Jon-Don's Strategies for Success- Marketing, Pricing and Management for Carpet Cleaning, Restoration, and Janitorial

Too many cleaning and restoration professionals flounder with managing their business due to the demands of NOW! So how can you stay on top of your marketing, strategic planning and your long range vision?

This can be a lonely business but cleaners are fighting back by spontaneously organizing “get-togethers”. Steve gives us an ongoing inside view of the most “informal” gathering out there…

Meg and John Burdick have already built an exceptional business. Now they are looking to the future and recognize they need more outside help. So they are taking a scary step of bringing in a local consultant. Read on and ask if you too need more outside help and/or accountability in your life …

Making “cold call” sales visits can be downright scary. Steve encourages this Arizonan cleaner to be realistic, offers his advice and some moral support!

The image of the lonely but brave entrepreneur fighting against incredible odds is ingrained in the American psyche. Chuck Violand explains why this is so sad and unnecessary …

Once you build your network of “informal” business advisers it’s time to actually listen. For self-made business entrepreneurs this is often easier said than accomplished.

Even the Bible says that “in the multitude of counselors there is salvation”. And yet, being the stubborn, mule-headed entrepreneurs that we are, we continue to insist on going it alone. One SFS member shares a great idea on outside advice. Even better, this help is FREE!

No matter what industry you work in, business is based on relationships. How can you boost your likability…? Big Billy shares a tested and proven resource from a leader in self-promotion.