How Long Does It Take To Get FREE Leads From GOOGLE?

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What’s up, guys? Welcome back to the Lean and Mean Academy, where we focus on one truck, big profits.

Today, we’re diving into a question that every new business owner asks:

“How long does it take to start getting free leads from Google?”

This might not be the conversation you want, but it’s definitely the conversation you need.

We could talk all day about downstream injectors, soft wash ratios, and batch buster valves, but none of that matters if you don’t have customers.

Eventually, when you start your business, you’ll get your first jobs from friends, family, and neighbors. But guess what?

That well runs dry—and that’s okay.

At that point, it’s time to stop relying on your inner circle and start marketing like a real business.

Step 1: Own Your Business—LOUDLY

Most people make a huge mistake when they start their business: they keep it quiet.

They don’t want to talk about it.
They don’t post about it.
They’re afraid of failure in the open.

But here’s the deal: if you want success, you need to make sure everyone around you knows about your pressure washing business.

Your family and friends should be sick and tired of hearing about it.

The faster you spread the word, the sooner you’ll exhaust that initial well—and that’s a good thing because it forces you to start real marketing.

Step 2: Real Business Owners Are Marketers First

It just so happens that we clean houses and roofs.

But at the core, you’re not just a pressure washer—you’re a marketer.

Think about it this way:

🛠️ If your service was making apple pies instead of pressure washing, the marketing principles would be exactly the same.

The service itself is just the small piece of a much bigger picture. The bigger picture is marketing and sales.

And in today’s world, that means getting your website to rank on Google.

Step 3: The Google Honeymoon Period

So, how long does it take to get free leads from Google?

Well, here’s what we’ve observed:

1️⃣ When you first set up your Google Business Profile (GBP) and website, Google often gives new businesses a “honeymoon period”.

2️⃣ During this time—which lasts anywhere from a couple of weeks to two months—Google gives your business extra visibility.

3️⃣ You might start getting calls and leads quickly during this period.

I’ve seen new businesses land $40,000 to $50,000 worth of jobs in their first two months just from this initial boost.

But then… the honeymoon ends.

Google stops giving you that temporary push, and your rankings drop off.

Step 4: The Proving Ground (This Is Where Most People Quit)

After the honeymoon period, your business enters what I call “The Proving Ground.”

🚧 This is where Google stops favoring your new listing and starts ranking you based on authority, content, and competition.

Most guys panic here.

They think:
❌ “SEO doesn’t work.”
❌ “Google doesn’t like my business.”
❌ “I guess I’ll have to rely on paid ads forever.”

But here’s the truth: this drop is completely normal.

If you’re consistent with SEO, content, and optimizing your website, you’ll start climbing back up—but this time, your rankings will be stable and long-lasting.

Step 5: How to Climb Back Up & Dominate Google

If you want to keep getting free leads from Google, you need to do the following:

1. Invest in a High-Quality Website

I’ve taken dozens of websites from page 3 to the #1 spot on Google.

The fastest way to get there? Footbridge Media.

💰 For just $199/month, they:
✅ Build your website
✅ Write your content
✅ Handle all the SEO work

It’s a done-for-you system. If you mention me when you sign up, you’ll save $600 per year on the service.

2. Optimize Your Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile is CRUCIAL for local rankings.

Make sure you:
✅ Fill out every section (business name, services, hours, etc.)
✅ Upload high-quality photos and videos
✅ Get as many 5-star reviews as possible

The more Google sees activity and engagement, the better your ranking.

3. Create Consistent, High-Quality Content

Google rewards businesses that consistently add content to their website.

Here’s what I recommend:
✅ Write service pages for each city and service you offer
✅ Post before-and-after case studies with photos
✅ Create blog posts about common cleaning problems in your area

Even if you only post once a month, it stacks up over time.

This is how year 2 hits differently for guys in our Inner Circle—they’ve put in the work, and now their business runs on free leads from Google.

Join the Inner Circle & Get on the Fast Track

🚀 If you’re serious about scaling your business and mastering SEO, join the Inner Circle.

Inside, we cover:
✅ How to rank your Google Business Profile FAST
✅ The exact content strategy to dominate local SEO
✅ The marketing systems that keep our businesses booked year-round

Plus, the group is full of winners who actually want to see you succeed.

It’s not about competition—it’s about creation.

BONUS: Join the Serious Starter Softwash Boot Camp (March 21-22, 2025)

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📅 Dates: March 21-22, 2025
📍 Location: [Insert location]

At this boot camp, you’ll learn:
✅ How to properly soft wash & pressure wash
✅ How to market your business for MAXIMUM leads
✅ How to price jobs for high profits

This event will give you the real-world knowledge you need to crush it in 2025.