Squeegee University

About SQUEEGEE U

Fundamentals

Who We Are

  • 25 years of experience as a business owner and window cleaner.
  • One of the Founders of Into the Flow, a trade group that supports education, safety, and philanthropy in the window cleaning industry.
  • A board member of the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA).
  • Host of the IWCA Podcast and The ITF Flowcast, both discussing issues in our industry and interviewing the people who are making things happen.
  • Writer of “Gabe’s Corner”, a monthly column appearing in the American Window Cleaner Magazine.
  • Winner of the 2023 Ettore Award, one of the prestigious awards in our industry given to individuals who unselfishly support the mission of the IWCA.
  • Winner of the Groundswell Capital Tucson Changemaker Award which included a $10k grant to be used towards training and certifications of employees.
  • Named an Ettore Craftsman by Ettore Products company and had a mini-documentary made about his company.
  • Gabe’s Spotless Window Cleaning company won “Best Window Cleaner” in the Arizona Daily Star’s Reader’s Choice Awards from 2018-2024.

About your Instructor

Meet Gabriel Gutierrez

Over 25 years ago, I started my part-time window cleaning company, Gabe’s Spotless Window Cleaning in Tucson, AZ. What began as a temporary solution to make ends meet blossomed into a deeply fulfilling career, offering not just financial independence but also the immense satisfaction of being able to serve my community through honest, high-quality work.

I began cleaning windows before YouTube tutorials, before Facebook groups, and before small business networking had a reach beyond our local market. When I started my company, I had a total of 2 hours of training from the friend who sold me my first commercial route. Sufficed to say, my abilities were lacking. However, like many before me, I stuck it out and slowly learned to perfect my craft.

Because I am an analytical thinker, I took my skill set seriously. I was not satisfied with just getting by. When I made the same mistake over and over again, I needed to figure out what caused it. When I got frustrated with a challenging window that slowed me down, I needed to learn the best way to overcome it. I wasn’t content with just being a good window cleaner. I needed to be efficient, professional, and consistent. This can only be accomplished by an understanding of the fundamentals of window cleaning.

Now, instead of the problem being a lack of resources, the issue is an oversaturation of advice, business coaching, and marketing advisors that make it extremely difficult to know where to go to get guidance that you can trust. Too many window cleaning “gurus” focus on marketing but neglect the most important part of any successful business: the delivery of a quality product.

That’s where SqueegeeU comes in. Because I am a self-taught window cleaner that has perfected my craft slowly over 25 years, I understand the small steps and slight adjustments that can help you avoid mistakes, eliminate inefficiencies, and become more profitable. I can help develop strong fundamentals in new window cleaners and analyze experienced window cleaner’s techniques to improve efficiency. I can teach the value of perfecting traditional window cleaning skills in an industry that is growing more and more dependent on water fed poles for even the easiest of windows.

I am incredibly passionate about sharing my experiences and helping others find success in this competitive yet rewarding industry. Window cleaning isn’t merely a job; it’s a skilled trade that has the potential to provide stability, personal growth, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment.

Let me take you under my wing, show you the ropes, share valuable industry insights, and teach you the fundamentals you need to build a thriving career in a profession that has been a true blessing in my life. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a brighter future, click the link below to get started on this exciting journey!