The ITF Flowcast

Hey, whatup Flowmies?!?! We can't believe that the year is almost over. That means we are way overdue for a Flowmie Roundtable! Listen in as the Mods talk about the things that have happened in their own businesses and lives as well as what has gone on in ITF in 2023. We share some plans that we have for the group in 2024, but most importantly of all.... *drum roll*.... We announce the winners...

What up, Flowmies?!? This week we are talking with Jared Meese from Blue Bird Home Services in Nampa, ID. He is a long time Flowmie who always has great things to say in the group and is willing to help others out. I wanted to talk with him because in his over 20 years in the home service industry, he has seen many aspects of business growth. He has faced many challenges, such as starting up a new...

What up, Flowmies?! Ever wonder what the journey is like when you take the leap from being a window cleaning employee to owning your own business? Look no further than Jack Craggs. Listen in as he talks about the challenges he faced making that transition, what he gained from paying attention to his employers, and how he has learned to be adaptable while he grows. He gives great advice and shares...

What up Flowmies! This week we have a Gabe's Corner that I truly feel needs to be talked about. It is based on an article I wrote for the American Window Cleaner Magazine and it's about how we view our business. For many of us, we "fell" into this beautiful industry, and it has served us well. However, for how long are we going to need it to do so and what systems do we have in p...

Whatup, Flowmies! This week's interview was just as much a treat for me as it is going to be for you! Terry "Turbo" Burrows, the World Record Holder for fastest time in International Speed Cleaning competitions, is here! He talks about his early days building his business when he discovered that there are few things more marketable than a great personality. He has a great story of pa...

Whatup, Flowmies! Do you use text messages in your business communications? Well, we have a bonus episode that you will need to listen to. We are dropping this episode early because of the time sensitivity of the information. on July 5th, business texting must be compliant with new regulations that require you to register your phone number with The Campaign Registry (TRC) to avoid being blocked. W...

Hey Flowmies! We have a unique episode for you today. We will be talking with Chris Hartley, a long time Flowmie and one of the winners of the Flowmie of the Year Award for 2022. I wanted to have Chris on the Flowcast to talk about his experience as a window cleaner with ADHD. He shares the ways that ADHD has been a benefit to his business growth and how he manages the areas where it presents a ch...

Hey Flowmies! This week we sit down with Steve Williams, Managing Director of Solar O&M Consultancy in the UK and a member of the Solar Panel Committee of the IWCA. Listen in as he talks about his initial reluctant introduction and growth in the solar industry, eventually turning his years of experience into a passion for developing safe practices for solar panel cleaners. If you thought clean...

Whatup, Flowmies? We have an action packed episode for you. If you are a small business owner, you know the struggles that come with SEO and online marketing. What are some tips to get in front of your customer's eyeballs without breaking the bank? Lewis Vandervalk is the man to talk to! He is an entrepreneur, podcast host, author, and just all around good dude. We talk about his interesting b...

Hey Flowmies, its time for another edition of Gabe's Corner! This time, we are talking about the importance of staying calm. We have to face so many stressful situations as a small business owner, it can be a challenge to not give into panic decision making that hurts our business, affects our health, and increases the chances of succumbing to burnout. What can we do to stay focused and keep t...

We all have those stories of struggle from when we were first starting out as window cleaners. Well, today we get to talk with Brian Hoyt of Poor Man WIndow Cleaning in Boise, ID who has one of the most inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and determination. From coming back after a life changing auto accident to almost losing his business just a few years ago, Brian has had many opportunitie...

Welcome to Season 4 of the ITF Flowcast, Flowmies! We have a fun episode for you to start of the new season. We get to speak with Andrew Maclish, owner of Desert Moon Window Cleaning in Tucson, AZ. We talk about the methodical approach he took to growing his window cleaning business, the challenge of adjusting from employee to owner, and why he loves what he does. Oh, and he used to work for me an...

Whatup, Flowmies! Here is our second installment of the Best of 2022! In this episode we revisit our interview with Jordan Minor, who is both a window cleaner and a country music singer! listen in as he talks about how he makes his business work for his unique situation. Then, we will talk with Peter Cruz, who came into window cleaning late in the game, after spending many years as an accountant....

What up, Flowmies! Can you believe that 2022 is almost over? We had a great year of interviews and here is your chance to relive some of the best moments of the Flowcast. First, we talk with James Smith about his unbelievable experience of having his first ever hire endure a truly traumatic experience. Its a beautiful story of kindness, compassion, and knowing when the business should take second...

Hey Flowmies! We are coming at you with another awesome interview, this time with Amy Jo Johnson, Owner of A & B Window Cleaning in Fargo, ND. She talks about her coming up in the business with her brother & learning to adapt and succeed in a male-dominated industry. She also shares what it was like *spoiler alert* winning the female division of the IWCA Speed Cleaning Competiton this last...

Hey Flowmies! We have a special episode of Gabe's Corner this week as we invite Melody Edwards back to chat with Gabe about the benefits of having a "Growth Mindset". Too many business owners limit themselves by being stuck in their ways and unwilling to embrace change and growth. We talk about what exactly it means to have a growth mindset and what you can do to make it work for you. Its a episod...

What up, Flowmies!! Starting a business can be such an overwhelming process, it can be hard to know where to even begin. This week on the Flowcast, we have a panel of several Flowmies with at least a decade of experience answering your burning questions! What are the biggest mistakes that new business owners make? What advice do you like to share with people interested in starting their own busine...

Whatup, Flowmies! We have a super important interview today. What you don't know about your insurance can cost you tens of thousands of dollars or more. But where can you go to find out what you don't even know you need to know? Meet Jeff Engel, COO of ICI Insurance! His agency specializes in helping window cleaners and other service industries get past the roadblocks that pop up when we try to go...

Whatup Flowmies!! We have a fun one for you today. We get to speak with Flowmie & Bonafide Country Singer/Window Cleaner, Jordan Minor! As you would expect he had a windy and interesting path into the industry that hasn't always been smooth. Yet he has been able to find the balance that allows him to continue following his passions. As a bonus, you get to hear a song that will be on an upcomin...

Whatup, Flowmies?!? This week, we have a fun one for ya. Hosts Kory & Kevin visit with the owner of Window Magic, Randi Tieken! They cover wide range of topics such as how to navigate your business through an economy facing inflation, managing and leading your crew, and how the IWCA can benefit small businesses. As always, Randi brings her expertise, her heart, and her desire to help others to...

Hey Flowmies!! It's our second installment of Gabe's Corner and we are talking about employees. Specifically, who did you hire, an employee or a window cleaner? Listen in as Gabe breaks down the difference between the two, what you can do as an employer to sift out window cleaners among the potential candidates for your hiring process, and how to keep the quality techs working for you for years to...

Whatup, Flowmies?!?! This week we get to talk with one of the ITF OGs, Anthony Padlo! He was a previous Flowcast guest in the first season & was one of the winners of the Flowmie of the Year Award for 2021. Kory Klimas catches up with him and finds out how these last two years have been going. (Spoiler Alert: It's been hard but really great!) He and Kory talk about the challenges of starting u...

Whatup Flowmies! If you have ever been to an IWCA convention, you know how fun and informative they are. If you have NEVER been to an IWCA convention, well this is the Podcast for you! Join Gabe as he takes you on a tour of the convention, interviews members, vendors, instructors, and lets you in on some of the highlights of this fun week. I have so much content that we have to break it up into 2...

Whatup, Flowmies?!? We have a fun one today. We get to speak with Luis Martinez, owner of Squeaky Service out in Southern California and Board member of the IWCA. We talk about how his business has grown since his first time in the Flowcast back in Season one, what he loved about Responsicon and why he recommends all Responsibid users make it a priority to attend, and why observing other business...

Whatup, Flowmies?? I love when I get to talk to a person whom I've met once or twice but haven't had the chance to know better. Dan Rinard is definitely one of those people. He is a person who is infectiously happy, kind, thoughtful, and as experienced a window cleaner as they come. So, it was a pleasure to sit down and pick his brain on his philosophy for giving, his motivations for both starting...