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An industrious teen, Deke Carpenter is not a young man who enjoys the boredom of idle time; he prefers a purpose. As last summer approached, Deke began to reflect on the down time that lie ahead, and he didn’t like what he envisioned. He needed and wanted something to do. Thus began his search for something that would keep him busy while taking him out of his comfort zone. First, he tried landscaping, but as Deke explains it, it was not a great fit. “ I hated it. Waking up early to pull weeds and lay mulch was not for me.” However, the desire for money and the ever-looming desire to stay busy were factors he could not ignore. Soon, the idea for what he calls a “side hustle” began to take shape in the form of pressure washing.

A pressure washing business was the perfect fit for Deke because the start-up cost was minimal, and it was an easy skill to learn. Before he knew it, the budding entrepreneur inside this young man had started his own business and was no longer someone’s employee.

In early July, Northshore Power Cleaners emerged and has been cleaning local driveways, patios, decks, and cars ever since. What makes Northshore Power Cleaners different from other companies with similar services? Deke says, “The biggest thing that stands out about Northshore Power Cleaners is our low prices and committed workers. My staff and I are perfectionists.” Although this St. Paul’s sophomore enjoys the fruits of his “side hustle,” he has much bigger plans for his future. His goal is to attend a top-50 university, get a degree in the business field, then get an MBA. In the true entrepreneurial spirit that drives him, he wants to start his own companies. He enthusiastically explains, “I’m definitely getting my real estate license at 18.” This eager young man is ready to make his mark on the world.

Business aspirations aside, Deke enjoys playing lacrosse and lifts weights as often as possible while sharing some of his time as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. In addition to physical hobbies, he enjoys reading books about finance and Stoic philosophy and greatly appreciates the Classical antiquity period. He thinks that people would be surprised by his interests. Ever business-minded, he gravitates to learning about about stocks, real estate investment trusts, and eCommerce. The future is full of beautiful possibilities for this young man.

As for now, Deke is building a website for Northshore Power Cleaners. In the meantime, for a powered cleaning second none, he can be reached at northshorepowercleaners@gmail.com or by phone at 985-789-3443.

Northshore Power Cleaner’s Aidan Bettencourt and Deke

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