The ITF Flowcast

When most 22 year-olds might be relaxing and just looking to get by, our guest, Ryan Johnson of Thee Window Ninjas in Gilbert, AZ is running his own successful window cleaning business! Listen in as he talks about what got him on his path, how his hard work along with some pivotal hires helped him to build an efficient and lucrative business. He shares his struggles with finding that home life/work balance, dealing with the uncertainties of starting out in a new city, and what marketing strategies have worked best for him. If you are wondering about whether you should take the leap in starting your own business, this is the podcast for you! Flow on!

Ever wish you take over the family business and bring it into the 21st century? Well, our guest Heather Ryder had just that opportunity and discovered that going from working in a business to running it is a whole different ballgame. Join host Gabe Gutierrez as they discuss the business side of cleaning windows, customer service in the time of COVID, and the unique challenges being a female business owner in a male dominated industry presents. Flow on!

Whatup, Flowmies? Our guest for this week is Jersey, rep from Window Cleaning Resources and host of the WCR Nation Podcast. Listen in as he and host Phebe van der Meer take a deep dive into his beginnings in the window cleaning game (he was handed a bottle of Windex lol) to his rise in the WCR universe.  He talks about the nuances of marketing, why any marketing campaign without "split testing" is throwing away money, and how managing expectations might be the difference between a 5 and 1 star review. Oh, and if you are just starting out, find out what kind of hustle Jersey expects you to have on those slow days.  Don't miss this one!

What up, Flowmies? Its time for a new podcast! This week we get to interview our brand new Mod, Kory Klimas! Listen in as he talks about the challenges of working on colonial era homes, the "joy" of taking apart hundred year old storm windows while trying to keep all of your fingers, and how WFPs have helped him evolve his business. He also gets into the origins of his company, the former boss who was like a father to him, and why mentors are so needed right now. BONUS: His adorable daughter drops in to steal the show. You're gonna love it!

If you have ever Searched for YouTube videos on how to clean windows, then you know our guest today. SteveO is well known in our industry for his "How-To" videos and product reviews. But how did this reluctant YouTube star get his start and where does he get his inspiration? Listen in as Host Phebe van der Meer and he talk about his love of window cleaning and teaching newbies through his videos, how much work goes into creating his unique video style (15-20 takes?!?), and how he learned to balance not taking himself too seriously while running a business in as efficient a way as possible. Flow on!!!

What is it like to have Window Cleaning in your blood? Find out as you listen to Joel Lamb of Shining Windows in Madisonville, Kentucky. Host Gabe Gutierrez and he discuss the different attitudes you have towards window cleaning as a kid versus when you go out on your own, how the people you work for can secretly shape your views once you become an owner yourself, and how he works hard to keep things tight a profitable in a world obsessed with growth. We also learn how his wife designed their vehicle wrap on her phone while on a trip, how his father's accident gave him a sobering view on window cleaning safety, and how his Dad may have been an OG member of ITF and didn't even know it! Enjoy!

This week we get to talk to one of the legends of the window game, Mr. Doug Apt! We all know him from his work with J Racenstein, but do you know how he got there? Let me just tell you it isn't how you thought. Find out what makes him tick, why relationships are more valuable to him than a sale, and how his thirst for knowledge led him to where he is now. Listen in as Host Fernando Medina and he chat about the evolution of waterfed poles, that first drop off of a high rise, and why he wants to know EVERY SINGLE WINDOW CLEANER in the US. 

Many of us have interesting paths that that we have followed in our entrepreneurial lives and our guest, Chris Deulen is no exception. Listen in as he and ITF Host Kevin Hargis talk about his early days as a window cleaner, his collaborations with Shawn Gavin of RHG & Tucker, and how he transitioned his rock climbing skills into high rise window cleaning. He also gives great advice on how he managed to weather the COVID storm, and his philosophies on keeping his head together during the stressful times. Flow on!

What if we gathered together the leaders of our industry, titans of small business, and the brilliant minds of our generation of window cleaners to hold a free flowing Mastermind type discussion that would blow your collective minds? It would be awesome, but we couldn't get any of those people. Instead, have some fun with the Mods as we hold the first of many Flowmie Roundtable! We discuss dealing with stress and the emotional toll that many are facing right now, what we each envision for the future of ITF, and just how much we appreciate each and everyone of you Flowmies. :) You don't want to miss it!

What if we gathered together the leaders of our industry, titans of small business, and the brilliant minds of our generation of window cleaners to hold a free flowing Mastermind type discussion that would blow your collective minds? It would be awesome, but we couldn't get any of those people. Instead, have some fun with the Mods as we hold the first of many Flowmie Roundtable! We discuss dealing with stress and the emotional toll that many are facing right now, what we each envision for the future of ITF, and just how much we appreciate each and everyone of you Flowmies. :) You don't want to miss it!