The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs Part 1/2: The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your First Service Business⏐Ep. #123
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Jan 27, 2025 Daniel Cronauer, an entrepreneur who turned diverse service businesses into a seven-figure success, shares insights on starting and scaling enterprises. He emphasizes creative marketing and finding niche opportunities like HVAC coil cleaning. Daniel details his journey from gym teacher to entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of adaptability and resilience. You'll learn about the competitive power washing market, overcoming early business challenges, and innovative strategies for customer acquisition. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for aspiring business owners.
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Roof Cleaning Inspiration
- Daniel Cronauer's father needed help cleaning the roof for a party, using a makeshift cleaning setup.
- Seeing the clean roof inspired Daniel to start a roof cleaning business, noticing similar issues in the neighborhood.
Learn from Cutco
- Emulate successful sales strategies from established companies like Cutco.
- Understand their methods for building rapport, identifying problems, and presenting solutions.
Pre-Selling Services
- Daniel sold power washing services before owning the necessary equipment, securing a job and then purchasing a hot water power washer.
- A mishap with the new equipment resulted in him being covered in diesel fuel, but he persevered and completed the job.