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HSC Exclusive Giveaway: Introduce Yourself, Fill out our Form, and Get a Sticker Pack
We’re giving away a limited number of exclusive Jobber Forum sticker packs to members who introduce themselves! To enter, answer the following in the thread below 👇 Your name Your business name and industry How many years have you been in business? What is your favorite thing about being a business owner? 🎁 Once you’ve posted your intro, fill out this quick form so we can mail you your stickers* 👉 https://forms.gle/WjgAEC1WwY37ZbGq8 *stickers will only be sent to participants
Finalists - Jobber Grant!
Mid July 2025: Finalist Selection - Finalists will be contacted to complete a final round of questions. August 2025: Recipient announcement - Jobber will announce 15 grant recipients and spotlight their stories to share with our community. We’re so honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to hear who the finalists are! The opportunity to dream big and think about how this grant could support our business has already been such a valuable experience. Whether it’s investing in new equipment, expanding services, or finding ways to give back to the community — the possibilities feel wide open. What would you do with the grant if you got it? It’s so inspiring to hear how others in the home service world are aiming high and making an impact. Wishing everyone the best of luck — and no matter what happens, here’s to continuing to raise the bar for excellence in our industry. -Corissa - Mountain Marine ltd.Do Home Service Pros Never Make It Past This Point?
You start out doing the work. You stay busy. You make decent money. But then what? You feel like you’re building something just because your phone keeps ringing. But if you’re not learning AND applying, I feel as if you’re wasting time. I was watching all the videos, reading all the books… but nothing was actually changing because I wasn’t acting on it. I’m saying this because I’ve lived it. And I know there are other guys out there right now doing good work, but they’re not leading. Not building. Just staying busy. How do you all handle these feelings? All the IG post hit , motivate then Im just stuck scrolling. What helped you take action?Do you know what SDS sheets are?
Starting a small business can be daunting, there are so many things that we don't know right away. My business is a residential and commercial cleaning service and we have only been in business a year and about 6 months. I never heard of SDS sheets until I became a cleaner. I learned about this after I became IICRC certified. So what exactly are SDS sheets and why you should always have them with you while at a cleaning job, especially if you are using your own cleaning supplies? SDS sheets or Safety Data Sheets, previously known as a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are for hazardous chemicals used on the job. The SDS sheet will contain the manufacturer's name, the ingredients, is it toxic or not, what to do in case of emergency - first aid measures, how to handle and store the product, exposure controls, personal protection, transportation, disposal and more. SDS sheets must be on file at your office and on the job site. So as a residential cleaner, should I have SDS sheets? As a precaution, I always have a copy of the SDS sheets for all the cleaning products I use on a job, when I go to a client's home or office. Even for household cleaning supplies that I use, if it has an SDS sheet, I have a copy of it. I keep it in a plastic folder and put it in one of my caddies. Note this only applies, if I am supplying the cleaning products, on some jobs the client especially commercial clients will supply their own cleaning supplies and the client is then the one responsible for having the SDS sheets available. A good practice is to ask your commercial client if they have SDS sheets and where they are located in the event you have an accident on the job site and only you or your staff are on site. Note: that you may not be required to have a SDS sheet if the product has the same purpose, duration, and frequency as a consumer product. How can I find SDS sheets? Go to Google or any other search engine you use Type in the name of the chemical: SDS (type in the name of the chemical colon then SDS) Review and make sure it is the correct SDS sheet. Print and put in your folder. Did you know know about SDS sheets prior to this post? Do you update your SDS sheets folder frequently or annually? Do you have any other helpful suggestions for start-up cleaners that want to make sure they stay OSHA compliant?The Real Reason You’re Stuck (It’s Not the Customer)
I’ve met a lot of contractors over the years. And there’s always that one guy... Every story ends the same: “Customers always do this.” “Employees don’t want to work.” “This industry’s just broken.” Then they top it off with:“ Hey… that’s just how business is.” But here’s what I’ve learned: Sometimes what you're calling a ‘normal problem’…is really a pattern you haven’t taken ownership of yet. Because when you change how you view problems. You stop blaming, start building, most importantly, you start leading. So I want to hear from y'all, What problem are you owning this week?Don’t Let the Job Break You: Know the Risk Before You Say Yes
Some contractors have been in business 10+ years… and the trade they loved, now they hate. You talk to them and it’s always the same tone: “That’s just how it is.” “Everyone deals with this.” “You just have to grind it out.” But what if that’s not business? What if that’s just the lens they’ve been looking through? You’ve heard the glass analogy, half full or half empty. If everything you see feels like a burden, a risk, or a losing game… That’s not just business fatigue. That’s mindset. Don’t get me wrong, this work is hard and risky. But not all risk is bad. There’s a difference between blind risk and calculated risk. And when you see that clearly, you stop gambling and start building something. So before you take that next job, bid, or partnership, or begin to freak out about being in new waters... Ask yourself: Is this worth it? Or are you just hoping it works out? How do you all feel about this ?
2025 Best Year Ever
With this year ending in a new year beginning, we should be starting to think about planning for the upcoming year. What are some of your tools you use for planning for the year to come and also daily planning. Do you have any cool tricks that you use to help you in setting goals, and breaking down, goals into smaller action items, and taking those action items and making them happen. Please share your tips, tricks and or traps things that have worked and have not worked.
