Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : New to business

Carpet and Floor Cleaning Industry Chat Forum : New to business https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 25 May 2026 13:23:42 +0000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:27:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.06 360 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6887 <![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[New to business : NJPSR wrote:Wow John your...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=163335&title=new-to-business#163335 Author: John L
Subject: 6887
Posted: 26/April/2011 at 7:27am

NJPSR wrote:

Wow John your nice for a change. Yep! Mytee makes a good product.

Good luck.

Well Thankyou NJPSR. Time to get a glide the wand will give you

a 7734 of a workout!

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Subject: 6887
Posted: 25/April/2011 at 10:05pm

Clap

Good One Mate,
Well first of all you have research the market,
1 What type service you want to provide? ( Steam or Dry)
2. Which Area you want to serve?
3. How many local provider of the same service?
4. How Much they charge?

Then decide if you want to operate individually, be a part of a franchise
Both have there advantages and disadvantages
Do your home work carefully mate
If you need any help contact us.

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Subject: 6887
Posted: 08/March/2011 at 9:08am

Wow John your nice for a change. Yep! Mytee makes a good product.

Good luck.

]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:08:27 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=163064&title=new-to-business#163064 <![CDATA[New to business : howellsgs wrote: My two cents...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162987&title=new-to-business#162987 Author: John L
Subject: 6887
Posted: 17/February/2011 at 10:32am

howellsgs wrote:

My two cents worth...

I took IICRC classes and became certified prior to cleaning carpets. Met and become friends with the owner of a janitorial supply warehouse who had 20+ years experience. For the first couple of years I probably was calling him every day but he was willing to give advice cause I was a loyal customer and still am. Just because one is certified does not mean they know jack about carpet cleaning or anything about the two-dozen cleaning and spotting products I use today. Having a mentor was a God-send.

As far as equipment goes, Mytee is an awesome portable and the Rotovac 360 would make a perfect combo to start with.... Don’t forget that the traditional wand has it’s place too. The Rotovac 360 and a portable with 200+ degree water with a little experience and you’ll be out performing 75% to 90% of the truck mount guys.

Ive used a wand for 25yrs. Most Tmers like me started with portys, I still use em.

The 75-90% are the bait and swishers!LOL! I use a wand like Ninjas use Surikens!

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:32:28 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162987&title=new-to-business#162987 <![CDATA[New to business : My two cents worth...I took IICRC...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162982&title=new-to-business#162982 Author: howellsgs
Subject: 6887
Posted: 17/February/2011 at 1:54am

My two cents worth...

It’s hard work but definitely pays off in the long run. Good luck to you!

]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:54:48 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162982&title=new-to-business#162982 <![CDATA[New to business : Sutton, it seams like the meeting...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162868&title=new-to-business#162868 Author: NJPSR
Subject: 6887
Posted: 27/January/2011 at 9:13am

Sutton, it seams like the meeting your going to have or had already the guy is willing

to help you out. Your very lucky to find someone like that if he or she is the real deal.

Hey it may be worth it to work with him a little until you get on your feet. Come up with a reasonable price for a buy in or just flat rate work etc. Good luck on what ever you do.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:13:11 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162868&title=new-to-business#162868 <![CDATA[New to business : Good luck on that meeting sutton.....]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162836&title=new-to-business#162836 Author: John L
Subject: 6887
Posted: 23/January/2011 at 2:00pm

Good luck on that meeting sutton.. On the subject of sub work its going to vary.

For instance a restoration guy calls me up to finish 1500sft of carpet because

his extractamate/portable broke down. I tell him this is what i charge and payment is due on receipt.

I dont have a clue what he is charging and it really dont matter. Just get what

you need to stay profitable and if your charge is too much I'm sure they will

negotiate with you..

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Subject: 6887
Posted: 23/January/2011 at 12:12pm

I have a meeting with a guy that's been in the business for 20+ years on Tues. We are going to sit and talk about a few idea's together, maybe me even buying into his business. Worst case, he has alot on contacts on a possible tm and maybe sub me a few jobs to help get started. Anyone has any input on the buy in deal, or sub from another comapny...I guess the split would depend on some different factors.]]> Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:12:34 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162826&title=new-to-business#162826 <![CDATA[New to business : MR. STEAMER wrote:you have...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162819&title=new-to-business#162819 Author: John L
Subject: 6887
Posted: 21/January/2011 at 10:11pm

MR. STEAMER wrote:

you have to crawl before you can walk.

@ 8mo. my Mother put me on the floor and she said i started to walk. LOL!

TMF has some deals on 14" wands.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:11:40 +0000 https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162819&title=new-to-business#162819 <![CDATA[New to business : I think the portable's I...]]> https://www.kleenkuip.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6887&PID=162814&title=new-to-business#162814 Author: c.sutton
Subject: 6887
Posted: 20/January/2011 at 2:50pm

I think the portable's I was looking at were about mid range as far as the best that each company had to offer. I was going to have both the wand and rotovac, I am really just now looking at the different wands on the market. again everyone has the best here too. any suggetions on wands to look at?

With 3 kids I going to get some pratice on spots..koolaid/fruit drinks, and they will knock over my wifes coffee or my glass of tea. A couple of them are still young so wiping their feet before they come in makes something else for me to clean.

I have a few friends with the type of family as me and I'm going to do a couple of freebie's for them to get the experience and get their honest opinion on the service.

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