Member Profile: Brooke King
Your Name: Brooke King
Name of your business: Kingstar Kleaning
When did you open your business? 2005
What services do you offer? Basic cleans, detail cleans, seasonal cleans, move in/outs
Why did you start the business? I was tired of working 60 hrs a week and not making good money. I wanted something more in my life and wanted to be my own boss.
How many people are in your company? 1 - 2
What has been the biggest surprise, good or bad, since you started? That I can support myself by having my own business. That I can actually make a living cleaning houses for better money and less hours.
What is the toughest part of running your business? Knowing where I want my business to be and not knowing how to get it there.
What is the best part of running your business? My schedule and my clients - especially their kids :)
Is there anything that you would have done differently? No
What is the most important thing you will be adding, doing, changing in the next year for your business? Hopefully I will be in a position to further educate myself, go to conventions, and add employees.
Where do you see your business in 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years? Full schedule with great employees and a better understanding of mistakes made and helping to educate others about non-toxic cleaners. I would also like to be involved in numerous charity events with my staff and clients.
What advice could you give others and please don't hold back! Learn all you can. Become a part of your community in every possible way. Don't let fear hold you back!
How do you use MyHouseCleaningBiz.com to help you with your business? I learn. The more I learn, the more confident I become. The more confident I become, the more business I can take from other companies in my area.
School - high school, college, technical school: West Liberty Salem H.S. (Ohio), Belmont University - Nashville TN
What are some of your prior jobs or businesses? General Manager of McDonalds and Schlotzky's Deli, Manager of Burger King and Boston Market.
Is there a specific person or event in your life that made you decide to go into business for yourself? Me
Website: http://www.kingstarkleaning.com
Email Address: [email protected]
Your Social Network Links: Facebook: Kingstar Kleaning
