It’d be easy to fall into the professional description trap here—an impersonal, generic message about how I had some grand revelation, realized I needed to cleanse the world, and started this business to wash away all the grime. Dramatic and everyone can see right through it. The reason I started this business is pretty simple.
I’ve been working since I was 11. In the summers, I’d spend a week at my grandparents’ place and help my grandpa install septic tanks. He was the owner, so he’d always ask if I wanted to come help, and I was all in. He made me earn my money, though. Up early, working under the sun all day until about four in the afternoon. I liked it. After a full day we’d go home and I’d eat a bowl of cereal while watching reruns of Home Improvement. Sitting there and just enjoying the down-time and thinking about how we were going to do it all again the next day always got me thinking. There was something satisfying about putting in the work and earning money. Sitting down to rest was always more rewarding when you had put in a long day. None of these thoughts were ever deep. I was eleven, how could they be? The thing is though the seeds for working, doing your job right, and doing things for yourself were being planted.
I worked with him in the summers until I was 15 (and even some after that), but then I got a part-time job at a gas station, which lasted until I went off to college. Before and after college, I picked up cleaning jobs, factory work, warehouse jobs, and even used my degree to work for a few big companies.
For a while, I thought that was going to be my path. But then, when my dad retired, he didn’t last a month before realizing that not working wasn’t for him. He started his own business buying, renovating, and selling homes. I think that was a big turning point for me. I started thinking, maybe this path I’m on isn’t for me either. A few years later, I knew something had to change. I wanted to work for myself. I wanted to build something from the ground up. I wanted to provide a service that would make people happy. I wanted to take the plunge.
Honestly, I had no idea I’d end up in pressure/soft washing. There were so many ideas floating around, but nothing felt right. Here’s a tip if you’re in the same boat: don’t Google “What business should I start.” Trust me, it’ll only make you feel more lost and want to just give up on the idea altogether.
Then one day, while walking my dog through the neighborhood, something clicked. And I’m sure you’ve already figured out what I’m about to say, but just for clarity sake: I started noticing just how dirty everyone’s sidewalks were. The vinyl siding on homes was grimy, and many roofs had those black streaks or looked like they’d faded in certain spots. That’s when I realized: There is potential here.
I dove into research, and everything started falling into place. I’ve done this kind of work before. I enjoyed it. The market wasn’t completely saturated, and most importantly—it felt like something I could make my own.
So I started this business for one simple reason: I wanted the freedom to work for myself. That’s it. To make this work and grow it as big as I can. I’ve always wanted to keep my focus on my clients—offering the highest quality service possible. Right now, I’m just one guy, starting out. I don’t take a single client for granted. You’re trusting someone with your most valuable asset—your home—and I don’t want to break that trust.
I want to be the guy you think of when your property needs a good cleaning. I know it starts small, but I hope to earn your trust and your business as I climb that ladder.
And hey, if you ever want to chat before or after a job, I’m all for it. When I’m not building my empire, I’m a husband, a dad, and I spend almost all my free time outdoors—hunting, fishing, hiking, camping (that’s a big one), traveling, working out, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, running… you name it. I’ll go into depth talking about pop-punk bands! I love talking with clients who are entrusting me.
So, that’s me and my business in a nutshell. For anyone who’s read this far, thank you. And for anyone I have the pleasure of working with in the future… I’ll see you out there.
