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  1. Poll Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: My 1st TV Commercial

    Here is my new TV commercial. Rate it on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the worse to 10 being the highest. Feel free to critique it. It airs Feb 1st and...

    Started by Rob Allen, 01-29-2010 06:46 PM
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  2. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: I'm ready to dominate my carpet cleaning market (Pic of the day)

    I have been revamping my carpet cleaning business since last year. I have reorganized and restructured everything. I feel what one man can do I can...

    Started by Rob Allen, 11-21-2009 10:42 PM
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    1 2 3
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: what marketing works

    every time I think I am going to try something new right before I do it I either talk to someone, or read on here or somewhere else that it did not...

    Started by leofry, 04-16-2009 07:42 AM
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  4. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Motivation- Videos and Statements that motivate you-Post 'em!

    Here is an interesting statistic. According to the govt any business that does less than 99 million a year is considered a small business and any...

    Started by Rob Allen, 01-21-2010 01:56 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 238
    02-06-2010 02:41 PM Go to last post
  5. Question Sticky Thread Sticky: Do you over deliver?? (Pic of the day)

    Have you ever gone to a grocery store and to buy something to find it's not anywhere what they said it would be? Or how about this, you find...

    Started by Rob Allen, 08-21-2009 10:33 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 933
    02-06-2010 12:35 AM Go to last post
  1. I thought about hiring a sexy young pleasent sales lady

    anyone do this.... I have thought about hiring a young college age girl to try and sell for me.. and pay her commision.. say 10%.. she gets me $500 I...

    Started by leofry, 03-09-2010 05:32 PM
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    Today 06:44 PM Go to last post
  2. Exclamation Carpet Cleaning Marketing Help Needed

    Vincent posted this in a thread when he meant to start a new thread. Since he is new at this we decided to move the info to a new thread. Here it is...

    Started by Rob Allen, 03-09-2010 07:24 PM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 256
    Today 06:11 PM Go to last post
  3. Poll Poll: The Best Marketing For Carpet Cleaning (Poll)

    What is the # 1 source for finding new customers in your opinion. If you choose other please explain.

    Started by Jason Whaley, 02-12-2010 09:51 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 157
    Today 02:15 PM Go to last post
  4. Is My Exploding Van To Much For Youtube Marketing?

    Update... This was a test video to see what kind of response I would get. After reviewing feedback from others I have decided that the video was not...

    Started by Spots2Stop, Yesterday 05:02 PM
    carpet cleaning van, exploding
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 120
    Today 01:23 PM Go to last post
  5. New Home Based Company...do I need a new phone #?

    Hey Guys, Laying the ground work to start up a CC biz. It's going to be run out of my home. For people that have done this, did you get a new...

    Started by dacraig, Yesterday 12:36 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 67
    Today 11:08 AM Go to last post
  6. Unhappy Farming in sub-divisions

    Hello to all the fellow cleaners out there, my question is are you breaking the the law when you farm,cause most areas have the no solicitation...

    Started by shepard1, 03-10-2010 02:51 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    Yesterday 05:11 PM Go to last post
  7. Arrow Best time for door hangers.

    I am not into wasting time money and materials. I do believe that door hangers can be effective when used at the right time. With the year broken...

    Started by ECOPRO, 02-26-2010 01:22 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    03-10-2010 09:43 PM Go to last post
  8. Thumbs up SFS

    Well ,Val and I head up to Chi town to attend SFS starting Mon. March 15. I've got to say I'm really looking forward to this experience. Tina Willer...

    Started by Pete&Val, 03-08-2010 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    03-09-2010 11:37 PM Go to last post
  9. Do you have a company logo?

    http://www.drynclean.com/Images/TopBanner.png And if you do can you post a pic? And who designed it for you??? Rob Allen.

    Started by Rob Allen, 06-18-2008 11:16 PM
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    03-09-2010 09:47 PM Go to last post
  10. Best way pay employees to motivate them to sell

    I am in the last stages of revamping my company. And I'm setting up a pay chart and was wondering the best way to pay employees to motivate them to...

    Started by Rob Allen, 04-16-2009 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 501
    03-09-2010 08:46 PM Go to last post
  11. Quality Carpet Cleaning by Steam 2 Clean

    Finding a company to provide great customer service isn't easy, which is why Steam 2 Clean is pleased at offering FREE No-obligation cleaning...

    Started by Steam2clean, 03-09-2010 06:02 PM
    carpet cleaning, clean carpets, steam cleaner, upholstery cleaning
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 26
    03-09-2010 06:02 PM Go to last post
  12. Thumbs down No matter how new or good your web site is

    No matter how new or good your web site is, you'll get 2-3 calls a week from designers telling you its no good and their design is better and that...

    Started by cosway-canada, 03-04-2010 10:40 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 155
    03-09-2010 09:53 AM Go to last post
  13. YOUR top 5 marketing medias

    Just wondering what you rely on as your top 3 marketing venues. Mine are; 1)Word of Mouth 2)Y-Pages 3)Business cards (Identical business...

    Started by Rob Allen, 07-12-2008 09:57 AM
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 1,152
    03-08-2010 11:56 PM Go to last post
  14. My Secret about Youtube marketing

    O.K. Everyone I am about to share a powerful marketing tip that only will cost you time. Let me start off by sharing my business history so you can...

    Started by Spots2Stop, 02-26-2010 05:01 PM
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    internet, marketing, youtube
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  15. Do Yellow page ads work for you.. stick to yellow page ads only please

    I know peoples opinons state that yellow page ads dont work anymore. For them in their minds perhaps yes, perhaps no, for their local it may not be...

    Started by NuTech Carpet Care™, 03-04-2010 09:52 PM
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    03-08-2010 06:01 AM Go to last post
  16. Beginner starting new carpet business WHAT DO I DO NOW?

    Okay so I have bought the van with the Truckmount and quit my white collar day job. Experienced guys, If you were me starting at square 1, Exactly...

    Started by amazingcleansc, 12-28-2009 01:21 PM
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    beginner starting new carpet business
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    03-07-2010 11:52 PM Go to last post
  17. Vinyl for New Van

    Well, I am finally ready and have the time to get the van lettered. Attached are a few pics to get the general layout. Bear in mind that the logo in...

    Started by JStafford, 03-04-2010 02:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    03-07-2010 11:22 PM Go to last post
  18. Perception.... Something to think about!

    http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss188/JasonWhaley/ATT228907.jpg Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 02-10-2010 04:18 PM
    • Replies: 7
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    03-07-2010 12:58 PM Go to last post
  19. Tre Allen & Booked Solid! 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 7, Laguna Hills, CA

    Tre Allen Is speaking at this event......

    Started by Jason Whaley, 03-04-2010 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    03-05-2010 07:13 PM Go to last post
  20. Exclamation Comments on my Website: Just Made Some Changes

    Pain in the butt to figure these out but it's worth the challenge. What do you guys think of the site. More importantly, do you think it compels...

    Started by bensurdi, 11-04-2009 01:33 AM
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    03-05-2010 12:07 PM Go to last post
  21. Joe Polish

    Has anyone attended the Rich Cleaner Conferance? If so woud you please PM me? Thanks

    Started by SDSinc, 09-11-2009 12:42 PM
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  22. Very best web site out there ?

    I'm going to do some upgrades soon .. What are some of the very best web sites out there ? and why you think so ? I love this one .. ...

    Started by johntalley, 02-07-2010 05:35 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    03-04-2010 12:04 PM Go to last post
  23. Chamber of commerce

    im thinking about joining i live in a small community wondering if any of you have had good luck with this thanks for the input

    Started by allprocc, 03-03-2010 11:03 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    03-04-2010 11:51 AM Go to last post
  24. YouTube user pages list

    If you have a YouTube account, list it in this thread and I'll put it in the list at the top. If you wonder why, read Joe Hill's YouTube thread. ...

    Started by bonesheal, 03-01-2010 05:46 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    03-03-2010 10:28 PM Go to last post
  25. i need a bigger market

    i am in a small town (about 11,000) and there are a few cleaners in town that have been around a while. 20 miles up the road is a bigger...

    Started by allprocc, 02-28-2010 10:17 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 132
    03-03-2010 04:29 PM Go to last post
  26. Lightbulb Determining market value of your carpet cleaning business (Formula) By Rob Allen March 2010

    Lets face it the day may come when you are ready to retire or exit the cleaning industry. Some may choose to pass it on to their children but others...

    Started by Rob Allen, 03-03-2010 01:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-03-2010 02:09 PM Go to last post
  27. What is Best way to get residential client base

    I have been doing this for two years now I do have several P M companies that is what I went for so I could get comfortable with my Equipment. no...

    Started by TConway, 11-18-2009 12:18 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    03-03-2010 11:12 AM Go to last post
  28. Question Anyone have "comment" cards to share?

    I have never used customer comment cards but want to this year. Anyone have one they would like to share or know where to get a good one?

    Started by Rob Allen, 02-28-2010 08:16 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 95
    03-02-2010 09:12 PM Go to last post
  29. Arrow PM and Apartment Brochures

    OK guys, I need some help. I have been cold calling PM's and apartment complexes but I am unhappy with my current brochure. I have a nice multi-page...

    Started by JStafford, 02-24-2010 07:47 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 221
    03-02-2010 12:40 AM Go to last post
  30. Red face Is this to Shocking for marketing?

    Hello everyone :) I am new here and thought I would share my most recent attempt to make a viral marketing campaign. Just wondering if this...

    Started by Spots2Stop, 01-31-2010 05:20 PM
    ideas, marketing, pictures, viral
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 399
    03-01-2010 11:31 AM Go to last post
  31. What's your advertising budget?

    What is your average advertising budget annually? Don't need dollars, just percent of annual sales. Is there an industry average that you shoot...

    Started by lmullica, 02-24-2010 11:34 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 158
    03-01-2010 05:08 AM Go to last post
  32. new guy on the block

    full time firefighter, just started new carpet cleaning business partime. i live in a small town (about 11,000) with 2 other carpet cleaners who have...

    Started by allprocc, 02-28-2010 04:29 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 45
    02-28-2010 05:07 PM Go to last post
  33. Yahoo Local

    Has anyone used the Yahoo local and if so did you get results?

    Started by jwhatley, 02-27-2010 03:43 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    02-28-2010 03:54 PM Go to last post
  34. What is your market? Demographics?

    I don't know how to do a poll but I would love to know what the demographics of your customers are. I am mostly speaking to companies that do sq...

    Started by idreadnought, 02-26-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 105
    02-27-2010 03:07 PM Go to last post
  35. service monster

    a few questions Can you log into contacts from internet cel phone? can you log in from cel phone and send a estimate? thanks Richie

    Started by slorichie, 02-24-2010 07:46 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 87
    02-27-2010 02:36 PM Go to last post
  36. Need advice with SEO

    Well, this may be a bit off topic and nothing to do w/Carpet Cleaning however, I've gained a great amount of knowledge from this forum when It comes...

    Started by Dbonezny, 01-27-2010 01:19 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 253
    02-26-2010 01:36 PM Go to last post
  37. Critique my CL flyer.......

    Let me know what you guys think.......don't be afraid to be harsh. ...

    Started by Dbonezny, 02-09-2010 08:29 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 259
    02-26-2010 01:33 PM Go to last post
  38. Radio Ads

    What do you guys think about radio advertising? Any experiences good or bad? Budget?

    Started by Clean Image Care, 02-25-2010 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 46
    02-25-2010 05:43 PM Go to last post
  39. Ad Ideas??

    I have decided to run a Ad in a local ad magazine, they offer semi exculsivity so there can only be 2 of any type of business in the ad magazine,...

    Started by Iceman, 02-22-2010 10:11 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    02-24-2010 03:00 PM Go to last post
  40. Qhickbooks or Peachtree?

    I’ve been running my business without the use of software until this moment, now I am really feeling the need to a upgrade, I did same research and ...

    Started by RevolutionContracts, 02-14-2010 10:12 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 119
    02-23-2010 07:26 PM Go to last post
  41. Article on Local SEO

    This article has some good info and links to even more helpful information. Enjoy EDIT: tried to post just the link but it was not working so here...

    Started by ACC, 02-23-2010 09:29 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 87
    02-23-2010 11:34 AM Go to last post
  42. magazine want advertise my services

    Somebody called me and told me that they picked my business to advertise on they brand new magazine(new on my area of service) they will distribute...

    Started by RevolutionContracts, 02-22-2010 09:17 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 51
    02-23-2010 11:08 AM Go to last post
  43. Question What do you think?

    What do you think of this page I added to my website tonight? I may change the video but you get the idea. ...

    Started by Jason Whaley, 02-22-2010 09:53 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 73
    02-23-2010 09:39 AM Go to last post
  44. Changing Your Business address Affect Web Ranking

    I just wanted to know if anyone knows if changing your address will affect your ranking? I changed mine and my google rank fell from page 1 to page 2...

    Started by iluvcarpet2, 02-21-2010 09:56 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 81
    02-22-2010 08:24 PM Go to last post
  45. $4.95 per room carpet cleaning... What is your take on this?

    Hello everyone :) We have been getting allot of calls asking why we can not offer a $4.95 per room cleaning so I thought I would fight back ...

    Started by Spots2Stop, 02-21-2010 01:42 PM
    bait and switch, chicago
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 124
    02-22-2010 07:10 PM Go to last post
  46. Do you donate services to charitable causes?

    I did a job for a charitable organization a few weeks ago. Was carpet in a big old house, steps, and about 8 small wool area rugs that I picked up...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 02-18-2010 11:40 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 103
    02-22-2010 11:04 AM Go to last post
  47. Logo Designer......

    Anyone have someone that won't charge an arm & a leg??? I've looked around and checked craigslist and everyone i've found wants $150 or more for a...

    Started by Dbonezny, 01-04-2010 10:25 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 321
    02-22-2010 01:21 AM Go to last post
  48. Poll Poll: New equipment or Old?

    Im moving this from my other thread as a topic on its own so they stop hijacking my other thread! Do you think its better to keep re-investing in...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 02-18-2010 11:44 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 133
    02-20-2010 11:41 AM Go to last post
  49. Renting/Owning a storefront shop vs working from home.

    Another debatable topic. We started out working from the home. After 2 years we moved to a higher land value area and converted the garage into a...

    Started by Richard Baldwin, 02-18-2010 11:30 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 78
    02-18-2010 12:23 PM Go to last post
  50. Question for Tre on SERP

    Hi Tre, I hear about how well your Dad's company is doing on the internet, and that is great, what I wanted to know is when did you start noticing...

    Started by ericthered, 02-16-2010 12:13 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 87
    02-18-2010 09:55 AM Go to last post
  51. bad website

    Ive been doing alot of research on cleaning websites lately. Anyways Im cut short on time (gotta go clean) but i thought youd guys would like to see...

    Started by beachsidecc, 02-16-2010 09:35 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 245
    02-18-2010 02:39 AM Go to last post
  52. phone systems

    What kind of phone systems are you using? voip? landlines? cells? And how are these systems benefiting your business? Please give all the who,...

    Started by braddaddy, 02-17-2010 08:53 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 49
    02-17-2010 08:53 AM Go to last post
  53. Poll Poll: Yellow Page Poll

    OK let's do a poll on Yellow Page advertising. Vote anonomously. However if you wish to comment feel free too. I for one have stopped ALL YP...

    Started by Rob Allen, 08-25-2009 05:14 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 556
    02-16-2010 11:59 PM Go to last post
  54. Advertising

    Good afternoon everyone. I wanted to know what everybody is doing for advertising right now. What has given you the best return in the resent years?...

    Started by mrsqueaky, 02-16-2010 05:07 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 87
    02-16-2010 06:18 PM Go to last post
  55. New homeowners postcard

    I would like to set up new homeowners campaign in my area. What would be a good catch phrase for a post card? Something to interest them in carpet...

    Started by OrionCleaning, 02-05-2010 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 202
    02-16-2010 09:37 AM Go to last post
  56. Poll Poll: % Biz Up/Down POLL

    This Poll is from "Robert Allen" Which quotes: "So is business up or down for you? Is it staying even? Let's see what's going on around the...

    Started by admin, 08-20-2008 05:34 PM
    3 Pages
    1 2 3
    biz, poll, robert allen
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 1,794
    02-16-2010 04:12 AM Go to last post
  57. Accept credit cards with iPhone

    I was just wondering if anyone here is accepting credit cards through their iPhone? The "square up" swipe unit looks cool but I dont think it is...

    Started by dan1, 02-03-2010 09:37 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 95
    02-15-2010 10:18 PM Go to last post
  58. Lightbulb Carpet Cleaning Slogans. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

    I recorded this one that is used by tons of cleaners nationwide. "The most thorough cleaning ever or it's Free!" or some close variation like on this...

    Started by Rob Allen, 09-27-2009 10:52 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 1,969
    02-12-2010 07:53 PM Go to last post
  59. What I finally Figured Out!!

    "Why do we expect people to do buisness with us, If we do not do business with ourselves" I said this to Jim Pemberton years ago and to Nick...

    Started by Rob Lyon, 02-11-2010 11:01 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 74
    02-11-2010 11:01 PM Go to last post
  60. How much do you pay for your Yellow Page ad?

    How much and does it work??? KS.

    Started by VCS, 04-29-2008 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 838
    02-10-2010 11:34 PM Go to last post

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