High or low pricing- which way to go?
A local Dallas carpet cleaner is already successful as a “prestige priced”, high end owner-operator. But now he is questioning his business model and his future …
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Feature your “Turbo Cheerleaders” online!
Many restoration and cleaning professionals struggle creating fresh, effective content for their websites. So why not tap into your client’s 5-star reviews?
Buying a business versus “starting from scratch”?
Believe it or not, many folks from “outside” think this is an industry worth investing in. Steve shares a little start-up advice with one budding carpet cleaning entrepreneur …
Should I hire techs for carpet cleaning or just go it alone?
Steve focuses on what is probably the most common and certainly most agonizing question facing carpet cleaning owner-operators …
Longing for a good night’s sleep …
Working commercial night jobs can be physically exhausting and emotionally demoralizing. See what Steve recommends to one poor soul who has had enough …
Leaving a void on the truck …
When the boss decides to start working on the business instead of on the truck, this leaves a gaping hole … Such are the pains of success!! Steve offers his insights.
A wounded carpet cleaner’s cry for help …
All of us (and especially you solo owner operators) should think about the fragile line between good health and winding up disabled in just one instant. And we’re not just talking health. Instead, think what would happen to your family’s economic security if you lose one, two, three or more months of work …
Crossroads of Expansion
Business is going great! Now there are big questions on the horizon. What to do next?
Can you be ‘too busy’?
Steve gives 4 solid reasons to leave some flexibility in your schedule and 2 simple ways to make it happen.
A few reminders on ‘staying small’…
There is no perfect answer. Carefully weigh the ‘risk/reward ratio’ of staying small NOW! (Not when it is too late to change your growth strategy.)
Do you look forward to your day?
Far too often we just sort of let circumstances and chance determine our life. As a new calendar year approaches Steve offers some points to ponder…
Are you STILL ‘hiding out’ on the truck?
How can you define your ‘highest and best use’ in business, and thus guarantee your family’s future financial security?
My TOP FIVE ‘Let’s git ‘er done!’ QuickTIPS!
Thank you for reading and maybe even (could it be?) actually implementing these weekly QuickTIPS!
My business adventure is very rewarding!
SFS taught me that I am a business owner before I am a cleaner! We provide great service, and wonderful cleaning for a premium price. A truly rewarding experience!
How can I improve my residential carpet cleaning growth?
Steve congratulates a Midwest owner/operator for his residential carpet cleaning growth and success. How can they make the jump to the next level?