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Belle?I reckon the words you’d use would still finish with “end”
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Belle?I reckon the words you’d use would still finish with “end”
Yes, it gives someone the impression that they are making an enquiry with a progressive, innovative business. This is what marketing your business is all about.Hi, is this the same teesside window you are on about?
I did a leaflet run on a street near me and got two good cleans. Now I have 7 customers on the street. Only me and another windy cover the area. I'm expecting the other windy to drop out because he cleans for a guy who has the run. They don't seem to be reliable so I pick up a new customer each month in that area but I am also dearer. I don't chase the work, if they decide to change them I'm happy to take them on. I have always started with one customer in a street even traveling 8 miles to do it which wasn't worth it but now I have 6 great customers there so its well worth the travelling. If you are not out cleaning then no one can see you and ask to take them on, that's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it.Yes, it gives someone the impression that they are making an enquiry with a progressive, innovative business. This is what marketing your business is all about.
I am not saying that this is the model to completely follow as it's not maintained properly, but being interactive is good.
Its as though you are talking to anyone who visits your site, keeping them informed of your offerings, where you are and at the same time prompting new business. Look at guttervacuumingsystems on Instagram. They regularly update their page with new stuff, gutter clearing jobs, new product etc.
20 years ago we didn't have social media, so we used the old method of knocking on doors and speaking to as many people as possible face to face. Social media allows to do the same if you use it properly. I spent hours and hours door knocking and asking my customers for referrals. You need to do the same as I did if you choose the social media advertising and promoting route.
I knew from my motor trade days that the cost of pamphlet/mailer drops had a very poor return on investment, so never did that.
The success of leaflet runs will depend much on the area. Another windie did a major one locally and hardly got any response.I did a leaflet run on a street near me and got two good cleans. Now I have 7 customers on the street. Only me and another windy cover the area. I'm expecting the other windy to drop out because he cleans for a guy who has the run. They don't seem to be reliable so I pick up a new customer each month in that area but I am also dearer. I don't chase the work, if they decide to change them I'm happy to take them on. I have always started with one customer in a street even traveling 8 miles to do it which wasn't worth it but now I have 6 great customers there so its well worth the travelling. If you are not out cleaning then no one can see you and ask to take them on, that's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it.
You don't generally get many but the thing that everyone forgets is that you can target a specific street. No other advertisings has this effect.The success of leaflet runs will depend much on the area. Another windie did a major one locally and hardly got any response.
When your backs up against the wall then you need to take action...I’m currently struggling with work and feel like giving up as I’m not making anything from windows and I may have to get another job to pay bills until I get more clients
Had quite a few cancel due to current climate.
Hopeing things will get better
I don't see it being an issue knocking on doors asking if they have a window cleaner, How would I know if they do? I've knocked on a few doors recently and picked up new customers that didn't have a windy, anyone that says I have one already I say Ok thanks I don't try and find out how much and undercut I move on to the next house.Unless there's new houses going up then there's usually a window cleaner in that street. I know some on here say its fair game but I wouldn't chap anyone's doors. If I get a call from someone to go do there's I don't knock it back but I'd never actively go into a street where I know someone else does the majority in there. We both know the only reason we will go into a street for one or 2 is on the off chance we might pick up more.
The people who say it's fair game would be the first moaning about it if people was going round there work.
People say if he was doing the windows right they wouldn't have lost the customer. If anyone genually believes that every customer is happy with the job they do then there in cloud cuckoo land. Like I said if they call me then I've no problem taking the house but I won't chap doors initiating it. People who do that are wrong uns imho.
I don't see it being an issue knocking on doors asking if they have a window cleaner, How would I know if they do? I've knocked on a few doors recently and picked up new customers that didn't have a windy, anyone that says I have one already I say Ok thanks I don't try and find out how much and undercut I move on to the next house.
You actually say if you don’t pick up anymore then I’m off??????You know just by looking at the windows if they get cleaned regular or not, or atleast before you have chapped the door when you get closer to them. Unless the houses aren't long up then I've never been in a street that hasn't already got a window cleaner there.
When I get one somewhere and it's the only one am going in the street for I tell the person il come in 3 or 4 times but if I've not picked up anything else by then shel have to get someone else as I'm not going in for one. They usually say there is someone who comes in the street but for whatever reason they don't use them. And such and such isn't happy with him either so if you chap them youl get them too. I tell them if they come out then il do them or if they ask for my number give them it but I'm not willing to go and chap someone's work regardless if the persons not happy with him.
Every few months il end up in the same street as one of the other window cleaners and usually have a quick 5 min chat, a few years ago one mentioned he was selling up and asked if I would want to buy. Told me he'd give me first option before advertising it. Ended up buying it from him. That wouldn't have happened if we were on bad terms with each other. Makes no sense making enemies of fellow ppl in the trade.
You won't pick up many feminists with that approachI never buy work
How much work you have is determined by how much shoe leather you use
Also how much you are willing to bash doors no matter how uncomfortable it feels
It soon becomes water off a ducks back
Simple “alright sweetheart do you need a window cleaner?”
Yes = great
No = no worries see ya
I've had a few new customers that have done the windows themselves so seeing if they are clean or not doesn't always work out that they have one.You know just by looking at the windows if they get cleaned regular or not, or atleast before you have chapped the door when you get closer to them. Unless the houses aren't long up then I've never been in a street that hasn't already got a window cleaner there.
When I get one somewhere and it's the only one am going in the street for I tell the person il come in 3 or 4 times but if I've not picked up anything else by then shel have to get someone else as I'm not going in for one. They usually say there is someone who comes in the street but for whatever reason they don't use them. And such and such isn't happy with him either so if you chap them youl get them too. I tell them if they come out then il do them or if they ask for my number give them it but I'm not willing to go and chap someone's work regardless if the persons not happy with him.
Every few months il end up in the same street as one of the other window cleaners and usually have a quick 5 min chat, a few years ago one mentioned he was selling up and asked if I would want to buy. Told me he'd give me first option before advertising it. Ended up buying it from him. That wouldn't have happened if we were on bad terms with each other. Makes no sense making enemies of fellow ppl in the trade.
You actually say if you don’t pick up anymore then I’m off??????
How professional
How big is your area when you can’t stop for 1 job
I stop in loads of roads for 1 job but never am more than 3.5 miles from home
Depends where abouts you live, round by me it’s a big no no, anyone seen knocking doors it goes straight up on Facebook warning all local residents to avoid them. And to be honest if anyone was to knock my door I probably wouldn’t even answer even though I haven’t a clue what they are selling. I did do some door knocking down the road from me and it was plain from their reaction they wasn’t happy with a stranger knocking their door, a lot had warning signs on their doors too. It’s just not the done thing these days round by me, seems to be ok in some places around the U.K. though.I don't see it being an issue knocking on doors asking if they have a window cleaner, How would I know if they do? I've knocked on a few doors recently and picked up new customers that didn't have a windy, anyone that says I have one already I say Ok thanks I don't try and find out how much and undercut I move on to the next house.
I don't think it matters where you live. Who told you it was a big no no? I've just read your other post on quotes I thought you had been going years in your area but you are only just starting out, So I think it's bad advice to say no door knocking.Depends where abouts you live, round by me it’s a big no no, anyone seen knocking doors it goes straight up on Facebook warning all local residents to avoid them. And to be honest if anyone was to knock my door I probably wouldn’t even answer even though I haven’t a clue what they are selling. I did do some door knocking down the road from me and it was plain from their reaction they wasn’t happy with a stranger knocking their door, a lot had warning signs on their doors too. It’s just not the done thing these days round by me, seems to be ok in some places around the U.K. though.
I've chatted to a couple of windies in my area, what was funny I knocked on one door and the lady said I'll open the back gate and I said I was seeing if you need a window cleaner she said, oh I thought you were here to clean them! the windie turned up and I spoke to him he thought it was funny, and said good luck with building your round etc. No bad feelings I didn't ask her now much he charges I wasn't trying to steal the job.Every few months il end up in the same street as one of the other window cleaners and usually have a quick 5 min chat, a few years ago one mentioned he was selling up and asked if I would want to buy. Told me he'd give me first option before advertising it. Ended up buying it from him. That wouldn't have happened if we were on bad terms with each other. Makes no sense making enemies of fellow ppl in the trade.
I don't think it matters where you live. Who told you it was a big no no? I've just read your other post on quotes I thought you had been going years in your area but you are only just starting out, So I think it's bad advice to say no door knocking.
Then you say you go on Facebook warning people about someone because they knock on doors, you sound like a right Karen tbh why would what other people do concern you? again did a seasoned windie in your area tell you this
How many doors did you knock on? because my reactions have been very positive and that can't just be the area I live in. Do you live in South Korea Maybe your approach was all wrong, Do you have a friendly face or one that looks like they are about to be robbed
At what point did I say I go on FB and warn people about people knocking doors?I don't think it matters where you live. Who told you it was a big no no? I've just read your other post on quotes I thought you had been going years in your area but you are only just starting out, So I think it's bad advice to say no door knocking.
Then you say you go on Facebook warning people about someone because they knock on doors, you sound like a right Karen tbh why would what other people do concern you? again did a seasoned windie in your area tell you this
How many doors did you knock on? because my reactions have been very positive and that can't just be the area I live in. Do you live in South Korea Maybe your approach was all wrong, Do you have a friendly face or one that looks like they are about to be robbed
at what point did I say I warn people on FB that there’s people in the area knocking doors?I don't think it matters where you live. Who told you it was a big no no? I've just read your other post on quotes I thought you had been going years in your area but you are only just starting out, So I think it's bad advice to say no door knocking.
Then you say you go on Facebook warning people about someone because they knock on doors, you sound like a right Karen tbh why would what other people do concern you? again did a seasoned windie in your area tell you this
How many doors did you knock on? because my reactions have been very positive and that can't just be the area I live in. Do you live in South Korea Maybe your approach was all wrong, Do you have a friendly face or one that looks like they are about to be robbed