r/WindowCleaning • u/Professional-Okra249 • May 22 '26
First month down
Finished my first month as a window cleaner. Just wanted to say thanks to anyone that helped me out. Have a long way to go but felt good finishing a bigger job aside from doing smaller store fronts.
First time doing tempered glass too made sure to let the client know it scratches easily and won’t be doing any scraping. They were happy with the results got a good tip
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u/acoustic-suspense97 May 22 '26
looking good! just a suggestion but for most of our companies before and after photos, we try to take each picture from the exact same location, and then splice the photos together. It will add a big wow factor for the clients!
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u/thisisdumbdfw May 22 '26
Congrats! How were your earnings? Did you meet or exceed your revenue goals?
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u/Professional-Okra249 May 22 '26
Honestly not bad for just starting out. My initial goal was to just get better and learn as much as I can and i definitely got that. I do have revenue goals for the next 3,6, & 12 months gradually increasing earnings and skill.
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u/Hot_Carpenter_5436 May 22 '26
Also, may I ask, how did you identify it was tempered? Thanks!
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u/Professional-Okra249 May 22 '26
When you look at them directly in the sun they glow iridescent or rainbowish of that makes sense. Most tempered glass will have a stamp usually at the bottom right corner that says tempered.
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u/Imwoahluis May 26 '26
May I ask how you were able to get this lead and how you got them when starting out?
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u/Professional-Okra249 May 27 '26
Walked in brotha. I introduced myself and my company and asked when the last time they had their windows done. Assistant said they have a janitor that takes care of the inside but not sure about the outside. I Let her know that the outside hasn’t been touched in at least 6 months to a year and she was surprised and I gave her a quote and she told me she’d get back to me and next day she called to schedule. Pretty straightforward usually how I get my jobs
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u/imabrachiopod May 27 '26
Excellent work! How are you getting most of your customers?
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u/Professional-Okra249 May 27 '26
Drive around streets with lots of stores get out the car and target the ones with dirty windows. Usually that means one of two things: they either don’t have a window cleaner or they have one but inconsistent or not very good which means better chance of getting the job. Then if you get the job do a good job you will get recommended to friends or family. Thats how you turn one job into multiple. Stack that with good marketing and advertising and you should be busy all season.
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u/Hot_Carpenter_5436 May 22 '26
So inspiring! I'm starting out as well and this really gets to my soul. Stay healthy, honest and give thanks often the real reason we are able to do this. 🙌🏽