| Name |
Corinna Pohl |
| Name of your business: |
CONNY'S SERVICES |
| When did you open your business? |
I started in 2012, unofficially and named my business in August 2017 |
| What services do you offer? |
Maid Service, Post Construction Cleaning, Janitorial and House Cleaning/Sitting. |
| Why did you start the business? |
I went through a bad divorce and one of my best friends noticed how financially strapped I was due to the divorce. She asked me if I could help her clean her house once every two weeks, and she would pay me for it. She had problems doing it by herself because she was still recovering from a bad car accident. After that I started cleaning at the studio where I would workout and kick box as a trade for payment to be able to keep working out. One of my kick boxing partners thought I did a really good job cleaning, so she asked if I would be interested in cleaning the office building she worked at. I first wanted to say no, but instead decided to meet up with her and do a walk-through. I am still cleaning this place and now that I've became licensed, insured and bonded, I have been getting clients left and right for move-outs and maid services. I hired two more people but do not want to grow so big that I can't control the business. For me, it is all about quality of work; not quantity. I do however want to be able to have financial freedom and be able to quit my other job. |
| How many people are in your company? |
2 people; one is paying for college and the other just needed a job. |
| What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? |
I think my biggest surprise is the amount of referrals by just word of mouth. |
| What is the toughest part of running your business? |
Still having to work at my regular job because they don't want to see me go. |
| What is the best part of running your business? |
Scheduling my own time. If I need to take time off, I can do so because I have people that can step in, and financially, it keeps getting better. I just purchased a brand new car. |
| Is there anything that you would have done differently? |
I don't think I would have done anything differently. It is all about patience and not try to out grow myself. Slow and steady. Like I said before, quality not quantity. |
| What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? |
Would like to do more janitorial and post construction jobs. I think that is where the money really is. |
| Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? |
I want to leave behind a legacy for my children and grandchildren. |
| What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! |
My advice to others is don't clean because you think you have to. Clean because you know someone needs your help, and you are more than happy to help them. There is no shame in the game. Always smile! |
| How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? |
I have seen MyHouseCleaningBiz.com on YouTube and liked how easy it was to navigate pricing quotes. I also have Clean Guru, but I am getting very frustrated with it. I also like the offerings of literature about running a cleaning business. |
| School - high school, college, technical school: |
High School |
| What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? |
Retail, Military Housing Cleaning, Travel Industry (Airline Accounting, Tour Bus driver in Europe, Travel Agent in Europe and USA) |
| Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? |
My girlfriend helped me out financial during my divorce |
| Web Site: |
http://connysservices.com |
| Email Address: |
[email protected] |
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