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 …
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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 …
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.
A lesson from dentists and quick-lube shops
Tired of “customer erosion” and vainly hoping your client will call you back next year? Steve says we can all learn from the dental profession!
The power of your “Positive Reflection”
Make it easy for your workforce to enchant the home owner. And yes, appearances DO matter! With this simple technique you can remind your people to see themselves through the eyes of their customer.
Your best carpet cleaner “parting lines” …
It has been well stated, “Last said- first remembered.” Steve reminds us of the need to say goodbye with a flourish!
Motivating your techs with Customer “Report Cards”
Learn how to “double dip” from your customer feedback with a fun contest on “Making the Cheerleader”!
Getting maximum results from your comment cards
Getting customer feedback is vital for any business. Steve shares how you can get “maximum mileage” out of the time-honored Customer Comment Cards …
Avoiding the “broken machine with the client watching” nightmare!
NOTHING is worse than a non-working truck mount with the customer impatiently waiting! Here are two quick tips to keep your machine humming along and your blood pressure under control …
Compulsively measuring your success with customer comment cards
Most cleaners invite reviews; but not everyone examines them like they should. Steve revisits the “customer comment card” with a few modern tweaks.
Giving “options” means $$$ for YOU!
High pressure “bait and switch” tactics are not only unethical they are also bad business for the long term. So how can you increase your profits with “budget” customers? Try this “option” …
Love cleaning customers … and their dogs!
Customers love two groups more than anything else in the world … their kids AND their PETS! Steve shares two great tips on how to make Cheerleaders out of pet owners from the get-go …