| Name |
Gamaliel Walker |
| Name of your business: |
Go Green All Natural Maid Service LLC |
| When did you open your business? |
2016 |
| What services do you offer? |
Go Green All Natural Maid Service LLC uses a fresh and natural approach to residential and commercial cleaning. We use only cruelty free, non-toxic natural cleaning products i.e. vinegar,citrus juice, olive oil and essential oils e.g. all the cleaning strength you need without the risk. We offer a Green Sweep, Move Ins/Outs,General Cleaning and Office Cleaning. We conveniently offer one time cleaning,monthly, bi- weekly, weekly and daily upkeep. All cleanings include Aromatherapy with doTerra essential oils. |
| Why did you start the business? |
My son Nathael was born with severe asthma. In the summer of 2006 I burned some pizza in the oven. Afterwards, I started to clean the oven with conventional oven cleaner the V.O.C. toxins caused my son to have a severe asthma attack. That horrific experience motivated me to learn more about non- intrusive natural cleaning supplies and methods to use because of my son's chronic health issues. I graduated from Baylor University in Entrepreneurship and Business Management on 1/11/2016 and decided form a business model in the Cleaning Industry in hopes of providing a valued and safe alternative to environmental cleaning services to my community. |
| How many people are in your company? |
3 |
| What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? |
I have own and operated several business in the past but never had a well thought out business plan. So this is the first time using one. My biggest challenge is putting systems in place to operate more efficiently as I never done this before. Entrepreneurship is my passion! I'm new to this industry and eager to learn the ins and outs. Any and all mentoring, tips and assistance will be truly appreciated. Thank you and God bless! |
| What is the toughest part of running your business? |
Operational Systems, creating an employee manual and training of new employs on green cleaning methods. In serious need of a Mentor. |
| What is the best part of running your business? |
We are providing a safety conscious cleaning service that is Eco-friendly for pets, people and the environment in which we all share. |
| Is there anything that you would have done differently? |
Found this site earlier! Would have saved me a lot of valuable time. |
| What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? |
Revising the business plan and analyzing the systems and data. |
| Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? |
Small but efficient while surviving the learning curve. Then expanding and planning of growth. Lastly, franchising the turn key-businesses model nationally. |
| What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! |
This quote sums it all for me on my philosophy on the Entrepreneur Spirit. Don't wait, make your move now. The conditions will never be perfect. You'll never have enough time. You'll never have enough money. You'll never have enough knowledge. Do the best you can with what you have. The process of doing it will teach you everything you need to know. -Paul Carrick Brunson |
| How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? |
Organized information format to learn more efficiently. Mentorship Converse with like minded people. |
| School - high school, college, technical school: |
GED in the US Army EDP University in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico: Business Administration and Management South Texas Vocational Institute in Corpus Christi, Texas:Computer Accounting Specialist EMT Certification in San Antonio, Texas Baylor University:Business Management and Entrepreneurship |
| What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? |
Baby Jane's BBQ The Colony R.V. Community Lucky Lady's Gaming Room Urban Wear Clothing Store McNally's Sports Bar and Grill |
| Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? |
It runs in both sides of my family to be an business owner. |
