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Never “oversell” the Scotchgard application to your residential carpet cleaning customers

Never “oversell” the Scotchgard application to your residential carpet cleaning customers

Remember the old expression, “under promise, over deliver”? In other words, IF you’ve already got the Scotchgard protector sale, it is now time to lower the no doubt unreasonably high expectations of a typical residential cleaning customer. Steve shares how to NOT oversell carpet cleaning products.

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What can a carpet cleaner present at a “ladies club” meeting?

What can a carpet cleaner present at a “ladies club” meeting?

Wouldn’t it be great to get “up close and personal” with over 100 top prospects for your carpet cleaning services? That is where one Minneapolis carpet cleaner finds himself, but how can he make the best of his opportunity?

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TOP TEN: “Make More Money From Each Job”- By charging MORE!

TOP TEN: “Make More Money From Each Job”- By charging MORE!

Steve kicks off 2012 with his TOP TEN ideas to put more profit in your pocket just from the customers you already work for.

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What freebies should I give my carpet cleaning customers?

What freebies should I give my carpet cleaning customers?

After having thoroughly impressed the customer with your cleaning and service skills, it is now time to lay the ground work for a future relationship. What better way than with a gift that “keeps on giving”?

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The Big Money in Home and Trade Shows

The Big Money in Home and Trade Shows

Get out there and sell “face to face” … by letting the prospect come to you!

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Door hangers: Just because they’re a great “old” idea won’t make them happen!

Door hangers: Just because they’re a great “old” idea won’t make them happen!

Many, many cleaners have success with door hangers. Motivating your carpet cleaning techs to actually distribute them is another story. So how do you “git ‘er done” when you have recalcitrant employees?

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A high class technique to create restoration Cheerleaders

A high class technique to create restoration Cheerleaders

Give that final boost to your restoration job with this elegant touch that truly is “fit for royalty”! Will the customer remember you and your fun antics? Definitely. Will they tell others about your services? IF you gave Value Added Service and then close the project with this “white glove” treatment, they will sing your praises from the roof tops!

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Give your carpet cleaning clients the “Illusion of Control”

Give your carpet cleaning clients the “Illusion of Control”

Home owners LOVE having sparkling, fresh, clean carpets. But they HATE actually having the work done! No one likes having strangers working in their “inner sanctum”, their home. Calm your client’s fears by empowering them with these “Illusion of Control” TIPS …

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