The Wash Bros Podcast

The Wash Bros Podcast

Join The Wash Bros, Matt Jackson and Clay Smith, as they talk friendship, business, and how working together as owner/operators of competing businesses has helped them achieve even greater success.

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September 14, 2025 26 mins

When autumn leaves start falling, most pressure washing businesses scramble to diversify—Christmas lights, gutter cleaning, anything to avoid the dreaded "slow season." But what if that's exactly the wrong approach?

The Wash Bros, Matt Jackson and Clay Smith, reveal their counter-intuitive strategy for dominating what they call "Separation Season." Instead of diluting their focus, they double down ...

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Dreaming of starting a pressure washing business but don't have much capital? Good news - you don't need a fat wallet to build a thriving exterior cleaning company. In this candid conversation, Matt and Clay reveal exactly how they built their successful pressure washing businesses from scratch without significant marketing budgets.

The secret isn't complicated, but it does require consistency and creativity...

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The pressure washing landscape shifts dramatically as summer ends, creating both challenges and unique opportunities for business owners. For companies solely focused on pressure washing rather than diversifying into holiday lights, fall presents a strategic advantage as competitors take their foot off the gas, leaving their core washing clients up for grabs.

August marks a transitional period where residential work become...

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Two competitors who became collaborators share their unconventional business journey in the pressure washing industry. Matt Jackson and Clay Smith—the Wash Bros—reveal how a simple act of kindness (lending a surface cleaner) blossomed into a powerful professional relationship that has helped both their businesses thrive in the same market.

Coming from cutthroat car sales backgrounds, Matt and Clay rejected the toxic scarci...

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Ever wondered how the pros handle the seasonal dip in residential pressure washing? Matt Jackson and Clay Smith, known as the Wash Bros, reveal their game-changing approach to commercial pressure washing that's keeping their business thriving as residential leads slow down.

The duo shares a refreshingly honest perspective on pricing commercial jobs that contradicts conventional wisdom. Forget square footage calculatio...

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What happens when Facebook disappears or your social media accounts get banned? Would your pressure washing business survive? Matt Jackson and Clay Smith tackle this urgent question head-on, exploring how over-reliance on social media platforms leaves many service businesses vulnerable to collapse.

The duo challenges the common belief that free Facebook recommendations provide sustainable business growth. They reveal how a...

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Ever feel like your pressure washing business is hitting a ceiling? Matt and Clay tackle the critical challenge of scaling beyond basic residential services without destroying what you've built. As markets become flooded with newcomers offering rock-bottom prices, smart business owners need strategies for evolution.

Drawing from their own experiences running successful pressure washing companies, the hosts share candi...

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Ever wonder why your pressure washing business hits a wall every July? You're not alone. In this candid conversation between seasoned pressure washing entrepreneurs Matt Jackson and Clay Smith, we dive deep into what they call "the summer slump" – that predictable mid-year slowdown that leaves many business owners panicking about their bottom line.

Despite the slowdown, these veterans are still pulling in $3...

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Two unexpected paths to a $60,000 month in the pressure washing business.

Matt Jackson and Clay Smith of the Wash Bros podcast reveal exactly how they both cleared $60,000 in June—through completely different approaches. Clay dominated the residential market with a staggering 110 jobs between two trucks, while Matt balanced 96 jobs with $14,000 in commercial projects that came through years of relationship building.

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The Fourth of July weekend marks not just a celebration of independence, but for pressure washing business owners, it signals the midpoint of the busy season. As summer heat rises, smart entrepreneurs are already looking ahead to winter.

In this thought-provoking episode, Matt and Clay dive deep into financial preparedness strategies that separate sustainable pressure washing operations from those that struggle year after ...

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Ever wonder how two pressure washing businesses manage to dominate the same market? In our Q2 2025 wrap-up episode, Clay and I pull back the curtain on exactly how we're collectively generating over $130,000 monthly without stepping on each other's toes.

Clay celebrates his biggest month since starting his business in 2021, reaching an impressive $56,000-$57,000 with approximately 110 jobs completed. The secret? ...

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Building a pressure washing business that stands out amidst growing competition requires more than technical skills – it demands consistent, professional branding that builds customer trust and creates lasting value.

Clay Smith and Matt Jackson dive deep into why many pressure washers struggle despite technical proficiency. They reveal how their companies have achieved consistent six-figure months not through door-knocking...

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Ever find yourself turning down jobs because you're booked solid for weeks? That's not a badge of honor—it's a revenue leak. In this revealing conversation, Clay Smith breaks down how he scaled to two pressure washing trucks and completed a staggering 60 jobs in just the first half of the month without changing his marketing strategy one bit.

The most surprising discovery? When you're consistently booke...

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The dreaded summer slowdown is hitting pressure washing businesses nationwide, and even seasoned pros feel the impact. In this candid conversation, Matt and Clay tackle the reality of the "summer slump" that follows the spring rush – when graduations happen, families take vacations, and homeowners who scrambled for spring cleaning are suddenly nowhere to be found.

But here's the truth: this predictable seaso...

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Ever wondered why some service businesses are booked solid while others struggle? It all comes down to reputation management—particularly through online reviews. In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into how your Google reviews and online presence can make or break your service business.

The modern marketplace has transformed word-of-mouth marketing. While many business owners claim to thrive on traditional refer...

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Memorial Day weekend marks the transition into summer for pressure washing businesses – a time when many companies experience shifting lead patterns and customer demands. In this candid discussion, we reveal proven strategies for maintaining consistent revenue during seasonal slowdowns.

The concept of "farming your customer base" takes center stage as we share how automated anniversary emails through our CRM syst...

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Ready to take your pressure washing business to the next level? Matt Jackson and Clay Smith tackle one of the most critical turning points every successful owner faces: when to expand beyond a one-person operation.

Clay shares his evolution from a two-gallon machine to building a multi-truck operation, while Matt explains how his employees now generate enough revenue to cover their salaries in just one day of work. Through...

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Money is the measuring stick of business success, but which tools actually drive revenue in pressure washing? Forget what the YouTube "gurus" are selling - we're breaking down the five critical investments that have transformed our companies from weekend side-hustles to thriving enterprises.

At the core of any profitable pressure washing business sits a robust CRM system. Before upgrading to fancy equipment,...

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Struggling to price your pressure washing services? Feeling pressure to match those ultra-low $199 specials you see advertised everywhere? This eye-opening conversation between industry veterans Matt Jackson and Clay Smith tackles the epidemic of underpricing that's holding back pressure washing businesses across the country.

Matt and Clay dive deep into the psychology of pricing, revealing why the fear of losing jobs...

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The entrepreneurial journey comes with countless challenges, but the Wash Bros are here to remind you it's fundamentally a privilege, not a burden. In this thought-provoking episode, Matt Jackson and Clay Smith dive deep into the mindset shift that separates successful business owners from those who constantly struggle and complain.

Hitting their 12th episode since rebranding, the duo explores how reframing your persp...

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