18 Year-Old Starts a $144K/Year Pressure Washing Business
Many people haven’t even had their first job by 18, but Chase Lille has already owned his business for more than a year. In this interview, we’ll find out how this teenage entrepreneur started his pressure washing business with $3,000 and grew it to a revenue of $12,000 per month with 50% to 60% margins.
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Mentorship was a big part of how Chase started a profitable business at such a young age. When he was still in high school, he found a mentor in a competing power washing business owner near his hometown. That experience gave him the skills and knowledge he needed to branch out on his own. Now, he’s attending college part-time while running his business full-time.
Chase’s goal is to grow his team to 20 people by 2026, and he’ll be buying a second truck soon to build toward this aim. We’ll learn what else Chase is doing to achieve this objective and how he’s keeping track of his progress.
Just starting a business is a big challenge for many, and Chase was no exception. He had to overcome his fears and try things that made him uncomfortable to get his business up and running. He’ll share his advice for dealing with fear and uncertainty as a business owner. We’ll also find out what mistakes and failures he’s encountered thus far, and how those experiences have helped him grow.
Anyone in the pressure washing or cleaning industry who wants to start or grow a business will learn a lot from this video! And make sure to check out our past interviews with pressure washing business owners:
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Resources
wizardwashfl.com/ - Learn more about Chase and his company on his website
hubs.li/Q01DjxjY0 - Our masterclass on starting your own cleaning business
www.upflip.com/podcast - Hear more interviews with business owners and experts on our podcast
www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-st... - Learn more about starting a pressure washing business on the UpFlip blog
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Introduction and meeting Chase
01:46 - Biggest challenges
03:06 - Getting started with no money
04:42 - Early mistakes with the business
05:37 - Services breakdown
06:26 - Job site visit and attracting customers
07:15 - Trailer walk-through
08:39 - Cleaning Masterclass ad
09:16 - Best online advertising outlets
10:36 - Branding
11:28 - Key skills for pressure washing
12:14 - Managing workflow
13:18 - Building confidence in sales
15:02 - Customer service
16:19 - Must-have equipment
16:58 - Money invested and time to return
17:49 - Mentorship
19:31 - Profit margins
20:27 - Fan blitz
21:34 - Biggest challenge currently
22:46 - Pricing
23:23 - Challenges of being a young entrepreneur
24:14 - Building a customer base
25:03 - Getting first customer
25:43 - What’s next Chase
26:12 - Marketing materials
27:20 - #1 advice for teen entrepreneurs
28:09 - Final advice
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I've been doing some research to start a pothole/asphalt care business. I'd love it if you guys could interview someone on that field. It looks like it could be a market hard to get into since most jobs are city jobs. Thanks for the good content!
STOP WITH THE PRESSURE WASHING VIDEOS. WE GET IT. TRY RECORDING A DIFFERENT BUSINESS. EVERY OTHER VIDEO IS A PRESSURE WASHING OR CAR DETAILING VIDEO
Thanks for the feedback. What industry would you like to see?
@@UpFlip pothole/asphalt care business. maybe a trade could be nice too, like an electrician or plumber.
u guys are the best channel in entrepreneurship category. in every way
From an old man in the business, I can easily say that I'm very proud of you Chase. You keep up the good work and you'll achieve your goals.
Thank you James!!!
@@wizardwash7717 Hey chase, I am 15 and I am going to start my pressure washing business this spring, is there anyway I can get in contact with you?
@@wizardwash7717 the legend himself!? 😁
I second that.
@@calebcunningham4542 helloohow are you
Just from watching the first minute I can see why he’s succeeding , he chose pressure washing but would succeed in a other home service. In 5 years this guy will be a monster.
One thing that wasn't discussed was it seems he's servicing a very high income area? People with lots of disposable income. If someone tried to run the same business in a middle-lower class neighborhood the results might not be great.
True, but nothing stopping a lower/middle-class entrepreneur from commuting a bit to nicer areas to get business.
I agree. You can’t make the same numbers in all demographics
You don’t service only 1 neighborhood. I service all kinds of neighborhoods from rich, to middle class, to lower class. Set minimums so that you still make money on lower jobs
Yup, it also comes down on marketing. Those people with disposable income picked him and trusted him to clean their most important asset. Good video.
Thank you captain obvious
This young man is incredible. Congrats on all your success Chase!! I have NO doubt that you will hit 400,000 this year!
What What’s wrongaaa
High school guidance counselor: "You have to go to college to be financially successful." 18 year old: "Hold my root beer. Nah, screw it, hold my beer. I make three times as much money as you."
So proud to see a young man like this succeed. His parents are pretty awesome too!
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This is awesome . I just turned 17 , doing $8-14k a month with window cleaning . I took a lot out of this episode. Keep killing it man!
Cap
What city you’re in ?
@@ballamaniac6984 Not cap, just requires hard work . I started when I was 15.
@@Vone-pz3id Flagstaff , and Scottsdale Arizona.
@@growyourservicebusiness can you help me out? How can I go about doing that?
Absolute hustler. More content on small service based business owners like this!
You got it ;)
I love it! He's a marketing genius! The name, the colours and marketing style. Most people start a business the same ol professional looking, but he went against the status quo with the light hearted image. The brand is much more recognisable and they'll remember him as the purple wizard guy even if they don't remember the business name. 👌 I've been tossing the idea of a similar concept for awhile but kept kicking myself back by saying it might not be professional, but now I've been inspired.
Couldn't agree more!
Go for it brother!!
Chase, you are truly inspirational. Loved your story, keep up the good work. Thank you UpFlip x
You're going to blow $400k kiddo! Wish I had my head right at your age. Im 37 and going to start a Softwash business. Great job and keep inspiring others
Awesome, JV! Good luck on getting started. Where are you located?
@@UpFlip Miami 🌴☀️.. Love your channel brother. Thank you for what you do! Valuable information for FREE.. priceless. Many blessings 🙏🏻
Great information shared sincerely. Good luck to that young man. Thank you.
I love it keep up the Hustle the Grind don't stop ! 💯💯💯💯
I love this! Good on you dude! I’m currently watching because I’m looking to start on the side in FL myself 🎉
Awesome. You got this! Will you let us know how it goes?
Chase, this was a great episode and I’m glad to see your accomplishments. I also really like your website. What did you use to build the site? Keep killing it!
This was a great video. Lots of gems 💎 thank you
This was an awesome video. I myself are collecting equipment to start up this in my town. Great advice
Great Job Chase. Chase does great work and such a professional for a young age. He has done several jobs for me and also has given me work as a landscaper. Keep it up buddy
That is awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing.
This OUTSTANDING boy will be a BILLIONAIRE before he hits 40.
We thinks so too!
Congrats Chase!!!!! Keep crushing it bro! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Bro even sits like a boss.
Saved with other videos I'm a watch again, 35 and have worked hard for low wages... slow learner. Appreciate the video and will be applying a few of your tips now and maybe more later, will watch again. Have not yet started or got the right equipment, licensing, or insurance. Doing the research and found ya video, also appreciate the questions asked.
Chase, you are truly inspirational. 18 and you are on fire. You are not just chopping wood. You are cutting a forest down. I started a cleaning business many years ago. I had a tank of fuel in my vehicle and hired a carpet machine for my first 3 jobs. Then bought a small machine. Some months later bought a medium machine. 8 years later I was burnt out. Went back to wages. If one has no experience, start on wages, get some experience. Then go on your own as I did. Good luck Chase. Upflip love your chanell.
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Wow.. nice interview. Thanks guys. Proud of this young business man.
Glad you love this video! Your appreciation means a lot to us and motivates us to continue producing content like this. Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔
Would love for you to check back in with him in a few years. This kid is going to do big things!
Totally agree, Ben! Can't wait to see what's next for him.
Chase is a whole work vibe
Always love watching your videos
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
I wish you continued success, my brother, I have endless respect for my working brothers.
Thanks for supporting, Chase!
Amen, God Bless y’all!
Great content. Thank you Pasha!
Hey Chase, glad to see you out there kicking butt! Quick question, who do you use for your Flyer design?
Austen Redinger @AnythingCartoon
Thank you! Great information guys. 💯
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Are you new to our channel?
@@UpFlip sure, I just like the video you guys posted.
Chase, you've definitely build something great - keep it up! I am inspired!!
Thanks for the kind words! Are you wanting to start a pressure washing business as well?
Thank you for sharing this! You’ve inspired me Chase!
You're so welcome! Are you interested in pressure washing as well?
@@UpFlip yes I am!
You rock Chase! My husband and I want to start a pressure washing business and your story was very inspiring to watch. Keep winning!
Paul your content you inspire a lot of people👍👍👍
Thank you from the entire UpFlip team! Appreciate your support.
I've been watching your channel by episode to episode and I decided to start my own business i inspired by your work Paul Goob job
@@matadorstv7388 Way to go. We wish you all the success and use all the resources we offer for sure.
Man this young guy inspires me. I’m a veteran I’ve done the most scary things on earth and it’s still so freaky to market myself but man this is awesome.
Putting yourself out there can definitely be challenging but you got this! Are you thinking of starting a pressure washing business as well? 💪🏼
He's full of shiz
Huge inspiration thank you
His attitude is absolutely fantastic, very inspiring watch.
Proud of you bro💯🔥👏
Outstanding!! Continue the path you have set for yourself,always take the high road and stay happy as it will pay great dividends.
This young guy is going places, he isn't afraid to act, that's the mentality you need to succeed, he kept it simple yet effective and very professional🔥 Young people take notes and take control of your future.
Do you have a email I would like to speak to you about your course.
Glad to see this 🙌 Congrats 🎉 Chase 👍
Glad you love this video! Do you have a business topic you want to see next on the channel? 🤔
@@UpFlip I’m in pressure washing,soft washing,and window cleaning. We do mostly commercial and niche work like gas stations ⛽️ and restaurants. All over the southeast USA
You would be a great Go-player Chase :D Good work. Looking forward to peak at your path forward from time to time.
You’re a legend well done
i learned so much from this, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your feedback @stringsnare! Is there anything in particular that stood out to you?
Nice work young man. Future is looking bright
Pretty cool to hear starting out point... Busing tables.... Awesome cool design for the truck...
Our goal was to highlight his humble beginnings so that viewers could relate and draw inspiration from his journey. 🙏
love your work UpFlip thank u
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
He can do it!!! Im thinking about starting one here in chicago....only thing is our cold months im sure i wont make much lol but spring and Summer amd fall should be ok
this is a great channel. i started my headstone business with my taxes one year lol 8 years later we are still going. Buddy can definitely hit 400k with his mindset. It's great seeing the younger generation of entrepreneur coming up
What's a headstone business?
Congratulations Chase!! Well done! Very impressive, especially for someone that age!
This guy will definitely be a multi-millionaire!
He's definitely on his way there!
Great content. Rooting for Chase to be a huge success. Talking to my 24 year son (who has a full time job) about starting a pressure washing business as a side hustle with his unemployed friend.
Yeah a kid who still has an employee at 24 and an unemployed kid. Sure that'll go great 😂 have them start by selling solar or pest control and see if they have what it takes
I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!
I enjoy seeing these successful stories. My wife and I leaving law enforcement to run our pressure washing business has been amazing. Looking to top 250 this year which ain’t bad for the south 😂
That is awesome! Congrats on your success!
Nice to see more content more is needed Up flip 😊
Great work Chase love your hustle 😊
More to come!
This kid gives me hope for our future. He gave me a lot of good info and I’m 43
Which website platform did you use to integrate Markate on? Thank you and congratulations on your success 🎉
Congrats, you are awesome btw we wear purple uniforms too and we have the similar set of colours less creative logo though 🙂👍
Kid was great!! One of my favs!
Glad it's a fav or yours! Would love to hear your top 3 from us?
Thanks Chase! You just gave me an ahah moment and I realized I’ve been throwing money at the wall. Trying to do so many things and not being great at many of them. It’s time to fine tune.
It means a lot to us that we can touch lives through our videos. We hope you found value in the lessons and apply them for your success. Best of luck! 👊
As someone that is currently building my first pressure wash truck this is truly inspiring and gave me that help i needed to finish my build and get my A** out there!!
Glad to hear you found inspiration from this! I hope you gained a lot of use your knowledge to help you in starting.
How is it going?
what you said, update brah ?@@rootbeer9908
Great program, thanks gays for giving the people the help and support to started any business 👍
Great videos!
Glad you think so! Are you new to our channel?
I am 54 getting back into the pressure washing business n even at my age with what I know already it's tough for me cause I am juggling with a full time job as well. Congrats Chase for being so young and taking this venture, keep doing what you are doing and you will far exceed your expectations, no need to wish you luck, you know what you are doing and where you are going, so keep chopping wood and before you know it you will be off the truck with a handful of employees and enjoying life.
Good luck getting started, John! We're rooting for your success!
Love it!!!! 🙌🙌🔥🔥🙌🙌🔥🔥🙌🙌🔥🔥🙌🙌🔥🔥
Congratulations for this guy. ❤❤❤❤ follow this history age motivation not lazy not a problem for the society. So different this guy🎉
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I'd love to hear even more detail about the logo and everything. The logo might have been a couple hundred dollars with a deal but the ramp itself was much more and that looks like a really nice truck. I'm starting a pressure washer business myself and I currently have a 2012 Honda Civic. I had enough money right now to buy buy a Craftsman 2.4 GPM pressure washer and I'm about to pick up a surface cleaner. For now, unless I get a better idea thrown at me, I'll probably end up renting a truck for the days that I have jobs I would love to hear any feedback however. Thank you for the great resource!
Consider looking into UpFlip Academy for our pressure washing program. It could be just what you're looking for!
Keep it up, Chase! 👏👏
This is so awesome, I love your drive! If you ever got the time I’d love to ask a couple questions over the phone😃
Great to hear! Don't forget to check their website for their contact details if you want to get up close and personal. 😉
Wow!! Insane work good job!
Well done Chase! You’re on the right path.
Agreed! We hope you enjoyed it - thank you for watching!☺️
Great job chase. I started last year January 6 2022 pretty much a similar story like you but I’m not age 18 I’m more like 33 😅 made like 220k and I was mind blown because my goal was to at least make 60-80k and I went passed that when I added like 10 services to my company. Now I’m at 70k for the year atm slow month just like last year but I’m aiming to at least hit 300k this year with god on my side of course because he’s been a blessing my whole journey. Specially since I come from a very poor family. This has changed my life forever. Glad to see people with a similar story on KZhead. It’s like watching myself on KZhead. Hope you reach your goals dude much blessings.
Age is just a number, Eddiquette Tv! Doesn't matter who you were. What matters is what you do now to change it. Best of luck! 👊
Impressive kid and very motivating
Awesome to hear it was motivating. Chase is really is something else. We're glad to have interviewed him!
Good job to you im starting now my own business
congratz to this young man
awesome video 👍
Thanks for watching, James! Are you new to our channel?
From someone on the outside looking in at pressure washing. I think a good idea is to get 1-2 A-frames to set up on the side walk while you are at a site for hours marketing you business. I see a lot of restaurants do that in front of their store. I think it would be a good idea for this business. Whatcha think?
Ok. I loved everything from start to finish. (From Florida - Miami) The ENTIRE TIME I couldn't stop thinking how silly the name and logo is. It's not bad It's the definition of youthful or young boss (I'm 25 so I'm both young and old on the dot and a part of me loves it and the other part doesn't hate it but thinks it's not serious or... Silly) [like a wizard coming to my home blasting water] I want to say that a name /branding alone can carry sales. You hear "apple" and either the fruit or tech product you're in for a treat. {Ba-da-bing} As basic as it sounds and anyone can steal this (we're all helping each other out just trying to make it in life.) But I would put "perfect washing" And I'd tell people id give a discount of whatever if they rate me 5 stars and Refer me to a friend. Good luck to my future brothers and sisters trying to change their lives for the better.
PFG also owns and has other driving position such as… PFG-food service Core-mark/grocery/c-store EB brown - grocery/c-store Vista star 3 years driver then got promoted to sales.
Wow, what a great kid... great person! I have a 2 year old son and a 3 year old daughter and I am trynig to learn how to start a small power washing business so that when they are old enough they can have something to run... I hope they are like you!
With the right direction, there's no doubt they'll be successful, S W! If you want to learn more about the pressure washing industry, please feel free to visit our channel. We've also featured other successful business owners, and we hope you find inspiration. Who knows, pressure washing can be your family business too! :)
This is awesome. Been thinking about entering the world of pressure washing and it would be awesome to connect with someone like Chase for some advice. Great work ethics and goals. Is Chase still in business?
Wow this guy Chase is amaz8ng! Tgabsj for sharing your buisness Wizarf wash! Im blown away!
a business that has a very large and trusted prospect. for 18 years you have been in a state of success with the laundry business, it's amazing guys.
Extremely intuitive to base this off of the close rate. Where did he pick this up to have in his toolbox?
You are inspiring!
Chase's story is amazing! Thanks for supporting him. Are you looking to get in this industry?
@@UpFlip No, I am disabled and retired but thank you for asking.
Pretty impressive for as much competition that's in his area!
good episode unique car design & logo's
I’ve had this strong feeling to start a business for the last 2 weeks. I stay up late thinking and contemplating on what to do. And pressure washing keeps popping up. I really think I can excel at this. I want to start this, this year, would help me. This video already has a lot of knowledge. But the side little things I might need help on.
There's no reason why you won't excel at this! If you want to learn the nitty gritty of starting a pressure washing biz, please head on over to our blog and listen to our podcast for more detailed information. Best of luck! 👊
“Not door knocking” You’re a teenager! Knock every door you can! Learning valuable sales skills will teach you far more than college.
I hate door knockers.
This young man will definitely make his goals
This is my 3rd year doing what Chase does and I'm not at his level. Though business is booming. I'm almost 40 though so it's tougher on my body. Would love to be young again. I'm looking to expand this year to get off the truck. I can't do what chase does anymore (even though I am.) That is, cleaning and answering the phones and still having a bunch of positive energy. I could have 200% with some to spare at his age but not anymore sadly. It took this business to realize it. Congrats Chase on a job well done getting there so fast. I'm going to have to hire someone just to catch up to you young man. Inspiring honestly.
Bro 12k a month isn't high level. I started a window cleaning business and was making $30k /mo revenue and $20k / mo for myself after one month. Go knock doors lol
@@MrGoodeats It's not high level but it's not bad either. 500 a day with weekends off. Also, location matters. I'd be curious where you live. My sweat spot is 12cent a sf. I've tried higher but I lose too many sales. I live in an area where the income isn't super high but people do well. I know in some other states they charge 20cent a sf and people pay it all day. Obviously that's going to cause a big revenue gap on paper but I guarantee my cost of living is much lower so it's all relative. I also didn't start my business to get rich. I started it to be my own boss. I can get all my bills paid with only 2 weeks of work. I'm more than happy with that. It's not always about the money. Money doesn't motivate me. If I have to chose between knocking on doors or relaxing after the bills are paid, I chose relaxing. Will that allow my business to grow and be able to hire employees? Well, no. But I'm content. I'm about to start pushing harder though to increase the revenue. Not to be rich but mainly to be able to start hiring employees and get off the truck. If I make a lot of money in the process of expanding than good for me, but money isn't the goal. I live a very simple life.
@@chuckgood3972 I am in DFW and only knock in high end areas. I also never price by window or sq ft. I literally go door to door and charge them as high as I think they'll pay. Yeah my cost of living is very high haha but also I did that on purpose to force me to work. Sorry if I came off rude it just blows my mind how negative and how much self doubt is expressed in all these comments. I also come from a sales background and am use to making $30-40k per month so I guess it's different. This is much more meaningful to me
Chase, my son is starting up his pressure washing, what type of gas washer would be best we have a Craftsman 2.4 gpm, we ran out a tank of gas in about 15 mins. with a 16" Surface Cleaner. Could you give us some pointer Michael
Just started this week. Been doing a bunch of free jobs to get my name out. Been less than a week and scored my first job. Took me 4 hours for $75 so i took a loss but its okay. I then got another job for $40. Took me 40 mins funny enough. And i got another today for $400. Im 20 and i work for pest control since i turned 19. My bosses love me and have been mentoring me. Im excited to start this up. Having mentors and already being in a service business has helped me alot. Took alot of inspiration from this video. Cant wait to see what happens next
Still havent done the $400 job by the way so idk how long it will take. Im doing it today after work
Great Video!
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
I also think something not mentioned here is the , Cleaning product. What products to use on what projects. What cleans the best.
Awesome, young man!!
good luck young man. you are going places
Appreciate the kind words!