The 10 School Commandments

This video is totally goofy and was SO MUCH fun! Our family recently watched the "Hamilton" show on Disney Plus and cannot stop singing the songs. Last month, I was cleaning offices all day with my son and daughter and I blurted this idea out.

"Wouldn't it be funny if I launched my Solo Cleaning School YouTube channel with the Ten Cleaning Commandments and made the rap to fit the Hamilton song?"

The kids loved the idea. Then my YouTuber son Kenny challenged me. "Dad, when are you going to write the lyrics so I can help you produce it?"

I replied. "Come on, Kenny! It's a fun idea, but I have important work to do. I can't goof off with a song!"

We got home late. I grabbed my notebook and the lyrics for the actual "Ten Duel Commandments" song from "Hamilton" and started writing the first verse. I had NO intention of staying up until 3 am to complete the song, nor did I have the intention of recording it the next day.

Kenny was relentless. He pushed me to edit the lyrics and practice. Then I had to record my part. Meanwhile, he took the producer role and coordinated his siblings to act out each verse, rehearsed, recorded the video. Then he took our cajon, mic'd it up, and recorded the audio beat track for the song. Somehow, this creative teenager was able to pull it all together into the video you see here!

Before I share the lyrics, let me give a bit more background. I've had many people ask me how to start their own profitable solo cleaning company. A few weeks ago, I created a free downloadable "Solo Cleaning Quickstart Guide" on my website. I created the lyrics of this song from that quickstart guide. I hope you enjoy it! I'm a proud dad for sure!

Lyrics

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine...

It's the Ten School Commandments.
It's the Ten School Commandments.

Number one.
The goal, to initialize faster.
The ISO Model's there for you to master.

Number two.
Get legit. Get identification.
DBA, EIN, sales tax information.

Number three.
Get your equipment together.
Invest in what you've got or invest yourself in something better.
Microfiber towels, spray bots' in a tote,
A good vacuum, COVID plan well wrote.

Number four.
Your new business needs some protection.
Time for a policy; a broker connection.
You pay him a deposit. You go to his facility
You have him print it out, so you can have your liability.

Five.
Begin with a price that isn't too high. 
Always by the job, you can stabilize.

Number six.
Identify your avatar.
It isn't that hard,
If you know what you are looking for.

Seven.
Impress your peeps every chance you're given,
To clean a house or office and show them that you're driven.

Number eight.
It's the time to educate.
Solo Cleaning School, see if you can make your schedule great.

It's so simple.
You can do it. 
Can we agree the ISO Model is the way to it?
Yes. But what about those that say you can't scale it with no staff?
That's crazy. Forget it!
Staying solo is a sacrifice.
Just follow the system to have a business that's nice.
Okay, let's go!

Number nine.
Hit your peace factor, get the clients,
And your solo biz rivals the giants.

Number ten. Optimize!