The ITF Flowcast

Its all the talk right now, Flowmies: How do you find good employees??? Well, listen in as Host Joel Lamb talks to Andy Misiura, owner of Kahuna Window Cleaning in Minneapolis, shares how he went from 1 to 10 trucks and still keeps his customers happy. Andy shares his views on efficiency, profitability, organization, and why you need to take a second look at 1-man crews to stay profitable. He also shares his secret source of solid employees that keeps his business going. This Flowcast is packed with value, so make sure you listen in!

Whatup. Flowmies?!?!? We have a high flying Flowcast for you today. We get to speak with Jeff Hansen, owner of Superior Window Cleaning in Minnesota and founder of the Window Warriors Forum, about his many years in the window cleaning industry and his passion for training and educating window cleaners in safety and efficiency. We also invite on the Nandolorian himself, Nando Medina, to talk with Jeff about the IWCA's 4 new RDS Safe Practices recommendations. Jeff's many years doing high and low rise makes this interview educational and enlightening for all window cleaners, regardless if new changes affect you or not. Don't miss it!

Whatup, Flowmies!!! Flowmie Roundtable time!! This time Phebe, Sarah, Joel, Nando, & Gabe all get together to talk about one of the most difficult parts of running a business, managing crews. Efficiency, morale, and communication are the name of the game. So, listen in as the gang addresses all of these topics & more! Flow on!!

Hey Flowmies! Anxiety, stress, and depression are aspects of being a business owner that rarely get talked about. Yet, they are often the reason why new business owners give up prematurely and seasoned owners "burn out". Ray Valentine, founder of Aeria Pro, sits down to talk about having the proper mental state to maintain when running a business, tactics to managing stress, and overcoming the stigma many window cleaners have to talking about the anxiety that owning a business can bring. We also talk about his beginning in the industry, going from a a sculptor and running an art gallery, to picking up his first squeegee on a whim, and then using his artistic talents to move into the world of manufacturing and design. Its a super interesting interview that you don't want to miss. Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies?!? Have you ever struggled with training new employees? How about gauging the skill level of a new tech with experience? We speak with Jake Hansen, founder of learntocleanwindows.com, as he talks about his program to get new cleaners up to speed and rounds out the knowledge of the experienced cleaners already on your crew. Before we get into that, we talk about his experience in the industry, getting started on his own, the process of selling a business, and taking a chance on that entrepreneurial spirit. Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies! This is our last "Best of" edition and we are going out with some genuinely nice people. Listen in as we talk to Jeff Likes, owner of Jeff Likes Clean Windows in Northern California, as he shares a ton of valuable tips on office administration and organization, including the software that he finds the most value in. Then, we will talk to Hazen Warlick, Business Development Manager at ABC Window Cleaning Supply, as he talks about office culture and how ABC is able to maintain a family atmosphere all these years. Then we will end the episode with Mr. Positivity himself, Kyle Grimes of Clean Habits, LLC in Utah, while he shares his philosophy on being a a force for good in the world. Enjoy and your week on a positive note. Flow on!

What up, Flowmies! Time for another "Best of" episode to drop! This time we are talking to industry staples, SteveO the Window Cleaner of YouTube fame, Sean Hill of NiceJob, and Jersey of WCR & the American Window Cleaner Magazine. Listen is as a bucket full of pure gold is poured out on the Flowcast! We talk all about marketing tips, finding your brand, how to make the most of your online reviews, what is the difference between "Reputation Management" & "Reputation Marketing", finding the right way to reach your customers, and why split testing is so important for your advertising bottom line. Lots of good stuff here, Flowmies. Don't miss it!

What up Flowmies! Thank you so much for your patience as I gear up for my busy season. :D For September we will be running some "Best of" episodes to get you caught up on older episode you may have missed or to remind you of some things you wanted to get going for your business. This week, we will revisit our episode with Kevin Hargis hosting, my interview with Meagan Getz of Meagan Getz Photography, and Greg Reid, our current IWCA President. We hit on the value of true customer service, what its like being a young entrepreneur, and what the future of the IWCA will be. If you haven't listened to a Flowcast before, these will be great opportunities to get a feel for what ITF is all about. It's also cool to see how far we have come from those first few podcasts that we did. Enjoy and FLOW ON!

Aw Flowmies, I landed the hardest "get" of Flowcast History! Mike Schnyders is in the house!!!  After a year of shutting us down, slapping our hands, and juking left when we go right, we finally wore him down and he caved. And he doesn't disappoint. He talks about running a franchise window cleaning company (Squeegee Squad), wanting to see our employees do good for themselves, even if it's not with us, and how customer relations is as important as knowing how to sling a squeegee. We also get all the behind the scenes intrigue of his new non-window cleaning venture, Junk Squad!! It really was so nice to talk with him. He is genuinely a nice guy and you will really enjoy getting to know him better as I did. Enjoy Flowmies!!

Whatup Flowmies? If you're like me, you have a special skill of putting off the tasks or chores of your business that you hate. Ben Ivey, International Speaker & CEO of the Entrepreneur Lifestyle, is here to help! We address the procrastination issues that plague small business owners like: What are the different types of procrastinators? Why are entrepreneurs prone to procrastinate? And what are some strategies we can use to remove the habit of procrastination from our lives for good? Ben is a super interesting guy. As a Tony Robbins Strategic Intervention Coach his energy is infectious and his advice practical. Don't put listening to this podcast off! (See what I did there?) Flow on!

For more info on Ben Ivey or the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, go to https://www.ben-ivey.com/