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A little help for a newbie???
Howdy Ron. I am new to this forum but am eager to learn.
As you may have read, my wife is expecting #3 in a few weeks. She is ready to come home and STAY from her job of many, many year. Long ago, I promised her that I would make enough for her to do that.
You appear to have a pretty good grasp on the business and also the knowledge of how to clean without all the fancy-smancy tools I simply can NOT afford right now.
The only thing I have to get me going a 2002 Mazda MPV van.
I already have my eyes on a variety of books/training programs at the following sites: http://www.contractorscoach.com/content.cfm
I am planning on buying this training package as well as the first 3 books listed here:
http://www.epowerwash.com/publicati...032945334924826
Any info, suggestions, great cleaning tricks, basic chemical guides/mixes, links, sites, or anything else you want to share via e-mail, scanned materials, WHATEVER is highly desired.
Paul
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Paul,
I mainly answer all posts online. If you want to call me my line is always open.
602-694-2680
Paul, my equipment is all landa , my surface cleaners are very expensive. My machines are usually double the price of what you can get on the market. Does that mean I clean any better than another guy? I hope my standards are kept high. I try everyday to make sure my quality control is very high. I do however keep things very simple because I have employees and when you try to implement method they need to be simple. I run very lean and efficient but having the right equipment to me is a must.
I have answered post that guys can clean with cold washer just as good, keep in mind it took them longer and cost more. Hot water is the way to go. The minimum the equipment should be is 6 gallons a minute and 3500 psi. Surface cleaner for me now is a must. Again you don’t need one but you’re going to take more time without.
As far as my grasp on this business, I would not recommend your wife let that job go. Building a business that’s successful is not and overnight project. I have been running my busz 19 years and sometimes we have speed bumps. I would not suggest to anyone that has a second source of income to give that up to move into any endeavor. Of course it sound like your already committed so here we go.
Write a business plan and get your methods down asap. Determine what market you’re going to work on. Fleets, flat work, hoods or decks. I cannot give you any advice in residential because I’m a failure at this market and will be the first to admit this. Stick with one thing if you can. If you’re in a small market you will need to do more things and be versatile. If you need to be versatile again I’m not the guy. If you can do one thing then I can say this be consistent and keep repeating your positive things over and over again and again.
Sometimes one customer can make your day and even your year. Don’t do verbal agreements. Talk about regular maintenance only.
Go back and read my shopping center series and see if someone will send you a contract. Send mailers flyers and hands cards out to everyone you see. Call all your friends, get that high school year book out and impose. Contact old friends you’ll be surprised some are in charge of things you can clean. Volunteer your time to charity and network. Join some local organizations and be social, you’re on a time limit. The baby I coming and you need money. She needs security.
I don’t own and have never read any books on pressure washing. I’m not saying that your not going need these. I would spend my money on a marketing book. Right at the moment one just doesn’t stick out. I read all of them. So get off to the book store and start with something simple like maybe a business plan & a marketing combo book.
Bottom line if you have a plan first you will have a better chance you will succeed.
Welcome to the BBS and congrats on the baby. BOY or Girl?
Paul Please call if you need anything any time 602-694-2680
A little help for a newbie???
Howdy Ron. I am new to this forum but am eager to learn.
As you may have read, my wife is expecting #3 in a few weeks. She is ready to come home and STAY from her job of many, many year. Long ago, I promised her that I would make enough for her to do that.
You appear to have a pretty good grasp on the business and also the knowledge of how to clean without all the fancy-smancy tools I simply can NOT afford right now.
The only thing I have to get me going a 2002 Mazda MPV van.
I already have my eyes on a variety of books/training programs at the following sites: http://www.contractorscoach.com/content.cfm
I am planning on buying this training package as well as the first 3 books listed here:
http://www.epowerwash.com/publicati...032945334924826
Any info, suggestions, great cleaning tricks, basic chemical guides/mixes, links, sites, or anything else you want to share via e-mail, scanned materials, WHATEVER is highly desired.
Paul
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Paul,
I mainly answer all posts online. If you want to call me my line is always open.
602-694-2680
Paul, my equipment is all landa , my surface cleaners are very expensive. My machines are usually double the price of what you can get on the market. Does that mean I clean any better than another guy? I hope my standards are kept high. I try everyday to make sure my quality control is very high. I do however keep things very simple because I have employees and when you try to implement method they need to be simple. I run very lean and efficient but having the right equipment to me is a must.
I have answered post that guys can clean with cold washer just as good, keep in mind it took them longer and cost more. Hot water is the way to go. The minimum the equipment should be is 6 gallons a minute and 3500 psi. Surface cleaner for me now is a must. Again you don’t need one but you’re going to take more time without.
As far as my grasp on this business, I would not recommend your wife let that job go. Building a business that’s successful is not and overnight project. I have been running my busz 19 years and sometimes we have speed bumps. I would not suggest to anyone that has a second source of income to give that up to move into any endeavor. Of course it sound like your already committed so here we go.
Write a business plan and get your methods down asap. Determine what market you’re going to work on. Fleets, flat work, hoods or decks. I cannot give you any advice in residential because I’m a failure at this market and will be the first to admit this. Stick with one thing if you can. If you’re in a small market you will need to do more things and be versatile. If you need to be versatile again I’m not the guy. If you can do one thing then I can say this be consistent and keep repeating your positive things over and over again and again.
Sometimes one customer can make your day and even your year. Don’t do verbal agreements. Talk about regular maintenance only.
Go back and read my shopping center series and see if someone will send you a contract. Send mailers flyers and hands cards out to everyone you see. Call all your friends, get that high school year book out and impose. Contact old friends you’ll be surprised some are in charge of things you can clean. Volunteer your time to charity and network. Join some local organizations and be social, you’re on a time limit. The baby I coming and you need money. She needs security.
I don’t own and have never read any books on pressure washing. I’m not saying that your not going need these. I would spend my money on a marketing book. Right at the moment one just doesn’t stick out. I read all of them. So get off to the book store and start with something simple like maybe a business plan & a marketing combo book.
Bottom line if you have a plan first you will have a better chance you will succeed.
Welcome to the BBS and congrats on the baby. BOY or Girl?
Paul Please call if you need anything any time 602-694-2680
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