Yesterday I went out door knocking at a much earlier time than I usually do. The problem is that many, if not most of the neighborhoods in my area that are ideal for knocking doors for gutter cleaning jobs are “No Soliciting” HOAs. It’s also required by law in Florida to have a solicitors permit (which by my understanding is only good for one year before you have to pay the fee again — I can’t afford that right now). I was able to secure 1 job for next week, 1, potential job for January and got 2 other leads. Emailed or texted these folks a quote PDF. I am also putting together a bid for a bigger job, which is centered mostly around gutter and drainage repairs (never done gutter repairs before). Some exciting stuff! But all of this to say that the glory belongs to God for supplying the work and leads!

As entrepreneurs and business owners, we know that not every season is as busy as the next. Proverbs 21:20 tells us, “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” This verse reminds us of the importance of setting aside resources for future needs, just as the wise save for the lean times. It’s tempting to enjoy all the fruits of our labor during busy seasons, but being smart with your earnings—by saving and planning ahead—ensures you can weather slower months without stress. Building a financial cushion allows you to stay focused on your goals and opportunities, not just on the immediate challenges. Just as Joseph stored up grain in Egypt for the years of famine (Genesis 41), we too must prepare for times when business may slow down. By saving now, you're protecting your business, your family, and your peace of mind for the future. Stay diligent, be a good steward of your resources, and trust that your preparation today will provide security for tomorrow! Keep em Clean!

After using Quote IQ for a few weeks, I have to say I'm not impressed. The CRM feels slow and clunky, and the user interface could use some serious improvements. Some of the features that were advertised don't seem to work as smoothly as I expected either. I'm going to finish out my month with it, but more than likely I'll be making the switch to Jobber or HouseCall Pro. Anyone else had a similar experience or recommendations for a solid CRM?

I wanted to introduce myself. I am Ross Riker, me & my family just moved to Dallas Forth Worth metroplex from South Florida (Yes we miss the beaches), but for our family this is a better place to raise a family. I found GCU via Brett on YouTube, our stories are very similar. I am starting my new career as a Project Manager for New View Roofing (as well as starting a gutter cleaning/service business to go hand & hand with Roofing) so if anyone is in the DFW area & wants to connect/network, I am all for helping grow each other's business. Have a great weekend everyone.

I'm Nancy. I am a career strategist. One of your YouTube videos came across my thread, and I wanted to learn more. I have a couple of clients that are in your line of work, and I thought that joining the group would help me learn more about the industry and how I can better help them. I look forward to learning and meeting everyone.