What is good advice for generating solid leads for a company in its second year of buisness?
I've tried online, door to door, yard signs, word if mouth and exceptional services even an ad in the paper. I supppse the competition is high and the market is hurting now in Connecticut with rising prices and cost of living. I've been extremely slowed down close to dead in getting even leads right now. It simply doesnt make sense. Like my company hit a wall? I offer pressure washing and landscaping services and that of the such. I have good references etc. I heard other companies are suffering to. Idk anyone on this app going through the same? If not what are you doing thats making the difference?Roll Call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Cleaning and Property Maintenance pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Cleaning and Property Maintenance industry pros to connect, compare notes, and talk shop with others who understand the day-to-day realities of running your type of business. 👋 Introduce Yourself Drop a comment and tell us: Your name Business name Industry Years in business Location (City/State/Province) Let us know if you’re joining us for LIVE networking on March 17 (more details below) The more context you share, the better connections you’ll make. 🙌 Pro tip: Search your city or state in the forum to easily find other pros in your area. 📅 Want to connect LIVE? We’re running a pilot to host virtual weekly LIVE Industry Networking starting on March 17, running until April 7. If you’d be interested in joining for the first or following sessions (don’t need to commit to all but you're welcome to join!), make sure to let us know in the comments. 🤝 Culture of this space Think of this forum board like a room full of peers who understand your world. Share what’s working. Ask real questions. Talk through challenges. The goal is to power your success and raise the standard of home service industries together. 💬 Looking for conversation starters? This space works best when conversations are industry-specific and experience-based. You might jump in with something like: “How are other [industry] pros pricing this service right now?” “Is anyone else seeing this shift in their market?” “What’s been working for you when it comes to ____?" 🤔 Why are industries grouped together? We’ve intentionally clustered similar industries to keep conversations active and relevant. These groupings reflect shared business models, operational challenges, and pricing conversations so you can learn from peers who “get it,” even if they’re not in your exact trade. If your question applies to all home service businesses, feel free to post in our broader forum boards. Pro tip: Check out the industry tags to get even more specific Looking forward to seeing this space come to life. 🚀Junk Removal Owners — What’s One Thing You Wish You Knew in the First 90 Days?
For the junk removal owners in here — what’s one thing you wish someone told you in the first 90 days? We’re learning quickly, getting jobs under our belt, and trying to avoid expensive lessons 😅 Could be pricing, customers, equipment, marketing, dump fees, insurance, bad jobs to avoid — anything you learned the hard way.How To Find Consistent Property Maintenance Jobs?
Hello everyone, My name is Walter Brown, and I operate a property maintenance and workforce training business in Lake County, Illinois. Right now, I am building out services around facility maintenance, grounds care, light repair, cleaning support, tool-based training, and hands-on property service work. My long-term goal is to grow the business in a way that creates paid work opportunities while also supporting youth, returning citizens, and people who need a pathway into the skilled trades. I am currently working on getting more consistent jobs and learning the best ways to market services locally without wasting money on the wrong advertising. For those of you who started small and grew into steady work, what helped you most in the beginning? Was it Google Business Profile, referrals, door-to-door outreach, property managers, commercial accounts, Facebook groups, Jobber features, paid ads, or something else? I would appreciate any real advice from people who have already gone through the early stage.How Do You Get More Commercial Cleaning Clients Without Paid Ads?
Hey everyone, I own a small cleaning company doing residential and commercial cleaning plus interior painting. I’m trying to grow the commercial side of my business and wanted to ask: What has worked best for you to get consistent commercial cleaning clients? Have you had better luck with: Facebook groups? Door-to-door networking? Property managers? Realtors? Google reviews/SEO? Cold calls or emails? Jobber campaigns? Referral programs? I’m trying to build long-term contracts and steady monthly income instead of always chasing one-time jobs. I’d appreciate any real advice from people already doing it successfully. Thanks in advance!Building NGP Sanitation One Step at a Time
Building a business from the ground up has given me a completely different appreciation for the amount of work, planning, and consistency it takes to operate professionally every single day. Over the past few months, I’ve been focused on building NGP Sanitation with an emphasis on reliability, responsiveness, organization, and long-term relationships throughout the Inland Empire. One thing I’ve learned quickly is that professionalism matters in every detail, from communication and follow-up to systems, scheduling, vendor onboarding, and customer experience. I’m grateful for the conversations, support, and opportunities that continue to come my way as the business grows step by step. Looking forward to continuing the journey and connecting with more professionals and property management teams throughout the Inland Empire. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Operations #PropertyManagement #InlandEmpireHow do cleaning businesses handle gas blower bans and cover the cost of switching to electric?
Portland started a gas blower ban effective January 1st, 2026. Has anyone experienced similar bans in other cities? How long did it take for business around you to comply? We've an added an additional percentage to any service that require using an electric blower, to cover the higher upfront cost to use. Have you done something similar? Or have you covered the cost in other ways? How did your clients respond?
