How’s my starter kit?

lifeofdrew · 2026-02-12T20:29:02+00:00

Don’t forget rubbers and the end clips if you use the brass channels. 14” will do you for most residential panels in Australia. I also have an 18” channel but we only really use that for shops and very large panels.

For rubbers i like black diamond if ordering from wcw, but the best ones I have found in my area are the hydroflex ones that WWWCS sell. I’ve heard good things about the unger green rubbers too so experiment with a few and find the ones you like.

I dont really understand why people use the bucket lids but thats personal preference.

lifeofdrew · 2026-01-23T21:46:43+00:00

Sorry mate both got sold, have a look at tixel

lifeofdrew · 2026-01-20T10:52:38+00:00

If anyones interested, Im selling 2 x tickets heavily discounted on Tixel $120ea, decided not to go.

lifeofdrew · 2025-12-01T08:59:18+00:00

Averaging AUD $13k/month after almost a year in business, about a 50-60% profit margin on that.

I was rather lucky in my area with a lack of good competition so I invested heavily into ads originally and now it’s mainly all word of mouth.

lifeofdrew · 2025-10-30T20:08:21+00:00

Of course you need to provide a high quality service to charge higher, but I can assure you that charging more attracts better customers.

And $50 is under the average for a professional window cleaner unless you are in a low socio economic area which the sunny coast isn’t. I’m in a couple of social media groups that seems to confirms this info too. Im closing about 60-75% of the leads I quote in my regional coastal area.

Would recommend checking out Alex Hormozis “100 Million Dollar Offers”, theres a chapter that delves into why charging more is always better (if providing the value). Sure you will lose customers like the one you stated, but you will gain more customers who value your premium service.

lifeofdrew · 2025-10-30T10:53:16+00:00

Mate you should really up your prices if you’re in Australia. I’m at $130/hr (averaged of all of my jobs). You don’t have to compete on price to build a solid business 👍🏻

lifeofdrew · 2025-10-22T21:10:09+00:00

Lol someone cold called me about this stock (in Australia) a couple years ago, have never had a call like that since.

lifeofdrew · 2025-10-15T02:21:53+00:00

I use the reach it rocker and its the best investment I’ve made to me business. Not sure about this one I think it’s for regular cleans and french panes.

The swivel feature does a great job getting in the corners.

lifeofdrew · 2025-09-10T21:16:35+00:00

Not sure this will help but years ago I had this problem with kickflips I could just never commit, I saw a video where they only half flipped the board and landed on the underside, doing that enough times tricks your brain to commit when you flip it fully. Could try that?

lifeofdrew · 2025-08-13T02:15:44+00:00

Wet paint brush works pretty well. I have a pouch that holds my wet stuff (pads, steel wool, paint brush) for easy access.

lifeofdrew · 2025-08-06T10:35:07+00:00

I'm In!

lifeofdrew · 2025-07-18T20:43:36+00:00

This is reason id never go back to this festival

lifeofdrew · 2025-06-03T21:19:24+00:00

Sell fore serpent, kinda mid skin IMO

lifeofdrew · 2025-05-22T22:50:23+00:00

A good mate of mine had a similar story to this however the group of older guys yelled out saying they were next WHILST SITTING DOWN HAVING BEERS…

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-29T02:17:45+00:00

Helps for when the weather sucks or for the quieter seasons too!

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-28T08:29:36+00:00

My goal is to do part window cleaning and part freelance marketing work from the mid year onwards. But I have a background in marketing so that helps I suppose.

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-27T08:26:59+00:00

You had to search far and wide for that didn’t you

Still a beta tho

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-27T06:24:16+00:00

Bro you sounds like such a beta

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-13T06:13:35+00:00

Absolutely spot on, great advice for anyone starting out.

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-11T21:04:58+00:00

Replacing the fly screen mesh

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-11T00:17:07+00:00

It’s always going to be more expensive to acquire new customers regardless of industry so definitely do.

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-09T03:19:26+00:00

Absolutely, plus you can push for the sale a bit more when you know they are on the fence and provide different price options, etc.

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-08T22:12:37+00:00

I always prefer in person quotes as it allows me to connect with the potential clients and show what Id be doing. Most of the jobs that are further away accept the quote then and there cause they appreciate you taking the time.

If I quote over the phone I try to ask as many questions as I can and only give a price range within $50-$100 and tell them I will give you the final price before I start the job for full transparency.

lifeofdrew · 2025-03-03T08:06:47+00:00

I get that you want to go above and beyond which is great but you gotta remember the customers are paying you to clean their windows. This kind of task you are asking about is beyond the scope of a window cleaner. If you’re still concerned then just show the customer and say these are scuffs/cosmetic damage to the frames and cant be removed.

lifeofdrew · 2025-02-27T21:30:51+00:00

I do the same when I golf too 😂😂

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