How did you get started in this industry? Did you buy large equipment at the very beginning?

Best advice for a new business right here, get good with god, you’ll need it. This shits a roller coaster sometimes.

This is actually great advise. I bought a 2.5GPM Westinghouse Pressure Washer. It was about $350. I did my first soft wash on a house and quickly learned that I needed, first of all better processes in order to be efficient and better equipment so that I can get the job done without tripping all over myself. When I was able I purchased 2 hose reels and a 4 GPM machine. I glad I watched this video. It confirmed what I already knew.

Very very true. I literally just bought my bundle for $1,250 from a guy that could not get his business going. I felt bad for him. He was in the Marines for 4 years, came home, bought equipment but had not business sense about him.

I waited until I got my window cleaning business going, produced revenue, scourted FB market place, and then bought the best I could.

I got a brand new Predator 4.2GPM from HF and a BE Whirlaway. Now, these are great assets to use as upsells to my window washing.

Wish me luck, folks!

your 100% right. I started with a pump sprayer and a smaller pressure washer, and got more work than people with big setups. My focus was on sales and still is

Okay so this is actually useful to any industry. Thank you so much. Don’t buy equipment you don’t need at the moment. For example: a music artist who wants to learn the guitar should not go and buy a pro guitar, or even buy more than one guitar. Always start with the basics until the basics pay itself off.

You are RAW, brother and in the very best of ways. Clear, concise and matter of fact. I love it. Over the past year and a half, I purchased.... Simpson 4GPM PW (Lowes), Whirl-A-Way surface cleaner, hose reel, 24' ladder with stabilizer, X-Jet, extra 50' PW hose, 50gal water/chem tank, 100' Zero-G premium water hose. I am just getting going with my business and fit everything in the back of my Tundra. I'm not sure of the demand for my area but I do know that in the 10 years I have lived in my borough I have never seen a PW truck. So, that makes me think I have some opportunity if I am willing to go after it. At 55yo, I'll tell you it is not easy. Fortunately for me my wife makes a ton of cash and I have the luxury of scaling my business in my own timing. I've been behind a desk for the last 13 years selling technology and came to the realization I hate it - LOL. I love being outdoors! How long have you been in the business?

You're a real one for this. These fake gurus and influencers are out of control with these scams.

I’m a handyman that went out after working for GCs for probably 12 ish years. Learned how to do a good bit. I’ve kind of grew into softwash/pressure washing. I have clients who ask for it. Then I have investors and realtors that are clients that know I provide that service. Good money in it, I enjoy it till it gets crazy hot.

Just a quick Thank you. Im the guy you made this video for. Im an established specialty contractor who is considering power washing for an add on service. You might have saved me thousands. Thanks.

I am glad I have found your channel! Awesome nuggets of knowledge and wisdom you share. Keep up the stellar work!

Been watching a lot of your videos. They are highly informative and they give great advice!  I am newly retired military and thinking about starting a simple washing operation, I live in Michigan and where I live specifically there are a ton of trees and its a very dense suburban area.  I thought about starting out as a driveway & patio washer, it seems like a good start but, I do have some family in the area that has years of green algae buildup on their siding so, also considering getting into soft washing as well.  Everywhere I drive around now, I'm making mental notes of people's driveways, and housing conditions.  Thanks for the inspiration man! :D

Also what will get the job done right. No half assing at. It should be done efficiently, properly, and cleanly. Great advice.

Great advice! Running a business is more than doing the actual work be it pressure washing, repairing cars, home remodeling etc.... Sure all guys love buying equipment but most successful business we are talking about here were started part time with used equipment. Dip your toe in the water before you jump in and see if it makes sense. This alone will keep your risk low and your chances of success higher.

I'm just getting into the business.  Doing the research part rn.  I already own a Landscaping trailer, 4400 psi pressure washer, surface cleaner, and a twenty four foot wand for doing two story houses. I bought those before I moved from New York State to central Florida. I live in the Davenport, FL area, which is exploding. Tons of concrete everywhere, especially driveways, houses, and everything. I'm not so keen about doing the roof thing. Unless there's a way I can do it without getting on the roof. But I own the very bare basics. I just have to get some extra hoses and whatnot and get the business name and everything registered, then I'm good to go.  I may choose to get the softwash stuff at least a 12-volt type system. And I also have an income that doesn't require me to work another job. So that's a massive weight off my shoulders. But I do need extra money.

Appreciate everything you drop!

I that you are realistic and not trying to miss guide people
And actually give genuine information

Great advice and spot on! My progression was a $239 Karcher washer for 6 months, then a 4gpm belt drive for 6 months, and finally an enclosed trailer with all the equipment that I figured out I really needed to get the job done efficiently. I did fall for the "HOT WATER/HOT BOX" trap, but learned quickly it's not needed nearly as much as the "SALESMAN" said it would be! Personality, work ethic, and a sense of pride in your work will build a business for you! I worked a full time job for years while I built a sustainable business and it was well worth the effort! Don't give up, EVER!

I Agree with what you are saying, plan ahead (research), and not just jump into a new business idea.

This is so true… you never know how your business will go… I did fleet washing as well then it just dried up…