Business Profile: Sunburst Window Washing

Sunburst Window Washing, LLC, is a Niwot business founded by two high school students, Jamison Weise and Joshua Longenecker.

Their friendship began at Sunset Middle School, where they met through the robotics program in sixth grade. They both shared a love of video games, but they also felt driven to create something of their own. In their sophomore year at Niwot High School, they started their first business, growing and selling tomatoes door-to-door. After only a two-week-long period of door-to-door salesmanship, the boys couldn't wait to start their next project.

"Last summer, we couldn't decide whether to start our own business or to get a job at a restaurant or at an auto parts store," said Weise. "We really wanted to make money of our own, so we ordered a window washing kit off of Amazon and got started on our business last summer. We went to a couple of houses and we got some major success early on. We continued to build our business over the school year and now we have 10 employees."

"We're a registered LLC," said Longenecker. "We're insured and everyone is registered as a subcontractor. We deal with hundreds of clients. This month alone, we've served about 20 to 30 clients."

"All of our employees are high school students and we've helped them start their own businesses as well," said Weise. "We helped them start a video-editing and drone photography business. It's been really fun guiding our friends along and showing them that anyone can start a business."

For now, their business cleans interior windows for businesses only, but they plan to serve residential clients in the future. Prices vary for the standard and detailed window cleaning depending on the size of the building. Screens are an extra $50 flat fee for any size house (up to 20 screens).