“After 20 years should I convert to a franchise?”
This is a common question and the answer varies based on each individual’s circumstances. Sometimes a franchise might be exactly what is needed. Read on for Steve’s analysis…
water damage restoration expansion
Should you branch out into water damage?
This QuickTIP gives you the vision and the courage to at least investigate gingerly ‘dipping your toe’ into small residential water damage losses!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part IV (Focus)
Owners that constantly change direction and don’t follow through on any of the plans get the company in trouble.
Frozen pipes = Big money IF you “do it right”!
Steve hands out four key principles for making more money in water damage restoration. Check out the Four “C’s” here.
Network with local plumbers for more water damage referrals
Tired of losing water damage losses to the “Big Boys” with their national networks? Our restoration marketing tag team of Steve Toburen and Ivan Turner help you fight back!
3 hints on how to safely “captain” a larger cleaning/restoration business …
It has been well said, “The fish rots from the head down”. And so it is both with the captain of a ship and YOU heading up your cleaning business. As the owner or manager you should look deep within you BEFORE you transition into a larger business model. If you don’t, just like a ship captain that is “over his head” you may be putting innocent lives at risk! Listen to Chuck …
Which type of carpet cleaning business “boat” will you choose to sail on?
Chuck Violand has been kicking off the Strategies for Success seminar for the last couple of years reflecting on his love of boats … and how different business models are like varied boats- all of which require different skills and tactics to avoid a tragic shipwreck. So which type of boat are you skippering? Check back in frequently to see Chuck’s latest thoughts …