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What pitfalls are there in buying a carpet cleaning business?

What pitfalls are there in buying a carpet cleaning business?

One wanna-be entrepreneur asks Steve what to watch out for in buying a carpet cleaning business. Steve’s answers may surprise and shock you. If so, they may be just the wake up call you need to successfully sell your company in the future …

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Jon-Don’s new Denver Super Store is now open!

Jon-Don’s new Denver Super Store is now open!

In a difficult economy Jon-Don opens a new store in Denver, Colorado. How do we keep growing? Thanks to some pretty great employees and a company culture obsessed with our customer’s success!

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Intimidated by residential carpet cleaning! What to do?

Intimidated by residential carpet cleaning! What to do?

A Big Sky country janitorial business owner gets cold feet over his carpet cleaning endeavor. Steve reminisces on his days getting started in the carpet cleaning industry and points to light at the end of the tunnel. We all had our first cleaning job, didn’t we?

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“Blogging”- A powerful tool for carpet cleaners!

“Blogging”- A powerful tool for carpet cleaners!

“Big Billy” Yeadon shares his favorite online watering holes for the latest and greatest in marketing and management tips.

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10 Questions Every Cleaning and Restoration Business Should Ask!

10 Questions Every Cleaning and Restoration Business Should Ask!

Check out these 10 questions that just may keep you from joining the 80% of start-up businesses that fail within their first decade. Then share with your fellow board members other vital questions that have kept you safe, sane and profitable …

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Is Marketing Getting Harder?

Is Marketing Getting Harder?

So are you finding marketing to be more and more challenging? If so, join the crowd! Big Billy Yeadon offers his help with some important questions…

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You deserve a “working vacation”!

You deserve a “working vacation”!

There is no sin in enjoying yourself while learning great stuff. Steve reminds us that we can revel in warm beaches AND learn from the best in the industry. All one month from now in the sunny Tampa Bay area …

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Meg’s Story: “Investing in Ourselves” (Part 9)

Meg’s Story: “Investing in Ourselves” (Part 9)

Meg and John start a very important investment program- in themselves! Plus learn Meg’s next business focus …

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