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Follow-up: $1k/ day Window Cleaning Business

r/Entrepreneur
6/28/2025

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty starting a business without prior experience
  • Uncertainty about pricing strategies
  • Managing rude customers and maintaining motivation
  • Risk of property damage with pressure washing
  • Need for proper licensing and insurance

Problems to Solve:

  • How to start a window cleaning business effectively
  • How to price services competitively yet profitably
  • How to handle customer interactions professionally
  • How to avoid property damage during cleaning
  • How to scale operations beyond solo work

Potential Solutions:

  • Learning from online resources (YouTube tutorials)
  • Starting with window cleaning instead of pressure washing to minimize risks
  • Setting prices that balance affordability and perceived quality
  • Developing thick skin and understanding customer behavior
  • Hiring and training teams to increase capacity

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Scaling operations by training teams
  • Reinvesting profits into business growth
  • Building systems for sales, quoting, scheduling, and quality control

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging free online content (YouTube) for learning and inspiration
  • Sharing success stories on platforms like Reddit for organic reach

Monetization & Product:

  • High profit margins (97% after equipment/supplies, 60% after labor)
  • Average ticket size of $250-350 per house
  • Volume-based revenue model (3-4 houses per day)

User Engagement:

  • Offering personalized help and guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Creating a Discord community for networking and support (270+ members)
  • Engaging with both supportive and skeptical feedback to build credibility