This Industry Was Built on Secrecy. We're Building It on Collaboration.
For too long, hood cleaning companies have operated in silos — guarding pricing, hoarding knowledge, treating every competitor like an enemy. The companies that win aren't the ones who hide. They're the ones who raise the bar for everyone.
The Old Way
- ●Guard your pricing like a trade secret
- ●Never share what works
- ●Compete on who can undercut the lowest
- ●Treat IKECA meetings like intelligence-gathering missions
- ●Hope your techs don't leave and take your methods with them
The New Way
- ●Share frameworks, keep your execution
- ●Compete on quality, not secrecy
- ●Raise industry standards so customers trust ALL of us
- ●Build a network where asking for help is a sign of strength
- ●Create an industry where the next generation wants to work
What the Community Will Be
A place built by operators, for operators. Here's what we're creating together.
Discussion Forums
Ask questions, share wins, debate methods. Pricing frameworks, equipment reviews, territory strategy. No topic off limits.
Shared Knowledge Base
NFPA 96 guides, fire marshal prep checklists, pricing calculators, onboarding templates. Built by the community, free for the community.
Anonymous Benchmarking
See how your margins, job times, and pricing compare to the industry. No names. Just data. Know where you stand.
Recognition
Monthly spotlights on companies doing exceptional work. Not based on revenue — based on quality, safety, and community contribution.
Training & CEU
Peer-led workshops, NFPA 96 deep dives, business growth sessions. Real operators teaching real operators.
Territory Referral Network
Too far for you? Refer it to a trusted partner. Get referred back. A network built on trust, not territory wars.
Community Principles
The rules we operate by. Non-negotiable.
We share what we know. Knowledge hoarded is knowledge wasted.
We compete on quality, not secrecy. The best work speaks for itself.
We lift the standard for everyone. When the industry wins, we all win.
We welcome new entrants. More good operators means more trust from customers.
We call out bad actors, not competitors. There's a difference.
We measure success by the health of the industry, not just our own P&L..
Be One of the First
The community launches with HoodOps in October 2026. Early members shape the rules, set the tone, and get recognized for building something the industry has never had.