I thought I’d post an email I received where the window cleaner talks about how a recently hired employee is benefiting his business. It might motivate anyone out there who has not yet found that right gal or guy for their business. They are out there.

Hi Steve,

Just wanted to let you know I have found a part-time worker (college kid).  I actually have 2 lined up now, but one wont be able to work until the summer.  This other kid seems to be a hard worker and takes a lot of stress off of me.  The amazing thing is that with him working, I only pay him about $40 a day and my profits increase by about $100 a day.  I can average $500 days with him working (and not kill myself).  Before he was working, I was averaging between $300 – $400 per day and was exhausted at the end of the day.  The incredible news is that I am in cold weather country and people are booking me into the middle of December currently!!!  I was just hoping to have work through October and now we are booked to December 14.  It will be cold doing those jobs, but having an extra $10K in business is pretty nice :)

I was looking at my income and from June through October I made $34K (my entire yearly salary as a school counselor).  I think this was the toughest year and it will get easier next year.  Just have to make it through February and then – look out!  Thanks Steve

Tony

My Response:

Hi Tony:

Good morning.  That sounds great on the hard working employee.  Right, if you find the right one, they can take the stress off of you for sure.  Sometimes we need to go through a half dozen people before finding that one gem.

Exactly.  Your profits will go up with an employee.  I always loved working with someone else because that meant my own hourly pay went way up.  If you and one other person work together on a job for example, you should be pulling in a consistent $60 an hour each hour you’re on the job.  Not too shabby.  :o )   

Excellent income for that short time.  What is that…5 months?  Super.  It does get easier each and every year.  Your company already has great exposure and you’ve done some great jobs, so all of this will factor in to you getting repeat calls, referrals, etc.  I always tell folks if they can make it through year 1, they’ve got it made.  All businesses need a "push" in the first year, but because of the window washing business bringing in great repeat business, the snowball of customers, jobs, and profits continues to grow in years 2, 3, and so on. It’s just a matter of time before the six figure a year income barrier is broken. Continue using The Customer Factor like you already do and the software will keep on capturing those prospects/customers and turning ‘em into profits.   

I remember when you were working for the school. Things have changed a bit, huh?

Have yourself a great weekend.  Take care for now.

Regards,

Steve

 

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