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[@charliecrittenden4423]

Just want to say.. What you're doing, is so good. Making theses videos makes young people like me, have more hope in life. I have always wanted to be a window cleaner and my mates/family never really believed in me. So i never really thought it would happen. But after watching your videos, you being in the same situation as me when you started. Its mad i believe in myself so much more now! And I'm gonna go do itt :)

[@keith-kalfas]

+Charlie Crittenden I believe in you

[@theresadeno6916]

These videos are more entertaining than tv. This is good stuff. Keep it up

[@jabinsubhedar348]

I'm studying how to run a cleaning business and discovered a fantastic resource at Enata Setup System (check it out on google)

[@matthewnelson7211]

Charlie Crittenden my familys the same way with my dreams

[@josephmanno3114]

Powerful

[@crownjewel9412]

Took Keiths Advice today, printed off some business cards at the local office depot, and bought the exact tools he told me to. I was only able to canvas 6 stores today but got 2 out of the 6 stores to book a window cleaning with me!! Never despise small beginnings! I appreciate you Keith You're out here saving lives!!

[@HealthyAndrew]

I started out with a 10/12 inch brush and squeegee combo(Ettore Backflip), a blue bucket , a squirt bottle , some blue towels, and some flyers that I designed in 5 mins. $70 approx for everything. I did a bunch of stores and bought four more different sizes of squeegee and brushes plus poles and a step ladder. Made $300 doing a house. It’s been 4 years since I took off on my own and now I’m working two good house jobs per day and eventually will make it to forming a crew and being able to hire people since I’m only a one man crew

[@dshears373]

GREAT STUFF MY DUDE, THANKS!!! I'm in NJ and I'm getting back into window cleaning and power washing. I've been out of the business for about 10 years. Your videos are very informative.

[@tarniaslake]

I just want to tell you that you have Inspired me to pursue my window cleaning business here in Hammond Indiana. Thank you so much.

[@kjj2899]

How is your window cleaning business going

[@DarkSkinT]

I live close hope it’s doing well

[@GledysCoromotoValladares]

There are a few factors in starting a cleaning service from home. One plan I found which succeeds in merging these is the Ayalisse Clean Biz (google it if you're interested) it's the most helpful guide i've heard of. Check out all the unbelievable info.👍

[@OhHhugo7]

I have a window cleaning business thanks to you and I'm grateful. Not sure the book will be relevant now but I'll get it anyway to thank you.

[@rawbroccoli5547]

OhHhugo7 how's business

[@OhHhugo7]

@Barack Obama Yes, Mister President, I am.

[@aallard3959]

Keith, what squeegees do you use? I just ordered some ninja gear now that my business is getting insanely busy, you have changed my life by the way, I'm making 1200 a week 4x times now and I was broke before i found your videos, i literally turned 120 dollar investment in to a legitimate company!

[@ihop91086]

Thank you for giving me hope also. You sharing your experience helps because I wasn't sure if I could have the same or better results. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR NEW EMPIRE.

[@miss_whipps]

I admire your candor, humility, common sense, hustle, and gratitude!

[@johnklein93612]

Bro your videos are awesome. I had my back up against the wall too. I was a Personal Trainer for 22 years and had back surgery few years back. I didn't have clients and I started window cleaning and Auto Detail and dam I blew up over a few days. Thanks you so much bro.

[@IntegrityCleaning]

Nice work ! You bring it, I need to step up my game for my videos

[@agriculturalmachinery674]

Simply a Great motivational piece Keith, Thank you.

[@johnfestich5008]

I really like your video and your attitude, and your desire to help other people. Top notch man.

[@MorningJavaCup]

what an outstanding guy, you remind me of my brother, such a perseverance in live, thank you so much for all of your videos, they motivate me. and no one would share things the way you do. blessing on you and your family.

[@JamesBrown-el9bv]

You're videos are very informative. I have just started my own window cleaning business in the macomb area.

[@leepoole9463]

Thank you bro awesome video I'm thinking to start my window cleaning business

[@HectorDiaz-xk7iy]

Keith my G I cant thank you enough because of you I know I can better myself this past month and half I've started doing ok landscaping jobs here and there I've been doing my homework like crazy it's all I do( watching your videos everyday repeating them 3 or 4x) so far I've done 4 jobs total of $1700 and with NO business cards been using our minivan lol putting trees bushes in there like a bausss doing each job in couple to few hours doing good quality work with basic tools busting my ass and I have another $400 lawn cleanup coming up and a $600 leaf cleanup later this month for a customer that loved my work BUT that's not all I've also been buying window cleaning supplies here and there and a waterfp and just now sold a resi window cleaning job for a landscape customer for $280 (15 Windows total some I counted for 2 total of 31 windows 31x9=$279) and all the windows are easy access all on one side of house and for this I do have business cards all this while having my full time job 2 toddlers and of course my wife and yes I'm going thru some of the things you went through with your wife they don't understand how hard it is to actually get out there and start something in other words I've been buying tools and now I need to buy a utility trailer bcs I might have a couple customers for lawn mowing anyway thanks dawg...hope you see this because that took forever to type lol

[@joeyk4476]

Brilliant videos mate. So glad i found this channel

[@gutterfighter6916]

Thank-you, my American cousin. Greetings from England.Total respect to you, a real Yank: puts it on the line and gets it done.

[@kylezarnoff8999]

Your awesome ! Videos like this is priceless... Where you can feel the hunger and it reaches people In similar positions. Priceless. It's the mindset, how hungry are you ! Keep on Rockin!

[@keith-kalfas]

+Kyle Zarnoff thanks Kyle

[@alanburris463]

I’m getting my stuff together. I’m gonna take that leap. I’m considering window, gutters and solar panels.

[@veloxity87]

Keith, you are the man. I love watching your videos. You've given me inspiration to start my own business. What I like about your talks is that it's all 'Real Talk'. Even the 3am rants :) I think the thing that weighs on a lot of new contractors is just putting yourself out there and really facing your fears. That is the biggest obstacle and I think you address that in a lot of your videos and so I (and a lot of others I think) can really relate to that. Keep up the solid work man, I'll stay tuned into your channel. Cheers from Canada.

[@keith-kalfas]

so true....thanks

[@windowcleaningdude7510]

Totally agree with Keith, I dropped out of grad school over 10 years ago and window cleaning saved me and it can do the same for you! Window cleaning is the secret business that can make you a good living.

[@keith-kalfas]

For real though

[@CleaningforProfitcom]

Keith, window cleaning has been a huge boon to my business. I offer other services, but find that I can maximize the profit from each account by offering additional services like window cleaning, power washing, grout & tile cleaning, etc. Your videos are awesome, love watching!

[@giannicremasco6649]

how many houses / business a day did you knock on when you started to get 42 accounts in 2 days? would you approach residential properties or businesses?

[@ChrisAddis]

Your channel has helped me massively....its changed my life Thanks Keith

[@keith-kalfas]

Hey. You're super welcome. Can't wait to see your journey unfold.

[@bamboo8120]

Word of advise 5:25 don’t clean them next to the house. All that dirt is all over the entrance of the house now. Btw this isn’t a bad idea 🤔 there’s a lot of ways to make money. Imma think of doing something like this

[@stephensparks9350]

Screen washer.

[@user-xm6ux2di6h]

I've been windowing cleaning for 10 years and need to get back into it due to the fact i'm unemployed now and need to get back making money. Thanks for the motivational video. Your the man.

[@tylerstrom2022]

Nice work Keith! Taking the time and energy to put these videos out, while running your company, is no small task. I consider your channel a huge resource and success. I too own a service business. I wish I would have had this great resource when I started! Keep going man!

[@shanemorris6549]

ive just started a small window cleaning company i love this video

[@bizzarrogeorge]

you are so motivational and positive, I hope the best for you and your family, and I hope that I can build my own slice of heaven as you have. thanks for all the videos!

[@keith-kalfas]

+bizzarrogeorge thanks, that means a lot to me

[@tgardone]

I used to work for a guy who cleaned windows in my area, just a business not a company....he was a bit lazy and didn't want to work much, a retired guy. Now watching your video makes me think about what we could have been if he would have been a little more motivated to work. I was always ready to go early in the morning and always came to work ready to work but he didn't share the same enthusiasm. We were making probably...on a busy day...$300 to $400 a day. He was paying me 10 bucks an hour and most times never worked more than 30 to 35 hours a week. I really wish he would have shared the same attitude I had, I would be in a lot better place right now. He's doing fine...he owns the business....

[@hitbenchman1]

your bad ass man , taking notes ! THANKS !

[@keith-kalfas]

Haha badass

[@Stormpulse1979]

I've been a truck driver for over 7 years, Im gonna give this a shot here in Florida, if you want to throw me anything else I'd be GRATEFUL!

[@mrcwoodworks4523]

This dude is a go getter ain’t scared to do the work also

[@darealcheese1]

Man this is amazing i'm just now starting my window cleaning service starting Tuesday due to holiday Monday I will be networking ..

[@kramegame8442]

KING SIP I just saw this video and I’m down on my Luck. Best of luck to you. Trying to research now.

[@sourpatchkidd23]

Do you have to have a license or a permit or anything?? To run a business??

[@sacvalleyclean4372]

literally did what he said. a little match can start a huge fire.... look out for more from this channel.

[@rs7388]

ahh the series that I have been waiting for all of last year...

[@galaxxyremix4333]

It's 5:25 am and I've Been watching your vids 4 the past 3 hours even tho I'm 13 and haven't a clue about landscaping stuff

[@AWAKENDUSK]

Perseverance..hunger and honest.

[@patriotspowerwashing6118]

The real thing window cleaners dont want you to know is that getting into Water fed pole can be cheap... I bought a 24ft Gardiner for $300.. and 4 gallon backpack hudson battery operated for $120.... I don't us any RO/DI tank.... I go to local water supplier and get Distilled water (0 TDS) for $0.27 a gallon in a 65 gallon tank. Fill up my backpack with that. Most jobs I use 10 gallons on and charge min $120... $2.70 in material. I only do exterior as an add on though for after a house wash. But for some window guys wanting to get into WFP it can be done cheaply. Sometimes if I dont want time I will go to Menards and buy distilled water for a job or two.

[@keith-kalfas]

+corey spencer nice

[@tomcekiprovski8810]

Hey Keith I'm from Australia mate thanks to your invoice I picked up a couple of windows in my area to do as a side gig it's just for some extra money for myself your tips and advice really worked thanks mate my name is Tommy I'm from Australia

[@brettmontgomery1061]

What specific products did you start out buying! Your videos are inspiring me to start my own.

[@veteranslawncare5071]

Man I am over here stressing about this winter. No snow in Alabama for snow removal. Im all in on cleaning the fuck outta some windows.

[@Zacatec831]

That's what iam trying to do open a small business out of home.i want to open a window cleaning business learn all the tricks great video man.

[@LefthandPatrick]

Your attitude and story are both incredible. I own 2 businesses already but the overhead on them are awful. I’ve been looking for something else that’s got better profit margins. Thanks for the video 👌

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks for the positive words

[@johnharris2191]

Awesome video. You should be a motivational speaker!

[@keith-kalfas]

that would be cool thanks

[@lukiigii]

This video is very inspiring, I'm in a similar situation, dollars are low, cost of living is rising, so thanks for your vid.

[@keith-kalfas]

+lukiigii thanks lukiigii

[@cobrakaimuaythai]

Great video I am a window cleaner who watches all your videos and I do not cut grass .

[@CuttinUpLD]

Thanks for the information bro my question is when you went thru fiverr did you already have video content that you sent to them or did they create the whole thing

[@hectordiaz6392]

Bro I just discovered you two months ago you are a bad muffacka you make me belief that I can better myself

[@derekjenkins3270]

inspiring! living what you lived right now... going to home depot tomorrow

[@eddiejones1531]

I respect you, Kieth because you keep it 100 dawg

[@randymikhaiel933]

I love your story, your humility and honesty brother! I hope you get everything your heart desires! 👍👍

[@keith-kalfas]

Thanks homie.

[@cwrowe]

That's what's up

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

Keith Are the squeegees you use different than something you can buy from home depot. To get a better result should I be buying squeegees that are commercial grade?

[@keith-kalfas]

Totally different. Start out with home depot squeegees... then get pro stuff. Like Sorbo

[@kirkwesterveltoutdoors]

@@keith-kalfas thanks Keith

[@seattlebusinesssense2746]

I m starting mine tomorrow......business cards first correct

[@Stringz-te2og]

Awesome bro! I work as high rise window washer in Florida. I've been getting the crappy end of the stick for over four years. BUT I've been enlightened thanks to this video... I can see the light! Thank you for being so straight forward and for sharing this information.

[@keith-kalfas]

Wow man you actually get to do high rise window cleaning that's crazy I would love to try it but I'm sure just like anything it has its ups and downs no pun intended

[@mixteca38]

thanks for keep inspiring people. and keep believe in ourselves best wishes all ways.

[@pristinetouch4564]

Hey Keith, Thanks for the video. It really motivated me and help me stop doubting myself. I am in the process of starting a residential and commercial cleaning business myself. Thank you for your down to earth approach and honesty.

[@keith-kalfas]

bro, we all go through doubt. doubt is the enemy of success. Haha. let's get this thing done.

[@coleclifford1991]

Im looking for a winter business idea, looks like this is most promissing. I didnt really want to spend too much in start up costs as ive already spent so much for my lawn care business.

[@windowcleaningmonk4690]

oh whats this! oh it just a super clean filter system! where did this come from. I like this videos because it shows a lot and is very informative. I like that you're not scare to give out information.

[@SonkissedLawnServiceChesapeake]

You have inspired me.. my back is a little against the wall at the moment so im going to try it out. Wish me luck!

[@keith-kalfas]

I wish you luck. thank you

[@keith-kalfas]

email me [e-mail]

[@roseimbriano5476]

Lol 😂 I use do for my father i’m the queen cleaner Windows and tracks and everything I get into everything! 😝💃🏽🏡

[@Mr.RCloud]

WOW!!!!!!! Sounds you've come out flying from the situation I'm currently in! INSPIRED

[@keith-kalfas]

+Delicate Cloud's that's awesome, always nice to inspire others

[@EZK4ME93]

just bought most of my supplies keith! stoked and can't wait to start. you have no idea how inspired I am. keep you updated!

[@ross7294]

Owen Gollaba well how has it been this comment is a year old.

[@rawbroccoli5547]

Owen Gollaba how's business?

[@krauser8429]

flex Ross he now lives in a van down by the river

[@EZK4ME93]

@ross what’s up man sorry, I have only seen this after Keith liked my comment. Full time, left my Cnc machine/janitor job back in 2017. Focused fully on commercial/residential and 4 years later I am in control of time 100%. Still in business during this corona virus, But I’m not stranger to innovation & putting myself out there!

[@EZK4ME93]

@xcvjohn that doesn’t sound so bad as long as I have a fishing rod

[@svenskavapes8558]

Realy Great video.✌ Im in The start here in sweden. Thanks for your experience ❤ Worth a lot.

[@charleyberrier]

Excellent Hart felt advice.

[@Antisociallysocial27]

Hey I live in Michigan and I would love to meet you to get some business advice. I have just started a landscaping and window cleaning company.

[@shovelheezy]

You've got a knack for motivating people Keith! Every time I watch one of your videos I'm like fuck an a! I gotta get out there and do this! Thank you for everything you put out here!

[@waynewalker3907]

That's my story too... My church buddy got about 30 store fronts and left em to do floor waxing.. He hit me up $350 you can have em all, he was down to 20 customers because he wasn't doing em anymore but I took over and all the cash I made, bought my carpet clean equipment, extensions poles, ladders and trailer etc... Next came phone book adds ( it was a different tyme ) After a while I didn't care about the store fronts I did em on my off days just to get customers for residential... Pass out my card right there on the street, put a card holder inside the store by the register. Althought I always did $10 a window for residential, I could do it for less but I told them it wouldn't be fair to me... No house has less than 10 windows, 2nd story usually has 20... Imna re-launch and start new where I live now and go the internet route too... Also carpet cleaning but the equipment costs have doubled but so has the quality tripled...Your very encouraging and remind me of a younger me ! God Bless You

[@waynewalker3907]

wayne walker totally interested in your supplier, haven't found such good equipment for windows, need a online supplier...Years ago I bought a lot wholesale on net from Seatle, Washington area... lots of rain there

[@keith-kalfas]

Right on, great story dude.

[@greggorymurphy8799]

Cool and it open my eyes up. I own and run a landscape company

[@jdizzle3885]

Thank you, now I am only 11 making $400 daily. But I don't work on Saturdays and Sunday's.

[@mowerman3717]

Good Stuff!!! I'm doing landscaping now, it it is great but man, the business drop-off in winter KILLS me, and it hardly ever snow where I'm at so no snow removal isn't an option. Window cleaning is something I will definitely look into. Either way some of the methods and resources you described should help with the landscaping business too.

[@keith-kalfas]

absolutely. .. I know what you mean

[@connorpatton2937]

I love Sorbo products. Keep up the good work.

[@davidmeyer2183]

Like your screen cleaning method, I've done it that way for some time. I have however just started using a low pressure electric pressure washer with a rotating nozzle that I got for $50 on Craig's List. I've cut my screen cleaning time for an average job from one hour down to about 10 minutes.

[@saharincuker7718]

here's a few things to consider before you start your own cleaning business are you likely to have support from you spouse? Are you self-motivated? Will you carry out your plan? Do you have the money to go ahead? (I read these and why they work from Gabs cleaner blueprint website )

[@procarpetcleaning]

Nice I need to add services 😊

[@neilbeckett5513]

Brilliant video Keith, your a real inspiration! I've recently started out myself in window cleaning after redundancy from Automotive industry (Australia) which I hated anyway and to hear your story is amazing! You thoroughly deserve all the success you have! Thanks for posting this!

[@josephmanno3114]

Amazing video

[@VTSRIK]

In the UK most companies clean a normal 3 bed house for £5 or £6.

[@keith-kalfas]

that's good info. sounds about right

[@rosspeplow]

MadCowGoMoo I'm a uk window cleaner from the midlands thats far too cheap, double that price most 3 beds i clean are £10-£12, I aim for around £20 per hour.

[@rplus5]

thanks for the video,very inspirational,wanted to add this to my residential cleaning business :)

[@Mr99RICH99]

Do you need an LLC or insurance and what about income tax for a business like that

[@LovebelowPrince24]

Bless up love bro. love your ambition!!!

[@chadeisert8282]

Good job bud. I saw one of your videos it was very helpful as I am starting a lawn care company in Canada. Considering a window thing to go along with it.

[@jeremyvanb821]

I have a question for mr. kalfas...Don't most janitorial services also clean windows? I mean lets say a business hires a cleaning crew which most do, don't they take care of the windows as well? It seems like it would be difficult to drub up any business from stores. Maybe Im wrong.

[@danburns8715]

Jeremy Vanbrunt your wrong

[@daveprobert2168]

In Australia you will find that general cleaning services (toilets, hard floors etc) are hired separately from window cleaners. Same with carpet cleaners.

[@nerocaesar9586]

You are wrong because hes doing it.......................... he already built a business just cleaning windows..... like 1+1=2.

[@tbmllc7114]

Depends if it's in the contract.

[@gregaaron5728]

Hi Mr.Kalfas,just curious if you guys did window cleaning on plaza shops because where I live it doesn't rain much but when it does it seems that the overhang on the shops prevent the Windows from getting wet..so would you recommend talking the customers into getting their Windows cleaned during the winter months?

[@keith-kalfas]

+Greg Aaron Greg absolutely yes. Window cleaning is huge during the winter because there's salt film on the glass that needs to be cleaned. Check this out WCB.com

[@mohammadhachem398]

YOU are my inspiration MAN 😊

[@russelllowry]

Hey great video. Where did you get you DI system for 1200? Did you make it and if you did would you share your plans and resources for materials? Thank you,

[@2083925981]

Can you do a video on how you manage your landscape company and window cleaning company? I just started my landscaping company and want to add window cleaning to get me through the winter, but I am afraid of managing two companies and becoming overwhelmed.

[@keith-kalfas]

1 company 2 services.

[@2083925981]

@@keith-kalfas thank you for the fast response. So you recommend just adding window cleaning as a service under my landscape company, instead of running two separate entities?

[@jamilibilybob4558]

I don't even make $1500 in two weeks lol. Definitely looking into this

[@keith-kalfas]

You can do it

[@joedellicarpini8526]

Keith, I just want to say thanks man! I'm at a point in my life where I don't know what the heck I'm going to do but I've always wanted to start some kind of business. I had a couple in mind and window cleaning was one. Then I come across this video man and I'm just like dude...this is like my story but without the success yet because I have thoughts and ideas but haven't put boots to thoughts. A buddy of mine and I have a business in mind that is going to take longer to implement so I want to get something started on my own before going to get another job. Take care man and thanks again. God Bless! Happy Resurrection Sunday!

[@morrowcosom]

Hi Keith. I am thinking about starting a window cleaning business and I have a question about business cards. When you first started your business, you stated that you got customers by undercutting your more established competitors. When you had your first business cards made for your window cleaning business, did you put your physical address on them? I am semi-paranoid about angry undercutted competitors showing up at my house. Thanks for your help.

[@jimmywindows3777]

hey be careful with the mirrors they look channeled dont let water get in the channel it sucks the backing off the mirror and you will get a ghost effect

[@michaelfarrell8581]

Wow I'm crazy I'm Ben cleaning windows new construction for somebody else for 7 years now why haven't I caught it on and done some s*** like this

[@abel11608]

seriously man I love you you're awesome thank you for the priceless advice

[@keith-kalfas]

+ABEL DIAZ ZAMORA thank you Abel

[@keithbohlen9901]

Do you feel like it's a must have in this business to own a truck? Or Can I start out by using my car and putting the ladder in the trunk and putting down the seats? Also is it necessary to buy the 1200 $ water feeding/cleaning system you mentioned in your video?

[@mercedescullinan5453]

Can you do a tutorial on how to remove screens? Thank you !

[@thebiblestudyhelper9389]

You are the man Kalfas !!!!

[@keith-kalfas]

What's upppp! Haha

[@bishnumahato8292]

here's a few ideas to think about before you start a cleaning business are you likely to have help from you family? Are you someone who is self-motivated? Will you stick to your plan? Do you have the funds to go ahead? (I read these and the reasons they work on Enata Setup System website )