Lou Beach

No website, I have talked to the gentlemen and asked him why no webpage and he just has no interest in a web presence. He said he prefers word of mouth referals. Just as info, and I hope I am not stepping on Beth's toes, and please let me know if I am, but I have gotten some PM's on the company and they have been positive. I have to say though, I have seen some used rigs on EBay that look darn good for around 4-6 grand.

Happy Birthday Jon, and many more to follow. Thanks for your help on these boards!

Yes Beth, they are Alladin systems. This guy builds the trailers from scratch with reinforced steel trailers, 3,500 lb each double axle, electric breaks, and reinforced steel floors. They are rated to haul 8,000 pounds. He offers a two year warranty on the product and will provide a loaner trailer if he cannot repair the trailer within 48 hours if something does happen. He has been in business 20 years building these trailers. They are hot water systems, electric start, 18hp Vanguard engines, 200 degree adjustable heaters, 3500 psi, 4.8 GPM, General pump, hose reel, wands and tips, 300 gallon water tank and a whole host of options included in the price of 10,700.00 . Jon, I would be interested in a used powerwash setup if I was convinced I was buying a quality setup and not someones problems. I will be looking at purchasing a used unit as one of the options available when I take the plunge.

We argue back and forth about the nature of God. This is the human experience. One thing we should never forget though is that we all came from the same exact Source. There is not a christian god, nor a protestant god, nor a jewish god, nor a muslim god that created just christians, or just jews, ect. We all were created by the same exact source. No exceptions possible. Thats something to meditate on.

Very good post Ryan, you have done some deep thinking. I tend to agree with you but of course not totally. God is a very personal concept to each individual. I am for finding your own path to your own God as you understand him/her/it, be that through organized religion or through your own independant path of discovery. Organized religion is easiest, because you basically adopt the tenent's already established for you. The path of self discovery is more difficult because the guideposts are not there for you and you must find your own independant way. IMHO both work. The only thing I don't like is when someone insists that there way is the only way. That leaves me steaming.

Excellent thread. 3 books I would recommend "The Magic of Believing" by Claude Bristol The Magic of Believing "Psycho Cybernetics" by Maxwell Maltz Psycho Cybernetics And for the truly adventurous: "Seth Speaks, the Eternal Validity of the Soul" by Jane Roberts Seth Speaks Finally, I love motivational quotes and this is one of my current favorites from Henry Ford "If you think you can or think you can't, your right. :)

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Thank you again for very good responses. I feel much better now! One thing I have noticed so far in talking to people in this industry is that everyone is friendly and helpful with advice. It's appreciated...

Also I have got to say that reading Rfitz's post was pretty depressing to read. He makes it sound like he is one step from poverty. If this is the experience of the average PW then I have to look to another business to get into. Any comments? Thanks Lou

Thanks for two excellent reply's. I agree that a business that is run correctly is more apt to succeed then one that is run poorly. You do see that all the time, regardless if its a service company or a retail company. With PW I just see an opportunity to succeed if I can provide a quality product. I do plan to start partime and see for myself just what I can do in this business. Having spoken to PW in my area I get the impression that there is a good amount of work available. What I like about this particular field is that the start up costs are manegable and there are so many different applications for PW. Cars, Boats, Planes, Houses, concrete, decks, fences, parking lots, ect. There seem to be many avenues to market the service and dirt and its removal is here to stay. So I recognize that starting a PW business is just not learning to powerwash and use chemicals. It is marketing, sales, customer satifaction, and persistance. I just see an opportunity to start a low startup business that has maybe a better chance to succeed then your average startup. Starting partime is also a big help. So let me ask again. If I do everthing right with this can I move into an area after 2 or 3 years where I can gross 100,000 or more? Also can you tell me what the average percentage of profit is? I have read everything from 35% to 60% for operating costs. Thanks again.

Paul and Rfitz, thank you for the depressing posts! I guess it depends on what your idea of being rich is. Right now I am working a full time job, with low pay (35,000/yr), but very good benefits and I struggle from month to month to pay the bills. I am in 9 to 5 hell! I have been doing a ton of research in the PW business and have talked to a couple of different owners of local PW businesses. They are all doing well, with some grossing upwards of 200,000 a year, with their business continuing to grow. If after 2 years I was taking home 50,000 year after all costs, I would think that I died and went to heaven. Can you become a a multi-miilionaire in the PW business? It's possible, but not probable. Can you become financially secure with a fat bank account to fall back on? I think this is entirely possible in the PW industry if you do things correctly. Now, I am a newbie, never worked in the business, so I do not have first hand experience. However based on professionals in my area who I have talked to, PW can be a very profitable business if marketed properly and quality of service is provided. Am I being lied to by the PW in my area or is there the opportunity to make very good money with a professional PW service? Thank you Lou If you think you can, or think you can't......your right. Henry Ford