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Personal hygiene wins Cheerleaders

by Steve Toburen
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Make your employee’s first impression on the homeowner a positive one.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning technician, customer eyeglasses, employees, first impression, hygiene, professional, wardrobe Leave a comment

Big Brother is watching…

by Steve Toburen

Hidden cameras, intercoms, even an open window can all lead to BIG negative Moments of Truth. Keep things on the straight and narrow by reminding your people that they are constantly being observed,

Categories quickTIPS Tags accountability, carpet cleaning technician, employees, first impression, moment of truth, Negative Moment of Truth, professional, security, stage play, training Leave a comment

What’s on YOUR phone?

by Steve Toburen

Listen carefully to your voice mail message through your prospective customer’s ears.

Categories quickTIPS Tags carpet cleaning marketing, communication, customer eyeglasses, first impression, listening skills, marketing, phone script, professional, sales, telephone, telephone formats, voicemail 2 Comments

“Card” your new employee immediately

by Steve Toburen

You’ve invested a lot finding, interviewing and hiring a new employee. Now help them to feel like part of your family….

Categories quickTIPS Tags business cards, carpet cleaning technician, emotions, employee retention, employees, hiring, ID badge, motivating carpet cleaning technicians, professional Leave a comment

The Three “A’s” – #1 Ability

by Chuck Violand

Chuck Violand is sure you know HOW to perform the work you offer. The real question is, how can you communicate your expertise to your customers? Check out these recommendations.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning education, carpet cleaning technician, carpet cleaning training, cleaning customer testimonials, first impression, professional, recognition, technical cleaning skills, testimonials, training Leave a comment

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