It's hard to believe but it was only three short years ago in November 2009 that I opened spray wash exterior cleaning. We're blessed with great business and a fantastic crew and are trying to build a brand for the future that will be around for decades to come!

A few of you know my story but I'd like to share it again as to maybe inspire a few guys are just starting their businesses. I spent the majority of my vocational life as a realtor and then a real estate developer. When the downturn came I was too slow to react and I literally lost everything I had worked for for 20 years. I had a great friend I known for years and helped him start a cleaning business several years prior, So I was fairly familiar with the roof and exterior cleaning business. When I realized the inevitable and that I was losing everything, I went to Home Depot and bought a pressure washer and called pressure tek and bought a Fatboy pump. Basically I began cleaning houses as a way to feed my family, as I had no other options in November 2009.

Fast forward three years and my wife has been able to leave her job and we're able to work together growing SWEC. It's not always easy and I still find myself working more 16 hour days that I really care too! But the important thing is that I am able to provide for my family and create a fairly comfortable living in these trying times.

I now have six employees and multiple rigs that are able to provide service around-the-clock. We Plan to keep growing and expanding as needed into 2013 And even see where another economic downturn could really benefit our business.

I'm very blessed and I like to thank God, my wife, and my wonderful crew at spray wash for helping me build this brand. I'm also very blessed to have made some great friends and contacts through the RCIA. This forum has helped me with my technical aspects and business growth more than you'll ever know.

Don't ever get discouraged and don't ever listen to others tell you you cannot succeed. Don't be afraid to take on the big jobs especially when you have a resource such as RCIA that can help you. Plan your work and work your plan and never be afraid to adjust accordingly! Thank you RCIA for being a part of these past three years!

If anyone ever needs help or encouragement I am always just a phone call or email away!