Nu life Course

« **on:** March 01, 2012, 05:29:36 pm »

After following the Marble life v Tile Doctor debate with interested i was curious how Nu life measure up to both?

I've heard some very promising things with regards to the nu life course, very hands on apparently which is how i like it,

I know kevin and been to his introductory course which looked interesting and i've heard some good things about the tile doctors course!!!

Any views welcomed!!!

« **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2012, 05:33:53 pm »

Yeah, what's THEIR tea like?

« **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2012, 05:58:38 pm »

Quote from: AshWhite on March 01, 2012, 05:33:53 pm

Yeah, what's THEIR tea like?

« **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2012, 07:00:34 pm »

I've only heard good things about both courses, the IICRC (or what ever it's called) is mainly theory, I'm sure Pierre de Wet has done both you could contact him Adi Marsh has done the Nu Life course so you could contact him.

Shaun

« **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2012, 09:38:40 pm »

Quote from: Derek West on March 01, 2012, 05:58:38 pm

Quote from: AshWhite on March 01, 2012, 05:33:53 pm
Yeah, what's THEIR tea like?

I have sampled both Marblelife and Nu-LIfe tea and can confidently say they are both decent quality brews.

« **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2012, 11:57:03 pm »

I can not comment on some of the other Hard surface cleaning courses apart from IICRC down at Alltec, but I think the NU Life organisation is one of the best set ups I have come across after doing a couple of their courses and using their products
Mark

« **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2012, 07:35:30 pm »

Can't comment on the course but what I will say if this makes sense is that it is understanding (knowledge) that is key in this game. Why a chemical works in particular instances and why it doesn't in other situations. Another key is identification and knowing what will work and what won't work. Practical is great or "hands on" but that will only really come through experience. Another great thing is to know your limitations when would you say no this is beyond me and walk away? Or would you say this is the time I made the jump? I suppose and correct me if I'm wrong similar to when you jump from a porty to a TM perhaps?

My tip would be if you want practical a "mess around" if you like set up some floors in your garage that you think is your target area market e.g limestone, marble or Victorian floors get the chemicals, pads diamonds whatever and find your limitations.

Hope this is a helpful post

Tony

« **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2012, 05:19:05 pm »

Quote from: Billy Russell on March 01, 2012, 05:29:36 pm

After following the Marble life v Tile Doctor debate with interested i was curious how Nu life measure up to both?

I've heard some very promising things with regards to the nu life course, very hands on apparently which is how i like it,

I know kevin and been to his introductory course which looked interesting and i've heard some good things about the tile doctors course!!!

Any views welcomed!!!

Billy/ Derek

The introduction I did for you guys was a one off.

Kev

« **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:33:18 pm »

The Tea at Tile Doctor is very good I think its the Milk we use, but I may be a little Biased as I run the Courses.
I dont Think Pierre de wett is a member of Clean it up, but I can comment that Pierre does a lot of courses, he has done 3 with me personally and I have also trained two of his staff as well < lukas and Rob > so he must like my Tea as well.
Apart from that I suppose its best to ask other people whoi have been on the courses as word of Mouth is the best advertisment.
If anyone Knows the following, contact them if your interested and ask their opionon about us Im sure they will say nothing but good things about our Tea < and the Training courses we offer >
Angelo Gouviea of Cleaning Time,
Roger Underhill of Kestrel Cleaning;
Steve Caprenter at Dirty Grout;
Mick Gayton of Steam Genie,
Colin Ford, of CSF Cleaning
Nick Murphy,of Sure clean,
Glen Tonkin and Scott Campbell at Toncam cleaning,
John Methven of Silicone King,
Phil Barrs at Multi-clean,
Paul Scott of Croyden carpet cleaners,
Charles Okechime At Clean Plan
Bill Bailey of ABC Cleaning
Andrew Barnes at Dorset carpet care, there are many more but this is just the list of Carpet cleaners so I thought it would be best to keep it relevant to this forum, I havent listed their tel numbers but if you know them, then I am sure you will already have it and can ask us about them.
Russell at Tile Doctor

« **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2012, 06:42:27 am »

Russell

You really are a vain little man :

:

K Martin
Marble Life Ltd

« **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2012, 12:02:04 am »

Here we go again Kevin, thought you had gotten over yourself by now, whats wrong dont you like competition.
You should probably look at other avenues to advertise your business I feel your time is up on this forum, if all you can do is get arguementitive and knock the competition all the time, its insulting to the members on here to think they cant see through your mindset and how you sell your business.
To think I wouldnt have come on this website if you hadnt been slagging Tile Doctor off,and a few of the members hadnt told me about you, so reap the Whirlwind Kevin im going to be a big thorn in your side for a bit longer yet.
Regards Russell at Tile Doctor

« **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2012, 10:10:19 pm »

There will only be one winner here and that's the company that doesn't say anything derogatory, Nu Life are winning you 2 are fighting for last place.

Why not try writing posts on hard floor cleaning and restoration and problem solving then everyone will follow whoever they see as their guru many suppliers have done that on here and gained valuable customers.

Shaun

« **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2012, 10:14:11 pm »

Excellent post Shaun

« **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:08:44 pm »

Well well well!!!! I knew i was right putting you forward for a Moderater!!!!

« **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:30:39 pm »

I think you should let me do all 3 cources for free and then I could settle this easy

Jim

« **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:45:50 pm »

I'd like them all to put info posts based on cleaning, repairs, sealing, problem solving, price guides etc this is what the forum needs and also 'google picks up well from this forum' so potential clients could easily find a specialist.

Shaun

« **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2012, 08:56:44 pm »

I thought that as this forum was password entry then google would never pick up posts ? But then again I am a bit old to fully understand this interweb stuff

« **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:50:26 pm »

You'd be surprised

Shaun

« **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2012, 06:52:48 am »

Quote from: Shaun_Ashmore on March 09, 2012, 08:45:50 pm

I'd like them all to put info posts based on cleaning, repairs, sealing, problem solving, price guides etc this is what the forum needs and also 'google picks up well from this forum' so potential clients could easily find a specialist.

Shaun

Shaun

I have already put at least 4 extensive posts on here regarding this! I will put a few more on when I get chance but it is difficult to post a problem with a solution and then avoid stating what products we used to solve it. All our posts are based on experience of real life issues and problems we have encountered and as you know you cannot teach or buy experience.

Kev Martin
Marble Life Ltd

« **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2012, 05:55:52 pm »

I take your point Kev I think if you can do case studies even mentioning your products in the problem solving is acceptable it's the blatant advertising that we have to object to, can you add some information on projects you have completed I'm sure that you could twist the wording to add your product names it just needs a little creative license

anything boarderline and we can easily sort it out between us I'm sure it would be win win for us all.

Shaun

« **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2012, 10:12:31 pm »

Hi All,
In the interest of Tile Doctor vs Marble life debate and which is the better course, I would be prepared to offer half price Training to the first 4 people that book with me.
If Shaun Ashmore is interested then I think it would be good to get you along as you are the moderator and I feel people will trust your impartial advice.
The course costs £474 usually inc V.A.T. But I could do this for a one off for £237 inc v.a.t. this is a 2 day course, Hotel stay not included, but food and drink is.
With one condition, That who ever comes on the course gives us an accurate description of what we offer on the course and whether they felt they came away with good practical teaching and advice, they will have to e-mail this out when they finish the course and they can use our work computer, I wont interfere though, they will be left to it to type what they felt was good or bad.
Cant say fairer than that can I, if Kevin is up for it at Marble life then I am confident we can end this debate once and for all.
Regards Russell at Tile Doctor
p.s Work number is 0845 652 4652 < Remember first 4 only for the offer price >

« **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2012, 10:22:23 pm »

Russel

When and where

Jim

« **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:03:20 am »

Quote from: russell taylor on March 12, 2012, 10:12:31 pm

Hi All,
In the interest of Tile Doctor vs Marble life debate and which is the better course, I would be prepared to offer half price Training to the first 4 people that book with me.
If Shaun Ashmore is interested then I think it would be good to get you along as you are the moderator and I feel people will trust your impartial advice.
The course costs £474 usually inc V.A.T. But I could do this for a one off for £237 inc v.a.t. this is a 2 day course, Hotel stay not included, but food and drink is.
With one condition, That who ever comes on the course gives us an accurate description of what we offer on the course and whether they felt they came away with good practical teaching and advice, they will have to e-mail this out when they finish the course and they can use our work computer, I wont interfere though, they will be left to it to type what they felt was good or bad.
Cant say fairer than that can I, if Kevin is up for it at Marble life then I am confident we can end this debate once and for all.
Regards Russell at Tile Doctor
p.s Work number is 0845 652 4652 < Remember first 4 only for the offer price >

If I'm up for what?

« **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:09:21 pm »

Quote from: Kevin Martin on March 13, 2012, 11:03:20 am

Quote from: russell taylor on March 12, 2012, 10:12:31 pm
Hi All,
In the interest of Tile Doctor vs Marble life debate and which is the better course, I would be prepared to offer half price Training to the first 4 people that book with me.
If Shaun Ashmore is interested then I think it would be good to get you along as you are the moderator and I feel people will trust your impartial advice.
The course costs £474 usually inc V.A.T. But I could do this for a one off for £237 inc v.a.t. this is a 2 day course, Hotel stay not included, but food and drink is.
With one condition, That who ever comes on the course gives us an accurate description of what we offer on the course and whether they felt they came away with good practical teaching and advice, they will have to e-mail this out when they finish the course and they can use our work computer, I wont interfere though, they will be left to it to type what they felt was good or bad.
Cant say fairer than that can I, if Kevin is up for it at Marble life then I am confident we can end this debate once and for all.
Regards Russell at Tile Doctor
p.s Work number is 0845 652 4652 < Remember first 4 only for the offer price >

If I'm up for what?

Cutting your prices in half in a desperate bid to fill your course - :

« **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:23:35 pm »

Now now Nigel

I think it's very admirable to offer Cleanitup members a discount just like Alltec did/do for Tacca members, the reason (and only reason) I won't be taking Russell up on his very kind offer is that Nulife are only 45 mins drive away from me.

I have heard very good things from people who have been on all 3 courses Mick Gayton, Derek West and Adrian Marsh they are all very complimentary of the tutoring so when it comes down to it Nulife is the most logical place for me to go albeit not yet as I'm a bit too busy atm.

Shaun

« **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:03:48 pm »

just to clarify, i have not been on all 3 courses. but i will be doing the nu life course hopefully next month. if i can fit it in with the floor sanding course, rug cleaning course, wood staining course and my samba classes.

« **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:31:52 pm »

Just to clarify

Mick did Russell's course
Derek did Martin's course
Adi did Nulife's course

Derek now on a course of tablets! anyway enough about you how's the real patient is she okay?

Shaun

« **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:31:46 pm »

just to clarify, derek did kevs taster course, not the full course.

« **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:38:06 pm »

Ah I see $:-\$

Sure it was good anyway, was it sweet or savoury?

Shaun

« **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2012, 09:36:28 pm »

I done a 1-day hands on course with Amir from Klindex the other week and it freeeee.

« **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:56:31 pm »

Steve Barnet has done kevs course!!

« **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2012, 11:13:42 pm »

Cheers Billy now I know why I haven't banned you

Sir Shaun the dissipator

« **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2012, 11:24:32 pm »

Done the Nulife and Kevs course both very good.

But Stones a big subject, so its the ongoing support that's really important, must say this is where Kev and his boy Anthony excel.

mark

« **Reply #33 on:** March 15, 2012, 01:12:51 pm »

Quote from: mark shannon on March 14, 2012, 11:24:32 pm

Done the Nulife and Kevs course both very good.

But Stones a big subject, so its the ongoing support that's really important, must say this is where Kev and his boy Anthony excel.

mark

Mark is spot on. You cannot go on a two day course and expect to be able to tackle natural stone floor cleaning or restoration on your own. It is a recipe for disaster because you will very quickly come across floors which require more experience than you have.

I have done both courses and I enjoyed them both. The Nulife couse is quite motivational (Mike is very enthusiastic and it gets you going). Kev's course is more technical with alot of great information from Ian. At the end of the day they both provide you with the basic information you require to get started. No doubt Russel's course does too. My experience has been that the ongoing support from Kevin and Anthony has been fantastic. They always answer the phone and they always provide you with excellent advice. These guys are heavily into stone restoration and they know their stuff and are willing to share it with you for the cost of a course and for loyalty in buying their products. My point is that you will need this support more than anything. I have now tackled over 20 hard floor projects up to 225 sqm and I am only just begining to feel a level of competence developing. Without Kev I would have jacked it in long ago.

Nigel

« **Reply #34 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:17:29 pm »

me and paul moss done the tile doctor course still waiting on training manual, and i hear people have selected areas and get passed on leads, both me and paul never, load of b******s

« **Reply #35 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:28:15 pm »

Does it hurt sitting on the fence Billy boy!!!

« **Reply #36 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:29:05 pm »

Nigel

Top post and to the point the on going support is the main thing and Kev has provided when asked
I will still go and do other cources as I enjoy learning and improving my skills would like to do a dedicated
honing cource later in the year.

Jim

« **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2012, 07:09:18 am »

Jim, have you got a rotary? I'll teach you how to hone

« **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2012, 11:45:48 am »

Matt

Got all the gear give you a call next week about the leads heading south for the weakend.

Jim

« **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2012, 02:31:04 pm »

Good stuff Jim, enjoy mate

« **Reply #40 on:** March 19, 2012, 02:19:48 pm »

Reply to Will Turton,
Your out of order there Billy you only did a Starter course, as I Didnt have an area for you, which you where told before you booked, so you just came for Basic Training.
The Training Manual is downloadble, if you want to download it let me know and I will send you the login details for it.
Paul and Dean Moss who have covered the Advanced Course between them,are fine with Tile Doctor,Spoke To Paul last week about 2 leads I sent him, so you should only speak for yourself Billy not for other people.
Regards Russell at Tile Doctor

« **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:34:30 pm »

Billy boy stop drinking the micro splitter

Yep both me and Dean have done the tile doctor courses. I did mine about 2 and haf years ago with Billy ( but that was when he was just a babe

)

Russell, your right ive had a few leads off the web site lately and I must say hard floors is a great add on to your business going forward.

Looking forward to the Tile Doctor conference this weekend