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Topic: New
Posted By: cleanforless
Subject: New
Date 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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Posted By: lesterj2
Date Posted: 19/August/2008 at 1:41am
| welcome aboard... im new to the truckmount biz im around here trying to pick up a few tips and pointers.. hope you enjoy... |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 19/August/2008 at 8:28pm
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Why in the hell would anyone who is retired want to get nto this biz ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 19/August/2008 at 9:14pm
Pension just ain't enough ------------- 
The STD Meter |
Posted By: cleanforless
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 12:14am
| 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. |
Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 2:30am
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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. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 2:39pm
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what if your kid doesn't like cleaning carpets??? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 3:40pm
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Who in their right mind likes cleaning carpets? ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:18pm
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All of us.........> |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:21pm
Maybe he dont know what else to do! Probably dont want to twiddle his thumbs all day..
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doug wrote:Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:36pm
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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!
The very best;
Ed Valentine
cross-american corp.
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Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:44pm
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If your located in 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. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 20/August/2008 at 4:58pm
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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.
The very best;
"Name held by request"
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Posted By: cleanforless
Date Posted: 21/August/2008 at 12:13am
| 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.. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 21/August/2008 at 10:51am
 You might be near some of the fellas that post here..
 Or you might get along..
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 21/August/2008 at 7:58pm
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In the GTA you would have to find out what language to speak first? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 21/August/2008 at 8:01pm
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My son cleaned carpets with me for years. As a matter of fact the best tech I ever had. But now he has moved on. I do take full advantage when he comes home as he will still pickup the wand and help me. Weather he comes back or not time will tell. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 21/August/2008 at 10:33pm
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He will be back. Once you pick up a wand, you're hooked -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 24/October/2008 at 2:57pm
Not always..
 My boy picked up a wand at 12.. He is now a Computer professional 3 certs and more on the way.. I do the same as doug use my son when i can to move that wand.. |
Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 24/October/2008 at 4:28pm
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I can't wait til my grandson is a few years older. We let him push the wand on synthetic area rugs once in a while -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: mikeblair
Date Posted: 24/October/2008 at 9:18pm
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STEAM IT LLC EAST HANOVER NJ 973-884-4464
I have used Steam It a few times now, and I am once again incredibly happy with there service. I was about to tear out the carpet in my bedroom, because I had stains throughout. I thought maybe I should try to have it cleaned first. Glad I did they made it look new again. I never thought that they would be able to do what they did. Thanks for all your hard work.
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Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 26/October/2008 at 4:40pm
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You have had your carpet cleaned by them a few times now? That's great! How many times is a few? Since they started in business last year I was wondering is it 6 times? That carpet in the bedroom that you were going to throw out, was it perfectly cleaned the first time you used them or this last time? You should have them put you on a monthly contract just to be sure you never have a dirty carpet again. Also you really should check them out with New Jersey's Secretary of State for LLC corporate fillings and see if you can find them as a legal entity because my research dug up nothing. ------------- It's ORY GUN, not OR A GONE. Learn to talk. |
Posted By: luvsnow
Date Posted: 26/October/2008 at 8:52pm
It sounds like your son is older then me (I'm 19) and if that's the case chances are he probably won't ever be interested in cleaning carpets. My family is a bunch of motor heads and my uncle and Grandfather wanted me to be mechanics. I just didn't have the interest in it from a young age and still don't. There is just something to it I don't enjoy and that may be how your son looks at carpet cleaning. No sense in forcing someone to do something they don't want to do. But if he's younger then me, he may realize he is foolish to not learn carpet cleaning and decide to change his mind. All I can say is I wish my dad had a carpet cleaning business to teach me the ropes. Instead my dad was watching me clean our carpets and took interest in it and literally ripped the wand out of my hands to try it  He was actually doing pretty good and then he told me he used to clean some carpets/tile while he was in the Marine Corp. His job isn't doing too well right now and he will likely be laid off soon and I think he would have no problem cleaning carpets with me. He really enjoys manual labor and cleaning so it's a good combination for him.Welcome to the forum, cleanforless. Didn't mean to hijack your thread |