How does everyone deal with competition? Im in Medford Oregon and I want to start a window washing business eventually adding in gutter cleaning and pressure washing but in my area there are 13 other services that are preforming the same treatment and I don’t know how to stand out from the rest. I am currently a cement mixer truck driver so it’s a huge leap in a different direction. Do I quit my day job and put all my time in this? I have a 10,000 dollar start up and want to know what everyone’s thoughts and experiences are so I don’t fail or do something stupid.

Just wanna say I’m genuinely thankful for this industry. Window cleaning has provided for my family, introduced me to incredible people, taught me discipline, sales, customer service, marketing, leadership… and honestly changed the trajectory of my life. It’s not always glamorous. Hot ladders, sore shoulders, callbacks, rain delays, equipment problems, slow seasons… …but there’s something deeply satisfying about building something with your own hands. Respect to everybody out there grinding through peak spring season right now. Also — Window Cleaning Resource is running 15% off sitewide today if anybody needs to stock up before summer. Affiliate link: windowcleaner.com/bm One more thing… What’s the biggest struggle in your business RIGHT NOW? Could be: - getting leads - closing estimates - hiring - training - pricing - scheduling - marketing - equipment - cash flow - burnout - scaling - anything else I’m genuinely curious what everybody’s dealing with this spring season.

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