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I do not mind the extra time with a porty, to be honest, i kinda like watching the skeptic's face when they see that you can do the job just like the tm guys. Harvey, you must have been blowing and going with your porty.

People feel better about giving you that money too because they look at your hourly rate being lower than the truckmount fella.  They see just as good a job but in their minds paid less.

Of course if they are all about the money, a RugDoctor wins out and they use their imaginations to feel like they can do as well as you.

I dont think you can clean as well with a porty.  That's my opinion.

medic most people here know that I only use portables with 2 cords so that's why I said what I said.

Few people in their life have seen any type of machine used for any purpose with two cords. Point out that that makes it a powerful machine, with "industrial-strength vacuums and pump". Say it with a smile on your face, like you're really proud. If you're excited and confident about it, they will be too.

Also, explain that any machine loses power the longer the hose is. You have your machine running on their doorstep, whereas others would have the machine in their driveway/on the street.



Edited by FriendlyHammer - 23/July/2008 at 6:35am

aAt the end of day it doesn't matter how big and powerful your machine is, if you still don't use it properly it'll do a pig of a job, whereas the worst machine in the best operator's hands will still do a more than admirable job; it'll just take longer!

My first machine was a small, 50psi, twin vac machine that didn't have a pump out or auto-fill, basic as basic came. In fact, the machine still sits in my spare vehicle. Basic as it was, I could still out-perform most of my competition that used truckmounts. Why? Cos I gave a toss about outcomes, not simply what I could bleed out of a customer's pocket!

Training played an important part in that as well, giving me an understanding as to how the whole process is supposed to work. Being Professional in your line of work (and that means knowing exactly what your job is, not just guessing or hoping for the best!) will help you decide how to tackle any job most effectively with the tools you have at your disposal... whether it's the grandest machine with every bell and whistle possible, or the grungiest little wheezer ever foisted on the cleaning fraternity!