Clean for Profit
Clean for Profit helps window cleaners and home-service pros grow a real, profitable business through practical marketing, systems, and interviews with successful operators.
Episodes
26 episodes
This Free Tactic Generates $2,000/Month For Our Window Cleaning Business
Learn how we generate an extra $2,000/month in our window cleaning business using free marketing and customer referrals. In this episode, we break down exactly how to ask for referrals, build word-of-mouth momentum, turn happy clients int...
Why You HAVE to Prioritize Rest in Your Window Cleaning Business
Burnout is real in the window cleaning industry. Long days, physical labor, constant estimates, employee issues, family responsibilities, and the pressure of running a business can leave you feeling completely drained.In this episode of ...
I Had to Fire an Employee for the First Time
In this episode of the Clean for Profit podcast, I talk about something every growing business owner eventually faces: personnel problems and hard leadership decisions.Last week, I had to fire an employee for the first time. We dive into...
We Did $70,159 in Window Cleaning This April
In this April recap, Colby and Dave break down how they hit a combined $70,159 in window cleaning revenue—what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re doubling down on going into the busy season.We get into: The exa...
Define Your Company's Standards (or your employees will)
If you don’t define your company standards, your employees will.. and it'll never be the way you want.In this episode, I break down how we're learning to build a strong culture inside our home service business. We get into the real-world...
The Weird Reality of Growing a Business
What does growing a business actually feel like?In this episode of Clean for Profit, I break down the weird reality of business growth—how your problems shift from getting clients and making money to hiring, leadership, and buil...
The $100K Window Cleaning Blueprint (What Actually Matters)
If you’re trying to build a $100K window cleaning business, this episode is for you.Dave and I break down the real roadmap to getting there but more importantly, the foundational principles that actually make it sustainable. Not just hit...
Should You Quit Your Job to Start a Window Cleaning Business? (In 2026)
In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to make that jump without screwing yourself financially. We talk risk tolerance, how much of a cushion you really need, and the difference between a calculated move and a reckless one.
We Did $48,824 in Window Cleaning This March (here's how)
March was a turning point for us.In this recap, Dave and I break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes as things start to grow. We talk about the pressure that comes with it, where we’re getting stuck, and what’s starting to c...
Growing Your Business Too Fast Will Screw You (Here’s Why I Took 8 Years)
For the first 8 years of running my window cleaning business, I didn’t chase rapid growth.No massive teams. No crazy overhead. No “scale at all costs.”And honestly… I’m glad it worked out that way.In this episode, I break d...
SteveO the Window Cleaner: How Content Creation Changed His Career
In this episode of Clean for Profit, we sit down with SteveO the Window Cleaner to talk about his journey from running a window cleaning business to becoming a sales representative at Window Cleaning Resource (WCR).S...
You NEED to Raise Your Prices (for your Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing Business)
Solo operators too often get stuck charging too little in their window cleaning and pressure washing businesses. In this episode, Dave and Colby talk about the common pitfalls of pricing; sticking to your original pricing for too long, not cons...
February Window Cleaning Business Debrief
In this episode, we break down our February window cleaning business debrief and talk through what actually happened in the second month of 2026. We cover what worked, what didn’t, building momentum while feeling behind, major inve...
Why Most Window Cleaning Businesses Stall at $10-15K/mo
Most window cleaning businesses don’t fail — they just get stuck. In this episode of Clean for Profit, we break down why so many owners plateau in the $10–15K/month range and what’s actually holding them back. We talk about the s...
How Fast Should You Call a Window Cleaning Lead?
How fast should you actually call a window cleaning lead after they submit a form?In this video, I break down why speed to lead matters so much in the window cleaning business and what happens when you wait too long to follow up. Most ho...
Are Facebook Ads Dead in 2026? (Window Cleaning Business Edition)
Are Facebook ads dead in 2026 for window cleaning businesses, or are most companies just using them the wrong way?In this episode, we break down what is actually happening with Facebook ads for window cleaning and home service businesses...
What I'd Do if I Started My Window Cleaning Business Again.
If I were starting my window cleaning business again today, I would do a lot of things differently.In this video, I break down exactly what I would focus on if I had to rebuild a window cleaning business from scratch. Here are some real...
January Window Cleaning Business Debrief
In this episode, we break down our January window cleaning business debrief and talk through what actually happened as the new year kicked off. We cover what worked, what didn’t, early wins, slow spots, and the adjustments we’re al...
The Real Story Behind My Window Cleaning Business
In this episode, I share my real window cleaning business story—how I started, the mistakes I made, and what actually worked to build consistent work. If you’re interested in starting a window cleaning business or growing one you already ...
How This Window Cleaner Made $175k in a Town of 4,000
In this episode, Colby sits down with Chip to talk about how he built a $175k window cleaning business in Bishop, California, a town of just 4,000 people. Chip shares what’s worked for him in a tiny market, how he stands out, and the decisio...
When to Start Hiring in Your Window Cleaning Business
In this episode, Colby and Dave talk through when it actually makes sense to start hiring in your window cleaning business. They share how they approached their first hires, signs you’re ready, and the mindset shifts that make the hiring pro...
How Dave Is Planning a $700K Year in Window Cleaning (2026)
In this episode of Clean for Profit, Colby and Dave break down Dave’s plan to build a $700K window cleaning business in 2026 and the operational changes required to support that level of growth.They talk through real numb...
How to Get Commercial Window Cleaning Clients
In this episode, Colby and Dave talk about breaking into real commercial window cleaning and winning the bigger jobs that move the needle. They share insights from their own paths, common mistakes to avoid, and what helps cleaners stand out ...
Why Starting a Window Cleaning Business Still Makes Sense in 2026
A lot of people look past window cleaning as a business. They assume it is small, temporary, or not worth building long term.In this solo episode of the Clean for Profit Podcast, Colby explains why starting a window cleaning busin...
How to Turn a $300 Job into $1,200 Per Year with Recurring Contracts
In this episode, Colby and Dave break down how to turn a one-time $300 window cleaning job into $1200 per year using recurring contracts. They get into the nuts and bolts of monthly payment models, pricing structure, client retention, and ho...