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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 1H 2M

Windows, Washers, and What Matters Most: How Freddie Hodge Built Clearview’s $2.6M Climb

from The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or Exit

What starts with a $400 window job in college turns into a 21-year power washing powerhouse. This week, the Blue Collar Twins, Jason and Jeremy Julio, sit down with Freddie Hodge, founder of Clearview, to unpack how a family business built on hustle, humility, and heart became one of New Jersey’s most respected exterior cleaning brands. From cleaning windows with his dad on weekends to running an eight-truck operation with 26 employees, Freddie’s story is a blueprint for persistence. He shares how a single newspaper ad launched his career, why his wife’s obsession with systems changed everything, and how a focus on team retention and culture helped him achieve a 95% return rate in a seasonal business. Freddie breaks down his approach to hiring slow, firing fast, and building careers—not just jobs. He dives into training, tech, and the role of VAs and AI in keeping operations running smoothly. And he reveals how he turned challenges—like COVID shutdowns and seasonal slowdowns—into growth opportunities through consistency, creativity, and community. 🎧 Tune in to hear how a college side hustle grew into a multimillion-dollar company—and why Freddie believes real success isn’t about the next contract, but the team you bring with you. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com

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