Average age at start up

[Tegrey 121]

You folks 40's! You are old. LOL I did 30+ yrs in printing. We started our painting business in 1997 and got serious about PWing the last two yrs. I am only 56 yrs. young. Kinda happy that my play days are not as active. Just serious about our business. I don't post about Beer & Babes. Only how to clean them and make money from them! LOL

[4000psi 16]

I started when I was 20 and I will be 23 in July. Man have I learned alot since then. Its kinda funny looking back. I had a litte Pressure Washer for home cheapo and 50ft of hose.:lgbonk: LOL

Dane

[Greg R 82]

Actually started pressure washing when I was 18 part time washing trucks. Started GCR PowerClean I guess around 20 in 1994 as extra money and went full time in 96'. Kicked it over to TIMBERSEAL around 99' when I was pretty much doing nothing but wood at the time and been that way since for the most part. I'm turning 34 in August and my memory already is going to pot :)

[Russ Spence 76]

started when I was 28 I just turned 41

[jetstream1 18]

I miss the great age of 21...how time passes

thats when I was starting out. Now the fine age of 32

wow getting old..

[ScottD. 14]

I was 22 when we started w/ a pw in the back of my truck. And I am proud to say, it was not a home cheapo PW. We got it on ebay.

[MattsPristinePW 14]

I am graduating college in May and I already have a full time job. I work a 6 - 2 job and when I get home I have nothing really to do. Soo why not go out and make some money! I have been researching and preparing for the spring since December and I already have jobs lined up. Can't wait to get out there

[Chesapeake 14]

I went full time in 2001 at the age of 24. I've never looked back.:lgkick:

[American_PW 14]

I started my pressure washing company two years ago when I turned 17, I have made a pretty good name for myself and am doing pretty well two years later.

Jacob Sobotka

American Pressure Washing

[Joe Ortiz 14]

started at the age of 25 and now am 29. i gotta say I love what i do but with the ammount of work i have to do in about 1 hr i will hate it untill i get the check.:D another long hot humid day today but its a holiday so i have to work on a big fleet and be done today. just me and 1 helper the other 2 guys flaked yesterday after the azz whoopin we got.

[RPetry 564]

Hate to admit it but I was 46 or 47 when I started Windsor WoodCare. Created 2 other unrelated businesses in my late 20's and mid 30's.

[Russ Spence 76]

I was 28 years old when I bought the first rig, I am now soon to be 43 and have zero regrets!

[Jim Gamble 20]

I was just turning 25 when I signed my first contract without any rig or even a business Lic. I have over 10,000 dollars in contracts before I bought my first rig for $12,500.

I am now 47 and work 180 days or less a year by choice... or I should say.... because the boss ( My wife ) says so. As long as we are comfortable she is happy. My wife prefers less money and more time with the family.

So, I spend as much time at home with my children and wife as possible. God has truly blessed us.

[Little Buddy 14]

For those who started around 20, was it hard to earn credibility from the homeowners because you are still basically a kid? I will be turning 20 this year and will probably officially get the company launched this summer.

Thanks, JL

[Chris Tharpe 40]

For those who started around 20, was it hard to earn credibility from the homeowners because you are still basically a kid? I will be turning 20 this year and will probably officially get the company launched this summer.

Thanks, JL

I started @ 24 and have had that problem but IF your on your game and know how to sell your service you will soon prevail. Its even worse dealing with commercial customers

[go green pressure washing 14]

Started my company at age 39 going on my third year of bis still working it part time and loving it. It's been great so far wish I would of done it sooner but like the old saying goes better late than ever:)

[TripleC 14]

Well, I've been dibbling and dabbling in the biz since I was 22, but went full scale last February at the ripe old age of 33.

I wish I would have gone full time at 22!

[AquaMike 36]

Started helping my Dad when I was 12 and went full time when I was just shy of 18.

[Ron Musgraves 240]

I guess 5 if you count shoveling Coal into a Boiler with my brother. It was fun to watch him do it, couldnt stand the cigarette smoke from him smoking. The Coal boiler smell didn't bother me. Hence that was my Cleaning Career start, boilers ran the presses.

Mother an Father never had a Job

Edited June 15, 2012 by Ron Musgraves

[tonyshelton 112]

Cleaned my first coil at age 12. My mentor was an uncle who never had a job. He is 81 now and still doing residential AC work because he is bored otherwise.

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[Jason Reider 25]

Started my business at age 38. I wish I could go back in time and start at age 18. Instead, I went the college route and worked for others. College has its place, but I would do it all differently if I could for various reasons.

[jack6 14]

I think its depend on your business. But usually you can start your business 18 to 20. This age is very good for a successful business because after 15 to 20 years you 'll become a biggest business man, and you can get much experience.

Business coaches Gold Coast

Edited September 15, 2012 by jack6

[starmaids 14]

I started four year ago. Till now different experience with different people. Some time it was good and some time bad. Seriously I am enjoying my work.

[rob.vesh 14]

I think that starting a business is a case by case scenario. After 8 years of military service I think now that at age 24 I feel I am ready to take on the challenge of starting my own business part time while keeping my full time employment. Everyone matures differently, I think that without a strong work ethic and discipline it would be very hard to make a start up business work. I am going through thick and thin to start my business while bouncing around all the other elements I feel that at age 24 for me is the best time. Grab the bull by the horns and go for a ride. I have no mortgage yet, only personal bills and toys so the risk factor is still minimal. If I face plant it's now and not when I have a starving family and big bills to pay.

[AquaMike 36]

I think that starting a business is a case by case scenario. After 8 years of military service I think now that at age 24 I feel I am ready to take on the challenge of starting my own business part time while keeping my full time employment. Everyone matures differently, I think that without a strong work ethic and discipline it would be very hard to make a start up business work. I am going through thick and thin to start my business while bouncing around all the other elements I feel that at age 24 for me is the best time. Grab the bull by the horns and go for a ride. I have no mortgage yet, only personal bills and toys so the risk factor is still minimal. If I face plant it's now and not when I have a starving family and big bills to pay.

I watched the news last night........maybe a snow removal division might be a good winter option for you as well! That was alot of snow on the ground in Montreal!