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Stanley ![]() Journeyman ![]() ![]() Joined: 17/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 272 |
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I am me..Stanley...and Mr. Steamer...I got the idea for Stanley from nightrider...he told me to add a few characters... He's at least 35 people here....lolololol can you say time on your hands...lol Steamdragon is my Cousin how many people are you Jack Quack from Quebec...lol aka nightrider |
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Steaminpile ![]() Master Carpet Cleaner ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/February/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1150 |
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Are you asking if I actually made $50,000 or if I brought in that much. Last year was my first year in biz for myself and I "brought in" well over $50,000 and this year will be much better. I know of a few quite successful owner operators. If all your equipment is paid for it's quite easy to make money as a one man show IMHO. Edited by Steaminpile |
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Stanley ![]() Journeyman ![]() ![]() Joined: 17/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 272 |
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stick to TELEMARKETING |
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nightrider ![]() Marketing Master ![]() Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4656 |
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i LIKE THE HONENSY THAT IS SHINNING THROUGH HERE.............SOONERJOE, I WILL MESSAGE YOU PRIVATELY AND TELL YOU SOME SECRETS TO INCREASE YOUR PROFITS 10 FOLD. STEAMINPILE.........THERE ARE TOO MANY IFS AND BUTS IN YOUR EQUATION, ONE MAN SHOW MEANS WHAT I WROTE AT THE BEGINNING.........YOU CAN COUNT ALL MONIES COMMING IN GROS ( GET BACK TO ME) IF OVER 50 G'S TELL US HOW YOU DID IT(TRUTHFULY) STANLEY...........FORGET IT....YOU'RE OUT.......YOU JUST DRIP LITTLE BITS OF NONSENCE LIKE A KID DIPPING HIS TOE INTO THE POOL BEFORE HE JUMPS IN. IF YOU WANT TO BE SERIOUS.....SAY EITHER YES OR NO TO THE QUESTION. NIGHTRIDER |
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Steaminpile ![]() Master Carpet Cleaner ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/February/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1150 |
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Flyers,flyers,flyers small newspaper ads small yellow page ad (drawing more response this year since I put my handsome face in it, It's helping draw in customers from previous employers and past aquintances from years ago) word of mouth pounding the pavement to land a whole bunch of commercial work. brought in just under $55,000, didn't make a big percent in profit though because of initial start up costs of my van,TM,etc. |
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nightrider ![]() Marketing Master ![]() Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4656 |
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FINALLY.........Congratulations Steaminpile, are you a one man show, who answers your phone, do you have a helper. I like the picture in the Yellow Pages, shows customers you're not a fly-by-night operation, and people like to put a face to a voice over the phone, creates confidance. That's GOOD. Flyers, are they colour or black and white, do you think there's a difference. Do you rock bottom out on your prices as a door crasher. Pounding the pavement for commercial work, this technique works well in large cities as opposed to over the phone telemarketing, because you're in their face, one on one, you can hang on to his leg if he keeps saying NO......Nice touch be persistant, don't forget he's a salesman too or once was.....run out get your machine and give a demo. GOOD FOR YOU. Steaminpile came through like a Prince in shinning armor, I believe the $55,000 and at least he's HONEST, he didn't say it was all clear, he has expenses, he works hard and will succeed. Tell us the hardships that you come accross and what you do to overcome them, or perhaps you don't know how to overcome and I or others can help. THANK YOU STEAMINPILE NIGHTRIDER
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splash_$$$_dash ![]() Carpet Cleaning Specialist ![]() ![]() Joined: 07/April/2004 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 742 |
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jack i made a special poll for you in the polls section
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nightrider ![]() Marketing Master ![]() Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4656 |
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THANKS BUDDY, DON'T FORGET, BE IN EARLY TOMORROW, WE HAVE TO GET ALL THOSE CD'S SHIPPED OUT.......LET PETER BE SPLASH TOMORROW.....HE NEVER WINS THE DRAW. CALL ME ON MY CELL RIGHT NOW I HAVE THAT INFO YOU WANTED. TAKE CARE BUDDY BOY. NIGHTRIDER I JUST LOVE TALKING TO MYSELF OH YEAH I FORGOT, GO VOTE FOR ME AND I'LL SET YOU FREE Edited by nightrider |
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Steaminpile ![]() Master Carpet Cleaner ![]() ![]() Joined: 04/February/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1150 |
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biggest struggle I had was starting with a small operating capitol and with doing mostly commercial I was always waiting for cash.but still had to pay my suppliers. Winter was tough so I started doing strip and wax jobs that helped alot. also my scuzzy apartments and restaurants kept me going.
wasn't a cake walk and I worked hard to get where I am but I'm starting to be a busy guy. pricing is middle of the road I want to build a good clientel that will call again and again so I don't have to break the bank on advertising forever seems to be working so far. flyers are black and white on bright pastel paper |
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Adwa ![]() Queen of the Board ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4568 |
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Thanks Steaminpile I enjoyed reading your post. It was down to earth and we could use a bit of that with the insanity that has been going on in the last two days. It's good to see someone isn't giving up!!!!!!! |
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splash_$$$_dash ![]() Carpet Cleaning Specialist ![]() ![]() Joined: 07/April/2004 Location: Toronto Status: Offline Points: 742 |
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is adwa one of the chicks who works at kk?
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dyna ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 13/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 44 |
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thats called doing it the hardway but thats the way i started too. 5 years ago now have three units and still working hard so dont quit keep at it and some day the company can run by its self with little suppervision . im sure hope that day will come and i can give it to my kids some day to run and have fun to.
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Adwa ![]() Queen of the Board ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/March/2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4568 |
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Thanks splash I remember when I was a chick, I'm sure the Women at Kleen Kuip also thank you for the compliment. |
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nightrider ![]() Marketing Master ![]() Joined: 12/March/2004 Status: Offline Points: 4656 |
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Sorry ADWA, One of the guys in the office Carl thought you were working for KleenKuip. I told me you weren't, I'll stop using Splash $$ Dash soon. I just want to bug Stanley a little more. NIGHTRIDER |
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