McRae's Window Cleaning

26/07/2026

One year of The Window Pro Podcast. Hard to believe, really.

This 1st anniversary episode is not a flashy “best of” episode.

It’s more of a thank you and a reflection on what I’ve learnt after 12 months of conversations with window cleaners from Australia, the UK, and the US.

And the biggest thing that stood out?
This trade is full of good people.

Yes, there are poor standards out there. But there are also thoughtful, generous, skilled operators quietly lifting the standard every single day.

That has made me more encouraged than ever about the window cleaning industry.

🎧 Listen to the full anniversary episode of The Window Pro Podcast. It lands on Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and at 9am Monday Australian Eastern Time. The link to Spotify is in my bio.

26/07/2026

One year of The Window Pro Podcast. Hard to believe, really.

This 1st anniversary episode is not a flashy “best of” episode.

It’s more of a thank you and a reflection on what I’ve learnt after 12 months of conversations with window cleaners from Australia, the UK, and the US.

And the biggest thing that stood out?
This trade is full of good people.

Yes, there are poor standards out there. But there are also thoughtful, generous, skilled operators quietly lifting the standard every single day.

That has made me more encouraged than ever about the window cleaning industry.

🎧 Listen to the full anniversary episode of The Window Pro Podcast. It lands on Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and at 9am Monday Australian Eastern Time. Here's the link to Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7DVuMjORGj61Ir0Vzh2woZ?si=HiQsGkLmSSq3qud4zEa8Mw&utm_source=copy-link

19/07/2026

We are not just cleaning glass!

That is one of the biggest lessons I’ve taken from the first year of The Window Pro Podcast.

When customers book a window cleaner, they are not only paying for clean windows. They are paying for reliability, communication, peace of mind, and trust.

We get invited into people’s homes, offices, cafés, and businesses. That is a privilege. And over time, when we turn up, communicate well, and do the job properly, we stop being “a window cleaner” and become “their window cleaner."

That trust compounds.

🎧 Listen to the full anniversary episode of The Window Pro Podcast when it lands next week on Spotify.

15/07/2026

It may be Wednesday but it was a glorious day to travel over to "Straddie", the nickname for North Stradbroke Island, a popular getaway location for people in Brisbane.

The dolphins were surfing and the whales breaching as they travelled on their northern migration.

It's why I love the ocean...

Taking time out from a busy work schedule is so important so that a life reset switch can be engaged.

12/07/2026

Michigan winters don’t stop Blaize Mason’s business.

Here in Brisbane, Australia, we deal with brutally humid summers. Blaize Mason, from Two Glass Gents in northern Michigan, deals with brutal winters.

In this episode, Blaize shares how his business keeps moving when window cleaning slows down. They’ve added services like snow removal, gutter cleaning, soft washing, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and ice dam removal.

The lesson isn’t that every window cleaner needs to offer the same services.

The lesson is to think ahead, understand your market, and build extra income streams that make sense for your area.

Here's the link on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VKSVTRdHOwwQs58CNzVTx?si=cSezLCsHSxuaDbFJ_jXH-Q&utm_source=copy-link

08/07/2026

It's not often one gets his pet project advertised on an entertainment guide.

I love running The Window Pro Podcast since it's connected me with lots of fascinating guests. People who have worked hard for their success.

If you've been listening to the podcast, who has been your favourite guest? Who have you learned the most from?

Feel free to leave your comments below.

08/07/2026

He started window cleaning at 12 years old.

In this episode of The Window Pro Podcast, I chat with Blaize Mason from Two Glass Gents in northern Michigan.

Blaize started out cleaning windows with his dad, putting business cards in the local grocery store, and slowly built from there. Today, his business has grown into a 31-person operation.

What I loved about this conversation is how practical it was. Blaize talks honestly about the early days, learning the trade, growing the team, and keeping the business moving through some tough seasons.

If you’re a window cleaner trying to build something more professional and sustainable, there’s plenty in this one for you.

🎧 Listen to the full interview on The Window Pro Podcast. It lands on Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time or Monday at 9am Australian EST.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7DVuMjORGj61Ir0Vzh2woZ?si=zC7fLo-sQiCpX2UFUkKHnw&utm_source=copy-link

Podcast · A Window Cleaning Podcast by Duncan McRae · I've been cleaning windows (and figuring out business) for nearly 30 years. Sharing what’s worked — and what hasn’t — so you can build a trade life that’s profitable, steady, and a bit less stressful.

21/06/2026

My first Reach-iT pole had problems — but that’s not the whole story.

Back in 2012, I bought my first pure water system from Window Cleaning World. It came with a Reach-iT Mini pole.

That pole had a few issues early on. When Window Cleaning World stopped being the distributor, I ended up dealing directly with Perry Tait.

To his credit, Perry helped me fix the issues — and I used that pole until I eventually sold that business.

In this episode, Perry and I talk honestly about those early tools, customer feedback, product development, and how Reach-iT has evolved over the years.

It is a good reminder that better tools are often built through real-world feedback from real window cleaners.

Listen to Part 1 of my interview with Perry Tait on The Window Pro Podcast. Here's the link on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/26rkb6OQN49FFsjVUNlRei?si=K57SymDrQqGxnKUuM3zCXw

Question:
Have you ever had a tool that started rough but became part of your daily kit?
Leave a comment and tell me about it.

14/06/2026

Buying better gear won’t help much if you use it the same old way.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Perry Tait, founder of Future of Cleaning and creator of Reach-iT tools, we talk about why better window cleaning tools often require better technique.

Perry shares why efficiency is not about rushing. It is about reducing wasted movement, understanding the tool in your hand, and changing the way you work.

We also get into RADIAL brushes, rinsing on the glass, and why using a new tool with an old method can limit the benefit.

This is a practical conversation for window cleaners who want to work smarter, protect their bodies, and get more from their equipment.

Listen to the full episode on The Window Pro Podcast when it lands next Monday. You can find the podcast on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7DVuMjORGj61Ir0Vzh2woZ?si=8_AeW_w5RuGE44BTtNVa9Q

What tool or technique has changed the way you work? Leave a comment — I’d love to hear it.

07/06/2026

Can AI help you manage your window cleaning business?

Unsure about the answer?

In this week's podcast episode, I chat with Mitch Lloyd from Adelaide, Australia.

He had some fascinating insights on how to leverage AI to provide automation, which provides you time to breathe.

Here's the link on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GeLgTILEhz7bLtmkNeYJq?si=WqjloRnzTGCF1kw6Spugmw

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