Good morning community! Yesterday I completed my biggest ticket to date ! And it came from a flyer I left at a home that did no t answer to my door knock. $365 and the client didn’t bat an eye!!! My question today is I knew he had underground downspouts drains that went to his French drain with that in mind I went a little bit higher in price than what I usually charge . I bought the Amazon sewer jetter kit that was $60 and it worked like a charm so now I am thinking of having that as a add on service and keeping my regular rate for the top of the gutter to the bottom of the downspouts above ground. My question is what do you think is a good price for each underground downspout to get it jet thanks guys

Someone may have already suggested this, but have you thought about finding leads on Nextdoor? Nextdoor is a neighborhood community app that allows neighbors to communicate and get to know each other. You can also create a business page. There's always someone on there looking for all kinds of services. Over the years, I've personally hired people on Nextdoor for roof repair, fence repair, lawn maintenance, plumbing, and a/c work. You can use Nextdoor in conjunction with knocking on doors. They are strict on advertising in the general comments area, but if someone is asking for help, you can definitely offer your services. What's also nice about Nextdoor is that you have access to your local area, so you won't have to worry about responding to someone who is outside of your local area. You should be able to find the app on both ios and android, but if you have trouble, just enter nextdoor.com on your browser to join.

Hey i am wondering what system everyone uses to keep track of all their customers for payments address and auto text message for appointments Thanks ahead of time !

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!