293: The Entrepreneur Power Couple Who Built a $2.4M Exterior Cleaning Business
Home Service Business Coach With David MoermanShow Notes
David is joined by Fred and Christine Hodge, the husband-and-wife owners of Clearview Washing in New Jersey, who built their business from a $500 startup in 2004 to $2.4 million in annual revenue and a spot on the Inc. 5000 list in 2024. They break down what it actually takes to push through the $300K ceiling and scale to seven figures, from building field and office systems while one partner is still on the truck to the exact hiring order Christine recommends at the $250K-$500K mark, why $500K to $1M is the hardest stretch in the business, and how to run a company together as a married couple without letting it erode your family.
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