How to Start a Cleaning Business and Make $1,000 A DAY 

Def the hardest part of any business for sure! But with persistence you can find the good ones... promise! 💕

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If you pay them right it is definitely not impossibly. Most companies want to make 20,000 a month and pay their employees 12 dollars and hour to bust their tail and pay for their own gas, etc.

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Definitely

That is awesome! Can we post this somewhere for the world to see? LOL Cuz so many doubt it can be done. CONGRATS!!! SERIOUSLY AWESOME!! And proud of you!

@TheProfessionalCleaner lol! It can absolutely be done! I didn't start there, but over time, I've gotten my niche down.♥️♥️♥️

Do you have any tips ? I’m interested in working solo and making steady profit.

@jsarai93 absolutely! I'm always here to give advice!

How many hours/week do you work? I’m exhausted working two residential jobs a day and can’t do it too much back to back and make around 24k/year

Thats AWESOME! CONGRATS on the next chapter! I'm proud of you!

My wife and I are already in the commercial cleaning business and we plan to continue doing it after we retire. The money is absolutely there.

Happy to help! You got this! 💪

How’s it going?!

@@TheBananasmokerwe just started in SFl. It’s going terribly. 😂 clients book a cleaning then vanish off the face of the earth.

So did I and so glad I did

Awesome! Sounds like you have lots of potential, especially starting out with an entrepreneur spirit so early in life. :-)

That is SOOOOO awesome! Congrats! And yes… seeing the potential and being able to earn what you deserve is very empowering! 😊 Just keep working at increasing your rates. A high cost of living means that MANY in your market can afford to pay for a higher quality cleaning company… you just have to show them you’re different. You got this! 💪🏼

Yes! Earning your own money -- and good money at that -- is the best high ever. Keep it up!

@@ericnathanguel thank you friend! Your support is appreciated!!!!

@@our.secret1130 You're welcome!

I work for someone and I make so little money and guess what, I’m going on my own. Reading your comment could make me tear up right now, good for you 👏

Thank YOU for watching! :-)

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Awesome! Thank you for your support!

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome! You can do it! :-)

Agreed! My husband owns a photo/video production company and he mainly shoots architectural because he says 'houses don't talk back.' LOL Thanks for the comment and compliment on the video! :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner LOL smart man!

Glad it was helpful! You got this! 💪

Will do!

Happy to help!

Nice! Thanks for the support!

Subbed to you too :-)

You got this! 💕💪

How is it going? @veronicavelez8596

To bad hiring subcontractors and treating them as employees is illegal. Just check with the IRS.

YW!

So glad! I have a whole playlist of videos all about starting. :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oSw34DRN5VA.html

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You have no idea what that means to me… thank you!!!! 💕

You bet!

Glad you liked it!!

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Thanks Coop! ❤❤❤

@@TheProfessionalCleaner Your welcome

You're so welcome! 💕

OMG me too!!

Thanks for watching! 🙂

Many thanks!

I have other videos on those topics... go to my channel homepage and watch away! :-)

Lots of work out there for sure :-)

Loved our call... you got this! Can't wait to hear how much you grow!

@@TheProfessionalCleaner definitely! Thank you!

@@jrtama5 Hi! Do you have any update after 2 months?

@@wallng3865 yes, I've got my LLC in place and ready to start marketing and hiring as a professional business 👍. I like Bethany's approach, I overthink things and there's really not much to a cleaning business besides trust and people skills lol. Anyone can clean really.

Thanks! One thing I recommend investing in is a good local to you accountant for this guidance. But in general a LLC is a good place to start. :-)

NICE. Thanks for sharing the WIN! Don't be afraid to contact them again and follow up!

Awesome... I will add that video to the list! Thanks for your support!

All those topics are covered in my course but be sure to subscribe and I'll make future vids on them as well. 😀

Thanks! It's all about the hiring process. It's just don't blindly send someone to a job. I interview with the best prospects, and look to develop long term working relationships w/ subs and employees. :-)

Awesome, great job with these videos!! Awesome content.

Sounds like you're on the right track! If you're ready to hire some help now, then the best option is looking for someone who is in a similar boat to you. Maybe they have a few of their own clients, but also have time to help you with yours. But it might also be good to wait until your schedule is full with your own clients and you are no longer working for other cleaning businesses... esp since this will let you dial in and build a client base that you're happy with. Just keep hustling and you'll get there either way! I'm proud of you! 🙂

how do you determine the pricing of your service? for example: by square feet, etc

@@jdonrl6791 Figure out what you want to charge per hour, and go from there. Some clients will want to know your hourly rate, others will be scared away by it, but use your hourly rate as a guide and bid from there. As for what to charge per hour, that really comes down to doing market research. 🙂

Already done... check it out here... :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zVnj48EIMy4.html&t

It really depends on the laws where your biz operates... so always be sure to be compliant based on those. But if you don't dictate the hours the subs work, dont provide them a vehicle or transport to and from jobs, and things like that... then typically they can be a sub. And the amount of training they need could be a factor too... but even the most experience subs will need 'some' direction on what to do at a job... in all industries, not just cleaning. :-)

WOW... that's a huge potential relationship! My go to methods are just posting on Craigslist, local FB Groups, online local classified ads, etc. You can also cold call other cleaning businesses and see if they would be interested in partnering with you. But first you'd need to understand how to bid the work correctly, so you can charge enough, which will give you the room to attract high quality subs. 😀

Not being happy at your current job can be a big motivator! Check out my other vids for more free help! :-)

@TheProfessionalCleaner Thank you! Love your videos. Great info. I'll be around. I am taking care of some first things first and getting it going as we speak. Last night, I got online and got my LLC. Now, getting a list together for other things I gotta do. I own some cleaning equipment already. Putting the pieces together.

Hello! Depends on your experience and speed... but start with finding an hourly rate you are comfortable with and then just figure out how long it will take you based on the clients request. :-) I typically bid 3/2's at around 3 hours, but it really depends on the level of service they are requesting. :-)

Hey there! I don't currently have videos in the course on this since everyones software needs will be different, but I am partnering with an invoicing company as we speak. Over time they will be adding more functionality and it will hopefully be an all in one solution... so be sure to subscribe to be notified. But what I teach in the course will still get you on the right track with whatever booking software you choose to use. :-)

Thanks for your support! I do think it's important, to protect yourself. No sense taking the risk IMO, especially with how 'sue happy' people have become. :-) And word of mouth is still the fastest way to grow a service based business!

It's VERY possible! I see you bought the course... I hope to see you in the Facebook Group too! ;-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner I’m anxious to see what you’re going to release in the new course your working on. When is the release date?

@@PROficient57 thanks! I’m hoping to release the cleaning course in the next 8 weeks… then I’m moving on to a couple other courses all about specializing in 1) luxury residential and 2) mass scaling a commercial cleaning business. Stay tuned!

Hey Noris! Excellent question and point, and you are right, it is a fine line. The laws vary from place to place, but there is an expectation that as the business owner you will be providing 'some level of guidance and/or direction.' So it really comes down to doing your research to see what the specific laws are in your area, and if in doubt, consult a legal professional. :-)

If the subcontractors have only one boss each, then they r employees not subcontractors

@@TheBadGuy69 Keep in mind there are also A LOT of subs doing cleaning part time, as a side hustle. This has been the case for many of my subs over the years. So legally where I operate they could still be subs, even tho they didn't clean for anyone else. 🙂

So never assume anything about competition. You have have a lot, but that doesn't mean people are happy with their service. So the more you get in front of people and build trust and solve problems, the faster you'll grow!

Hi there! I am personally not a fan of those sprayers, as they can leave residues in some cases, and in others they aren't actually disinfecting properly due to the dwell times required to kill some types of bacteria. But I do know of others in my market that sell that as a service. I'm just not sure what they are charging or if they are finding success. But if you're going after commercial clients then I would just focus on general cleaning. That service offering isn't going anywhere, whereas the spray disinfection became popular during the pandemic, and the hype will fade IMHO. But general cleaning, will ALWAYS be needed. And in commercial you can totally limit what you offer. You just need to be up front with clients and say what you will do, and what you don't. For example, I don't do carpet cleaning or exterior window cleaning... but instead I just have vendors that I refer my clients to. :-)

@The Professional Cleaner that's good advice, thank you. You mentioned you prefer to hire contractors instead of employees. Can you tell me why, and how much do you pay them hourly? I'm in Oregon, and if I remember, residential cleaners charge 25 to 35 an hour, and commercial is 35 to 45 an hour. I'm also nervous about determining how long it will take me to clean an office, whether 600 sqft to 10k sq ft. I don't want to under bid. Any tips would help 😊😊

@@-All5ofus- You're welcome! Contractors are better IMO for legal reasons. You don't owe them benefits, paid time off, and so on. They work on an as needed basis. What I pay varies, but in my market usually $35+ an hour. This means I have to bid the jobs correctly so I am making my share, and go after the right types of clients, which is something I teach in my course. If you take any and every client, but those clients are just looking for the cheapest option, then you won't have the budget to pay your subs fairly, and they won't last. It's a business model that will leave you frustrated in the end. So finding high paying clients is absolutely key, and trust me, there are PLENTY of them out there. You just have to position yourself as a premium offering. :-)

Hey there! I keep my contracts in residential very simple, and no, I don't share anything w/ them about my operating procedure. I just share any important details with them on the interview. I do absolutely recommend you get general liability insurance to protect yourself, but in over 20 years I have never been accused of stealing or breaking anything because I just make sure I find high quality and trustworthy clients. :-)

Keep at it! Most fail bc they give up too soon! You got this!

Yep both of those topics are covered 😊

awesome! does it also have the system in place that you use for your cleaners when they go to clean? i heard you mention something abt colored towels and things like that

@@niccolemcconnell2463 Missed this one...ahhh! That's coming to my RU-vid channel soon. But since you're in the FB Group it's also in there. 🙂

Hello in India! Unfortunately no… just courses for those wanting to start or grow their own cleaning businesses. But many of the business principles could be similar. 😊

In the works! :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner yayyyy!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear that! And yes absolutely still lucrative! So much money to be made in the cleaning industry!

That's all covered in my program. :-) If you have any questions on whether it's right for your or not then shoot me an email at support@theprofessionalcleaner.net :-)

Awesome! :-)

Yes! JUST START! 😀

What type of cleaning? Residential? Commercial? Watch this vid if you haven't yet... :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6kNHTTwt48.html

@@TheProfessionalCleaner Thanks for the reply! So I just got contracted through one of my bosses friends which means they will help supply me clients and they take care of organizing the pay and scheduling through an app. You're videos really helped me sound knowledgeable to the contractors though so thanks you!

@@loganlehmann6418 AWESOME! Proud of you! 😀

@@loganlehmann6418can I ask what app that is

Go for it Sheila! If you're willing to work, and ESPECIALLY if you love cleaning, there is so much money to be made... and I believe we should do work that makes us happy. Proud of you! :-)

@TheProfessionalCleaner thank you For the encouragement🥰🥰

check out this vid next! It's all about getting in front of people! :-) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6kNHTTwt48.html

Yep because the principles are the same. I have lot's of students in the UK. And in addition to the course you can also ask me any other questions in the private community. :-)

Watch this one next 😀 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6kNHTTwt48.html

Not any good ones I’ve found yet. But I hope someday. 😊

Check out this vid next... and then tell me what other questions you have 💕 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6kNHTTwt48.html

@@TheProfessionalCleaner thank you 😊

Congrats! If you havent yet then check out this video next! 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P6kNHTTwt48.html

This varies from state to state, or country to country, but in many places a 'subcontractor' is their own business owner, meaning they would be responsible for their own insurance... both general liability and WC... if WC is even required where you're operating. I have some large commercial contracts that require WC, but there is language in the contract that also says it's not required if a sub is doing the work. This is one of the reasons I use subs vs employees... it makes the insurance requirements simpler. And it's not because I don't care about their health/well being, I absolutely do... but my subs know and understand that in many cleaning businesses, mine included... it's just what makes sense for them and for me. 🙂 All that said, this is one reason I recommend you find an insurance rep local to you... since they will know more about the requirements where you operate.

Check out this video for the next steps! 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NIH6lKmdqVc.html

If you mean working for local governments, I love these relationships and have many in this category. The biggest benefit is once you're in, you're in. And many governments have many buildings, meaning there is a lot of potential. The contracts are usually more complicated, but once you get through one you'll be good. :-)

Always best to ask an accountant local to you, but yes I do. However I am also now hiring employees too. Always do your research and maintain compliance with labor laws. :-)

Love the strong mindset comment... that shows dedication. :-) Check out this vid... if you didn't already... for insurance info. 😀 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DDLzG49aDvU.html

I have some students in AUS... but not sure what cities they are based in. There should be tons of potential there though! :-)

I've never heard of anyone doing that... so my advice... run background checks and hire good people. ;-)

You bill by the 'man hours.' So the TOTAL HOURS it takes ALL cleaners on site. 1.5 hours x 2 people = 3 total hours. :-)

Every market is obviously different but I have students in the UK doing very well. It's just about finding the clients that value "quality," since they're willing to pay up for it. 😀

Hello! Yep... I have many students in Australia. :-)

It does depend on the market, but in MOST markets that's a reality. Just find the clients who value quality! Those are the ones willing to pay up! :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner yeah thats so true, thank you! Gotta value our work 👍

Yep! I have some students there. Cleaning is a universal need! 🙂

LOTS! My largest one is over $7K a month gross invoice. Government buildings... general offices like insurance carriers, lawyers, accountants... medical offices... so many options!

@@TheProfessionalCleaner Thank you very much for your response. Would you include Distribution /Logistics buildings in this group? I live in a city where we have multiple cities within a 10-15-mile radius with a high volume of these types of business. Your thoughts please. Again, I appreciate your time and continued success to you.

@@alexfunes1466 Sure... just consider the working hours of each building/business since that can greatly affect your teams ability to clean.

Those are part of my program, but not something I make public unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

The Department of Labor is who oversees that... but correct you can't train subs, so I look for experienced cleaners. That said there is nothing wrong with hiring employees if the need warrants it... like you found someone who is a super good fit for your business but who just doesn't know how to clean. In that case just factor in the added expenses to your business of hiring them as a W2 employee, and go that route. Here is a great article that talks about this more... :-) l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swlaw.com%2Fpublications%2Flegal-alerts%2Fus-department-of-labor-issues-new-final-rule-for-classifying-independent-contractors-effective-march-11-2024%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3HC2TJfy8e8SVm25VqDTPXAh-vKGySh2uTf8GiTCSRxj3IWgb1-x3J6yU&h=AT2qqmHAdY4uw7HiqPnF9LUck--FLtN16pxBIr7OCi92MuFtbaOOafxSmhnLeiMsDukxfk297GTbOn23UXIyPPt0SSEXLc4ErwwxR-GW0dEBrBFqVnj5md5G_u_zTcfi6oGTLnpMfQ&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT3-R3DtUOHUGxr0v0x4akYCBw9HAuUcSQIEeQ7HyAkgarEbjmL_n94Ty5SyUWF9niLQ66laiUd-QsVhKUPtV6Skh2yfLEiZbhTVa64b2A4-kp134iq98J_qc0hUitTXuEpFfAZUHDuq7FpP9hOknmLxSOb2cR6Vo7czwJM

@@TheProfessionalCleaner brilliant, thank you much for the note and link.

Generally no, but you may need a business license. Ask your local government if one is required where you want operate. City, county, etc. :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner thanks for your reply, but I have no experience to start this business

Sorry for the delay! Def harder, but yes totally possible! Some start by just reaching out to other cleaning businesses who are struggling to find clients on their own. This is often referred to as the 'Remote Cleaning Business' model. I prefer to hire subs who work for me. They are technically their own biz owner still, but they aren't actively looking for their own clients, which creates more stability for my business. I am planning a video on this topic soon!

Just noticed you put 'employees' in quotes... so if you are talking about legal employees (W2 in the US) VS 'subs' then that will be more challenging... but still possible. Just find some who are willing to join your biz while you start finding clients... make sure they know you're just getting started... and then they'll be ready to get to work once you get clients on boarded. :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner well, I meant independent contractors but apparently the laws are strict in California now. So my only option might be to hire real employees. Thanks for replying!!

You bet! And good job looking at the laws for your state... since that's what matters most. 🙂@@user-oo2sm2je2r

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This video is being released next Monday Nov 6th! So stay tuned!

@@TheProfessionalCleaner Awesome! Thank you so much 🙏

I'd love to help... what can I answer for you? 🙂

Follow state laws too since they vary so much. Where I live and given the type of cleaning I do, subs are legal. Just depends business by business. :-)

I do offer 1-1 calls... you can purchase here. :-) courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/1on1coaching

Go after it! You can do it! :-)

In most markets it's a reality :-)

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It can be for sure! When I did residential I usually encouraged them to go out. And it allowed me to work much faster. :-)

On average yes... but I am being a little more choosy these days on which contracts I renew now that my coaching business is taking off. But I will always have a cleaning business at this point... it's just such an incredible income stream once you're up and running. And I genuinely enjoy working in the industry and serving my community. :-) And I know cleaning biz owners making wayyyyy more per day. Just depends on how big you wanna go. :-)

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Loved the video!

Thanks for your support! 🙂@@tylerstrouse5235

LOL I'll ask my video editor

😂😂 I thought I was the only one that noticed that

@@nicolerenee9608 video editor 🔥d

Lol😂😂

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Check out my channel... lot's of how to content. :-)

Exactly Investing rightly today can save you a whole lot of stress in the nearest future

Congrats!

Wow, that's nice! But how did you manage to achieve all that even with the current economy that's very bad? please I'll appreciate your assistance on how to go about it, I'm desperately looking for a way to pay up my debts and also achieve my goals.

LOL.... it's only one video... here is one that goes deeper into the initial steps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NIH6lKmdqVc.html