Should I cover up shoddy carpet installations?
A Portland carpet cleaner has worked hard to build a retailer base. But now he is sick of bailing out his floor stores AND their “slap-it-in” installers! Steve suggests a middle ground…
technical cleaning skills
How can I get rid of my “skating rink” floors?
This Atlanta based restaurant owner is (rightly) concerned about his slippery kitchen floor. Can he solve this safety issue before a lawsuit takes him under?
The Three “A’s” – #1 Ability
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.
So what “Success Skills” are you lacking? (Part I)
Sure, nobody cleans better than you do. Wonderful! We salute your hard work! And yet, are you still struggling after all these years? In this series Chuck Violand shares a few possible reasons why…
“How can I get my techs to maintain their service vehicles?”
Growth brings its own set of challenges. At the top of the list is teaching your techs to restock service vehicle. What options does a small operator have?
Cleaning carpets in winter- YUCK!
Winter is on the way! So how can you keep those residential jobs coming in even during the most foul weather? By displaying care and concern for your client’s home …
Parking your truck safely and efficiently
How you park your truck can make for faster work or expose you to real dangers. Steve shares a few tips to keep you safe, effective and healthy …
Communicating your marketing message with emotions
The average cleaner and his client are more different than they are alike. Bill analyzes the emotions of the typical customer and what it means for you.
Staying up to date on the carpet manufacturing industry
Just because there is less carpet being installed these days doesn’t mean you need to hang up your wand and retire! Bill Yeadon tackles the latest rumors and facts about today’s carpet manufacturers.
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 …
I can’t travel but I REALLY need SFS! HELP ME!
An Atlanta carpet cleaner just doesn’t have the budget to attend SFS. Or does he? Steve shares some great low-cost and no-cost options …
The right hoses= better extraction/ faster work
Speed your work up and then SLOW DOWN to create a Customer Cheerleader! Little ideas like this will create a “cash flow machine” out of your carpet cleaning business.
Are you STILL “just cleaning carpets”?
Big Billy Yeadon reminisces about the “good ole days” for cleaners but then reminds you that your business should be about more than “clean carpets”. If you doubt Bill then take a look at Shaw Industries …
“Down in the trenches” at Mikefest 2011
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…
Simple tricks to make more money- RIGHT NOW!
Implement these “little details” to save time and money. Plus send in your “production ideas” to win great prizes!