About the AWC Magazine Collector's Edition - Issue 276

Are you looking to build up a collection of window cleaning memorabilia? AWC Magazine's Collector's Editions have been stored safely at Window Cleaning Resource for those who want to honor their craft and build a collection that can be cherished for a lifetime.

We have a limited number of these vintage relics, and they won't be printed again! Get your hands on these pristine-condition editions and honor the unique and fruitful industry of window cleaning.

ISSUE TEASER FOR EDITION #276:

On what should have been just another routine route day, Ben Strait found himself in a situation that no training manual quite prepares you for. What starts as a simple setup outside a Walgreens quickly turns into a moment he’ll never forget, and neither will the customer involved. Beneath the humor of the story is a sharp reminder about complacency in the field and how easily “auto-pilot” can lead to real consequences. It’s a cautionary tale that every window cleaner will recognize. Read more on page 4.

On page 22, Gabe Salinas explores a moment every business owner eventually recognizes but rarely acts on: the point where growth starts to feel like burnout instead of progress. What follows is a compelling argument for stepping back, not as escape, but as a strategy. From call centers to checklists to customer experience systems, the “reset” becomes less about time off and more about redesigning how a business actually runs. 

In the article by Tom Plant, Ashley Mackintosh is profiled as more than just a seasoned cleaner; he’s a builder of systems, content, and opportunity in the exterior cleaning industry. From teenage beginnings with ladders on a roof rack to millions of online views and a global training platform, his evolution reflects how far the trade can stretch when curiosity meets consistency. This story follows the pivotal moments that pushed him beyond the jobsite and into education, media, and family-run leadership.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Around the Globe: Great Britain
• Delegating Real Growth and Less Stress by Levi King
• Rigs & Digs: Eric's Squeegee Clean