Junior Benjamin Lazaro earns up to $1550 per job in his personal power-washing business
February, 2024
By Marco Cardenas, Staff Reporter
Students often wonder, “What should I do after high school?”
The main answer to that by many adults is going to college. But the reality is there are more opportunities than having to go to school all over again. KAC junior Benjamin Lazaro has managed to make a successful power-washing business with his father, and is planning to continue this business after high school with his main goal being to expand it as much as possible. Lazaro hopes to continue to get bigger and bigger projects, equaling more economic stability.
Lazaro’s work consists of using a high-pressure washer and removing all the junk that is on any surface it hits. The pay in this job can vary depending on the place but most importantly on how dirty the surface is. Lazaro told the Cardinal Post he manages his time and schedule effectively so he can get the best out of not only school but his personal being.
To give readers a better understanding of what life is like for a student in the power-washing business, The Cardinal Post asked Lazaro about the essentials of his work. This interview has been edited for clarity.
What is a challenge you have faced while being in this business?
I sometimes face many customers just wasting my time and not communicating what they want me to do in time.
What are the advantages you have while being in this business?
An advantage to my favor is being able to give the price that I want and know I will make profit for the equipment I utilize.
When starting out, what was the main obstacle you faced?
I really struggled with knowing the price the customer was going to pay,and also me winning money on my side.
How much can someone who can successfully get the job running make?
They can make 550-1550 but it honestly just depends what type of customer they are facing and how much dirt is on the surface.
What is a piece of advice you would give to someone that is thinking of starting something of this sort?
Start step by step, don’t rush anything, make sure you have money to spend on legal consultation, do your taxes, and obviously need an LLC.
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