$500K Power Wash Company CAN'T PAY the BILLS

$500K Power Wash Company CAN'T PAY the BILLS
In this Business Turnaround we are in Evansville, Indiana helping business owners Blaine and Chris get back to profitability with Mr Sudsy. They run a power wash, window/gutter cleaning service that installs Christmas lights in the winter. They face Partnership struggles while Blaine's A.D.D. is leading the business off track.
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[@MrLittle2020]

you definitely need to follow up with this company in six months.

[@benjaminlewis671]

Today! ❤

[@charliep9846]

Right

[@hashrosinking1608]

It went under

[@davidkendall589]

46:00 Maybe the fridge full of beers in his "office" has something to do with his business struggling.

[@thunderman21]

Nailed it!!! I had a boss like this. I he hired me for my 11 year structural design experience and thought It was cool to pay me the same as some one who had none. And was an avid drinker. With a stocked beer fridge, not a small one a household one. So yeah I worked for someone like this before never will do it ever again. Learned my lesson.

[@benjaminlewis671]

With commercial divers I'm split on this idea. The argument of risking your life diving for work, the first beer should be free. The problems come after the second beer and the liability which I completely understand. However a boss that works at the office with a beer fridge in his office is a different story.

[@davidhernandez6229]

20 minutes in and this guy should just start a charity company 😂

[@John24Z]

These videos aren’t gold mines, they’re diamond mines. The business discussions always lead to insights or ideas on how to operate a business, as well as how to navigate through issues.

[@tyler558806]

I get the sentiment, but gold is worth significantly more than diamonds 😂

[@sewkingwet]

If I was the window cleaning guy I would have left after a month. I have an exterior cleaning and pressure washing company, this guy needs systems and to learn to set customer expectations. Net15 max payment, late fees after at 10% a week, it forces payment usually. I have never had payment issues in 3 years. Stick to core services, learn not everyone is your customer.

[@gumby511]

Exactly minus the 10% fee. Pretty much illegal to charge that much in most states.

[@sewkingwet]

@@gumby511 some kind of a late fee, not necessarily 10% that just makes it more likely to be paid fast.

[@JoshMann-lj2zr]

To encourage timely payments and offer a clear incentive for using checks, we propose the following in-house payment terms for our service contracts, subject to approved credit: - A 10% discount is available if payment is made by check by the 5th of the month. - A 5% discount is available if payment is made by check by the 10th of the month. - No discount will be applied to payments made after the 10th or to payments made by credit card. - A late fee of 5% will be charged if payment is made after the 15th. - A late fee of 10% will be charged for payments made after the 20th. These terms provide a reward for early payments, no discount for on-time payments, and an incentive to avoid late payments, while also encouraging the use of checks for an overall cost-saving benefit.

[@NFTMule]

I love these little business turn arounds. I kinda wish there was more stuff like this on youtube. I learn a ton as a very small business.

[@boxxboy]

True!

[@LiamSunstrum]

This should be a Netflix show ! Super entertaining. Felt like the show was 30 mins but was almost 2 hours. Great job Mike ! Keep these up. Would love to see this business in a year from now.

[@TheNathanLarsen]

Mike Andes and Zach are THE BEST. I met with them recently and it is fair to say that they want nothing but the best for the home service industry.

[@MikeAndes]

You’re the man Nathan! 👏🏻💛

[@JohnAcmeMowingHarrington]

Mike Andes, come take a look into Acme Mowing & Lawn Care! Went from my wife and I last year doing $120k net to this year doing $385k net and $975k gross.

[@hafw4933]

@@JohnAcmeMowingHarrington no you didnt

[@achieve2succeed]

@@JohnAcmeMowingHarrington 🧢

[@startingtech3900]

@@hafw4933i don’t doubt him just checked his google

[@FranksTycoon]

40:30 - 41:01 looks like there is some sort of glitch. Loved this video ! Love the longer ones.

[@007von]

Ok yea thought it was just me

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Literally seconds after I complained on your community post😂 I take it all back, Mike!😁👍

[@curbappeallawncarellc4263]

hahaha man jumped the gun.. glad to see you following this man too.

[@patricksquires6348]

Mike Andes did this for free?! Wow. I know it makes great content for the channel and it is extremely vulnerable position the biz owners and employees partake in but very impressive that Mike Andes is doing this for free. Flying all over and taking time from his family and own company is crazy. Even if p4p is a product or whatever the angle is I am so very impressed with Mike Andes.

[@startingtech3900]

He’s incredible

[@E4610]

Pretty sure KZbin revenue helps !

[@ashbjorn]

Would be lovely to have a follow-up at some point to see how the business is doing, I love these types of videos, but not knowing "how it ended" will eat me from the inside :) Great incentive and masterful content, will be on the lookout for more of this! Kudoz!

[@brianjones5935]

nobody ever does follow up videos. yet to see a good youtube channel ever post like follow ups or progress updates.

[@itzOLE3]

Holy chit I would not want to be working for or with Blaine.

[@boxxboy]

Mike was an all star in this video. Providing life changing advice to this guy. Sad to see that this is happening every day to small businesses. I’ve been there before, I get it but I hate when people seem so unwilling to make the changes necessary to succeed. Side note… Get rid of the booze in the office. Not a good look for crew members and staff

[@kknn523]

Yes. The big deal is efficiency for small businesses, and consistency. Lots of people only think about effectiveness which is about 50% of a business, but the other 50% includes ultra efficiency, and dead accurate consistency. Gotta run a lean and well oiled business, not only an effective one.

[@1176hambone]

Andes is facilitating a productivity and success revolution for American small businesses.

[@JRAD80847]

Wow! This is so real you can feel the heartbeat of this business. Mike, thank you for what you're doing, sharing and promoting! I've talked with my wife about buying into your franchise. And thank you Sudsy for being so genuine. You can't help but love when people are real with you.

[@jim5k]

I've known business owners like this. Micromanaging control freak. All these ideas, the main hustle pressure cleaning, second hustle christmas lights, 3rd partnership with the window cleaning hustle, 4th hustle a video game, 5th franchising hustle... but nothing ever makes any money. Full of ideas with just as many excuses why it isn't working. This guy should get back to basics. He thinks he is smarter than everyone else but should look in the mirror. The financials don't lie. And stop being so damn nice or hire someone who isn't when it comes to collections / payments. This is business not a charity.

[@evergreenlawncarellc1505]

These turnarounds are too good to miss, keep up the good content 💯

[@MGMG007]

Man this series is amazing. Props to you and your team!

[@-KIMISAFOX]

"Light that pitch up!" took a second to sink in😂

[@aroundthebendpressurewashing]

One of the best episodes I have watched so far! Business ownership is tough and Mike does an excellent job of simplifying things and explaining how his systems can easily adapt over to other service business. Keep these coming Mike!

[@bjw90]

This series is so refreshing to watch, with much of the lawn care YT realm being so saturated with the same content, its so nice to see something new & so entertaining! Keep it up!!

[@cristobaldelacruz142]

I wouldn’t merge with no one I succeed I succeed I fail I fail.

[@Epicgarbagecollector]

These videos are all must watch. Fantastic information. Thanks for all your effort media team and Mike.

[@HappyPressureWasher]

Awesome! Thanks for what you do Mike.

[@familyownedlawncareservices]

Great video today. I subscribed at 300 and now your at 163k congratulations. And still teaching Great stuff love it.

[@joshuabowman4997]

Honestly from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your series has been a turning point in my career. Happy new year Augusta ! ( I see a few of your Orlando franchise trucks on my route in Orlando area ! )

[@MikeAndes]

Happy new year! Thank you!

[@paulwerle1]

Fantastic video Mike! That is really good what you said about avoiding micromanagement and avoiding stepping on the toes of middle management.

[@stevesmith775]

Great video Mike! These are the exact issues I’m dealing with right now.

[@greatagainmowing8296]

I literally can't imagine a better video! Informative, entertaining, real, and revealing! I learned more watching this than I could have learned in 4 years studying business in school! Can't thank you enough, Mike!

[@jasonjon88]

Mike is the best thing to happen to the lawn industry. And now helping other service industries too, great stuff.

[@mikewatson452]

@38:16 "a video game, are you serious" lol love the look on your face. Great video Mike, what you did for this guy and his team is amazing. I hope they implement your suggestions right away. I have the same question about employees in the winter time, how do I keep them/get them back next season. I'm a solo lawn care operator at the moment but I'm quickly coming to the point I need to hire to grow but also to preserve my health I can't do it all at the level I have been doing it or I will burn out. Awesome video once again.

[@davidcunningham247]

Mike, I discovered you're a therapist after this episode lol. I feel for this guy and for you. I know some of these struggles, especially staying in the course and focusing. I have been known to change everything every few months to see if it sticks, but I'm sure it was terrible for our employees. I wish him the best and thank you for all you do!

[@Notmuchhutch]

Great video! Shout of the the media team 🎉 the real mvps putting together a sick video, getting up on roofs, and more all for the great production

[@DylanDickson2]

Shoutout to the whole production team for another great video.

[@njh28]

Wish when I started my first business someone like Mike was on you tube. I can tell you from experience Mike is the real deal unlike most other people on you tube. His knowledge and business savvy is fun to watch in these videos.

[@xrayded5037]

If you offer a services you should be getting paid for the service 50 percent deposit 30 percent start date and 20 percent completion. The 20 percent should be what your making on the jobs or shoot for you will always have money in the bank regardless of were you are at

[@PM_Doug]

The amount of knowledge Andy gives in these videos is fantastic.

[@landmarkcreations1183]

This series is can’t miss

[@curbappeallawncarellc4263]

love this mike. and i hope they make a change and stay in buisness. those trucks looked so clean.. and i can tell Blaine has a great passion for what he does and his team does.

[@benjaminlewis671]

57:50 these words gave me chills because I had a similar problem. The way I focused turned up when I read "the 7 habits" but essentially writing down the Big Rocks, the Most Important Objectives and posting them on the door to my office. Then I would ask if the task I was on was helping the objective. My objectives scored 10/10 at the end of the year the first time, i struggled later when the goals got harder, but i always met the minimum goal

[@findingforever8274]

Love how at 54:06 when he mentioned the lady give his business a thumbs up. The thumbs up button on this video highlighted.

[@junkyardamerica9420]

You da man Mike thanks for the video always looking for ways to improve and learn from others mistakes

[@Rosicrisp]

1:20:02 camera guy falling asleep lol .. love this series thanks mike

[@MikeAndes]

😂 gimble died 😅

[@DJJs635]

The logo on that door hanger is literally my company logo.

[@aaronf9028]

As far as lawns and plowing go, I charge once a month. If payments aren't received within 7 days, service is suspended. If their lawn is overgrown due the the suspension, thats another charge. My clients always pay on time

[@brianrand7191]

Mike calmly listening to the guy nodding yes. - Hard cut to Mike in his studio shouting at the camera about the insanity of the situation. 😂

[@MikeAndes]

Steven the Producer 😅

[@northof7garage]

Old saying growing up " Prospective is key to success " and I applaud Mike for being able to walk in other people shoes to show other prospective and that arnt heard along there journey A True leader is heard but walks with his team not in front of them!

[@clarencejackson919]

Set up where your employees can collect when they finish

[@grizztough4091]

The work itself is NOT the business. The operations and processes and customers are the business. It’s always a trap to be so focused on the work you actually ignore the business end of things. Kudos for helping other businesses

[@jesserogers238]

Legendary series, lots of diamonds laying around to be scooped ⛏️🤟 Pushing the industry in the right direction, and all around small business life jackets being handed out by the thousands. Keep people putting food on table and the great dreams alive. You da man Mike! Thanks for everything you do

[@SketchyAsFunk]

Regarding processing fees; People love discounts and hate fees. Set your rate to include fees. Then, offer a discount for check/ach, cash payments.

[@jcana306]

Mike Andes might run the country one day! I’ll be all for it🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@ElvisChirinosJr]

i quit my jobn last year and started a marketing company and youtube finally pointed me to mike andes and wow. I have adhd this episode was both hurtful/traumatizing and inspiring and motivating. It literally felt like mike was talking to me when he was giving blaine a reality check about all the typical adhd symptoms. LOVED THIS This is also the first thing of mike i saw. I guess since starting my business the algorithm thought "business owner with adhd ? i think i got something for ya" lol

[@Tully96]

This is an absolute treasure trove of useful, actionable information.

[@NikLindsey2050]

40:31 is it me or did the video freeze?

[@61760]

Awesome video Mike!

[@thecashbandit2510]

Mike has so much knowledge inside his head it’s crazy

[@marshallbishop9623]

This is my exact problem at the moment, I have so many commercial clients and I’m backed up four or five months average on all of them . I have 10k just sitting in the portals . It is so hard to get in contact with someone to get the payment. Watching the video ,Mike’s solution to this was a credit card on file , but that is primarily for residential customers. Commercial restaurants do not have a universal credit card to charge.

[@jasonwitt8161]

Great video, loved the Ben Mallah impression at the end, lol

[@MikeAndes]

😁

[@Trappindotcom]

you guys are killing it with the last few videos. Your business advice has been on point for a long time already tho. a personal thanks from me, i'm not sure i could have done it without your help. 😁

[@MikeAndes]

Thanks for watching. This is motivating to me

[@jeffreyguntle8631]

This video is crazy!!! He likes going everywhere and not focusing on the business!!! I start my business focus on mowing lawn!!! Once I got that moving, I started working on the next season, like spring/ fall clean up or odd job to keep me busy till mowing season again!!! Now those are doing well, working on the last season of winter trying to build up winter!!!

[@thomasgiella1292]

Admin office making $15 is absolutely bonkers! Office staff is just as important as the techs that do the work.

[@blakewarren9467]

Already wanting to see a followup on this to see how they make it and if the new processes work

[@organicthug5220]

Mike you got the hustle factor more than anyone I know. Not that I know you. Props. This series had insane potential. Prime time tv potential or whatever todays equivalent is

[@AugustaCedarCity]

Good job Mike!

[@Nifty50adventures]

Man this guys story is pretty relatable. I’m gonna have to take some of Mikes advice here

[@MetalsMontagesx]

mike your a legend at first i had the feel this guy used this for marketing with how he was laughing off serious points you where making but then you broke threw to him and i saw how you where able to break it down and put the pieces together to understand how to fix his issues i always learn something from your videos .. as someone who was diagnosed as a child to have ad/hd before it was a trendy thing to say now its sad almost embarrassing seeing people use it as an excuse as to why they cant

[@clonewolffe4937]

One thing that helps me with 26 lawn maintenance accounts is that I specify with each customer when I bid the job that I bill on the 28th of each month. Everyone gets billed on a schedule that never wavers

[@kerryshambach2220]

Please don’t ever sell out to a tv company. Keep your format and make that money directly!

[@urbanrootslandscaping3874]

Best part was at 1:17.40 😂

[@brianrand7191]

100% editing perfection. Mikes media guys are too good 😂

[@oohectorcolzoo1830]

Mike Andes posted! Great day I guess😂

[@MikeAndes]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@pabloserrano709]

1:30 hour of learning 🙏🏼

[@aopabailey]

Coming from guy who franchises with the sole stated purpose to put the little guys out of business. He wants to make expensive equipment, uniforms, and wrapped trucks and all the big business systems mandatory to do a lawncare business. He's the kind of guy that climbs up the ladder, then kicks the latter down once he made it to the top. I heard enough of his interviews.

[@yomomaxxx]

This is a rough one he needs to let his employees do their job.

[@trentneville2273]

Awesome video

[@laymensgrowing2032]

Lol, hairlines coming back. Looking good Mike, finally made it.

[@MikeAndes]

🤣🤣🤣 🧑‍🦲

[@Dre392_]

Mike Andes the 🐐

[@walterrocha8764]

Love this long video

[@andrewshevchuk2062]

Their branding and name is spot on.

[@tjjohn9992]

@Mike, I need you up here on Vancouver Island, B.C, Canada!!!

[@MikeAndes]

Apply! Mikeandes.com/turnaround

[@richardstone5241]

As a consultant I would tell this guy to get help and walk away because he is not going to make it.

[@self_made-self_paid2143]

I run a plumbing service business and have watched Mike since he started youtube. Got to give Mike his props, he is a damn good business man! The systems, services, etc. are all spot on for any home service business

[@self_made-self_paid2143]

@Mike this was a great video too sir

[@USDOTATF]

If this guy wants to pressure wash houses for free be my guest. Can I book a job with him? This dude has to get his head together, crazy.

[@greenempirelawncare3446]

Plot twist. I’m actually making a video game 😂 didn’t see that one coming LMAO

[@kerryshambach2220]

Just watching Chris’s face as your explaining your goals for their outstanding accounts receivable issue.

[@warrenlowe676]

He can pay $12,000 for a failed video game but can't pay his admin gir more than $15 an Hr. Lmao...

[@greenempirelawncare3446]

Also, when phrase that I like is that if you don’t have haters you’re not popping

[@e.g.5385]

To the Owner: Have you tried natural remedies for your ADD. Stop eating 5 allergens,,(peanuts, dairy, wheat, oats, and refined sugar) cut back on that... it could take up 2 months. Take coconut oil for neurological problems.. st johns wart is another one. This would help him focus. You can't please everyone. You can't expect to get 100% reviews, if your company is growing. Words have power... we all have some sort of limitation that makes it more of a challenge. It seems like you have done well, you just need to tweak some things. Always, tweak and pivot for the better. If he does that, the owner would kill it in sales... and make millions per year. (I love the name, too!) What's up with all the flatscreens? To Mike Andes: You are young and a genius. You are helping other small businesses. I know you offer consulting and that is awesome. Your mindset is awesome but the challenge is changing other owner's mindset.

[@blaine6070]

Thank you for your positive feedback!

[@brooks3810]

Best episode.

[@ProXPowerWashing]

I own a power washing biz too and the struggle is, all commercial accounts are Net 30-45 for payment. They won’t put a credit card on file..

[@MikeAndes]

Very True. Recommended to can setup payment terms that add extra fees if they go beyond that 30 day mark for example

[@ProXPowerWashing]

@@MikeAndes yes for sure! the good thing is, I’m still a 1-2 person business & my expenses are low. I grossed 325k in 2023 & profited a ton. It’s sad to see this guy struggle

[@mackeejack6731]

That’s incredible

[@ALCRAN2010]

​@@ProXPowerWashing, that's crazy money. I'm sure take home is very decent coin. Is this like full time or part time, or are you pulling 80 hrs a week? Sorry. Just curious...

[@ProXPowerWashing]

@@ALCRAN2010 I’ work about 50-60 hours a week from April-November. And then relax in the winter time.

[@Codeeez]

That guy saying he doesn't want to sit on inventory is the biggest cope I've ever seen haha. Just admit you didn't think of it

[@DJJs635]

The fire fighter got smart and started asking for cash or checks maid out to him. 🤣

[@dmlandscapedesignllcatlant8093]

I am glad im not alone with the disfunction and seeing wjat hes going through is exactly what im going through and now im going to change what im doing

[@blaine6070]

This is exactly why I put myself out there to help others in any scenario. I hope this helped u a little and I appreciate Mike a ton for helping me .

[@Augustalawncareofreddeer]

Good video

[@Drewpreneur]

Hey Mike! I have a small power washing company myself and love your yellow polos and jackets and I was wondering where you got them? I’ve looked all around and couldn’t find a yellow polo at all let alone those cool jackets! My brand is yellow and blue

[@shaynemcmillan8315]

Friend I did the same thing for 14 years eventually you can’t grow anymore and that’s the least of your worries from a mental health of 80 hours a week with growth even more problems develop

[@kurtiseby08]

Do you do follow ups on the businesses? Would love to see that as well

[@pressurewashingmastery]

3 words, SHINY OBJECT SYNDROME.

[@brianjones5935]

You're very good at this lol.

[@ddeandrade611]

Good job looking out! It sucks seeing nice business owners not following common sense. You can’t survive if you’re trying to please everyone. That’s a huge red flag and a customer can see that from a mile away