The Truth About the Stamford Macy’s Cleaning — From the Guys Who Did It

What started as a TikTok callout turned into a city-backed cleanup. In this episode, we sit down with The Macy’s Guys — Mike Squires and Ralph Battinelli — to talk about how a dirty wall at Stamford Town Center sparked a viral moment, a full-blown power-washing project, and even some unexpected civic pride. Hear how a simple video led to a city-wide effort to clean up the Macy’s building and why it struck a chord with so many. BOOK RALPH: https://www.instagram.com/b3_powerwashingllc/ Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00:00 Meet Ralph: From Humble Beginnings to Powerwashing Legend 00:01:50 Honoring Tradition and Community Through Parades 00:03:34 Mike Squires and Friends Podcast Introduction 00:05:00 Revolutionize Your Music Career with Distrokid 00:06:41 Cleaning Macy's for the First Time in Decades 00:08:15 The Journey of Collaboration: From Social Media Post to Project Execution 00:09:52 Behind the Scenes: Project Budget Challenges 00:11:36 Community Efforts and Support for B3 Power Washing 00:13:10 Support from Local Businesses and the Community 00:14:47 Going Viral on Social Media: The Unexpected Journey 00:16:23 Starting the Project with Doubt and Determination 00:17:56 Team Motivation and Pride in Work Accomplishments 00:19:41 Challenges of Cleaning High-rise Buildings 00:21:13 Overcoming the Fear of Heights on the First Day 00:22:45 Effective Time Management and Leadership Strategies 00:24:58 The Importance of Living in the Moment 00:26:17 Life-Changing Decision: Overcoming Addiction 00:28:02 Journey from Loss to Success 00:29:39 Embracing Change and Taking Risks in Your Career 00:31:22 Starting a Landscaping Business Through Word of Mouth 00:33:18 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool 00:34:40 The Art of Staying Calm and Positive in Leadership 00:36:21 Challenges of Building Maintenance and Budget Constraints 00:37:55 The Challenge of Single-Handed Projects and Safety Concerns 00:39:41 Successfully Completing the Project: Hard Work Pays Off 00:41:14 Taking on New Opportunities and Challenges 00:43:20 Booking B3 Powerwashing Services 00:45:05 Community Engagement and City Projects 00:46:10 Community Efforts to Revitalize Scalzi Park 00:47:57 Ralph's Message to the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices