The Koerner Office - Business Ideas, Advice & Deep Dives

How to Make Millions with a Home Cleaning Business. Ep #069

Sep 23, 2024

In this discussion, Johnny Robinson shares his journey from building a top window washing business to helping others launch home cleaning services. He dives into the gritty challenges of hiring reliable cleaners and the importance of trust in this industry. Johnny also highlights innovative growth strategies and explores lucrative opportunities like epoxy flooring. With a sprinkle of humor, he shares wild hiring mishaps, emphasizing the need for thorough vetting and solid customer service to thrive in this business.

38:54

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Johnny Robinson

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Quick takeaways

Johnny Robinson emphasizes that success in the home cleaning business hinges on effective hiring practices and rigorous screening to ensure service quality.

Venturing into adjacent markets like epoxy flooring can provide lucrative opportunities, as these sectors are growing and often have higher profit margins.

Deep dives

The Evolving Home Service Industry

There is a perception that entering certain industries can be daunting due to competition and the difficulty of providing excellent service. However, the reality is that many sectors, particularly home services, have a continual demand for quality providers. As long as one is committed and confident, they can thrive and stand out among competitors by capitalizing on this demand. This creates an opportunity for new entrants in the market to build successful businesses, as there will always be clients seeking dependable service.

Intro

2min

Navigating the Home Service Industry

14min

The Impact of Trust and Integrity on Business Success

2min

Cleaning Chaos and Comedic Capers

4min

Strategies for Success in Home Cleaning

14min

Exploring Business Opportunities in Home Services

3min

I sat down with Johnny Robinson, who built a successful window washing business in Orange County that's still ranked #1 in the map pack. Now, Johnny helps others start home cleaning businesses with little to no upfront investment. In this episode, he gets into the tough realities of the industry, like vetting cleaners, but also explains why it’s a solid business to be in. We also talked about other opportunities, like the growing epoxy flooring industry, for those looking at tangential markets.

Follow Johnny on Twitter for more: https://x.com/SqueegeeGod

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00:00 Introduction to the Episode
00:22 Meet Johnny Robinson
01:55 Johnny's Journey in Window Cleaning
02:15 Transition to Home Cleaning Business
09:38 Challenges in the Cleaning Business
11:15 The Importance of Hiring and Screening
19:41 Client Perks and Test Cleans
20:15 Nightmare Stories in the Cleaning Business
21:51 Effective Job Acquisition Strategies
24:23 Scaling Your Business with Multiple Channels
27:20 The Importance of Customer Service
29:29 Innovative Business Ideas and Tools
31:04 High-Ticket Programs and Backend Strategies
36:08 Opportunities in Home Services
38:17 Conclusion and Where to Find More

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