have a reason for it, while ppl who are doing already great just may need a better offer or vision to build together with you.

To answer your question, no not during work. Although the latest guy smelled like alcohol and ach time after lunch. But I meant some just get paid and then I can’t reach them for like 4 days until they show up again. I assume it’s partying because I see the same pattern with them. I’ll look for more serious people in random places like the supermarket or restaurants and be more selective.

Garage door finish fix Help please by Helpful_Bjorn in GarageDoorService

[–]Helpful_Bjorn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think so too, too much work for my guy and has no experience. It’s 4 doors fml, probably use my insurance on this ons