That's how I started my business. Here's a helpful strategy....Cold call stores when the sun is shining directly in the front windows, so they can see how dirty they really are. I also use the same strategy when making follow up calls or calling clients that haven't had them done regularly. It's an extremely successful strategy.
Hitting the pavement is the best way to get business if you are starting out. It has been working for me. I picked up a customer just by cleaning a store front. It’s a great feeling plus they see your work. You never know who is watching. Great video
I usually walk up with my bucket, and say something along the lines of "hey, I run a window cleaning business, and I'm doing some work in the area. I was wondering if you'd like your windows cleaned?" I've gotten a lot that way, but I'm definitely gonna start leaving a physical quote. (I already hand out business cards)
A lot of places will refer you to their corporate offices. It can take a while, and some back and forth, but once you're an approved vendor, you're approved for all their locations. I have gotten a few chain restaurant accounts this way.
Do not ask if they have a service. Tell them they need you. Only talk to a decision maker otherwise you're just wasting time. If hesitant, do a window for free. Show them you're a pro. Letting them think about it and leaving a business card is a great failure stategy. Always follow up. Always sell with the idea that YOU are doing them a favor. Never give up and when they hire you do fantastic work...exceed expectations.
I would not bother pricing it out if they do not want you. Waste of time. 1. Ask to you have someone contracted to do your windows? Yes- ok when does the contract end so I will give you a pricing 3 moths earlier. No... £££€€€$$$$ 2. Are you happy with them? Yes :( No $$$£€£€££€
That's how I started my business.
Here's a helpful strategy....Cold call stores when the sun is shining directly in the front windows, so they can see how dirty they really are. I also use the same strategy when making follow up calls or calling clients that haven't had them done regularly. It's an extremely successful strategy.
Hitting the pavement is the best way to get business if you are starting out. It has been working for me. I picked up a customer just by cleaning a store front. It’s a great feeling plus they see your work. You never know who is watching. Great video
Straight the point, no B.S., useful information. Love it. Thank you for making these videos.
I usually walk up with my bucket, and say something along the lines of "hey, I run a window cleaning business, and I'm doing some work in the area. I was wondering if you'd like your windows cleaned?"
I've gotten a lot that way, but I'm definitely gonna start leaving a physical quote. (I already hand out business cards)
Hell yeah good stuff man. Yeah I've landed a job a year later LOL that's how long it took your video spot on/James Riley
Backflip Boys thank you!!
yeah, knockin on doors face to face is the best way.. always has been..
Hey man i love your videos.question how do you get auto dealers ?? do you take business cards or a different way??
Hey Steveo, do you have a template for your carbon copy receipts? That's a great idea but am unsure how to organize it's layout.
Where can I buy that estimate paper?
Interesting. But how do you get bank branches? Most branch managers don't make such decisions. I'm trying to get a whole route of bank brance$$$.
gigfydotcom gotta make contact with whosever above them sometimes it can take a while, be patient but consistent and you’ll get em!! Good luck!!
Usually can get an email address from the branch some times the website.
A lot of places will refer you to their corporate offices. It can take a while, and some back and forth, but once you're an approved vendor, you're approved for all their locations. I have gotten a few chain restaurant accounts this way.
Thanks for the insight!
Of course, man! We gotta look out for each other out here!
thanks sir for sharing ! great advice
Do you need to get an llc or insurance forst
Yes, both are suggested
What’s a good company to get insurance from
Do you have to wear a unform for your business?
Always good stuff here
Dave The Window Licker thank you Dave!
Do not ask if they have a service. Tell them they need you. Only talk to a decision maker otherwise you're just wasting time. If hesitant, do a window for free. Show them you're a pro. Letting them think about it and leaving a business card is a great failure stategy. Always follow up. Always sell with the idea that YOU are doing them a favor. Never give up and when they hire you do fantastic work...exceed expectations.
Why are you covering your card with your finger on the bottom finger there
Spot on...
Mike Squeegee thank you Mike!!
That was helpful.
Great info man!!! Appreciate ya sharing your knowledge👍
Steve-O!!! What up?!
Rob Richardson I should block you🤔
😁
I would not bother pricing it out if they do not want you. Waste of time.
1. Ask to you have someone contracted to do your windows?
Yes- ok when does the contract end so I will give you a pricing 3 moths earlier.
No... £££€€€$$$$
2. Are you happy with them?
Yes :(
No $$$£€£€££€