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« on: August 31, 2011, 12:22:01 PM » |
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Hi guys
i have been layed off work 3 times now and sick off if so i have gone the same rought u guys have i started knocking last night
and got my 1st 3 jobs i was only out 45 min any tips any one has got fell free i need all the help i can get im bk out tonight so will let u now how it goes
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2011, 05:31:23 PM » |
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download ebook from brian tracey, he's a top sales expert (ignore the american stuff in it) but its helped me greatly  plus dont get down just keep getting at least one new customer a day when you got a good few to do, it will soon grow to a nice size also welcome |
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bacca
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2011, 07:11:45 PM » |
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as g&g says, keep at it, don't get too down, you'll have good days and bad but is so worth it in the long run keep us posted mate  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2011, 09:06:41 PM » |
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can you clean windows newstart? once you get a few get out cleaning and you will pick up more just being seen, and recommendations will come as well
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newstart
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2011, 09:50:44 AM » |
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Hi
Thanks for the tip guys
havnt been able to go since my 1st night as i got food poisoning not a nice this been in bed for three day i hope this is the last days as i want to go out 2moz to make up on wat i have missed the last few nights
ya i done some work for a window cleaner a few years ago so the last few week i have been cleanning a few houses for free and. Its like riding a bike. im also starting to clean on tuseday so people get to see me about as i no you guys pick up a bit off work just being out there
so im back out 2moz so we will see how we get on
have a good weekend guys
oh ya sorry abou my spelling and grammer its is really bad
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2011, 08:27:00 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2011, 07:10:18 PM » |
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well im back and 100% again thank good.
i went out on saturday and got another 2 so thats was me on 5 job small but a start.
just been out for an hour 2night and got 4 i am well happy with that if i keep going shouldnt take long
how long did it take to build up ur rounds guys.
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2011, 07:34:34 PM » |
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3 years and im still building lol, mate its down to what you want and need
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« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2011, 08:30:34 PM » |
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see wat you mean lol
well im greedy and want more more more lol
no im driven by money so ill prob be like you mate still building 5 years down the line lol
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kempy
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« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2011, 11:20:16 PM » |
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several years in and still getting new custies without even trying or basically wanting them .
Just sold a days work as I have gained some better stuff , and also just binned a few bad payers and annoying persons .
Just binned about £120 of work , and sold £120 of work for £200 , it was bad work and the lad is local and wanted it .
Now charging sky high prices for new work as I'm at my limit now , well I have said that for years , but hey ho .
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newstart
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« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2011, 07:22:08 PM » |
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Hey guy,
just been out for a bit and not to bad go myself another 2 jobs so not a bad start im going to get another 2 more 2moz night and going to then im going to start cleaning thursday.
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2011, 08:18:34 PM » |
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just done a small five year plan what do you guys think
at the moment i have a car ladders wfp trolly and the kit for that and my trad kit
1-3 months: gain 84 jobs
3-6 months gain 168 jobs buy a cheap van i.e £700 and the rest of my van wfp equipment
6-12 months gain 336 jobs have a newer van by the end
if i keep going the way i have started i will get 336 jobs by 7 months that would be really good
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2011, 08:51:16 PM » |
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Work seems to dry up a little bit when the bad weather comes, keep things low cost for as long as possible, you will need all the extra money you can get in the winter, if its a winter like the last one brace your self. dont feel down by this but expect the worst and you wont be dissapointed build up nice and steady go for quality no quantity.
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« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2011, 08:54:49 PM » |
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Work seems to dry up a little bit when the bad weather comes, keep things low cost for as long as possible, you will need all the extra money you can get in the winter, if its a winter like the last one brace your self. dont feel down by this but expect the worst and you wont be dissapointed build up nice and steady go for quality no quantity.
i agree with this, always work to minimums and anything after that is a bonus |
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« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2011, 09:14:22 PM » |
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good bit off advice lads didnt think about the winter im going to stick to the plan but see what you mean about keeping cost low i have a low bar what do u guy think about a wfp trailer system that will save me getting a van in the first few months
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« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2011, 09:26:45 PM » |
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Only you knows what you can afford, if you can afford a cheap van get one but dont go mad buying beyond your means, it will all come good in time.
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« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2011, 09:41:37 PM » |
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Best advice mate I can give is from my own experiance .
I'm a hard working individual who worked from £5 an hour upwards in my early days of window cleaning .I had some terrible first few houses that were a nightmare when I was trad only .
I built the round up ,up and up more , by being seen cleaning and by canvassing , door knocking , leaflets are only any good if you knock on the door the following night .
So now I have a professionally fitted system with fast fill RO , the best poles that are expensive but are quality , and I earn enough to provide for the family , however only just these days .
If you are determined , and willing to work very hard then I suggest you go straight for a van mount system , DIY , and cheap van , as if not you will always upgrade from the trolley - trailor - to van mount , many have done this .
Buy a Expert,dispatchor scudo for about £1200 , add a 350 layflat tank , nice size , buy a RO 450gpd minimal or better still a 40/40 .
Buy the battery,pump etc all for about £500
So for £1700 done and dusted , or if you have the trolley already then but the tank and plumb the trolley into the tank .Its the same as supplying from the 25litre containers
all the best
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« Reply #17 on: September 07, 2011, 07:09:25 PM » |
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well got my First day window cleaning 2morow wwwoooppp
just got bk from nocking only got the 1 and 1 one off but i have got 60 pound for my first day it not a full day but a good start
my aim is to get 10 new jobs for tuesday so im going to have to go nocking sat and sunday dont want to but if i waant the money why not
just picked up a 350ltr tank as i found it on ebay for 60 pound i thought it was a good price.
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« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2011, 12:05:08 AM » |
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A good size tank , not too upright , best size you can get to start with .
Working and cleaning the windows on a saturday is good as you seem to get noticed more , sunday evening to canvass , persons are in and thats when you want them to be .
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2011, 02:35:23 AM » |
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We've been going about a year and a half - best advice I can give is -
1. Get an LPG van - saves a fortune on fuel!
2. Don't have a water meter!! (It sucks if you do and you use a WFP system)
3. Price your work carefully - we've learned through trial and error that conservatory roofs / gutters / soffits and fascias need to be priced according to the state they are in. Try using a minimum price (e.g. minimum £10.00 for a conservatory roof) and increase prices for heavily soiled items.
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2011, 08:54:35 PM » |
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Ya im going to go out sat late morning and sunday evening
well my first day lol i hate the 1st clean started at 9.30 got done about 2.30 but went home twice so shuld be done about 1ish next month
if you guy have a full house to clean and they are not in so i only clean the front but i can myself chaseing to do the back off the house what do you guy do.
went out knocking 2night and woooow got six only another 5 to get for tuesdays clean.
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2011, 10:10:42 PM » |
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Nice one mate ,
Just shows you that with a little bit of effort and hard work you can easily create a business within 12 months .
Well probably 3 months .
Plenty of houses out there to be cleaned
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« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2011, 04:49:28 PM » |
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Nice one mate ,
Just shows you that with a little bit of effort and hard work you can easily create a business within 12 months .
Well probably 3 months .
Plenty of houses out there to be cleaned
Just make sure you do them for the right money do not be a busy fool...,remember this its not how many customers youve got but how much you make/earn..........in my village one guy has 80% of the work and they all want him ....but he cleans for half my price which is why he goes out cleaning in the rain and i dont (as a rule).......good luck |
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newstart
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« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2011, 08:39:35 PM » |
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ya i am trying to price them well so i dont have to put the price up in the future.
having 2night off as i went to pick up a trailer going to see about useing it picked it up for 80 quid another bargin
thanks for the help an sapport guy its a big help.
well i have got 2 to do 2morrow and then im going out knocking for a few hours so only need a few more then got another days work tuesday ill let bu no how i get on
any off you guy up to anything fun this week end.
any of you from birmingham
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« Reply #24 on: September 09, 2011, 09:42:12 PM » |
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No probs, the chaps on here have been a massive help to me and they have certainly saved me from some mistakes......remember if in doubt ask ,i do and someone has been there and done it and gives you genuine help be lucky |
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