carpet cleaning business slowing

Hi guys i haven't been on in a while but how is everyones thoughts on the carpet cleaning business. Do you think it is slowing down. I heading into the third year but still kind of slow but the customers are still very happy with the results, and I use a portable and hope to invest in a truckmount but not until the business picks up.

I certainly have noticed a difference since I sold my biz. the phone just quit ringing?

The slow period is usually December untill April. That's the way it is in Montreal.

nightrider wrote: The slow period is usually December untill April. That's the way it is in Montreal.                                                   Nightrider

May and June = dead in Toronto for 2009 on basic resi carpet cleaning.

Our company hasn't slowed down a single bit. We are booked solid until almost the middle of October! In fact, we haven't experienced a slow season at all this year! True... the Lord has very much blessed us in these tough times but if you want to know our secret I will tell you if anyone is interested? However.... if I do tell you guys how we are doing things I don't want to hear cheap shots from the bleachers or blabbering advice on how we have it all wrong because you've been in the business since before Christ and only you know what is best. Anyway.... you get my point..... I don't give out sales pitches either.... in fact it's just the opposite. So no need to worry aboout me trying to sell you on some hair brained MLM deal, or Get Rich Quick in this business idea... no books, tapes, CD or video.... nothing! Just a simple plan that has worked EXCELLENT for us and seems to be working just a well for everyone else who has tried it. In fact, I got a call yesterday from a guy in Vegas who's business was going under and he called to tell me that after doing what we suggested and taking a few different steps.... he is now having to ad another truck just to keep up with the work! So I'm happy to share with anyone if they are interested?? What do you have to lose right?

Nightrider, arent you going to retire soon?   

JohnL.....I am retired, I just like to work.....If that makes any sence. Naturally , the money has alot to do with it too. I relax in the winter.....I'm looking to buy a used Motor Home to amuse myself with in the winter.