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    Posted: 19/August/2008 at 1:28am
Well , I am new here and have been looking to get into this business ,, i am retiring at early age next month and it is time I worked for myself . I was going to do this business about 15 years ago ,but full time job got in way .I have been looking at the roto vac portables ,but am getting into looking at other things also . I do want the best for a good price and small start up costs ,and hopefully expand as time goes on with TM later.I was surprised to see there was a forum on this subject and hopefully learn alot from you all . Located in canada ,toronto area. Well off to read the forums and thanks..
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welcome aboard... im new to the truckmount biz im around here trying to pick up a few tips and pointers.. hope you enjoy...
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Why in the hell would anyone who is retired want to get nto this biz
Just My opinion
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Pension just ain't enoughOuch

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I am only 48 , retired early with a package , and it is time to do something different , so are you trying to talk me out of this .. I don't need to make a lot but would like for my kid to have a parttime job with this .. and who knows maybe expand it and retire again.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Soil Lint Green Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20/August/2008 at 2:30am
I would suggest OP cleaning method.  Less investment, easier on the body, great results. 

But that is just my view of things.
It's ORY GUN, not OR A GONE. Learn to talk.
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what if your kid doesn't like cleaning carpets???
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Who in their right mind likes cleaning carpets?
Could somebody just clean my carpets!
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All of us.........>Bouncing%20Smileys 

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Originally posted by doug doug wrote:

Why in the hell would anyone who is retired want to get nto this biz
 
Maybe he dont know what else to do! Probably dont want to twiddle his thumbs all day..LOL
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This can be a great business if one operates it correctly....................and in a smart way.
 
I know because I am living proof of that. Moved from a card board box on main Street to a neat house in the Suburbs.
 
Hummmm. Pour me a glass of merlot, Thank you!
 
 
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If your located in Toronto you should drop into Kleen Kuip  and talk with Ted……….my best advice would be to listen and learn.  Ted is in his element when talking about this industry.

 

 

Cleanforless if you can get your son to listen to you …………carpet cleaning part time could definitely help with a young family……..  I have been trying for years to get my son into this business part time if only for something to fall back on…………..the boy is still not listening.

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Great recomendation, Adwa.
 
Ted will also pull a rabbit out of his hat for you too. Hey, ask Adwa, I'm not kidding either.
 
he's a great gentleman and credit to this Industry.
 
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Thanks ,, if I was to twiddle my thumbs all day like I would like to , my wife would shoot me ,and yes I am close to T.O. and will be stopping by there ,I am going to talk with the rotavac guys also.. and also I have another business to do parttime but is more of a harder sell and might only get one or two jobs a month with that,different story.Right now I am still reading the forums and looking at different equipment  ,used or new ,want to start off right.Well to think of cleaning carpets ,why not , you guys are doing it..
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