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Employee trouble in paradise…

by Steve Toburen

Business is rocking … yet the office environment has this entrepreneur on his knees looking for how to bring peace to the valley.

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags accountability, carpet cleaning technician, competition, employees, fire restoration expansion, manager, office, office staff, partner, repeat SFS attendee, shared vision Leave a comment

Will a partnership help me grow my carpet cleaning business?

by Steve Toburen

An Idaho cleaner is in between hiring his first employee or forming a partnership. Uh-oh! Time for another one of “Steve’s rants”!

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, employees, growing your carpet cleaning operation, late night cleaning work, management, partner, personal success Leave a comment

I think I need a partner …

by Steve Toburen

All of us need a shoulder to cry on. Steve explains that while a partner may help you now it will be some very expensive emotional support down the road …

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning technician, cleaning pricing profit, communication, competition, employees, finances, loyalty, partner Leave a comment

So do you play “second fiddle”? – Part 2

by Chuck Violand

Business leaders work best with second fiddles who have a deep inner strength and confidence and who feel secure in their position. Second fiddles are much appreciated!

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, management, manager, partner, personal success, relationships, success, training Leave a comment

Should “second fiddles” be ashamed of their position? – Part 1

by Chuck Violand

The “second fiddle” title conjures up images of being second rate, living in the shadow of the one in first place, or riding someone else’s coattails. Is that fair… ?

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, communication, employee development, leadership, management, partner Leave a comment

“How can I end this with dignity?”

by Steve Toburen

An SFS graduate now realizes that going into business with his Dad wasn’t the best option. How can this cleaner now fix things in his company and at the same time not destroy his family relationship?

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning technician, commission, disaster restoration, Emotional Dynamics, family carpet cleaning business, future, management, partner, planning, salary, sales 1 Comment

Avoiding “Swarm Management” with a “good fit”- Part IV

by Chuck Violand

Chuck winds up his series on “Swarm Management” by reminding us that generosity can doom your company. Instead, practice “tough love” by hiring based on the tasks ahead.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, entrepreneurs, family carpet cleaning business, friends, hiring, hiring interview, infrastructure, management, organization chart, partner, swarm management Leave a comment

“Strategic Partnerships” cover your back!

by Steve Toburen

Your very best “Strategic Partner” is Jon-Don and the SFS program! But what other options are out there?

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaner's injury fund, emergency water damage, growing your carpet cleaning operation, how to start cleaning business, late night cleaning work, owner/operator, partner, personal success, Strategic Partnership, sub-contractors 2 Comments

Solid decisions- NOT “wishful thinking” (Part 4)

by Chuck Violand

With this part 4 I’m finally done pontificating about the “Curse of Wishful Thinking”. But my final “wishful thinking” trap may be the most dangerous of all …

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, expectations, future, growing pains, investments, management, ownership, partner, personal success, reality check, success Leave a comment

One tech or two on carpet cleaning trucks?

by Steve Toburen

Nothing (with the exception of how to price your work) will get carpet cleaners more agitated than the eternal question of one person versus two person crews. Steve explains why he came down somewhere in the middle …

Categories Steve's "Bleeding Hearts" Advice Column Tags carpet cleaning technician, commercial, employees, partner, security, starting carpet cleaning, starting out, truck mount, truck work crew Leave a comment

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