The Six Figure Gutter Cleaner

In this episode, I celebrate the attainment of my goal of publishing 300 episodes of the Six Figure Gutter Cleaner Podcast in one year as we started this journey on 2/23/2023. I also review the highlights of this podcast and what it has brought about this past year.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 24th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:YOU DON'T HAVE TO WING IT!

In this episode, I continue the series with the 23th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is a good business to build through networking.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 22th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Commercial establishments can be quick and easy work.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 21th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Commercial establishments needs lots of help in the area of gutter maintenance.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 20th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is a good business to build with online reviews and word-of-mouth referrals.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 19th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Baby Boomers are elderly today and represent a large segment of potential customers. Great opportunity for gutter cleaning.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 18th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning can be done year-round in areas of the country with warmer climates.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 17th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning can be easily started as a side hustle.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 16th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:As a primary business, Gutter Cleaning can yield you a 6-figure income with just one crew.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 15th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:You can make $150/hr. by yourself or $300/hr. with a partner.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 14th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Many people are searching for Gutter Cleaning services online.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 13th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:People who want to protect their investment in their home are motivated buyers.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 12th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Work from home professionals will pay you top dollar for Gutter Cleaning.

In this episode, I continue the series with the 11th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is a non-taxable service in many states, cities, and localities.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 10th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is a good way to get your foot in the door for other profitable upsell services.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 9th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is a great business to do as a "Mom & Pop" or family business.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 8th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning for many customers is a necessity, not a luxury

In this episode, i continue the series with the 7th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning requires little or no initial investment

In this episode, i continue the series with the 6th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is potentially pandemic-proof.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 5th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning can be hard work, which weeds out many potential competitors.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 4th reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning is an often overlooked hidden treasure.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 3rd reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter Cleaning attracts fly-by-nights, which make the true professional stand out.

In this episode, i continue the series with the 2nd reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter cleaning is a dirty job that many home service contractors do not want to do.

In this episode, I begin the series with the 1st reason out of the 24 to start a gutter cleaning business in 2024, which is:Gutter cleaning is a dirty job that many homeowners do not want to do.

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 ( Part I )

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 failuresSometimes we need to figure out what doesn't work before we figure out what does workDon'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 workSpend time coaching and consulting the attendeesGiving 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 changeWorking my way out of operations will allow me to devote more time to sales and marketingWorking my way out of operations will allow me to build a sellable business

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 washingI am looking to automate, grow, and scale my gutter cleaning business to run without me or to sellBoosting my recurring commercial revenue will eliminate the need for diversifying on the residential side

In this episode, I am beginning a this series, and I talk about the following things:The importance of recurring commercial revenueExamples of recurring commercial revenueWhat 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 cleanerI am in the process of implementing one of the B.O.S.S. moves into my business this winterI 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 listenersEach interviewee brought something unique to the tableI 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 usI attribute our success this 3rd quarter to the leads I received in BNIBNI 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 customersOnce I raised my prices, many of my customer expected it and did not leaveSome customers who tipped previously tipped even on top of the raised price

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 basisIt is best to schedule jobs where they are as close to one another as possible on any given dayThe caveat to doing it like that is that you must stay on top of the follow-up to pin down the day and time of the job

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 makeYou can't judge by the sight of your eyes when trying to determine if someone has the money to take your offerSome 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 valueDoing some of these things may cost you in the short run, but can greatly benefit you in the long runExperience will tell you when to throw in something extra and when to charge extra