What happens when you invest your life savings into a failing business model? For Marcus, it became a $1.2 million success story — but not without $93 bank account moments, circuit breaker breakdowns, and a Romanian proverb that changed his business philosophy forever.

In this conversation, 25-year-old Marcus walks us through his journey from delivering groceries during COVID to running a 13-person pressure washing operation in St. Louis, Missouri. This is raw, honest, and packed with tactical wisdom you won't hear anywhere else.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER:

→ The exact asset purchase deal Marcus made with his retiring mentor (and why coaching mattered more than equipment)

→ Why his first pressure washing attempt failed: the 10-flyer mistake every beginner makes

→ How he scaled marketing from door hangers to 120,000 direct mail pieces and 5,000 yard signs

→ The hiring evolution: from cousins to ex-military service managers

→ What $93 in your bank account teaches you about entrepreneurship

→ His wife Nikki's behind-the-scenes role (and why he keeps her OUT of daily operations)

→ The Romanian wisdom: "If you don't have an older person in your life, go buy one"

→ Why he stopped hiring friends and family (this mindset shift unlocked scale)

REVENUE TIMELINE:

• Year 0 (with Mike): $80K
• Year 1: $130K
• Year 4: $1.2M projected

KEY QUOTE: "Whatever the number is that you think you need to do for marketing — 20x that number. You're just not doing enough, and it's not your fault. You just don't know yet."

READY TO BUILD YOUR OWN PRESSURE WASHING SUCCESS STORY?

Marcus's transformation wasn't luck — it was mentorship, systems, and relentless execution. If you're tired of guessing and ready to learn from people who've built 7-figure pressure washing businesses, join our free Wash and Win webinar.

Register free at: pressurewashingpastor.com

We'll show you: ✓ How to launch profitably (even starting from zero) ✓ The marketing systems that generate consistent leads ✓ The hiring roadmap to scale beyond solo operator ✓ How to create jobs, make disciples, and serve your city

ABOUT THE SHOW: Wash and Win with Friends is the podcast for Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs who want to start and scale pressure washing businesses. Hosted by Joshua Brown, each episode features real stories, proven systems, and actionable strategies.

CONNECT: → Apply to be a guest: asyougo.network → Free webinar: pressurewashingpastor.com → New episodes: Every Sunday morning → Daily shorts: Monday-Saturday