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Bocker12 
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 Topic: Question about my first job I did?Posted: 24/November/2007 at 12:18am |
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I did my first job on the 17th and there were a couple bad stains,they seemed to come out good,I told the lady that if there is any problems to call me,I have not heard back from her,I am wondering if I should email her and ask her if she was happy with the job BUT I am also wondering if she just might not be calling cause I was there for three hours and only got 60.00,I advertised for 20.00 a room and did one bed room and the living room for 40.00 and she gave me a 20.00 well deserved tip,I used the rotovac on the whole thing.
I way under charged I think but I guess it is part of the learning curve,I was able to go around alot of funuture and stuff,dam if the rooms were empty I would of been sad I posted the ad on craigs list for higher than alot of other ads on there,the reason being that I actually did'nt even have my equiptment yet,I just figured I would post and see what would happen,she answerd the next day and I told her I was all booked up for like a week and a half cause I had no equiptment yet it was on order LOL 
She said O your all booked up that is ok and she booked the appointment for a week and a half away. my equiptment came in a couple days. I thought dang business could be good but I just got lucky cause I have not had a nother job scince,I am thinking about getting some door hangers made up. So should I email her or just let it be? Thanks Doug |
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doug
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Posted: 24/November/2007 at 12:11pm |
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sometimes it doesn't hurt to do a followup call. But don't give her the impression she should be looking for something you may or may not have done. Just say this is a follwoup call and is everything to your satisfaction no small talk just yes or nor and thank her for the business.
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cmaster
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Posted: 24/November/2007 at 1:39pm |
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Great idea and if she's happy you could ask for referrals
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doug
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Posted: 24/November/2007 at 4:50pm |
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I couldn't have said it better myself
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John L
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Posted: 24/November/2007 at 6:29pm |
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You can do what d and c said above.. Or Just Leave it be.. She tipped you.. She's a happy mommy..
 What unit did you set yourself up with..? That is a long time 3hrs for 3 rms.. Yesterday i did 2 small BRs and a small LR for $145 and it took 1hr.. near dry when i left.. All carpet was berber (olefin/polyester)..
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Bocker12
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Posted: 25/November/2007 at 1:27am |
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Hi John,It was actually two rooms(OUCH!)
I got a package with a mytee 1000dx extractor and a rotovac power wand,I am sure the rotovac is why the job took so long,I have'nt even tried my regular wand yet,I should of checked it out before I cleaned all the carpets in my house with the rotovac,I probley should of used the regular wand at the ladies house but the living room was pretty bad and I wanted to do a really good job,I know I could of got away with the regular wand for sure in her bedroom,but again I am just learning. Doug Edited by Bocker12 - 25/November/2007 at 1:31am |
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DeepScrub
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Posted: 17/December/2007 at 10:12pm |
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rotovac is considered time consuming??
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ClnRugz
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Posted: 25/February/2008 at 9:36pm |
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Did Rotovac talk to you about the 360, could this have sped up the job or no?
I'm thinking about the Mytee 1003DX/360 combo. The reason is the increased pressure and heat. Did you ever think about buying a used van/TM setup?
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B Rice
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Posted: 25/February/2008 at 9:51pm |
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My first job took me 3 hours for 2 rooms. It was a large living room but still...Now it would only be an hour or so. (total time) At the time I thought there is now way it could be done faster but something happens and you get a little faster and a little better everytime!
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Posted: 12/May/2008 at 1:58am |
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I AGREE WITH JOHN SHES A CAMPER FLYERS ARE A START, TRY A SMALL MANAGEMENT CO? |
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John L
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Posted: 12/May/2008 at 11:27am |
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I remember using my porty and wand on the real nastys..
 Yea.. It does take some time.. Aggitate that prespray real good.. And "The Bomb" prespray is a must..
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