Why I’m Closing the Business I Built
There are some decisions in life that are exciting to make, and there are others that leave you feeling both grateful and heartbroken at the same time.
Recently, I made the difficult decision to close my cleaning business, That Guy Who Cleans, and accept a new career opportunity. While I’m genuinely excited about what lies ahead, saying goodbye to something I built from the ground up has been far more emotional than I expected.
When I started this business, I wasn’t just looking for a way to make money. I was trying to build something of my own. I wanted to create a life with more freedom, more flexibility, and more purpose. Like many small business owners, I had no roadmap. There was no guarantee of success. There was only a willingness to take a chance and figure things out along the way.
Over the years, I cleaned hundreds of homes. I met incredible people. I built relationships with clients who became much more than customers. They trusted me with their homes, their pets, and often their stories. For that, I will always be grateful.
But owning a business isn’t just about the victories.
There were months when I wasn’t sure how I would pay the bills. There were days when I worked until I was physically exhausted. There were cancellations, slow seasons, unexpected expenses, and moments when I questioned whether I could keep going.
What I’ve learned is that success isn’t measured solely by whether a business lasts forever. Sometimes success is measured by what the experience teaches you.
This business taught me resilience.
It taught me how to communicate with people from all walks of life. It taught me how to solve problems on the fly, manage schedules, market services, handle difficult situations, and keep moving forward when things weren’t going according to plan.
Most importantly, it taught me that I am capable of adapting.
Life rarely follows the path we imagine for ourselves. Sometimes the opportunities we need look different than the opportunities we planned for. Growth often requires letting go of something good in order to pursue something better.
That is where I find myself today.
As I prepare to begin a new chapter in my career, I don’t view the closing of my business as a failure. I view it as a graduation.
The business served its purpose in my life. It helped me grow into the person I am today. It gave me confidence when I needed it most. It carried me through seasons of uncertainty. It taught me lessons that I will take with me for the rest of my life.
And while I may be closing this chapter, I’m not closing the book.
There are still goals to chase, new skills to learn, stories to tell, and opportunities waiting around the corner.
To every client who trusted me, supported me, referred me, encouraged me, or simply believed in me—thank you.
You helped make this journey possible.
As for what’s next?
I’m not entirely sure where this road will lead, but for the first time in a long time, I’m excited to find out.
Here’s to new beginnings.