Join Jonathon Henderson from Pressure Washing Marketing Pros as he sits down with Shawn Baker, the founder of Baker’s Softwash and I Need Lights, to discuss his incredible journey from being laid off to building an $800K exterior cleaning business. In this insightful episode, Shawn shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial path, offering practical advice on growing a successful business in the exterior cleaning industry.
Shawn’s story is full of grit and determination as he explains how he went from working a factory job to owning a thriving exterior cleaning and holiday lighting company. His commitment to customer relationships, investing in his team, and building a scalable business model will inspire anyone looking to level up their business.
Key topics covered in this episode include:
✅ Building a business from scratch after a job loss.
✅ Scaling an exterior cleaning business to $800K in revenue.
✅ The importance of customer relationships and community building.
✅ How to balance being on the truck vs. working on your business.
✅ Strategies for overcoming seasonality with Christmas light installation.
✅ Hiring and training employees for long-term success.
✅ Mistakes new business owners should avoid and lessons learned.
Tune in to learn from Shawn Baker's journey and get the tools you need to grow and thrive in the exterior cleaning and holiday lighting business!
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👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pressure-washing-marketing-podcast/id1637345968
👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eZkc4mlcAwZWvD4BV3V87
If you found this interview valuable, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and business growth tips.
Where to find Shawn Baker:
Baker’s Softwash: www.bakerssoftwash.com
I Need Lights: www.ineedlights.com
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