Brian Winch's Ultimate Guide To Starting A Parking Lot Cleaning Business
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2021
- Brian Winch, CEO of Cleanlots, returns to Inspired Money to talk about how to start a litter pick up business, contracts, pricing, and more. Brian Winch is the author and creator of Cleanlots, America's Simplest Business. Brian has been involved in all aspects of the parking lot litter cleaning business since 1981. He can teach you how to start and operate a simple business based from home and make money from a green service that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk!
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🕒 Timestamps 🕒
01:18 - Brian's discussion on the simplicity and appeal of the parking lot cleaning business.
02:06 - Delving into the specifics of starting and operating a parking lot cleaning business.
02:43 - Brian Winch introduces himself and his business.
03:47 - Update on business performance during the pandemic.
06:02 - Increased demand and growth in Brian's business during the pandemic.
08:03 - Adjusting operations during the pandemic for safety.
10:39 - Selling the "Clean Lots" operations manual and providing free support.
13:00 - Who benefits from the "Clean Lots" business model.
16:33 - Brian shares success stories from individuals who started their own parking lot cleaning businesses.
17:46 - Traits of successful individuals in the parking lot cleaning business.
18:48 - First steps to getting started in the parking lot cleaning business.
20:01 - Introduction to starting a parking lot cleaning business with low upfront costs.
21:02 - Discussion on starting as a sole proprietorship and the importance of business liability insurance.
22:30 - Estimating the upfront costs for launching a litter pickup business.
24:01 - The level of engagement Brian receives for support and advice.
25:20 - Prospecting strategy and targeting property management companies.
28:13 - Ideal cleaning times for parking lot cleaning.
29:45 - When Brian decided to do parking lot cleaning full-time.
31:04 - Difficulty in acquiring the first customer and the importance of customer service.
34:09 - Ensuring quality and responsibility in employees.
36:13 - Pricing strategy and factors influencing pricing in the parking lot cleaning business.
39:11 - Setting goals for new businesses in parking lot cleaning and the time spent per property.
40:00 - Discussion on the time it takes to clean different property sizes and the tools used for litter collection.
41:02 - The importance of specialization in litter pickup and learning to say no to additional services.
42:52 - The benefits of specializing in a niche service for business success.
44:02 - Emphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of the parking lot cleaning business.
46:02 - The longevity of contracts and maintaining long-term client relationships.
47:48 - The realistic potential for building a six-figure annual business in litter pickup.
49:32 - Common struggles faced by individuals starting in the parking lot cleaning business.
52:07 - Additional investigation tips for identifying property management companies included in the book.
53:06 - Brian's personal definition of success and contentment in life and business.
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Listen God bless this man. He didn’t have to but he is giving the game right now! He is such a blessing. Everything he said in this interview made me realize that it is God confirming this is what I need to be doing. On top of that I don’t mind cleaning outside!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Best wishes to you.
Praise God!
Thanks Brian! You have inspired me!
Great follow up interview! I have enjoyed both shows with Brian. You do an exceptional job interviewing your guests. I also liked Brian's motto of having passion, patience, and persistence.
Thank you. Your kind words mean a lot. I appreciate how Brian approaches business in a very practical way.
Great interview. I'm looking forward to more content from you 😀
Glad you enjoyed it!
A great interview with well thought out questions by the interviewer and terrific, honest answers from Brian.
Thank you, Malcolm! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
your an inspiration buddy. im trying to start this myself. i would love to work for you and learn from you. You live in Ontario by chance? haha
Thanks for watching. If you buy Brian’s how-to manual (pinned comment), Brian is just a phone call away! BTW, I think he’s in Calgary.
@@InspiredMoney thanks buddy. im definetly buying this book. Ive wanted to do this a while but been struggling to actually find the people to speak to. THANKS!
@@markj6984 Good luck Mark! Let me know how it goes. Go get ‘em!
@@markj6984 how’s it going Mark?
How do you set prices
Hi Geaux. Brian mentioned looking a the property to determine the size, frequency of litter pick up, and how long it would take. Whether there are food businesses (like a pizzeria) that generate more litter vs an office building that would have less also matters. I'd assume that regional price differences also vary.
Hello my name is Paola, my husband and I have had a sweeping business for 3years now and are trying to start getting our own properties. How would we get connected with bidding or how do we contact to get direct contracts?
You should reach out to Brian. I would start with direct outreach to property management companies in your area. Municipalities and bigger companies might require an RFP. Start small.
Should I start a a Sole Proprietor or jump right into an LLC? I plan on employing my 13 year old son as well. How do I start?
Hi Valerie, You may consider getting Brian's book at www.inspiredmoney.fm/cleanlots. Or go to your local library to read about setting up a company or LLC specifically. Setting up the LLC and carrying insurance would provide you important protections. But you might see if you can line up clients first. Check state labor laws about children... oh, and set up a ROTH IRA or IRA account for your son if when he makes income.
How are the prices set??
Hi Omar. I don’t have the handbook so do not have specifics. Brian mentioned looking a the property to determine the size, frequency of litter pick up, and how long it would take. Need to consider if there are food businesses (like a pizzeria) that generate more litter vs an office building that would have less.
Wife and I do alright and have good careers but wouldn’t mind making an extra 1000 months to help have more cushion and up investments. Is parking lot cleaning something that can be done part time?
Can be done part-time. It depends on the number of lots and frequency.
Brian looks like a man who’s had to deal with a lot of daily call outs.
😂😂😂
@@MrAudacious21lol wow 2 years ago. I still agree
This business doesn't really work most business don't want to spend money on this right now