The ITF Flowcast

Hey Flowmies, its time for another edition of Gabe's Corner! This time, we are talking about the importance of staying calm. We have to face so many stressful situations as a small business owner, it can be a challenge to not give into panic decision making that hurts our business, affects our health, and increases the chances of succumbing to burnout. What can we do to stay focused and keep the logical part of our brain in charge as go through the ups and downs of business? Listen in as Gabe gives practical advice on things to do and keep in mind as we all ride this roller coaster of small business ownership. Let us know in the comments what you do to keep you wits about you when your calmness is threatened. Flow on!

We all have those stories of struggle from when we were first starting out as window cleaners. Well, today we get to talk with Brian Hoyt of Poor Man WIndow Cleaning in Boise, ID who has one of the most inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and determination. From coming back after a life changing auto accident to almost losing his business just a few years ago, Brian has had many opportunities to give up on window cleaning. However, with a 1000-watt smile and positive energy, he turned his challenges into opportunities to not only grow his business but use his talents to help others. Listen in to hear his story and be motivated to keep going no matter what. And you might not look at Jet Dry the same way again. Flow on!

Welcome to Season 4 of the ITF Flowcast, Flowmies! We have a fun episode for you to start of the new season. We get to speak with Andrew Maclish, owner of Desert Moon Window Cleaning in Tucson, AZ. We talk about the methodical approach he took to growing his window cleaning business, the challenge of adjusting from employee to owner, and why he loves what he does. Oh, and he used to work for me and I have ton of respect and admiration for what he's done. That may come across in the interview, hee hee. ;-D Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies! Man, another year has come and gone and that means that it's time to reflect on the year behind us. Listen in as the mods Kevin, Sarah, Phebe, Joel, Fernando, & Gabe all talk about the year in ITF, what's gone on in their own lives and businesses, what lessons they've learned, and things that they had to overcome. Of course, it would not be a "Year End" episode without the Flowmie of the Year Awards! We recognize the hard work and contributions of the Flowmies who make this group the paragon of positivity that it is! It's a fun, inspiring episode that gives us a chance to show appreciation for what you all do to make this industry great!

Whatup, Flowmies! Here is our second installment of the Best of 2022! In this episode we revisit our interview with Jordan Minor, who is both a window cleaner and a country music singer! listen in as he talks about how he makes his business work for his unique situation. Then, we will talk with Peter Cruz, who came into window cleaning late in the game, after spending many years as an accountant. He explains how that experience helped him get his company off to a great start. and Lastly, we will talk to Melody Edwards. She joined me on a "Gabe's Corner" to talk about the importance of having a "Growth Mindset" as a business owner. All great episodes to revisit. Enjoy!

What up, Flowmies! Can you believe that 2022 is almost over? We had a great year of interviews and here is your chance to relive some of the best moments of the Flowcast. First, we talk with James Smith about his unbelievable experience of having his first ever hire endure a truly traumatic experience. Its a beautiful story of kindness, compassion, and knowing when the business should take second place in the decisions you make as a business owner. Next, we talk with Dan Rinard, a long time Flowmie who has years of wisdom as a business owner. He talks about his business philosophy and why success is not always measured by the bottom line on a P&L. Lastly, we talk with Anthony Padlo, one of the founding members of Into the Flow, as he talks about what winning the Flowmie of the Year meant for him and how he has learned to trust the process, even when roadblocks seem to keep coming. Really encouraging episodes here so make some time to listen in. Flow on!

Hey Flowmies! We are coming at you with another awesome interview, this time with Amy Jo Johnson, Owner of A & B Window Cleaning in Fargo, ND. She talks about her coming up in the business with her brother & learning to adapt and succeed in a male-dominated industry. She also shares what it was like *spoiler alert* winning the female division of the IWCA Speed Cleaning Competiton this last convention! Amy is a kind soul who is a true asset to ITF. Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies?! This week we get to talk to a long-time Flowmie, Christopher James! He is one of those guys who just fell into window cleaning because of a combination of serendipitous meetings, determination, and family support. His scrappy attitude lead to him moving on from employee to business owner, but his decision to stay a single-owner/operator gives him an interesting perspective in what owning a business means to a family and how "growth" means different things to different people. You'll enjoy his story and be encouraged by his tenacity. Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies?!? How do you feel about people who offer free services to help other business owners? Yeah, I like them, too! That's why we have Cesar Bejar on the Flowcast this week. Not only has he had an interesting journey running his company, windowcleaners.pro, in San Antonio, he's also promoting his new consulting company, MC2 Synergya. As part of that promotion, he is offering the first 10 Flowmies who message me his consulting services to help you improve the visibility of your website. You have to listen to the interview to get the full details! If you need help getting your website to climb the Google Algorithm, you're not gonna want to miss this one! Flow on!

Hey Flowmies! We have a special episode of Gabe's Corner this week as we invite Melody Edwards back to chat with Gabe about the benefits of having a "Growth Mindset". Too many business owners limit themselves by being stuck in their ways and unwilling to embrace change and growth. We talk about what exactly it means to have a growth mindset and what you can do to make it work for you. Its a episode packed with a ton of great business nuggets for you to enjoy and benefit from! Flow on!