for nicholas brand, it all started with a simple idea in 2002. i decided to start a window cleaning company. we wanted to think of an idea. one of my buddies pointed out we should wear a kilt because you re scottish. at first we all had a laugh and i thought that s not a bad idea. people won t forget us. that was how the window washing company men in kilts was born. nicholas went door to door offering his window washing services. right away his outfit was an attention grabber. even if it was just me in an home made kilt driving around in an old accord, i had people saying you ve got a great idea. you re on to something here. now can you see kilt-clad window washers that work in all the major cities in canada and seattle. tressa wood is one of nicholas s business partners. she was vice president of operations with 1-800-got-junk.