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The ITF Flowcast

by Gabriel Gutierrez

Into the Flow is a group dedicated to the education, safety, and philanthropy in the window cleaning community. Each week in the ITF Flowcast we interview someone who has an impact in our industry and we find out their story and what they can teach us about being a better window cleaner and business person. Thanks for checking us out and Flow on!Theme music - "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-showLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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  1. The ITF Flowcast S4E13: Flowmie Roundtable - Year End Review!

    Hey, whatup Flowmies?!?! We can't believe that the year is almost over. That means we are way overdue for a Flowmie Roundtable! Listen in as the Mods talk about the things that have happened in their own businesses and lives as well as what has gone on in ITF in 2023. We share some plans that we...

  2. The ITF Flowcast S4E12: Jared Meese - Set Your Business Up for Growth

    What up, Flowmies?!? This week we are talking with Jared Meese from Blue Bird Home Services in Nampa, ID. He is a long time Flowmie who always has great things to say in the group and is willing to help others out. I wanted to talk with him because in his over 20 years in the home service…

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  3. The ITF Flowcast S4E11: Jack Craggs - Between a Cragg and a Hard Place

    What up, Flowmies?! Ever wonder what the journey is like when you take the leap from being a window cleaning employee to owning your own business? Look no further than Jack Craggs. Listen in as he talks about the challenges he faced making that transition, what he gained from paying attention to...

  4. The ITF Flowcast S4E10: Gabe's Corner - Is Your Business an Instrument or an Asset?

    What up Flowmies! This week we have a Gabe's Corner that I truly feel needs to be talked about. It is based on an article I wrote for the American Window Cleaner Magazine and it's about how we view our business. For many of us, we "fell" into this beautiful industry, and it has served us well....

  5. The ITF Flowcast S4E8: Terry "Turbo" Burrows - Switching to Turbo

    Whatup, Flowmies! This week's interview was just as much a treat for me as it is going to be for you! Terry "Turbo" Burrows, the World Record Holder for fastest time in International Speed Cleaning competitions, is here! He talks about his early days building his business when he discovered that...

  6. The ITF Flowcast S4E9: Amber Jones - Is Your Business Texting TCR Compliant?

    Whatup, Flowmies! Do you use text messages in your business communications? Well, we have a bonus episode that you will need to listen to. We are dropping this episode early because of the time sensitivity of the information. on July 5th, business texting must be compliant with new regulations…

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  7. The ITF Flowcast S4E7: Chris Hartley - ADHD & Window Cleaning

    Hey Flowmies! We have a unique episode for you today. We will be talking with Chris Hartley, a long time Flowmie and one of the winners of the Flowmie of the Year Award for 2022. I wanted to have Chris on the Flowcast to talk about his experience as a window cleaner with ADHD. He shares the ways...

  8. The ITF Flowcast S4E6: Steve Williams - It's Always Sunny in Salisbury

    Hey Flowmies! This week we sit down with Steve Williams, Managing Director of Solar O&M Consultancy in the UK and a member of the Solar Panel Committee of the IWCA. Listen in as he talks about his initial reluctant introduction and growth in the solar industry, eventually turning his years of...

  9. The ITF Flowcast S4E5: Lewis Vandervalk - The Blue Crocus Experience

    Whatup, Flowmies? We have an action packed episode for you. If you are a small business owner, you know the struggles that come with SEO and online marketing. What are some tips to get in front of your customer's eyeballs without breaking the bank? Lewis Vandervalk is the man to talk to! He is an...

  10. The ITF Flowcast S4E3: Gabe's Corner - The Importance of Staying Calm

    Hey Flowmies, its time for another edition of Gabe's Corner! This time, we are talking about the importance of staying calm. We have to face so many stressful situations as a small business owner, it can be a challenge to not give into panic decision making that hurts our business, affects our...

  11. The ITF Flowcast S4E2: Brian Hoyt - Jet Dry & Gas Station Squeegees

    We all have those stories of struggle from when we were first starting out as window cleaners. Well, today we get to talk with Brian Hoyt of Poor Man WIndow Cleaning in Boise, ID who has one of the most inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and determination. From coming back after a life...

  12. The ITF Flowcast S4E1: Andrew Maclish - Return of the Mac

    Welcome to Season 4 of the ITF Flowcast, Flowmies! We have a fun episode for you to start of the new season. We get to speak with Andrew Maclish, owner of Desert Moon Window Cleaning in Tucson, AZ. We talk about the methodical approach he took to growing his window cleaning business, the…

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  13. The ITF Flowcast S3E24: Best of - Part 2

    Whatup, Flowmies! Here is our second installment of the Best of 2022! In this episode we revisit our interview with Jordan Minor, who is both a window cleaner and a country music singer! listen in as he talks about how he makes his business work for his unique situation. Then, we will talk with...

  14. The ITF Flowcast S3E23 Best Of - Part 1

    What up, Flowmies! Can you believe that 2022 is almost over? We had a great year of interviews and here is your chance to relive some of the best moments of the Flowcast. First, we talk with James Smith about his unbelievable experience of having his first ever hire endure a truly traumatic...

  15. The ITF Flowcast S3E22: Amy Jo Johnson - Getting From A to B

    Hey Flowmies! We are coming at you with another awesome interview, this time with Amy Jo Johnson, Owner of A & B Window Cleaning in Fargo, ND. She talks about her coming up in the business with her brother & learning to adapt and succeed in a male-dominated industry. She also shares what it was...

  16. The ITF Flowcast S3E19: Gabe's Corner - Embrace a Growth Mindset with Melody Edwards

    Hey Flowmies! We have a special episode of Gabe's Corner this week as we invite Melody Edwards back to chat with Gabe about the benefits of having a "Growth Mindset". Too many business owners limit themselves by being stuck in their ways and unwilling to embrace change and growth. We talk about...

  17. The ITF Flowcast S3E18 - Business Advice from Flowmies Who Know!

    What up, Flowmies!! Starting a business can be such an overwhelming process, it can be hard to know where to even begin. This week on the Flowcast, we have a panel of several Flowmies with at least a decade of experience answering your burning questions! What are the biggest mistakes that new...

  18. The ITF Flowcast S3E16: Jeff Engel - Coming to Terms with Your Insurance

    Whatup, Flowmies! We have a super important interview today. What you don't know about your insurance can cost you tens of thousands of dollars or more. But where can you go to find out what you don't even know you need to know? Meet Jeff Engel, COO of ICI Insurance! His agency specializes in...

  19. The ITF Flowcast S3E12: Jordan Minor - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Water Fed Pole

    Whatup Flowmies!! We have a fun one for you today. We get to speak with Flowmie & Bonafide Country Singer/Window Cleaner, Jordan Minor! As you would expect he had a windy and interesting path into the industry that hasn't always been smooth. Yet he has been able to find the balance that allows…

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  20. The ITF Flowcast S3E10: Randi Tieken - Randi is Magic

    Whatup, Flowmies?!? This week, we have a fun one for ya. Hosts Kory & Kevin visit with the owner of Window Magic, Randi Tieken! They cover wide range of topics such as how to navigate your business through an economy facing inflation, managing and leading your crew, and how the IWCA can benefit...

  21. The ITF Flowcast S3:E9: Gabe's Corner - Did You Hire an Employee or a Window Cleaner?

    Hey Flowmies!! It's our second installment of Gabe's Corner and we are talking about employees. Specifically, who did you hire, an employee or a window cleaner? Listen in as Gabe breaks down the difference between the two, what you can do as an employer to sift out window cleaners among the...

  22. The ITF Flowcast S3E8: Anthony Padlo - It's No Small Wonder

    Whatup, Flowmies?!?! This week we get to talk with one of the ITF OGs, Anthony Padlo! He was a previous Flowcast guest in the first season & was one of the winners of the Flowmie of the Year Award for 2021. Kory Klimas catches up with him and finds out how these last two years have been going....

  23. The ITF Flowcast S3E6: The IWCA Convention Review - Part 1

    Whatup Flowmies! If you have ever been to an IWCA convention, you know how fun and informative they are. If you have NEVER been to an IWCA convention, well this is the Podcast for you! Join Gabe as he takes you on a tour of the convention, interviews members, vendors, instructors, and lets you in...

  24. The ITF Flowcast S3E5: Luis Martinez - The Squeaky Wheel Sees the Increase

    Whatup, Flowmies?!? We have a fun one today. We get to speak with Luis Martinez, owner of Squeaky Service out in Southern California and Board member of the IWCA. We talk about how his business has grown since his first time in the Flowcast back in Season one, what he loved about Responsicon and...

  25. The ITF Flowcast S3E3: Dan Rinard - Giving With Purpose

    Whatup, Flowmies?? I love when I get to talk to a person whom I've met once or twice but haven't had the chance to know better. Dan Rinard is definitely one of those people. He is a person who is infectiously happy, kind, thoughtful, and as experienced a window cleaner as they come. So, it was a...

  26. The ITF Flowcast S2E35: Year End Flowmie Roundtable!

    What up, Flowmies?!? Thanks for being so patient with us during this busy time of year. But we didn't want to end 2021 without having our Year-End Flowmie Roundtable! We catch up with Nando, Joel, Kory, Kevin, Sarah, Phebe, & Gabe as they share their accomplishments and challenges that they faced...

  27. The ITF Flowcast S2E34: Victoria Erran - Giving & Getting

    What up Flowmies! What is the secret to crafting the right FB Ad to get the attention of the customers you want? Listen in as we talk with Victoria Erran about her company, Reciprocity 5, how she got started in digital marketing, and why when it comes to ads you need to give a little to get a…

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  28. The ITF Flowcast S2E31: Flowmie Rountable - Much Ado About Crews

    Whatup, Flowmies!!! Flowmie Roundtable time!! This time Phebe, Sarah, Joel, Nando, & Gabe all get together to talk about one of the most difficult parts of running a business, managing crews. Efficiency, morale, and communication are the name of the game. So, listen in as the gang addresses all…

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  29. ITF Flowcast S2E27: Best of the ITF Flowcast - SteveO, Sean Hill, Jersey

    What up, Flowmies! Time for another "Best of" episode to drop! This time we are talking to industry staples, SteveO the Window Cleaner of YouTube fame, Sean Hill of NiceJob, and Jersey of WCR & the American Window Cleaner Magazine. Listen is as a bucket full of pure gold is poured out on the...

  30. ITF Flowcast S2E26: Best of The ITF Flowcast - Kevin Hargis, Meagan Getz, & Greg Reid

    What up Flowmies! Thank you so much for your patience as I gear up for my busy season. :D For September we will be running some "Best of" episodes to get you caught up on older episode you may have missed or to remind you of some things you wanted to get going for your business. This week, we…

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  31. ITF Flowcast S2EP25: Mike Schnyders - Mike's Squad

    Aw Flowmies, I landed the hardest "get" of Flowcast History! Mike Schnyders is in the house!!! After a year of shutting us down, slapping our hands, and juking left when we go right, we finally wore him down and he caved. And he doesn't disappoint. He talks about running a franchise window…

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  32. ITF Flowcast S2EP24: Ben Ivey - Taking the Pro Out of Procrastination

    Whatup Flowmies? If you're like me, you have a special skill of putting off the tasks or chores of your business that you hate. Ben Ivey, International Speaker & CEO of the Entrepreneur Lifestyle, is here to help! We address the procrastination issues that plague small business owners like: What...

  33. The ITF Flowcast S2E22 - West Coast Flowmie Roundtable

    Aw Flowmies, we have a fun one for you! We invited Nando Medina, Luis Martinez, and Adrian Dominguez in to join Gabe Gutierrez for a West Coast Flowmie Roundtable! But don't let these party animals fool you, they know a thing or two about business. We talk about how important it is to know your...

  34. ITF Flowcast S2EP21: Michael Draper - Plan, Provide, Train

    What up, Flowmies? The name of the game is Safety and that's why we are having our first returning guest, Michael Draper of Expert Safety Services! We talk about some of the most common issues plaguing window cleaners today, such as the use of ladders and what are some good strategies to use…

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  35. ITF Flowcast S2EP20: Shawn Hill - Getting Reviews is a NiceJob

    Getting a Google review has to be one of the toughest to get. Are they really worth the effort? How can we increase the chances that our customers will leave one? Well, we know just the person to ask! Today on the Flowcast we have Shawn Hill, Community Marketing Director of NiceJob, the review...

  36. ITF Flowcast S2EP18: Carlos Gonzalez - You Can't Turn It Off

    Man, we have a good one for you this week, Flowmies! Carlos Gonzalez, CEO of Enviro Bio Cleaner (EBC) is sitting down with Host Nando Medina to talk about his rise in the soft/power wash industry. He shares how he went from growing up in foster homes to running one of our industry's top…

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  37. The ITF Flowcast S2E16: Hazen Warlick - Easy as ABC

    Whatup, Flowmies?!? This week we speak with Hazen Warlick, the Business Development Manager for ABC Window Cleaning Supply Company. He talks about his growth in the company, going from what he thought would be a short-term gig to the job he is passionate about. He shares about his pride and joy…

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  38. ITF Flowcast S2EP15: Mike Nichols - The Big Squeegee

    What up Flowmies! This week we interview none other than The Big Squeegee himself, Mike Nichols! He talks about the growth of his business, how he and his wife supported each other through their professional pursuits, and how getting his sons involved in the family business has made his goal of...

  39. ITF Flowcast S2EP14: Kevin Hargis & Sarah van der Meer - Flowmie Roundtable

    Roundtable in session!!!! Yes, you guessed it, it time for another Flowmie Roundtable! Kevin and Sarah come in to answer some of the burning questions that you all have been contemplating in ITF, such as: "How has the value of physical, emotional, and/or mental health changed since you stared…

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  40. The ITF Flowcast S2E12: Paul West - Top Notch Advice

    What up, Flowmies?!? We have a potpourri of wisdom sprinkled upon us as guest host Joel Lamb talks with long time industry presence, Paul West. As a former president of the IWCA and personal mentor to Joel, they get into the nitty-gritty of construction clean-up and water-fed pole safety. They…

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  41. The ITF Flowcast S2E10: Martha Woodward - Quality Driven Culture

    What up, Flowmies? This week we have a treat for you! Martha Woodward, Co-founder of Quality Driven Software, well-known public speaker, and lecturer on company culture stops into the Flowcast to drop some knowledge. We talk about leadership styles: which ones should we avoid and which ones…

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  42. The ITF Flowcast S2E9: Chris Simmons - Side Hustle Mentality

    What if you didn't depend on the money you made from cleaning windows? How would that affect the way you looked at your business? That's what we find out when we talk with Chris Simmons of Window Cleaners of Brandon out in Brandon, FL. We talk about how goals change when window cleaning is a…

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  43. The ITF Flowcast S2E5: Allison Hester - The Pen is Mightier Than the Squeegee

    What up, Flowmies? We have a great interview lined up for you this week! We get to speak with Allison Hester, a writer for the window cleaning (& power washing) industry for over two decades. She talks about the changes that she has witnessed over the years, the challenge of capturing them on...

  44. The ITF Flowcast S2E4: John Lee - Master of the Microfiber

    What do you do with decades of experience and a great personality? You teach others, of course! Join us as host Joel Lamb talks with John Lee, world renown water fed expert as he discusses his years in the industry, his time with WCR, and how you aren't getting enough use out of your microfibers....

  45. The ITF Flowcast S2E3: Tommy Doyle Cooper - Let's Do It For Tommy

    Hey Flowmies, we have a special interview for you today. Tommy Doyle Cooper is a Flowmie who is facing a scare that has affected many of our families, stage 3 cancer. ITF is holding a fundraiser to help him pay for his hospital bills while he goes through intensive chemo treatments. We wanted to...

  46. ITF Flowcast S2EP1: Caleb Thompson - Don't Bigger Your Business

    WEEEEEE'RRRREEEEEE BAAAAACCKKK !!! And better than ever! Welcome to Season 2 of the newly Christened ITF Flowcast! We couldn't think of a better guest to start the new season off with than Caleb Thompson, Co-Owner of PH7 Pure Water Systems, Inc. and Owner of All Season's Window Cleaning. He talks...

  47. Into the Flow Podcast - Ep. 28 Flowmie Roundtable - Year in Review

    What up, Flowmies!!! We can't believe this year is almost done. Even though 2020 was not what we had expected it to be, ITF had some outstanding things happen. Listen in as Gabe, Kevin, Sarah, Phebe, Nando, Anthony, Kory, and Joel all talk about the beginnings of ITF, how they became involved and...

  48. Into the Flow Podcast - Ep. 27 Dr. Latania Booker - Doctor Tania Explains It All

    Whatup Flowmies! This week we interview Dr. Latania Booker, or Doctor Tania as she is known on social media. An avid runner and supporter of healthful habits, she talks to Host Gabe Gutierrez about how you can incorporate healthy eating into your busy schedule, why regular exercise is an asset to...

  49. Into the Flow Podcast - Ep. 26 David Wilson - Born to Fan

    What's it like to have you and your buddy grow up together in the window cleaning world? Listen in as Host Joel Lamb talks with his life long friend David Wilson about being raised around glass. They talk about their growth to maturity as window cleaners and business owners, their divergence into...

  50. Into the Flow Podcast - Ep. 25 Kevin Hargis - Talking Sanitizing and Disinfecting

    Hey Flowmies!! Just to give you an update, I am in the midst of my busy season for our company and that means that the podcasts will be kind of sporadic the next few weeks till the end of the year. We have about three more coming out in 2020 and then we will take a few weeks break as we get…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Into the Flow is a group dedicated to the education, safety, and philanthropy in the window cleaning community. Each week in the ITF Flowcast we interview someone who has an impact in our industry and we find out their story and what they can teach us about being a better window cleaner and business person. Thanks for checking us out and Flow on!Theme music - "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-showLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

HOSTED BY

Gabriel Gutierrez

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