I have no patience for people that don’t listen to sound advise given from people that make a successful living pressure washing and roof cleaning… I don’t have to.
If you think calling me “Butthurt” some how hurts my feelings…you’d be wrong. See I’m not the one worrying about providing for my Family or making $10 an hour…You Are, and that’s your business not mine.
If you want to know the reason for your situation all you have to do is look in the mirror. Your posts have told me all I need to know about you and the situation you’re in.
Good Luck, I hope someone helps you out or you just try to help yourself out.
Hey question Thad, When a guy gets banned from here or WCR, can they still read the forum threads just not post or are they banned from everything? Just wondering.
I would very much like to apologize to everyone here at the PWRA for my part in this thread…I’m not sorry for what I said, but I am sorry that this person got banned. I hope PWRA will reconsider the ban of this young Man and allow him back at some point.
For most Guy’s & Girls on this an other boards I’m known as a very straight forward and honest person. I call them the way I see them, period.
Starting a business (Any Business) is a marathon not a sprint. You have to research, study & educate yourself in the business you’re about to start to be successful. Tim was right (To a point) you can learn a great deal from these forums by using the search function and reading past posts. This is the way I started & so did many others.
When I started I spent over a year reading everything I could on the PW forums, I was a lurker…there I said it. I never posted because I had absolutely nothing to offer. I went to networking events even though I had not started my business. I went to business classes at night to try an prepare myself for the Leap I was about to take…Why??? Because I wanted to do my best in starting a successful business.
Starting a business because of low wages in your area or supporting your Family without any capital, education or equipment is noble…but also a recipe for failure. So is not taking the advice of successful business owners
I have learned that coming to these forums is like coming into someones home, you don’t just bust in put your feet up on the couch and say “Bring me something to eat!!!” You’re a stranger, Use your manners.
If you’re starting a business…start with a plan…not in your head, write it on paper. Educate yourself, get proper funding, get proper training.
90% of all new business start-ups fail within the first year…Prepare For Success, Not Failure!!!
I was working with Jorge on Dons forum, trying to get him to settle down and baby step it. We finally got to the point that he would consider how he could gather up $150.00 for a 12v pump.
Then he realized that there wasn’t any practical way to run a low pressure roof cleaning operation out of his Nissan maxima. He currently cleans barrel tile roofs with a 2.8 gpm pressure washer out of the trunk of his car. But dammit, at least he’s producing something.
He did jump the gun, he was a bit abrupt, but he did come here for education, only to be told to go get an education.
People that are desperate, demanding, and rude to boot, probably are going to filter themselves out most anywhere they go. Jorge just managed to do it in one day. On two separate forums.
I did invite Jorge to come back to RCF when he has acquired an S10.
I think it takes a village to have a viable, successful internet forum. And Guy, I think that this village is a much better place because of your participation. Thank you…
They can still read. Both forums are “open” so they can see everything except the private areas but can’t post.
We try to be as inclusive as possible but if someone is abusive to other members or damaging to the forum they have to go. That being said, there have been a lot of second (and third) chances given if someone really wants to participate and be part of the community.
Jorge, there is no quick fix for your situation but if you want to network with successful contractors in a civil manner and start building a real business with a firm foundation shoot me an email at thad@pressurewashingresource.com . There are some good guys here, willing to help, but you have to let them help you. At this stage of the game you don’t even realize the help that you need and are frustrated because you are getting what you need, not what you want.
Tim and Guy- thanks for being such stand up guys. We’re lucky to have you on the team. We have an awesome nucleus of skill, knowledge, and personalities here at PWR. I’m excited to see it keep growing and building and I appreciate everyone who participates.
This biz is not for everyone. That being said, if you have the drive and the want to. You can make a good living. Networking with your fellow washers can only make you stronger.
Being in any business for yourself is no cakewalk. We all know that. The economy is starting to get a little better but there are still people who look at this and window cleaning as a way to make a quick buck till something better comes along or maybe get rich quick. We all know that’s not even close to reality. Only a small percentage of those that start up have the fortitude to stick with it. It’s taken me over 2 years to just start making a living at this. Every extra dollar I could afford was going back to marketing and employees and equipment. I am now feeling some of the fruits of my labor but I’m still afraid to relax. Self employment is not for the faint of heart. This forum and WCR are gifts that I for one appreciate. I’m not sure I would have stuck it out without these forums and all you great people.
I am sooo apreciative of this forum, I am learning so much. I am taking the subtle, humbling approach since I have very little PW experience. I also want to thank Guy for taking the time with me on another thread, and saving me $ and heartache (and repair bills on the things I would have torn up) on the purchase of my first PW. You guys N gals are awesome!
We have a great team here. Sometimes we are fairly blunt and to the point but if someone can’t take a little straight talk from peers that are trying to help them then they probably won’t make it anyway.
Stick around, keep learning. Ask questions when needed and contribute where you can.
We’re all in this together.
This might be a little late but how about the Idea of the use of the X-JET/M-JET nozzle. Have you all forgotten about our little steel climbing buddy who uses that system to get his business going (still uses it himself when he goes to work, or at least a year ago he hid). It would be a good tool for Jorge in many aspects from penny pinching times - help help build his business.
At the fear of suffering the same fate as Jorge, I will try to throw in all the details up front. First off, it looks like there is great info hear and a lot to choose from. My name is Steve, my company is Generations Pressure Washing. I have a trailered unit, 3600psi, 8gpm (prob more like 7-8), hot/cold and I have a John Bean pump @10gpm 500 psi for soft wash. I started about a year ago, and have done mainly flat work (sidewalks, drives, etc) but have also done roofs. The roofs have been OK as far as results (customers very happy) but I have been less than satisfied.
I have been reading and educating myself on the soft washing of roofs, but there are still a few gaps. First, when using an SH mix, are you guys rinsing? It seems some are, but only to remove residue, not necessarily for visual results. Second, tile roofs, especially white tile, seem to be extremely stubborn…should the mix sit longer or apply two coats? If there is anyone in the area that wants to chime in…or if you need an extra man on the job (I would be willing to trade time for education). I seem to get more and more people asking for their roofs done and I am tired of passing on many of them. Thank you in advance for any input, I look forward to having something to contribute in the future.
Steve
We do not rinse and have been getting great results. Pretty much learned how to wash roofs from reading the forums and [MENTION=803]Thad[/MENTION] invaluable webinar over at WCRA. We have done over 50 roofs now but never messed with any tile so I cant speak to that. I can not remember who said it but the quote was" You wouldn’t get your pest control guy to rinse his spray off when he was done" so that is how I sell our no rinse roof cleaning. Made sense to me at first and seems to make sense to my clients. What has your roof wash SH mix been?
25% mix of I guess 10% strength SH. LOOKING FOR 12.5% strength but haven’t found yet. Prior to the john bean pump I had been applying with a pump sprayer…very time consuming and required a rinse with dialed down pressure. The pump is now set up, but need a better tuned 8hp engine. One or two more jobs and I’ll order a new engine…then more chem tanks.
I had tired somewhere in raccoon removal suffolk county ny company. I can suggest no to try this at all. There can be a foremost application which can be used.
I don’t even own a pressure washer yet. Just looking into the business for the last 3-4 months. I applaud your advise and insight. No way am I leaving my 75k a year job until I know 100% i am ready. Thank you again sir.
