You need to speak with Igotout. He is the Undisputed Master of the rise and expansion of The Real Clean Window company. He hangs out at the Ninth Corps thread alot. He even has a website with pictures of his ownself dangling off of highrises.
Yes, I worked for him and started my own company. When he moved to Texas, I bought and took over a portion of his business and worked it until I sold the company in 1989.
So, how long were you in Maryland? I am from there, but didn't spend much time there in The Way. Just my first year. Were you one of the local TWI guys, or were you imported?
My uncle would say that apart from getting b/a in twi the best thing he got out of it was how to wash windows.
He washes mostly domestic, suburban houses he picked up from doorknocking.Lots of elderly people who are now regular customers, he brings in over a grand a week and turns down new work.
Window cleaning, introduced me to Carpet Cleaning which introduced me to Fire and Water Damage restoration which introduced me to full construction which introduced me to environmental services, Mold, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury which is leading me towards heavy cleanup of Bio Contaminants. All from Window Cleaning and the Way. My 17 year old son is starting his own window cleaning biz right now.
New products yes!! Windex and FullerBrush have new products that attatch to a garden hose and dries the window clear from the ground up, no more ladders or extension poles. Also new invention glass cleans by the heat of the sun.
Best biz in the world window cleaning. 20.00 worth of equipment, only overhead is your gas to the job and repeat loyal customers.
Kingservices.com is my web site.
Mike K
My Son came up with a slogan that I really like you can use it on your cards if you like.
Residential seems the be the hot market in the south, 35-100$ an hour is not unheard of but of course skill and speed play a part too. There isn't as much competition in residential due to all the extra care you got to take in a clients home and that can be a pia. Commercial work is great bread and butter but with gas as it is I prefer one or two nearby stops for the money instead of 20-30.
Buuuut I operate an interior trim/remodel/handyman business.
Been involved construction since 1975.
My best closing technique is a Photo Resume. I have over a thousand photos displaying many types of work performed over the years. This "tool" never ceases to amaze me or the client.
I can certainly share with you simple closing/networking techniques that impress the potential client to become YOUR client. For $19.95 :D--> you will recieve~~~
I don't have customers ~~~ I have clients.
"Blue Booties" offer first & lasting impressions.
Never ever shake your potential client's hand unless they first offer.
When on phone with a potential client, listen to the background: dog barking, baby crying, water running, lawnmower, hammering, etc.
Don't ask for directions. All ya need is an address and map quest.
etc x's etcedra x's etcedra.
My Dad LP was a Master Painter and operated for over 40 years. My brother now runs The Co. It's a small company and so is mine. My LP rarely passed out a card. Clients just seemed to appear via word of mouth. My Brother Man & I live in different states so we don't work together :(-->
My sister (Sis) operates a small window cleaning business. Sis is of the leisurely countenance and never lacks for clients because of my LP's ongoing business. She probably works maybe if she wants 25 > 30 hours a week and brings home comfortable bucks.
I dig discussing business. I consider my work art even if I am just replacing a toilet paper holder.
I noticed your location is FL,USA. Well, well, my 20 is A1A east of Jax., ya know ~~~ The Oceans Edge.
If you are close by, I can certainly give you a name or two for contact. If so or If not, I can certainly help you as aforementioned, & how to incorporate, become Workers Comp Exempt, and all those type of requirements to operate legit which will increase your clientele base. Oh, I can also help you bid jobs. -->
Seems to me Sweetpea, you have support here this thread of yours. :D-->
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Tohu Bohu
You need to speak with Igotout. He is the Undisputed Master of the rise and expansion of The Real Clean Window company. He hangs out at the Ninth Corps thread alot. He even has a website with pictures of his ownself dangling off of highrises.
BTW, did you work with Charley Young in DC Metro?
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Yes, I worked for him and started my own company. When he moved to Texas, I bought and took over a portion of his business and worked it until I sold the company in 1989.
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So, how long were you in Maryland? I am from there, but didn't spend much time there in The Way. Just my first year. Were you one of the local TWI guys, or were you imported?
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Could it be that Sweetpea is none other than M.A.A. the New York Italian Texan with whom I worked with in Dallas?
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Sweetpea,
Here's a tip for you in your new window cleaning business:
When working on windows on a tall building, ..... don't look down.
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My uncle would say that apart from getting b/a in twi the best thing he got out of it was how to wash windows.
He washes mostly domestic, suburban houses he picked up from doorknocking.Lots of elderly people who are now regular customers, he brings in over a grand a week and turns down new work.
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Al Poole
You can also look up "the Evan" king of clean in Baton Rouge. Should have some good suggestions on the biz.
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Window cleaning, introduced me to Carpet Cleaning which introduced me to Fire and Water Damage restoration which introduced me to full construction which introduced me to environmental services, Mold, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury which is leading me towards heavy cleanup of Bio Contaminants. All from Window Cleaning and the Way. My 17 year old son is starting his own window cleaning biz right now.
New products yes!! Windex and FullerBrush have new products that attatch to a garden hose and dries the window clear from the ground up, no more ladders or extension poles. Also new invention glass cleans by the heat of the sun.
Best biz in the world window cleaning. 20.00 worth of equipment, only overhead is your gas to the job and repeat loyal customers.
Kingservices.com is my web site.
Mike K
My Son came up with a slogan that I really like you can use it on your cards if you like.
" Your Pane Is My Pleasure "
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Residential seems the be the hot market in the south, 35-100$ an hour is not unheard of but of course skill and speed play a part too. There isn't as much competition in residential due to all the extra care you got to take in a clients home and that can be a pia. Commercial work is great bread and butter but with gas as it is I prefer one or two nearby stops for the money instead of 20-30.
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I don't do windows. Whaahahaha
Buuuut I operate an interior trim/remodel/handyman business.
Been involved construction since 1975.
My best closing technique is a Photo Resume. I have over a thousand photos displaying many types of work performed over the years. This "tool" never ceases to amaze me or the client.
I can certainly share with you simple closing/networking techniques that impress the potential client to become YOUR client. For $19.95
:D--> you will recieve~~~
I don't have customers ~~~ I have clients.
"Blue Booties" offer first & lasting impressions.
Never ever shake your potential client's hand unless they first offer.
When on phone with a potential client, listen to the background: dog barking, baby crying, water running, lawnmower, hammering, etc.
Don't ask for directions. All ya need is an address and map quest.
etc x's etcedra x's etcedra.
My Dad LP was a Master Painter and operated for over 40 years. My brother now runs The Co. It's a small company and so is mine. My LP rarely passed out a card. Clients just seemed to appear via word of mouth. My Brother Man & I live in different states so we don't work together
:(-->
My sister (Sis) operates a small window cleaning business. Sis is of the leisurely countenance and never lacks for clients because of my LP's ongoing business. She probably works maybe if she wants 25 > 30 hours a week and brings home comfortable bucks.
I dig discussing business. I consider my work art even if I am just replacing a toilet paper holder.
I noticed your location is FL,USA. Well, well, my 20 is A1A east of Jax., ya know ~~~ The Oceans Edge.
If you are close by, I can certainly give you a name or two for contact. If so or If not, I can certainly help you as aforementioned, & how to incorporate, become Workers Comp Exempt, and all those type of requirements to operate legit which will increase your clientele base. Oh, I can also help you bid jobs.
-->
Seems to me Sweetpea, you have support here this thread of yours.
:D-->
Rok On
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided for the above work, and to be completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the agreed sum of____________
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Heya SP,
I was only kidding the $19.95.
I wondered why no further reply to your thread and so opted to bring it back 1st page.
How the squeege is it going???!!!
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