I just turned 64 and I needed that career change also. I started my cleaning business basically last summer/fall. So I'm glad Paul is having a good time in his business and keep plugging along for many more....
Thank you for sharing. Paul seems to be an affable, easy-to-like type of guy. With that disposition, plus his excellent work ethic, he was always going to be successful as a window cleaner.
Really interesting how Paul and yourself has started out. It looks like a complete change for Paul from the previous work life. There is a few things I had wished I had focused on and that’s staying local as possible. When I first stared out I was travelling 15 odd miles one way just for a £10 window clean and some times it could take nearly an hour one way. Not worth it. I’ve been trimming off those jobs and aim to keep things closer to home
Ashley after all the years you have been in business Which brush would you use if you were only allowed (3) Brushes... Number (1): First cleaning Number (2): Day to day window cleaning ? Number (3) : Fascia and soffits and guttering? As new to wfp your input would be greatly appreciated to me and many other people looking to start out as which brush to use can be a mind field. Thank you for takeing your time to share your time and experience to do and share your videos which are truly fantastic. Joe 👍
Thanks for your comments. I use a stiffer bristle brush for stubborn dirt/first cleans, a brush with DuPont bristles for regular cleans - the xline brush is one I’ve been using a lot lately, and for fascias I use a flocked bristles brush - Gardiner superlite sill brush is a great option. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼
Amazing it's worked out really well for Paul hats off to him especially at 57 (not far behind you tbh;) and want to set the same thing up aswell up north brilliant channel with some fantastic videos from power washing to roofs keep it going hopefully join you all soon ☺️
Hi all if anyone is thinking of starting a window cleaning business, iv been on the glass 45 years now and imo its the best job in the world,i still love it after all this time
Don't suppose you could do a short video on the tax situation. When you first start a business I believe you don't need to put in a tax self cert until your 2nd year? Is this true?
It’s best to record your earnings ASAP, even if you don’t make enough profit to pay tax in your first year. Then by your second year they will start to project your potential tax payments going forward into your third year. I will talk more about this soon on the AM Exterior Cleaning Podcast.🎙😃👍🏼
Your first year will be May to May. Just register your business with HMRC and you will have to fill out a tax return. You may need an accountant to help you with it or you could do it yourself.👍🏼
Really enjoyed this video it just goes to show that two people in the same area offering the same services do not have to be at each other’s throats. None of this get off my patch crap I’ve teamed up many a time with other exterior cleaners in my area. So looking forward to working with Sid Partridge in December on a big job in Shrewsbury .. Great Vlog Ashley
its really refreshing to se two local contractors working together, need to se more of this kind of attitude instead of the wrong mind set that its a dog eat dog world. its also good to se a slightly older fella looking so happy in his work, puts some younger ones to shame.
I just turned 64 and I needed that career change also. I started my cleaning business basically last summer/fall. So I'm glad Paul is having a good time in his business and keep plugging along for many more....
Thanks for your comments. I wish you all the best with your business.😃👍🏼
Fantastic, really nice humble guy, great relationships being built with customers, brill example to follow. Thanks Ashley & Paul 👍
Thanks for your comments!😃👍🏼
Thank you for sharing. Paul seems to be an affable, easy-to-like type of guy. With that disposition, plus his excellent work ethic, he was always going to be successful as a window cleaner.
I think you’re right. Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Man I thought I was a bit old getting back into window cleaning at 46 yrs old LOL Glad it's not as big a hurdle as I though
Paul has such a great attitude, it really makes a difference.😃👍🏼
A great video, I have followed both your journeys . Inspirational.👍🏻
Thanks. Paul has certainly put in the graft to make it work.😃👍🏼
Really interesting how Paul and yourself has started out.
It looks like a complete change for Paul from the previous work life.
There is a few things I had wished I had focused on and that’s staying local as possible.
When I first stared out I was travelling 15 odd miles one way just for a £10 window clean and some times it could take nearly an hour one way.
Not worth it.
I’ve been trimming off those jobs and aim to keep things closer to home
There’s loads more great tips on the AM Podcast, just search AM Cleaning on any good podcast provider.🎙️😃👍🏼
Good job Paul. I'm a tool maker. I also clean carpets. And added house washing last year.
Nice one. Thanks.😃👍🏼
Ashley after all the years you have been in business
Which brush would you use if you were only allowed (3) Brushes...
Number (1): First cleaning
Number (2): Day to day window cleaning ?
Number (3) : Fascia and soffits and guttering?
As new to wfp your input would be greatly appreciated to me and many other people looking to start out as which brush to use can be a mind field.
Thank you for takeing your time to share your time and experience to do and share your videos which are truly fantastic.
Joe 👍
Thanks for your comments. I use a stiffer bristle brush for stubborn dirt/first cleans, a brush with DuPont bristles for regular cleans - the xline brush is one I’ve been using a lot lately, and for fascias I use a flocked bristles brush - Gardiner superlite sill brush is a great option. I hope that helps.😃👍🏼
Amazing it's worked out really well for Paul hats off to him especially at 57 (not far behind you tbh;) and want to set the same thing up aswell up north brilliant channel with some fantastic videos from power washing to roofs keep it going hopefully join you all soon ☺️
Great, thanks. I wish you all the best with your plans.👍🏼
It's great to get an update on how Paul is doing. I have downloaded the podcast to listen to tomorrow. Thanks
Great! Thanks! I hope you find it useful.🎙😃👍🏼
Hi all if anyone is thinking of starting a window cleaning business, iv been on the glass 45 years now and imo its the best job in the world,i still love it after all this time
Thanks for your comments Jimmy, what a wealth of experience you must have.😃👍🏼
Love the light mate
Thanks!😎👍🏼
Probably two of the nicest blokes you could ask for to team up on a project 👍
"Partners in grime" 😌 💪
😆 Thanks for your kind words.😃👍🏼
Great story, he seems like a really nice guy and you make a great team !
Thanks. You can’t have a bad day when Paul is around!😃👍🏼
Great to see nice people doing well 👌
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Good to know Paul's doing well too, did I pick up that you've bought a scaffold tower, What did you go for?
Yes, we got an Mi tower, 6m.😃👍🏼
Joe Rogan is shaking in his boots with this new podcast to rival him LOL - Love it!!
Thanks for your comments. Which podcast does Joe Rogan do? I’ve listened to a few different ones.😉👍🏼
Don't suppose you could do a short video on the tax situation. When you first start a business I believe you don't need to put in a tax self cert until your 2nd year? Is this true?
It’s best to record your earnings ASAP, even if you don’t make enough profit to pay tax in your first year. Then by your second year they will start to project your potential tax payments going forward into your third year. I will talk more about this soon on the AM Exterior Cleaning Podcast.🎙😃👍🏼
@@aemackintosh so if my first year was say may to January and I have a record of my earnings, when do I have to get an accountant involved
At what point do I need to declare how much money I have earned in my first year?
Your first year will be May to May. Just register your business with HMRC and you will have to fill out a tax return. You may need an accountant to help you with it or you could do it yourself.👍🏼
@@aemackintosh great thanks for the reply
Great video and great team work 👍
Thanks!😎👍🏼
What a great story well done Paul
😃👍🏼
Really enjoyed this video it just goes to show that two people in the same area offering the same services do not have to be at each other’s throats.
None of this get off my patch crap
I’ve teamed up many a time with other exterior cleaners in my area.
So looking forward to working with Sid Partridge in December on a big job in Shrewsbury ..
Great Vlog Ashley
Yes indeed! Thanks for your comments.😃👍🏼
Good stuff. Continued success
Thanks!😃👍🏼
Get Craig on Ashley!
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its really refreshing to se two local contractors working together, need to se more of this kind of attitude instead of the wrong mind set that its a dog eat dog world. its also good to se a slightly older fella looking so happy in his work, puts some younger ones to shame.
Thanks for your kind words. I think Paul will really appreciate that too.😃👍🏼
I wish 🤣🤣🤣