always great advice. your my go to person when im looking for help. would be awesome if at some point you could do a detailed video on approaching and pitching commercial jobs, apartments, gas stations, store fronts and all the businesses us new guys wouldnt think about. i feel alot of us newbies could benifit from just learning how to pitch and getting over that initial rejection fear.
I have 24 5 star reviews and the second closest in my area has 15 but I'm still not ranking. Number 1 in my area has 8 reviews and Number 2 has 7 reviews with a 4.4 star rating. It's maddening.
It’s about consistency. And also use the social media proof and also whatever leads you do get go invest some of that money into marketing material like yard signs and door hangers.
@denzellrocha5313 All my money goes back into the business one way or another except for the life essentials. I'm definitely doing what I can to stay consistent with it all. I know it's a process that takes time but I'm ready for this to explode.
What is up with that? Happened to a 75 year old client of mine and she was emotionally hurt by it. She was proud of that review and wanted it to share it. I had no explanation for her other than it’s not the first time it’s happened.
You guys can hit Google with the customers name and date of the review and they will reinstate it takes a few days and just through email . They’re pretty efficient! Had 25+ reviews not posted and then had to reach out and they reinstated them The algorithm reads it as spam
I was just thinking about doing this, but asking to take before and after photos and put up a sign in the yard for two weeks. This is a much better idea!
Started doing this late last year and I’ve gotten so many reviews and work in return! I work for a 1.2 billion dollar remodeling company full time while trying to grow my business and this has helped massively. I’m at a new house every single day sometimes 2 house a day 7 days a week without having to door knock, so I’m already establishing a connection with them because they’re expecting me already. On top of the google review I ask if I can put a yard sign on their yard for 2 weeks
So do yall have to pay yall pay google for the ads or for just being on the google website I keep getting called about them wanting me to pay them to be on there please lmk
Question: What do you do on a rainy day? i get that if it's a little sprinkle its ok to keep going, but thunder and heavy rain call it quits? Stop work and reschedule the customer? Do i need to offer a discount for the inconvenience? Or say was act of God i can't do anything but reschedule. If i got work laid out for the next 2 weeks, how do i fit them in without pushing others?
hey im 14 and i did pressure washing last summer with a 2.5 31000 machine. I want to upgrade to a 4gpm i got like aroudn 1k that im willing to spend, what should i spend it on and what type of washer. Also how should i market and travel? Was thinking a bike trailer but couldnt find one that seemed fit and under 200$.
Started when I got my truck at 16 pressure washing equipment gets heavy fast. Hope you figure it out and make some good money. If I were to start out again I’d get a cheap surface cleaner around $250. Then do a budget build pressure washer at around 5.5 gpm. It’s insane how much faster you move with a bigger machine.
A 4gpm is around $1400 rn... a 5.5gpm is around $1800. idk what the guy is talking about. If i were you, I'd continue with what you have till you can buy a 4gpm, then save up for the surface cleaner. First, start with downstreaming homes, and maybe if you got the patience white tip whole driveways(super time-consuming w/o surface cleaner, and can make major mistakes if not done right).
@@John_Park1029 Just saying he might enjoy having a little extra speed for an extra couple hundred dollars. The goal should be to upgrade later anyways. Went from 3.5 to 6.5 and working my way up to a 10 gpm at the moment. Your definitely right on the downstream. Wish I got into house washing right off the bat it’s pretty cheap to get into. Definitely gotta get some practice in and make sure not to damage anything!
@blakesundbye2137 Honestly just think about it this way its your house you're sh'ing siding you dont want dead grass or plants so you water them think about it thay way you will do great also tape electricals.
I have a down stram injector and a cheap but not super cheap surface cleaner that fits my 2.5. I only do concrete as of rn because of my machine and inexperience, and age.@@John_Park1029
Best advice for a starter! Thank you !
Excellent advice as always…. Have a great weekend gentlemen.
Is he related to Marcus Latrell?
I’m just starting out in this industry and really enjoy your channel, it’s helped us out a lot
My major issue is knowing what all paperwork I need to have what kind of questions do I need to answer insurance companies so on so forth
always great advice. your my go to person when im looking for help. would be awesome if at some point you could do a detailed video on approaching and pitching commercial jobs, apartments, gas stations, store fronts and all the businesses us new guys wouldnt think about. i feel alot of us newbies could benifit from just learning how to pitch and getting over that initial rejection fear.
The moment I start talking and they look at me like what the fuck do you want that's when I lose all confidence
I have 24 5 star reviews and the second closest in my area has 15 but I'm still not ranking. Number 1 in my area has 8 reviews and Number 2 has 7 reviews with a 4.4 star rating. It's maddening.
All about consistency keep posting and updating your website.
It’s about consistency. And also use the social media proof and also whatever leads you do get go invest some of that money into marketing material like yard signs and door hangers.
@denzellrocha5313 All my money goes back into the business one way or another except for the life essentials. I'm definitely doing what I can to stay consistent with it all. I know it's a process that takes time but I'm ready for this to explode.
That sucks, if you want me to take a look at your profile let me know and I'll let you know what can be improved to continue moving up the rankings.
Only bad thing is when they submit a review and google doesn't post it. 😢
What is up with that? Happened to a 75 year old client of mine and she was emotionally hurt by it. She was proud of that review and wanted it to share it. I had no explanation for her other than it’s not the first time it’s happened.
@@americanpropertystars guess it's a Google thing. I have also had 60+ reviews removed for no reason.
You guys can hit Google with the customers name and date of the review and they will reinstate it takes a few days and just through email . They’re pretty efficient!
Had 25+ reviews not posted and then had to reach out and they reinstated them
The algorithm reads it as spam
@@americanpropertystars was that her first review she ever wrote? Im just thinking that could have played into it…
I made a google business profile and unfortunately it got suspended. It's been a pain trying to appeal and get it back.
Same brother such a pain in the ass
The "big dogs" in my town have like 250 reviews 😱 I got like 4 🤣 starting second season
I was just thinking about doing this, but asking to take before and after photos and put up a sign in the yard for two weeks. This is a much better idea!
Started doing this late last year and I’ve gotten so many reviews and work in return! I work for a 1.2 billion dollar remodeling company full time while trying to grow my business and this has helped massively. I’m at a new house every single day sometimes 2 house a day 7 days a week without having to door knock, so I’m already establishing a connection with them because they’re expecting me already. On top of the google review I ask if I can put a yard sign on their yard for 2 weeks
So do yall have to pay yall pay google for the ads or for just being on the google website I keep getting called about them wanting me to pay them to be on there please lmk
Yo Austin what insurance company do you use?
Great video 😎
Great info Austin
Question: What do you do on a rainy day? i get that if it's a little sprinkle its ok to keep going, but thunder and heavy rain call it quits? Stop work and reschedule the customer? Do i need to offer a discount for the inconvenience? Or say was act of God i can't do anything but reschedule. If i got work laid out for the next 2 weeks, how do i fit them in without pushing others?
Don’t offer discount. Just reschedule them. You don’t control the weather
Dont offer a discount. You cant work in heavy rain. Your customer understands this
What insurance are you guys using for your business here inTexas ?
hey im 14 and i did pressure washing last summer with a 2.5 31000 machine. I want to upgrade to a 4gpm i got like aroudn 1k that im willing to spend, what should i spend it on and what type of washer. Also how should i market and travel? Was thinking a bike trailer but couldnt find one that seemed fit and under 200$.
Started when I got my truck at 16 pressure washing equipment gets heavy fast. Hope you figure it out and make some good money. If I were to start out again I’d get a cheap surface cleaner around $250. Then do a budget build pressure washer at around 5.5 gpm. It’s insane how much faster you move with a bigger machine.
A 4gpm is around $1400 rn... a 5.5gpm is around $1800. idk what the guy is talking about. If i were you, I'd continue with what you have till you can buy a 4gpm, then save up for the surface cleaner. First, start with downstreaming homes, and maybe if you got the patience white tip whole driveways(super time-consuming w/o surface cleaner, and can make major mistakes if not done right).
@@John_Park1029 Just saying he might enjoy having a little extra speed for an extra couple hundred dollars. The goal should be to upgrade later anyways. Went from 3.5 to 6.5 and working my way up to a 10 gpm at the moment. Your definitely right on the downstream. Wish I got into house washing right off the bat it’s pretty cheap to get into. Definitely gotta get some practice in and make sure not to damage anything!
@blakesundbye2137 Honestly just think about it this way its your house you're sh'ing siding you dont want dead grass or plants so you water them think about it thay way you will do great also tape electricals.
I have a down stram injector and a cheap but not super cheap surface cleaner that fits my 2.5. I only do concrete as of rn because of my machine and inexperience, and age.@@John_Park1029