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This chapter explores the journey of starting a window cleaning business as a college student, emphasizing door-to-door sales and strategic investments that fueled its growth. It also discusses the shift from manual labor to innovative techniques, enhancing efficiency and revenue.

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#579 Think you need decades of experience to build a high-revenue business? Think again! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with 21-year-old Jack Leimbach, founder of Tiger Window Cleaning in Auburn, Alabama — a college-student-run service pulling in $30K+ months. Jack shares how he turned a $200 Amazon squeegee kit into a thriving business by mastering door-to-door sales, leveraging TikTok scripts, scaling with Facebook ads, and leading a student-powered team. From landing his first $220 gig to building a fully automated service with CRMs, recurring plans, and two trucks, this is a masterclass in scrappy startup growth and operational grit. Whether you're in college or just starting out, Jack’s story will inspire you to knock on doors — literally and figuratively!

What we discuss with Jack:

+ Started business at 19 in college

+ Learned door-to-door sales from TikTok

+ First job earned $220

+ Hit $10K months during finals

+ Invested in water-fed pole system

+ Transitioned to Facebook ads for leads

+ Built team of Auburn students

+ Uses CRM to automate operations

+ Offers recurring service plans

+ Aims to sell business before graduation

Thank you, Jack!