Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:04:41 +0000 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:47:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4286 <![CDATA[Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : nightrider wrote:Just stick...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124189&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124189 Author: STEAMPRO
Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 10:47pm

Originally posted by nightrider nightrider wrote:

Just stick a gun it everybody's mouth.....................you would be surprised how that works.....................everybody will want to be your friend, no one will call the police, NO COMPETITION, and you will have the respect from all who meets you.............for get the flowers and gifts..................if they want flowers...................PULL THE TRIGER
 
 
                                              Nightrider
OK]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:47:57 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124189&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124189 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : ask them if they want teflon on...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124130&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124130 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 4:59pm

ask them if they want teflon on that bullet, Louie?]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:59:52 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124130&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124130 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : Edited by nightrider - 22/November/2007...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124110&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124110 Author: nightrider
Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 3:57pm

Smile

Edited by nightrider - 22/November/2007 at 12:28pm]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:57:33 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124110&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124110 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : If you keep showering them the...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124100&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124100 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 3:38pm

If you keep showering them the sentiment of the gifts becomes a sour pill to swallow and makes it look you are a whore for the business rather than appreciative for the referrals.   Just dropping by with a heart felt thank you should be normal in the course of working with the agents.  Using common sense will guide you in what and how often to give.  No to percentages or fees.  They make way more than you do on a single sale at 3% of the homes selling price.   I would do the fliers ever 2 to 4 weeks with a different message each time.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:38:06 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124100&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124100 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : and do you offer them a percentage/fee...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124087&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124087 Author: Ream57
Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 2:56pm

and do you offer them a percentage/fee for each job they get you or do you just keep showering them with gifts and thank you's?

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Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 2:02pm

Ream,

They do not have time to talk and may not give you any business because of it.  If one gives you a lead or has one of their buyers/sellers call you , be sure to drop by, see the agent and PERSONALLY present him/her with a Thank You gift (preferably flowers or something like that which will look good on their desk and have other agents asking who-what-why.  Fliers are perfect.  Specify these are WHOLESALE prices and make it a price list.  Be prepared to do the job at the drop of a hat.  Empty houses try to do in the evening if the agent has the key and you can drop it off the next morning.  You may need to invoice them.  I would for the ones who are repeat agents that pay within terms (say net 14).
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Subject: 4286
Posted: 17/October/2007 at 12:10pm

Duck,

do you get a good response from dropping flyers off in their boxes vs. calling them directly? Have you ever tried calling them directly and pitching them?



Edited by Ream57 - 17/October/2007 at 12:10pm]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:10:15 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124080&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124080 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : Whatever price it takes to get...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124053&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124053 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 4286
Posted: 16/October/2007 at 11:54pm

Whatever price it takes to get the job, you either do it for that price or let your competition eat well from the money you could have had.  Even 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing.


]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:54:09 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124053&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124053 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : Print up fliers, go to the real...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124052&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124052 Author: duckcountry
Subject: 4286
Posted: 16/October/2007 at 11:51pm

Print up fliers, go to the real estate office and let the receptionist know who you are and that you would like to put your fliers in the agents boxes.  Be polite, neat and presentable.  She will point the boxes out to you.

Don't worry, lenders, escrow, title and others are in there on a regular basis doing the same thing.  Focus on the largest offices.  Small, non-productive offices are a waste of time.
]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:51:44 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124052&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124052 <![CDATA[DEALING WITH COMPETITORS AND THEYR $2 PRICES! : Avoid the cheaper than the other...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4286&PID=124051&title=dealing-with-competitors-and-theyr-2-prices#124051 Author: danmarck82
Subject: 4286
Posted: 16/October/2007 at 11:37pm

Avoid the cheaper than the other guy attitude. prove on each job that you are worth what you charge. and over time get those rates up there. I currently get 25 cents ( 30cents for rotovac 360) others in my area are considerably less at times . It doesn't bother me at all . but I have been at it for 25 years. I have all the work that I want.

Just prove by your actions not your words that you are worth every penny they are paying and " they " ( your customers ) will help your business grow. It worked for me.

If your not losing a customer on price once in a while you need to raise your prices! IMO
    

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