I've always been impressed with Vin positive attitude, especially in these uncertain financial times (which aren't his making.)
I'm sure that Vin will work with his Franchise business partner and his enthusiam will rub off on Jake. He will also be a good motivator when those 'dips' come along.
I've watched Vin grow his business, employ an assistant, fight off the negative and sometimes rude remarks by a couple of members on this forum, and suceed.
I raise my hat and bow my head in recognition of your accomplishments sir.
When I first came here 20 years ago I considered window cleaning but drifted into the motor trade. 9 years ago we started cleaning windows, initially trad and shortly after wfp.
For me it was a major learning curve - I had plenty of business to business experience in customer service, but had never been self employed.
Oh, if only we had this concept 20 years ago, then this is something I would have seriously considered. Yes it has a cost, but then you have an up and running business which is a major benefit.
Unfortunately (for me but probably fortunately for him
), I have never met him, but, I see him as a person who is passionate about providing an excellent customer service and earning a good return for that, while managing to efficiently run his business displaying a professional image to his customers and potential customers.
In my experience we don't always see a mixture of all 3 of these qualities in a window cleaner. If they are money driven then they don't always see the need to provide a good service. Others may not be good at managing their business, although proudly do a good job.
I wish them both the best.