Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning would like to wish a happy anniversary to all our friends and colleagues! On November 2 2009 I washed my first house, by myself as "Spray Wash Exterior Cleaning"! In four short years I have seen such a wonderful growth and blessing in my business, most notably my wonderful wife, Tonya Burke has been able to leave her job (2011) and work with me , making this a true family business!

If you are just beginning your business, or are in your "formative years" , just hang in there! While I'm a true believer that God has truly blessed us, I also believe that "He helps those who helps themselves." We have worked hard, kept a goal in focus, and plugged ahead no matter what obstacles have been thrown in our path. 

There have been plenty of trials along the way, but keep your nose to the grind stone and you will find success! The tools, knowledge and training available here at SWS can help to cut years off your success curve! A lot of people look at our projects and think we're somehow cut from a different cloth, have a different business model, etc., but the simple facts are this...in November 2009 I bought a pressure washer as a way to feed my family....not a a "business dream" or part of a huge plan...but literally as a way to put food on the table.

In the past four years, I've worked.... like a dog. I still put in multiple 24 hour shifts in some weeks, I give up vacations, weekends, time off....and I wouldn't have it any other ways. God has given me a second chance at a business life, and I plan on taking advantage of every opportunity He has placed in my path!

I don't mean this post as a vehicle to brag about success...far from it! I simply want to use this post as an inspiration to everyone out there. You can do what ever you set your mind to, even in a crappy cheap market like Florida, where everyone owns a pressure washer and the "market" rates are literally half of what my northern compatriots charge. Hang in there, plan your work, and work your plan! I'm not sure what "success" looks like, but if its being happy, comfortable, and in control of your own destiny, then I am truly successful!

Thank you AC, SWS, Tonya Burke, and my Spray Wash Family for your unique parts in making my business what it is today. And above all else, glory be to my Heavenly Father for the opportunities, lessons and blessings He has given me in the past 4 years!

If I can ever help you with technical advice, motivation, planning or just a little pep-talk,  feel free to call, email or message me. I do get overwhelmed sometimes, but I will get back to you ( it may just take a day or two!)

-- Edited by Ray Burke on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 02:58:34 AM

-- Edited by Ray Burke on Sunday 3rd of November 2013 03:03:23 AM