I've built mine.
Scaled-Lost-Sold.
Now I'm here to help build it for you.
Doug Gore — The Washed Up Entrepreneur.
I have 35+ years in service business successes. I'm your commercial growth consultant for owners stuck at $20K–$80K/month with 1-10 employees.
"Washed Up" isn't a disclaimer, it's a credential. It means I've been through the rinse cycle enough times to know what actually works and sticks. I'm done building for myself and now I'm here for the successes of others.
3 Ways to Work With Me
Start wherever makes sense. No pressure to commit.
6 of 8 monthly spots remaining. Single calls always available.
Here's Exactly What I Do For You
No vague "mentorship." This is what happens every month we work together.
LinkedIn Authority
I write your business posts, optimize your profile, and help position you in front of commercial decision-makers.
Commercial Prospect Pipeline
I find 5–10 qualified commercial properties using Google or Earth. I help identify the decision-maker, get past the gatekeeper, and help you with a ready-to-send outreach package.
1-on-1 Personal Calls
2–4 scheduled calls per month. You submit your agenda in writing before we talk. I do my homework. You get 45–60 minutes of targeted advice, not improv. Plus strategic calls while you're in the thick of it.
Content That Builds Authority
One written blog post per month as evergreen, high-quality content that positions you as the expert in your market. Gold clients get an exclusive post written for their market only.
What People Who Know Me Say
These aren't paid endorsements. These are people who've worked with me.
"I've worked with Doug over the years and I can highly recommend him. He's extremely knowledgeable and likeable. I like that in a mentor where it doesn't feel weird or forced. Very laid back and down to earth."
"You once spent a good amount of time helping me quote a fairly large building wash that was not part of my typical project type. It really helped me feel more comfortable with how to present it and where the market was on price. And you did it for free having no idea who I was. I'd say that says a lot about your character."
Choose Your Level
One call, no commitment, or go deeper anytime with a monthly consulting engagement. You decide the pace and the investment.
Single Strategy Calls With No Commitment
Not ready for a monthly retainer? Book one call at a time. I research your business or issues before every call, based on your particular needs. You leave with specific, actionable answers, not just generic advice. Book as many or as few as you need, whenever you need them.
Full refund if I
can't help in 10 min
Step 1: Discovery Call
I research your business before we talk. Your market, your setup, what's likely holding you back. Then we get on a 45-minute call. You leave with a more clear picture of what to fix. No retainer talk. If I can't help, I'll say so in 10 minutes and refund you in full.
Book My Discovery Call →Book as many
as you need
Core
per month · 3-month minimum · cancel anytime after
- LinkedInProfile optimization (once) + I'll write 1 post/week. Targeted connection requests to decision-makers.
- Content1 shared blog post per month written by me as evergreen, reused across up to 6 non-competing markets.
- Core Calls2 calls/month (30–45 min). Up to 5 quick text/email responses. Submit your agenda before every call.
- Commercial Pipeline5 qualified prospects/month. Property identified, decision-maker found, photos provided if available, email address if available.
- Commercial GrowthAssistance with hiring.
Assistance with RFP's
Hard honest talks.
Gold
per month · 3-month minimum · cancel anytime after
- LinkedInEverything in Core + 3 posts/week instead of 1. More visibility, faster authority, more decision-maker outreach.
- Content1 exclusive blog post written only for your market, not shared across other clients. Plus vlog guidance if you film.
- Gold Calls4 calls/month (45–60 min). Up to 10 quick responses. Double the access, double the momentum.
- Commercial Pipeline10 qualified prospects/month — double the pipeline. Same process, twice the output. Two closes at the right contract value could fund this for a year.
- Roll PlaysWith you/Your team
Hard honest talks.
Founder rates for 8 clients only. 3-month minimum, billed monthly, cancel anytime after. Once 8 spots are filled this round closes.
How It Works
Three steps. No runaround.
You Book. I Prepare.
Fill out the booking form with as much detail as you can. I use that to research your business, your market, and your situation before we ever talk.
We Talk. I'm Direct.
45 minutes of focus. I tell you what I see, what's working, what's leaking, or what I think you should fix first. No sales pitch and no BS fluff.
You Decide. No Pressure.
Book another call as needed, or pick the tier that fits. If we're not a fit, I'll tell you because my reputation matters more than a second call.
Is This For You?
I'd rather be upfront than waste your time or mine.
- Service business, 1–10 employees
- Pressure washing, soft wash, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, other service trades
- Stuck at $20K–$80K/month and can't break through
- Want to grow commercial without more residential headaches
- Willing to act on advice, not just nod and disappear
- Experienced enough fear to actually listen
- Wantrepreneurs
- SaaS, crypto, agency, or info product
- Looking for validation, not honest feedback
- Want someone to do everything while you watch
- Not willing to show up prepared and do the work
About My Limitations — and Why They're Actually Your Advantage
I have severe, debilitating tinnitus, a constant scream that never stops. I stutter, and it gets worse under stress. I'm not doing long Zoom calls with slide decks and I'm no longer recording courses. That's gone.
What that means for you: Every call is focused and short by design. I do my homework before we talk so we use every minute. You're not paying for someone to think out loud, you're getting 35 years of experience delivered in the most efficient format.
Blow smoke up your ass. Validate your delusions. Beat around the bush. Take it easy on you or worry about "feelings"...I'm here for your success.
Help you grow (if you listen and act). Get past the current roadblocks. Push yourself. Understand the "why" of what we're doing together.
The Receipts
35 years. Not all of it pretty.
From Abandoned Kid, Medic to Commercial Diver
Learned early nobody saves you. Proud Veteran and glad the military got me out of trouble. Diving taught me to stay calm when you can't breathe.
Junk Flipper → Home Inspector → Log Homes
Zero to $250K in 2 years without the internet. Built 3 log homes while running 3 companies. Learned that growth isn't always the answer.
Multi-Million Dollar House Flipper
Built it big. Lost it all to a crooked 50/50 partner. Learned how to structure a business the right way, which was the hard way.
Million-Dollar Wash Company
Started $40K in credit card debt. Built to 7 figures at exit. Trucks, crews, commercial PO's, sales, marketing, gatekeeping all dialed in.
Robbed. Flooded. Injured. Divorced.
Multiple robberies. Flood took everything. Debilitating injury. 35-year marriage "surprise" your divorced. Lost more than half my retirement.
He Helped Write the Manual
Co-created industry training programs used across the cleaning industry. Chemical handling, safety, equipment, worksite ops. Not theoretical, true operational.
Now: Instead of building another company, with my new limitations, I'm using 35+ years of building businesses in the trenches, to help owners who are still in the fight.
Ready to find the leak?
Book the $145 discovery call and be sure to give me as much information as possible. I'll get busy and research your business before we talk. You leave with a better picture of what's holding you back, whether we work together or not.
Book My Discovery Call — $145 →8 Founder spots total. Limited by design. Once they're gone, this round closes.
Free Guide:
"Why Your Service Business
Is Stuck"
Most service businesses stall at the same three places. This guide names them plainly and shows you exactly what to do about each one.
- The pricing mistake that keeps you residential-heavy and cash-poor
- Why your sales pipeline dries up every winter — and how to fix it before it happens
- The one commercial account structure that creates recurring revenue without chasing
- What separates $80K/month owners from $200K/month owners (it's not hustle)
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Still reading? Good. Here's the unfiltered version.
I'm not here to be your hype man. I'm here to tell you the truth about why your business isn't growing and what to do about it. That's worth more than any motivational post you'll scroll past today.
Because I have too much value, and so do you. I'm going to tell you the truth, not validate what you want to hear. That costs me real energy. If you can't invest in yourself, I can't help you.
Not currently — my tinnitus and stutter make recording very difficult. I offer focused phone consulting starting at $145, and structured monthly consulting starting at $1,265. What you get is direct access to someone who's actually done it, not a module you'll never finish.
Core is the foundation — 2 calls/month, 1 LinkedIn post/week, 1 shared blog post, 5 commercial prospects. Gold doubles or triples almost everything: 4 calls/month, 3 posts/week, an exclusive blog post written only for your market, and 10 commercial prospects. Gold is for owners ready to move fast who want maximum access.
Service businesses with 1–10 employees. Soft wash, pressure washing, lawn care, cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, and similar trades. If you do real work for real customers, I'm your guy. No SaaS, no crypto, no agencies.
I'll tell you within 10 minutes and refund the $145. I'd rather lose one call fee than waste both our time. My reputation in the service industry matters a lot more than $145.
