My Customer Thought I Was An Idiot | My First Pressure Washing Job

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[@AustinDavis24]

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[@olivejalopy3623]

This is exactly the type off content that folks want more of. Relatable to the newbie, a real experience based story. Thanks

[@AustinDavis24]

Wow thank you!

[@lennychorn147]

​@@AustinDavis24 You remind me of me, trying to work on modern vehicles, to do the jobs I used to be able to do with my eyes closed. KZbin saved me more times than I car to admit.

[@Drone932]

Yes

[@RM-lk1so]

ABSOLUTELY. Love it. Im Green as can be. Seeking all the info i can get. As a 50+ yr old carpenter i gotta take the tool belt off and stop humping lumber. God this has to be a way to get me to where i wanna be faster. I need investment capital to retire. Ps. Debt free and no mortgage...

[@Drone932]

Yes Exactly what people need

[@efinveecaught7281]

A good way to come back from something like this is to play the "I want the job to turn out perfect" card. Say to the customer "hey, normally this amount of bleach is perfect, but your algae on your home is especially tough, so I am going to go get some more bleach so I can get it extra strength" turns it from an "im unprepared and out of gasoline" to "I was prepared for the standard clean, but you need something better, let me take care of you." If you fit in the "I wanted to make sure it was perfect" line, that makes customers happy. If I'm ever slow at work, like an hour behind I find a way to fit that in so the client is less annoyed about the work taking long. Most clients just want it done right.

[@markoshun]

Excellent response. I’m bookmarking this as a reminder. I do renoes and there are always times when things go long/hard/pain. It’s hard not to blame the work/job as you are problem solving. But that’s never what the customer needs to hear. 👍

[@Delimon007]

I was just about to say this. Just tell the customer that you're new (be honest) and you want to take your time to get it right. Also, don't make a promise on timing until you're experience, ALWAYS high ball it, NEVER low ball the time it will take.

[@grim789]

Gotta learn how to lie intelligently haha. Working in hotels for years I'm a master at that now 😅

[@Mr.Smith101]

The rotary nozzle on the pressure washer is the most valuable and effective tool for deep cleaning concrete. Keep several on hand as they do not last forever.

[@turkperry4910]

I was asked to wash a restaurant's carpet. I had the equipment, but like you, it was my first time. The owner told me they had never had the carpet cleaned. To come find out the restaurant was built in the early 80's. Here it is 2006. I told him I could clean it, but it would take two days. The one side was super easy, the other half was super dirty. What I did not tell him was I left a bunch of soap in the carpet after the first day just to allow it to do a deeper cleaning. Even with the extra soap it took me every bit of that second day to completely clean the other half. It was a hands on experience for sure.

[@Connection-Lost]

I worked at a place with such bad carpet there were black areas that had so much food and drink spilled on them over the decades, that it was completely rubberized into a lumpy layer that would be impossible to remove. It was a tear-out job when they finally decided to do something. I'm talking 1/2 inch of lumpy black tar.

[@rickwashek478]

That's how we learn. Learn a little with every mistake.

[@williamschroeder3070]

I heard a saying about 40 years ago that applies to this video: "experience is something you get about 30 minutes after you needed it".

[@TheFreshRinse]

I’m so stressed right now. Mostly because I can absolutely relate!

[@itsKeeN]

thats an amazing name you got there

[@TheFreshRinse]

@@itsKeeN BOOM!

[@bard44]

I noticed even after the last spraying there were still squares of dirt and lines of clean. I think maybe if you went a little slower with the initial cleaning with the spray head there would be a better looking outcome. It's good that you went both directions, vertical and horizontal, but you need to go slower for these hard-to-clean areas. Sidewalks are easier because they don't get the heavy traffic that driveways get. Just a word of advice from an old-timer.

[@tonypascale7754]

I hear ya brother that driveway did not look finished. I don’t know what GPM he is running but with how soiled that driveway was it looked like he was going a little too fast even for an 8 GPM unit. Maybe with a longer dwell time and going a little slower might have made a difference.

[@douglaspelowski5566]

He was going to fast on the driveway, plus trying to do too much at once. He spent a lot more time fixing his mistakes but learned his lesson. When the job was done, he realized faster is not always better

[@CbrF4i600cc]

U guys assuming this video is of his first job, lol???

[@meeldowns41682]

⁠@@CbrF4i600ccno, they’re pointing out that the driveway wasn’t as clean as it should have been because he was rushing.

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Reminds me when I had a little cleaning job, and the old lady went into hospital. To make up my hours I decided to clean her bit of concrete of a front garden. I borrowed my husband’s little domestic karcher. I ended up in a right mess, dirt all up the walls and over me, I was soaked and could hardly see out of my glasses. Haha. Did it though.

[@mattedwards4533]

Don't worry about! What inpressed me was how hard you worked and your ability to google up the information you needed.

[@phillipgrandison2384]

Education should always be step 1.

[@ocho27hd]

I liked all the transparency and honesty about your work. Ironically you clickbaited me by putting an angry woman in the thumbnail. You have good content just don’t trick people into clicking 😂

[@still-DJ]

Storytime?... This was your first day and a sneak peek into the start of your business journey as a road scholar. That was an amazing story. You will go far in life because you have the mental awareness that if you don't know the answer you do know where to go get the answer. And YOU DO NOT GIVE UP; NO MATTER WHAT. Your grandkids will love this story.

[@Kramzit1]

Thank you, you have taught the newbie about 80% of how to and not to in a short 6 min video. Your awesome dude keep this type of content coming.

[@motogig7803]

I think this video shows how smart you are. You took the job not knowing what to do but you were learning on the fly and you were succesful. It's a inspiring story letting people know hey you can do this.

[@Delimon007]

@@user-rr4fr8pf3j This 😂

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

This is quite possibly the worst way to do business EVER.

[@denadavisteam4197]

Dont forget about the garage door for my client you had to repaint! Lol! That’s a good story… but you handled it well.

[@AustinDavis24]

Lol oh yea

[@dmvxtrap3232]

Tell us this one next haha

[@JenniferFuchek]

​@@AustinDavis24 I wanna hear this story

[@AustinDavis24]

@@JenniferFuchek this story is next!!

[@BlackWhite-ru8gm]

You must have many home owners who send you business?

[@jrholmes79]

Thanks Austin. We always learn better from problems than getting lucky.

[@TheGuitarRoom]

The most impressive thing about you aside from your humble desire to learn is your incredible work ethic. Good for you.

[@predatornotprey]

Man, I respect this so much. This video, along with your others have given me the confidence to get out there and clean. I appreciate you

[@mannysfishingadventures5405]

Awesome bro glad to hear ypu pulled through many future blessings

[@Storm_Lily]

This is EXACTLY what we needed to hear before getting started, thank you! If you have more stores, pls share! 😁👍✌

[@andrewwatkins1561]

This reminds me of the very first job in my plumbing business. 30 years later, it’s a breeze 😅

[@carl5536]

I'm proud of you because you learned by your mistakes and I guarantee you that every person that started out doing what you were doing on your own. I'm pretty sure that they didn't get it right the first time either...I've learnt many things the hard way and the only time I ever got anything right was helping people that already knew the process and I always paid attention so I wouldn't have any problems. I've went outa my way when I's younger watching people do stuff so I'd already know how to do it. Thumbs up 👍 2ya cause I'm sure that you know what you're doing now

[@prolifeunity]

The problem is, you ended the video with the driveway still having lines on it, giving us a thumbs up like it was done.

[@AustinDavis24]

The driveway wasent the finished product yet. It had just gotten post treated moments prior to me giving thumbs up. If you’ve been pressure washing for any amount of time you would know that over the course of the next 15-20 minutes those lines will disappear and I did not get that on video because I have more jobs to get to. Thanks for the comment

[@rychei5393]

I LOVE stories when we learn from our mistakes!

[@freddieweisbrod]

Love the b roll while telling a SUPER entertaining story!

[@waynelewes7817]

We all done some youtube learning on the job but hats of to you for having the hunger for the work beat the embarrassment of not having a clue what to do! 👍🏼😂

[@Blackronin357]

The best teacher is experience. Glad you had that experience and put in that work!

[@richvail7551]

Mad working skills. I think the most important part is how much effort you put in and you didn’t try and squeeze more cash out for the job. I’d hire you for sure.

[@josephvalentjr7677]

Honesty at its best. . Great job. Learning from your mistakes ,makes you #1 in the end . Best of Luck

[@danpellecer8086]

DUDE, GOD BLESS YOU MAN. I LOVE HOW WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM THE FALLS. THIS REALLY ENSPIRED ME BROTHER. I WANT TO START MY PRESSURE WASHING BUSINESS AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL. SHOWING SUPPORT FROM GWINNETT GEORGIA!!!! KEEP DOING WHAR YOU'RE DOING MAN.

[@renebaez9093]

I've been in these positions many times lol. Moments like these you learn the most! Thanks for sharing. This is gold.

[@edmontonlivermoore4935]

Love the stories bro. Your start sounds exactly how mine was last year. Good luck on the 100k 🥂

[@go2powerwashatl]

Awesome story thanks for sharing!

[@brianmcpherson7846]

Starting off we all been down that road

[@tracywilliams113]

Loved this sorry and appreciated the honesty.

[@Saafiiii_k]

This is too good. Thanks for sharing your experience! Love it!

[@Max-zw3ut]

Lesson to learn; do all of your research before starting the job, so you don't spend two days going a job you could've done in half a day

[@cliffordcooley1273]

So you didn't get the lesson about not being able to foresee all the issues before you start. You still have that one to learn.

[@danny-FL]

You're so much better than him bro, please tell us more of your wisdom

[@Max-zw3ut]

@@danny-FL yeah sure, when you do research things before hand, also make sure not to believe everything you read

[@danny-FL]

@@Max-zw3ut You sound like the type of guy to stomp your foot and fold your arms when things don't go according to your research. There will always be something that catches you off guard, no matter how much you prepare.

[@Max-zw3ut]

@@danny-FL you sound like the type of guy who loves to project his insecurities to others. You can't get thru life if you let the setbacks ruin your day.

[@RocknOut]

Good Job. Learning as you go always works out.

[@THEYELLOWKING69]

Great video that’s how all of us entrepreneurs get started with self motivators and we get things done one way or the other that’s what makes us different from them

[@tomroach6275]

Great info. Thank you and continued success!

[@markr5132]

Awesome video. I started two businesses 1st power washing-added sealing, roof cleaning, reworking & sealing pavers. Then a Co. cleaning only wood shake roofs + PW. Used to work my ass off while learning. Amazing how many custormers notice any delay in productivity and you sometimes have to explain to them, your trying to do te job with the least amount of Chem's or damage, as I had the opposite problem you had some times. I started with 3000psi @ 8.8 GPM up to 200 degree monster power washer! So before I bought variable guns I would destroy edges of lawns etc from massive flow LOL!! so much stress! after a few years I had to close my Businesses in Nor-Ca. water shortage then terrible emplyee's made me finish last eight big jobs by myself. I know exactly how you felt when you recieved a decent check. I started too big, you did it the right way by working your way up equipment wise. God Bless

[@EphrimForbes]

Your videos has given me a new set of inspiration and ambition. Thanks

[@backspace12399]

I have a similar story but about roof washing. Customer has hired me for 4 other jobs since. Just be honest and do your best, people will see how you handle a difficult situation 👍🏼

[@jakejake7162]

Bravo sharing this story, 99% of guys would swipe this under the rug and never talk about it again. It’s these embarrassing fuck ups that really help us grow and learn from our mistakes

[@michaelc7283]

We all been there 🙂👍 Never quit and always learn. That's how we get better.

[@claystone7729]

At least you did not give up and you ended up doing a Great Job. May you be Blessed with Lots of Business. Thanks for Sharing.

[@Fikishut]

Props to you, because every new challenge you encountered, you figured it out, and the most important is you FINISHED and didn't give you~ much respect 👏

[@tonybersano2428]

That's hilarious, thanks for sharing.....you have come a looong way !!!!

[@hondalover9690]

Perfect video. Thanks!

[@Supermankev2001]

I feel your pain learn as you go. The upside is after you learn so much. Thanks for sharing this we all learn on the run no matter what it is.

[@chriso3462]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Platoface]

Thank you, I enjoyed that story.

[@billblass5961]

I love it man; you are straight up Top Gun. Awesome story, thanks for sharing.

[@GodRockCafe]

about to jump in the game again. KZbin is always a great resource, and here I am getting back to information intake.

[@eiyhka8779]

Great vid man..

[@maseratimaine6645]

Bro I definitely had to subscribe..straight raw uncut truth video .. appreciate this for real

[@espfuel815]

This is SUPER helpful. I'm sbout to start a pressure washing business with my son. My goal is to teach him how to run a business and show him how to put in a little hard work. I appreciate you sharing your real world experiences, the good bad and ugly haha!

[@Beluel]

Awesome that’s what we need real content no BS Thanks

[@trilogen]

This is why to be a master in anything you're just getting into is to learn all the things that can possibly go wrong right after you've learnt the basics.

[@aminatadavis4183]

Blessed your heart. It is all about progress 🙏👍

[@feriateam1700]

Great job keep it up bro 🎉

[@travislashontowns4438]

I learned a lot. Just have to keep post-treating it. 😁

[@stephennorthcutt8874]

Thanks for the real info. A lot of people want to put the good stuff on here but not the bad.

[@leew878]

I think it’s great you shared your learning experience. It can possibly give other newbies hope. I’ve always used liquid chlorine or muriatic acid on concrete and never have the power washing markings. I only have to clean every two years and when it starts to turn, it turns evenly

[@aymanzayyan3115]

Super! Good luck!

[@battlerudee]

I love this!! 💯🔥

[@socaltoolman]

Yup! Just do it, that's how I always got things done. Now we have KZbin so it is much easier, watch several people doing the same thing, and then do it yourself.

[@harrylake9388]

I just came across this. I like this, thanks for sharing your experience brother. You are a true go getter.

[@Spiff178]

Great info..real life work!

[@jdoone6]

Thank you man this was very helpful

[@Al_W_On_The_Trackz]

Bro, I respect your hustle! You really deserve all the success that comes your way! 👍🏽

[@chriswinter2725]

Looks like a bit of a learning curve mate. You got there in the end, nice one.

[@kingskid4804]

Persistence in the key, I’m happy that you got it eventually ..this is definitely on the job learning

[@st8tch790]

Been trying to find this video good to be back love the story telling

[@jeffhartman7545]

Subscribed because you're honest and I appreciate that... You accept your faults and learn from mistakes! Nice job!

[@tylerk.7947]

Lol good story bro I can definitely relate. First time I ever used an excavator was for a landscaping job that I bid… The clients were literally there watching me as I insanely horribly attempted to move boulders with this excavator and it was very embarrassing. Guess it’s just part of the experience… Also, consider it like paid training lol

[@AustinDavis24]

That’s awesome lol

[@stever.9925]

Yeah, it reminds me of when I was posing as a brain surgeon. It paid real well, but I also had to take lots of breaks to Google the information that I needed. I was SO embarrassed. But I got through it. The patient didn't make it, but I figured that with time, I'd get better. Lol, jk 😂

[@mattwaters6987]

Live and learn. Well done buddy.👍😊

[@The_Handyman_Can]

Great to hear your experience of winging it. How do you get rid of those squares on the driveway?

[@oldgrayhairs8246]

That was funny stuff. Thanks for being truthful. I’ve learned a lot from KZbin, just like you and us out here.

[@karinadiaz6467]

Great story! Beginnings are always hard. You did a great job

[@1mean1]

I don't downstream anything. I always use a pump can and spray my hypochlorite. I get my hypochlorite from Fleetfarm when they have it on sale for $1.00 a gallon. I always pre treat with it and post treat. I still use the same 3000 psi machine I started with years ago.

[@wardy940]

Can you get surface cleaners to run on 3000psi machines?

[@ericgautreaux1752]

The lessons you don't forget. Have my share learned over thirty years self employed. Good luck.

[@rhyno9798]

Great story, loved to hear it, thanks for sharing

[@AustinDavis24]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kitopa]

Made me tear up, thank you for sharing

[@obs_vell439]

My rule to life is dont be ashamed to make mistakes, you learn from them. That's how u get better. 💪🏾

[@techtutorialcentral]

I loved this video haha, what a story.

[@jilow]

You stuck with it and did it right. Nice job.

[@denisemadigan1038]

That's cool! On the job experience, cant be beat! 😁

[@jonathonw9288]

Yo Ryan. What’s going on. Keep up the hard work. You do awesome work. I’m about to make to leap into the pressure washing business. What are some of the insurance policies that you have?

[@Aglassact77]

Thanks for all the info , guys like you help everyone when their in need. We all appreciate your time and input on these topics pertaining to power washing. Thanks buddy. I learned a long time ago the Bleach thing or just Chlorinating Liquid. Driveways I actually use a rumble tip we call it. They are spendy but kick ass on driveways . Even with a littler Tip and not a mower style a driveway that size I could knock out in 1-2 hrs no problem. Cheers buddy 👍

[@s0ulr3aper90]

Been thinking about making my own pressure washing business for a while now,i think i may just do it now. Thamks for the video!

[@driverjamescopeland]

Had to watch the video with the sound off, 'cause my infant was sleeping... but the big thumbs up at the end, AFTER looking at that streaked driveway? That's a no-go.

[@elidblfap2818]

Thanks for the great info and what to expect

[@truthseeker1532]

Great lesson here: just get out there and do it! Most guys watch KZbin for a year before they even try to get a job. There is no substitute for learning on the job

[@dfrozendog3849]

Yup, been there. I didn't have internet back then and had to improvise, adapt and overcome. Made some blunders in the process.

[@Timberbeartrail]

This is absolutely the best video a really good marketing tool for us when I mean by that is giving us the confidence that we get into this thank you for this video the most important video I’ve ever watched about this residential driveway house cleaning definitely

[@gadielsantiago8813]

First time is always the most demanding, learning as you go is good in a way, frustrating at first but good memories in time👍🏻

[@razur9065]

Thanks for sharing. I’m just starting out too, done a lot of research over the past few years before starting this as a side gig. I’ve learned a lot from Powerful Improvements and Joe Deery, he’s the first guy i started watching when i thought about getting into this. I completed my own 5x8 trailer build this past winter and have the wheels turning somewhat with marketing/advertising. Thanks again for sharing and i enjoy your channel!

[@jonnybro7676]

I learned a ton the first time doing my driveway

[@Cleanzall]

Awesome work Austin 👏