About the AWC Magazine - Issue 268

ISSUE TEASER:

Ever wonder what it really takes to juggle family, a full-time job, and the dream of building your own business? Squeegee Life: A Rewarding Lifestyle dives into the grit, discipline, and heart it takes to manage it all. From late nights running a window cleaning company to carving out time for family dinners, this piece explores the challenges, sacrifices, and deep satisfaction that come with creating a life that’s as demanding as it is rewarding.

What began with a beat-up van, a few ladders, and just $500 in tools grew into a thriving business, but not without hard lessons along the way. Rigs & Digs: Shine Thru Window Cleaning tells the story of two brothers who discovered that true success isn’t measured in trucks, jobs, or profit margins; it’s measured in people. After facing burnout and high turnover, they rebuilt their company culture from the ground up, turning Shine Thru into more than a business. It became a family where every team member feels seen, valued, and proud to be part of something bigger. 

The Squeegee Life isn’t just an occupation; it’s a perspective. Living that Squeegee Life explores the unique connection window cleaners share, from spotting every streak on glass in everyday life to finding community through podcasts, mentors, and late-night conversations at the shop. It’s about camaraderie, shared experience, and the kind of understanding only those in the trade can truly appreciate.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Tall Tales by Bob Bucket (page 34)
• The Evolution of T-Squeegee by TJ Gilbert (page 14)
• 2nd Gen Window Cleaner by Marc Tanner (page 26)