The Six Figure Gutter Cleaner

In this episode, I make an announcement to catch you, the listeners, up on how things have been going for us this winter.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 273 - How To Get The Most Out Of Subcontracting ( Part V ) EPISODE 272 - How To Get The Most Out Of Subcontracting ( Part IV ) EPISODE 271 - How To Get The Most Out Of Subcontracting ( Part III ) EPISODE 270 - How To Get The Most Out Of Subcontracting ( Part II )   EPISODE 269 - How To Get The Most Out Of Subcontracting...

In this fifth episode in the 5 part series, I talk about the benefit of having sales and marketing taken care of for you as a subcontractor, and how that is a better deal than spending thousands of dollars a month on a digital marketing agency where there are no guarantees.

This is the fourth part of the 5 part series wherein I talk about the main benefit that subcontractors get, which is volume.

This is the third part of the 5 part series wherein I talk about the role that managing our expectations plays in getting the most out of subcontracting.

This episode is part 2 of the 5 part series wherein I talk about how to get the most out of subcontracting.  In this part, I talk about managing our mindset.

In this episode, I begin a series about how to get the most out of subcontracting.  I share some lessons I learned in my own subcontract journey as well as warn the listener to avoid the pitfalls that can come with subcontracting.

In this episode, I review the following episode from this past week: EPISODE 267 - Failure Can Be A Stepping Stone To Success EPISODE 266 - 4 Moves I Am Planning For 2024 ( Part 4 ) EPISODE 265 - 4 Moves I Am Planning For 2024 ( Part 3 ) EPISODE 264 - 4 Moves I Am Planning For 2024 ( Part 2 ) EPISODE 263 - 4 Moves I Am Planning For 2024 ( Part 1 )

In this episode I talk about how failure can be a stepping stone to success, and I make the following points: Most successful entrepreneurs have built their success upon a long string of failures Sometimes we need to figure out what doesn't work before we figure out what does work Don't give up!

In this fourth and final episode of the series, I talk about hosting a workshop, which will consist of the following: Hosting 2 - 3 people at a time to ride in the truck with me and shadow our work Spend time coaching and consulting the attendees Giving the attendees a good understanding of how the day to day operations of a six figure gutter cleaning business works

In this third part of the series, I talk about working my way out of the operational side of my business, and I talk about the following: I have worked heavily on the operational side of my business for 20 years and it's time for a change Working my way out of operations will allow me to devote more time to sales and marketing Working my way out of operations will allow me to build a sellable busi...

In this second episode of the series, I talk about narrowing my focus and I make the following points: I am planning on focusing on gutter cleaning during normal business hours and phasing out window cleaning and pressure washing I am looking to automate, grow, and scale my gutter cleaning business to run without me or to sell Boosting my recurring commercial revenue will eliminate the need for di...

In this episode, I am beginning a this series, and I talk about the following things: The importance of recurring commercial revenue Examples of recurring commercial revenue What I am planning on doing in 2024 in the way of recurring commercial revenue

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 261 - My 4 Best Moves In 2023 ( Part 4 ) EPISODE 260 - My 4 Best Moves In 2023 ( Part 3 ) EPISODE 259 - My 4 Best Moves In 2023 ( Part 2 ) EPISODE 258 - My 4 Best Moves In 2023 ( Part 1 ) EPISODE 257 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Last Live Q & A 12/30/2023

This episode is the fourth and final episode of the series wherein I talk about buying and reading Myron Golden's book, B.O.S.S. Moves.  I make the following points: The book has many good concepts that can be applied to the professional gutter cleaner I am in the process of implementing one of the B.O.S.S. moves into my business this winter I highly recommend this book

This episode is the third in my 4 part series wherein I talk about how I conducted podcast interviews.  I talk about the following: The interviews helped me as well as the listeners Each interviewee brought something unique to the table I am planning on applying some of the things I learned in the interviews

This episode is the second of my 4 part series in which I talk about joining BNI ( Business Networking International ).  I make the following points: My main benefit was having a good 3rd quarter whereas that is traditionally a slow time for us I attribute our success this 3rd quarter to the leads I received in BNI BNI has been well worth the investment, and it has paid for itself many times over

This episode is the first in my 4 part series entitled, My 4 Best Moves In 2023.  I talk about raising my prices, which is in my estimation the best move out of the 4.  I make the following points: One of the main humps to get over in raising prices is the fear of losing customers Once I raised my prices, many of my customer expected it and did not leave Some customers who tipped previously tipped...

In this episode, I am giving the last call for our Live Q & A which will be on 12/30/2023 at 9:30am (C)/10:30am(E)/2:30pm(UTC) on the Six Figure Gutter Cleaner Community Facebook Page.  You must join the Community first before viewing the live Q & A.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 255 - The Challenge Of Scheduling Your Jobs Efficiently EPISODE 254 - Burn The Boats! EPISODE 253 - It Doesn't Hurt To Ask EPISODE 252 - You Need To Go Outside Your Comfort Zone EPISODE 251 - Go The Extra Mile That Your Competition Won't

In this episode, I talk about the challenge of scheduling your jobs efficiently, and I make the following points: Oftentimes it is not most efficient to schedule jobs on a first-come-first-serve basis It is best to schedule jobs where they are as close to one another as possible on any given day The caveat to doing it like that is that you must stay on top of the follow-up to pin down the day and...

In this episode, I encourage the listener to burn the boats!  In other words, if you know that professional gutter cleaning is for you and that there is a real market for it in your area, take the bull by the horns and go for it, and don't look back!

In this episode, I talk about how it doesn't hurt to ask when making supplemental offers to our customers, and I make the following points: You will miss out on 100% of the offers that you don't make You can't judge by the sight of your eyes when trying to determine if someone has the money to take your offer Some people will surprise you 

In this episode, I talk about how we need to go outside of our comfort zone in order to accomplish great things.  I give an example from my own transition from window cleaning to gutter cleaning.

In this episode, I talking about going the extra mile that your competition won't, and I make the following points: There are extra things you can do for your customers that take up very little time, but can add much value Doing some of these things may cost you in the short run, but can greatly benefit you in the long run Experience will tell you when to throw in something extra and when to charg...