What profit really looks like in a $100k a year pressure washing business

Title: What Profit REALLY Looks Like in a $100K Pressure Washing Business | Profit First Breakdown

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📘 Episode Overview

In this Built From Pressure Coaching episode, Chris breaks down what profit actually looks like inside a pressure washing or home-service business—using a clean, simple $100,000/year example.

If you’re unsure where your money goes, how much to set aside for taxes, or how to calculate owner’s pay, labor, and operating costs… this episode will give you clarity fast.

Chris also shares one of the most important books that changed how he ran Tactical Pressure Washing: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.

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📊 $100K Revenue Breakdown (Profit First Style)

1️⃣ Operating Expenses — 30% ($30K)
Marketing, ads, CRM, software, supplies, chemicals, repairs, truck costs.

2️⃣ Labor — 20% ($20K)
Most $100K businesses are still solo. Hiring becomes realistic closer to $200K/year.

3️⃣ Taxes — 15% ($15K)
Set aside immediately.

4️⃣ Profit — 5% ($5K)
True business profit — not owner’s pay.

5️⃣ Owner’s Pay — 30% ($30K)
Your actual take-home from a $100K operation.

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🧮 What This Means for You

At $100K/year, a solo operator typically:
✔ Takes home ~$30K
✔ Pays ~$15K in taxes
✔ Keeps $5K as profit
✔ Runs the business on ~$30K

At $200K/year, hiring becomes realistic and owner’s pay increases significantly.

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🧱 Recommended Reading

📚 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz — mandatory reading if you want financial control and stability in your business.

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🔥 Built From Pressure Coaching

If you want help breaking down YOUR numbers or building a legit, profitable home-service business, you can now book private 1-on-1 coaching with Chris.

👉 Booking Info

📞 Call: 843-977-2104
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔜 Group Coaching Sessions

Group coaching is launching soon — stay tuned for details.

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