Silently remind your client about buying protector
Many of your long time customers may not even KNOW you offer carpet protection. Routinely remind them about ScotchGard and you’ll Make More Money!
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Divide your water losses into two “phases”
Ever get tired of one minute being a Water Loss HERO and then all of a sudden you become a GOAT! Read how Steve solved this all-too-common problem…
TOP TEN #1: “Make the Cheerleader”
Steve shares his #1 best way to Make More Money (MMM) at each job AND a list with 45 easy tips on HOW to MMM! Don’t miss this one!
TOP TEN #2- Make More Money by “Selling Less”
Home owners are wary of being high pressured with bait-and-switch tactics. So Steve suggests you promote ONLY your most profitable products and services…
TOP TEN #3- Develop “Tollbooths”
Quit leaving your clients dangling like ripe plums- ready to be plucked by an aggressive competitor. Instead, “pre-book” them for their next cleaning before you leave the job. Steve shares two ideas …
TOP TEN #4- Make MORE $$$ by “Booking LESS”
Most cleaners love an upcoming week crammed full of jobs right from the git-go. But Steve says there are several subtle traps in overbooking your technicians. Learn how you may “Make More Money” by booking fewer jobs per week …
Cleaners AND restorers: Sell more protector!
Everyone can Make More Money by selling carpet protector. Steve shares an “Xactimate secret” for restoration contractors to sell more scotchgard.
TOP TEN “How to Make More Money” #6: Develop niche services
Quit competing against the far-too-COMMON “Clean Any Size Living Room, Dining Room and Hall for …” bozos. Instead, offer UNCOMMON “special niche services”!
TOP TEN List Idea #7: Pre-orient your client on how to spend more!
Remember, your clients can’t buy more if they don’t know! Steve shares some tips in #7 of his TOP TEN Ways to Make More Money From Each Job List …
TOP TEN List Idea #8: Get more efficient on the job.
Labor (especially YOUR own labor!) will always be your most expensive overhead. Save time by getting efficient and you will Make More Money on each job!
TOP TEN List Idea #9- Travel smarter.
You don’t make money driving! Steve shares some great tips on how to “travel smarter” and Make More Money on each job!
TOP TEN: “Make More Money From Each Job”- By charging MORE!
Steve says: “Put more profit in your pocket by raining your prices!” (DUH!)
“Breaking bread” brings your team together
People hire on with you for you for a pay check. (Duh!) BUT they stay long term because they “buy in” emotionally to the family atmosphere and shared vision you have created. Read on for how to do it …
Write their name down IMMEDIATELY!
Developing a relationship over the phone is a real challenge. Your cleaning or restoration company can start building a bond with a new client right from the “git-go” with this little tip…
Creating low-cost “little marketers”
Every carpet cleaner wants to make a great first impression and prepare the way for repeat sales. How can the customer’s children assist in this endeavor? Read on for a simple but effective tip.