My father and I started a parking lot clean-up business. It's been 45 years, and my family-run company is still AI-proof.

The author started a small business with his family. Courtesy of Brian Winch As a kid, Brian Winch helped his father clean parking lots to support their family. Years later, he turned it into a business, and his brothers joined in. Now, he helps others learn about "America's Simplest Business," carrying on his dad's legacy. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brian Winch, the founder of Clean Lots. The following has been edited for length and clarity. As a young kid, I wat...