About the AWC Magazine - Issue 270

ISSUE TEASER:

Ladders may feel routine, but that familiarity is often what makes them risky. In “Ladder Safety,” Matt Johnson explains how even experienced professionals can fall into dangerous habits and how those small lapses can lead to serious, life-altering consequences. Covering everything from proper inspection practices to safer alternatives like water-fed poles, this article delivers practical, straight-talk guidance for window cleaners who want to safeguard their teams, their livelihoods, and themselves.

If eye-rolling at motivational quotes is your default reaction, this one’s for you. In “Inspirational Quotes for People Who Don’t Like Inspirational Quotes,” Gabriel Gutierrez cuts through the fluff to explore what success and discipline really look like in the real world. Ditching empty platitudes, he highlights quotes that speak to business owners who care more about consistency, effort, and progress than buzzwords and bravado.

The slow season doesn’t have to stall your momentum; it can sharpen it. In “How We Plan Our Calendar Around the Slow Season,” Gabe Salinas of Window Ninjas shares the systems and thinking that keep his operation moving when others hit the brakes. From locking in future work to reframing downtime as a growth opportunity, he outlines the leadership mindset and proactive planning that can turn winter into a competitive advantage.

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Running your Business Shouldn't be Hard by Sam Daley
• Around the Globe: Great Britain
• Rigs & Digs: King of Kings Window Cleaning