These kids are boss level.
We’re talking about the Boss Kids, who are willing to get down and dirty to hang out together and make a few bucks.
Comprised of brothers Rafael and Santiago Almeida-Sampaio, 10 and 8 respectively; and siblings Domenic and Gianluca Lachapelle, 10 and 13, Boss Kids do windows.
And more.
In fact, they’ll get that gunk out of your garbage tote. Or rake your leaves this fall or shovel your driveway in the winter.
It all began with a father’s advice.
“What brought us all together is Gian and Dom’s dad (Reno) said maybe we could make a business out of cleaning windows, so we started going around cleaning windows,” Rafael said. “Then their dad said, ‘Maybe you guys should clean garbage bins too.’”
The second choice is driving their business these days. And the lads are not put off by the smell.
“We haven’t seen really, really bad stinky ones,” Domenic said, “but we saw some that were a little bit stinky. Not like bad, bad.”
The Boss Kids will wash the bin out with a hose before heading in to finish the job by hand.
“We’re not afraid to get dirty,” Domenic said. “We go in, grab a sponge and scrub.”
The young entrepreneurs rely on word of mouth for the best advertising, but have promoted themselves on social media as well. That’s Gianluca’s budding area of expertise.
Face-to-face is where the lads shine. They will hand a client a flyer and ask them to spread the word to their friends.
Anyone wanting the four-pack of young scrubbers, rakers or shovellers to stop by can reach Boss Kids at 226-347-1551 or look for Boss Kids on Facebook.
They’ve started in their neighbourhood in southeast Chatham and are looking to expand.
Crystal Almeida, Rafael and Santiago’s mother, said it’s an educational and profitable experience for the boys.
“They’re learning what hard work is, and they’re learning to make a dollar,” she said. “They work hard.
