Village Blog
Notes from the team
Why we're building Village, and what we're learning along the way.
How I Found My Clients on Nextdoor (Without Spending a Dollar)
One free post a week, fast replies, and great work — the exact playbook that turned neighborhood posts into a $50K pressure washing business.
How I Built a $50K Pressure Washing Business Before College
From borrowed garage tools to $1,000 days and a crew of friends — what running CBHS taught me about leverage, customers, and showing up.
Why home service prices could start to fall
AI automation, route density, and commoditized categories are reshaping what you can charge — and what to do before the gap opens.
Before You Go Into Business With Your Best Friend
Fair and equal aren't the same thing. How to have The Talk about equity, commitment, and what you're actually building.
How to Start a Pine Straw Business
Unit economics, seasonality, lead generation, and the habits that turn a side hustle into a real operation.
Why We're Building Village
From selling pine straw in Atlanta to building tools for the next generation of independent providers.