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onthespot 
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Hey guys,
I just registerd tonight and have been reading some good info on this board.
I have been wanting to get into this biz for a while now and I'm thinking of pulling the trigger soon........ Has the economy affected the biz much since we're in a recession?
I have budgeted $40k for 2 used rigs...Is it realistic to purchase 2 decent used vans with equipment for $40,000
Also I'm just trying to put together a budget wondering what the average chemical cost per house is???
Also wondering how many jobs most people try to do in one day?? Is 3-4 jobs realistic??
I live in the Dallas area any help would be appreciated.
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doug
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 7:09pm |
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If you are from the dallas area you may know Rob & James Smith from Dalworth Carpet Cleaning. It has been quite awhile since I have been to their place. I think you should find enough work for one van first than go from there.
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nightrider
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 7:28pm |
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I concure with Doug............The problem with this business is all the cash that comes in.................it's hard to put it into your company account when you can buy a new toy for yourself. ( Off the record, I have lots of toys )
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 7:51pm |
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I am in the process of selling my construction company and plan to put about $75,000 into this biz.... I have a web marketing background prior to starting my construction biz so I'm confident I'll be busy enough to run two trucks I just don't know if $20k buys a decent rig....
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nightrider
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 7:55pm |
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I've seem rigs here in Montreal Canada selling for between 5 & 10 thousand that are more than decent as a starter. Look around
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 11:03pm |
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If you can talk the talk and walk the walk in this business then its resession proof. But you need to offer more then just cleaning. Repairs , water restoration , various odor problems , dyeing.
Jobs per day depends on type of work and your experiance.
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nightrider
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 11:07pm |
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Going by your name " DEMON-SPERM ".........Just what other services do you offer
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demonsperm
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 11:11pm |
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My wierdest job was a suicide where the lady killed her 14 cats before herself. The cats where left for me to dispose of. Think the name fits better now.
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nightrider
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 11:23pm |
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Still don't understand where the " SPERM " comes from
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Posted: 27/February/2009 at 11:27pm |
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Its just a gaming name.Has no sexual meaning.
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Posted: 28/February/2009 at 12:59pm |
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I'm also wondering if everyone here does Airduct cleaning too. I know it would be an upsell but is this a service I should offer from the start?? What percentage of people who get their carpets done also get the Airducts done??
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Posted: 28/February/2009 at 1:00pm |
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Is there someone on this board that would mind if I called them and asked a few questions I have too many to post on this board. If I could have about 10 minutes of someone's time that would really help me out.
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Superglide Ken
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Posted: 28/February/2009 at 4:58pm |
We sell about 1/3 of our carpet cleaning customers air duct cleaning while we are there. It brings in over $50K per truck/year consistantly. 
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Sure you can call me if you like. 807-625-1414
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