It's sad when a veteran cleaner
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Topic: It's sad when a veteran cleaner
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Subject: It's sad when a veteran cleaner
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 7:55pm
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We see it all the time. The veteran carpet cleaner who, despite decades of wanding, still could not write a $1,000 check today if he had to. How does that happen? It happens when someone takes the attitude that they know it all or that they have seen it all. |
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 8:07pm
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Sad...but true. ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 8:22pm
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No problem for me to write out a $1000 check. I have written lots of them. Now to write out a $1,000,000 check, that is taking a little longer than I thought it would. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 8:50pm
You can be a great carpet cleaner, but that does not necessarily make you a good business person! ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 9:16pm
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No Kidding ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 9:22pm
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Most carpet cleaners won't think twice about spending $200 on a wand or maybe even a cleaning course, but most would never consider spending $200 on a basic business course. ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 9:28pm
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So true. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 9:30pm
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Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 9:31pm
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I think you missed the point! ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: jtuseo
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 10:12pm
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Rock you with your c ocks out ------------- WWW.PREFERREDCARPETCLEANING.COM |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 19/October/2006 at 10:25pm
I don't understand the exact meaning of this thread.............what's it really all about ? 
NIGHTRIDER
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Posted By: jtuseo
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 12:37am
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it means nothing! ------------- WWW.PREFERREDCARPETCLEANING.COM |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 1:17am
I'm lost ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
dennis_is_ok wrote:Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 7:43am
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it means they're just as broke working for themself as they were when they worked in shipping & receiving for $8.00 / hour
still one paycheck away from being bankrupt.
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 9:42am
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Hell aint that the truth. I Know you can be broke, but anything is better than working for 8 dollars an hour. I'm sure his standard of living is better than a shipper receiver.
We all have about the same disposable cash, no matter your income level.
Most self-employed people live of revolving lines of credit...lol  ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 11:42am
| Now I get it...........well...............I suppose a Bad Business Administrator & a FOOL have alot in common..................they both seem to depart themselves of money quickly Nightrider |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 4:27pm
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One major difference Jack...............
The Bad Business Administrator can get another job in another business and sometimes make more money in that one by learning from his mistakes. The fool will always be a fool and never learns from the mistakes already made. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: jtuseo
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 5:03pm
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I was making $43 per hour in the carpenters union in nyc & When I established my Carpet cleaning / Flood restoration business , I have alot more cash flow. Somebody who owns their own business and cant write a $1,000 check probally is one of those guys who doesnt know how to market or advertize. He could also be a gambelr or just a all around loser. ------------- WWW.PREFERREDCARPETCLEANING.COM |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 6:47pm
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Good point Kenny ( SuperGlide ) Which side of the fence do you hang around on
Hey...... Jtuseo.........................Rock with your c ock out
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 20/October/2006 at 10:19pm
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Equipment and Experience mean nothing... it takes money to make money....
employee has been cleaning 30 years...and only the boss makes REAL MONEY ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 21/October/2006 at 8:27am
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Franchising is the best way. The franchisOR makes mad money while the franchisEE makes a little money all the while thinking he's "in business for himself" One I know of, the salesmen and owner all drive luxury imports...the franchisee's ???? well their only CAR is the yellow van they drive around all day :)
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 21/October/2006 at 12:09pm
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I think one has to know their limits. If you live within your means and limits you should survive. Everyone can't live the life of Mr. Steamer?? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 21/October/2006 at 4:38pm
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Jack: Bad business administer. I don't mind admiting it. But I am learning from my past mistakes, and getting better in the process.The good thing about this is, when you basically have a great product or service that is in demand, and only have to manage it better, your fortunes can change almost overnight by bringing in the right people or partner to run it for you. Much tougher if you were just a fool though, because then you probably not got anything worth managing in the first place, or are to foolish to realize how to turn it around even if you do. lol ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 21/October/2006 at 6:21pm
| true still Ken |
Posted By: cleanex
Date Posted: 22/October/2006 at 12:44pm
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If they are happy doing what they are doing, what is the big issue? ------------- DON ELDRED YOU CAN "STAND" ON OUR REPUTATION |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 23/October/2006 at 2:44pm
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Are you a business man cleaning carpets? Or a carpet cleaner in business?
There is usually a big difference in the profit.
------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 23/October/2006 at 6:31pm
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We are people first and foremost...........Business - people second.
What happens to us in the middle juggling the 2 faces is greatly dependant on our business skills and equally dependant on our people skills.
Find the answer and you will be on your way to making money.
Nightrider
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Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 12:03am
WOW, A ZEN RIDDLE ? " " ------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 12:21am
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It's only a riddle to those who have no idea about business....................I guess that's you Kane NIGHTRIDER
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Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 2:55am
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Your right NightRider I don't know much
about bussiness !
But I have high paying job!
so it's O.K.1000 sq. ft. a month pays all my expences on my
Carpet & tile steam cleaning biz!
But like all the other bozo's say, it's
not rocket science !
WOW! I can clean the crap that rubs off
the feet of man better then you!
 SMOKEN!------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 9:41pm
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YOU CAN'T SPELL EITHER........................... NIGHTRIDER
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Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 10:28pm
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"You can't spell" Grow up NightRider u can do
better than that !
------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 11:12pm
Allright............you're Ugly too
Nightrider
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 11:43pm
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thats why we have spell check and make-up ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: danmarck82
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 11:52pm
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Speaking of spelling I received an email from someone responding to a help wanted ad I was running , it said :
Hey, What do u Pay? Is this the way they speak to their perspective boss? They might be a young aggressive hard working future tech, but it sure doesn't come across that way. I told him or her to fill out the application and send it to me and we would discuss pay if they were chosen for an interview. Haven't heard back , nor do I expect to. |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 24/October/2006 at 11:53pm
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low skilled jobs get all kinds...lol
oppss it got me  ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Mr. Slide
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 12:04am
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Low skilled job!
That man saaayssa it all
YEA! ------------- http://qcsliders.com - http://qcsliders.com !!!Check this out!!! Put a Slide Not a Glide on your Wand, and do a better job! |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 8:28am
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rug suckers know how the other half live.....but most time dont live there?? ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: carpetologist
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 10:32am
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Steamer
You remind me of a letter I once received from a cleaner in Newfoundland.
It said "Hey Boy send me one of those Ninja's, If its any good I'll send you a cheque".
I mailed Back "Hey Boy send me a cheque , if it's any good I'll send you a Ninja".
Good Luck & Much Success!! ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 4:19pm
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WHAT ARE YOU PAYING?? Is a rude but good question....who wants to waste their time...interviewing when they might not like the pay...
Truth of the matter is I don't pull my truck out unless I know how much and when will I get paid. ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 4:48pm
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Steamer ....Hookers have the same attitude........works well for them Nightrider
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Posted By: danmarck82
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 5:06pm
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It was just the " Hey " part and the spelling of "U" .
If they are trying to make a first impression it wasn't working. I should have written back , " We pay mor thn U R wort. U cn strt tamorra . " Maybe I shouldn't always prejudge. |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 25/October/2006 at 9:06pm
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LOL....I hear ya ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 26/October/2006 at 12:24pm
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Just reply old school on his ass.
like this:
Sir
It is TFB you are SOL so GFYS you dumb-ass MF
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 4:49pm
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This bored has such hostility?? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 4:57pm
Dennis_is_Gay.....John........You seem to like guys ass alot..........
Nightrider
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 5:56pm
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dennis is cool.....in my books
NR give the man some love...lol ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 6:20pm
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UUUUMMMMMMMMMMMM....................NO NIGHTRIDER
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 9:00pm
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cmon.....show a little heart...
Don NR have mercy ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 9:10pm
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........ALRIGHT........But that will cost you a 1 Cherry Pie , Ice Cream, 1 Lemon Meringue Pie, and a coffee.
Nightrider
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Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 10:34pm
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NR has nothing to do with carpet cleaning why is he here anyway?
no forums for restaurant owners?
trouble maker he is.
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Posted By: oldfart
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 10:35pm
Listen to this man he is very wise.  |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 28/October/2006 at 11:58pm
I was in carpet cleaning since the early 70's , just bought a restaurant last year......I clean my own carpets there......so I still qualify as a carpet cleaner...............plus I like it here 
Nightrider
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Posted By: dennis_is_ok
Date Posted: 29/October/2006 at 12:17am
| was is the key word - has-been |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 29/October/2006 at 12:28am
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Nooooooooooooo......The key word is " CLEAN " as in " I Clean My Own Carpets "
You have to read more carefully Johnny or Don or whoever you are
Nightrider
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Posted By: KingCarpetClean
Date Posted: 13/November/2023 at 11:25am
Sometimes, the trap lies in complacency. The notion that having seen and done it all equates to financial security. Yet, the world keeps turning, and the industry evolves. Adaptability and a continuous thirst for knowledge can be the keys to staying ahead, not just in carpet cleaning techniques but also in business acumen. The willingness to embrace new technologies, marketing strategies, and financial planning is what propels a carpet cleaning veteran from just wanding to thriving. It's a reminder that in this ever-changing industry, staying a perpetual student might be the secret to writing that $1,000 check with ease. Best Regards, KingCarpetClean  |