[garry22]

Would not be so bad if they were not asking for £175.00 per ticket for the privilege, I know nothing about about the fella organising it he may well be Britain's answer to Joe Polish but then I would not have paid £175.00 to see him either.

Just out of interest, if you had some specialist knowledge that could be of great value to others, how much do you think it would be worth?

[Mike Halliday]

garry its worth what people are willing to pay, if it sells out then it was obviously considered worth the money


the way i see if 12 people reading this can get together and block book they will get it for £115,

 if I wasn't on a business trip I would be going

[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

if i pay the fee will Pierre throw in some testimonials for me on my YouTube channel saying how good my carpet cleaning is? I've heard he likes doing that for people (along with others!!) ......................

This for me is where the credibility factor falls down ................ fast trackers posing as clients on video giving fellow fast trackers testimonials  :

[mark_roberts]

Speaking about referrals anyone noticed people arnt referring as much during a recession??

Cant figure out why.

Ive met this guy and hes very clued in and has been said the gift of the gab.   If your close by go.  I reckon it will be a enjoyable enough event.

Mark

[wynne jones]

People are still refering, it's just the people they are talking to ain't interested.

I suspect lots of custies recommend us, but less people are bothered. Us british prefer to live in our own dirt so we can pay to have the new car shown off at the Hand car wash every week.  :

[CleanerCarpets]

if i pay the fee will Pierre throw in some testimonials for me on my YouTube channel saying how good my carpet cleaning is? I've heard he likes doing that for people (along with others!!) ......................

This for me is where the credibility factor falls down ................ fast trackers posing as clients on video giving fellow fast trackers testimonials :

i agree - i am sorry but when i saw all that going on i couldnt believe it. It was going on on their websites too. Sorry, but if people who are constantly doing webinars trying sell us their professional marketing tactics have to resort to underhand practices like that then i am not interested.

thats not selling, thats out and out lying and if they are prepared to do that to their customers, when you buy their course you in turn become their customer and they will do the same to you

i am all for advancement and progressing the business but come on guys, nothing like good cleaning, good manners, honest selling and honest communication to keep your business afloat

if they were so great as a business why would they want to sell all their secrets to you!? simple - they arent secrets - just common sense. The fact is they want to profit from you and i think you will find you can get much better advice freely by networking with other good cleaners - from my experience they are always only too happy to help - FOR FREE!!

[wynne jones]

What people need is a boot up the arse course, but they want is a  magic bullet instead which turns out to only fire blanks.

[clinton]

Its the same fking crap spewed out over and over again and its no magic secret just common sence..

[wynne jones]

I think most custies are camera shy, but to get bogus video testimonials surely is a criinal offence according to recent laws on trading?

[derek west]

if you haven't got the drive to find these things out for free or the brains to think of them yourself then you'll never have the brains or the drive to be successful. like has been said a few times on here, a monkey can clean carpets, but a monkey can't be a successful carpet cleaner.

[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

I think most custies are camera shy, but to get bogus video testimonials surely is a criinal offence according to recent laws on trading?

If it isn't, it should be !
If these guys are supposedly turning over £17 - 20 grand a month, then why do they have to resort to these tactics.

You would learn more in the bar the night before ccdo, talking to like-minded people, than you will learn on these courses.

The best marketing is word of mouth and referrals, you only get this by doing the best job possible every time and being polite, professional and going the extra mile.

Plus, it you do this every time, price ceases to be the most important factor - in my experience.

[wynne jones]

Steve

I know what your saying but there are plenty of carpet cleaners who did a good job and went out of business waiting for the referals to come in.

If you google marketing referals you will get loads of sound ideas to crank the referal handle, same with loads of other marketing stuff, but for some reason many guys won't follow thrugh.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Clinton I was talking to someone today not in the cleaning trade who knows you, says he wants his carpets cleaning so I passed him Roger's number

Shaun

[Steve. Taylor]

 

[Ian Gourlay]

if i pay the fee will Pierre throw in some testimonials for me on my YouTube channel saying how good my carpet cleaning is? I've heard he likes doing that for people (along with others!!) ......................

This for me is where the credibility factor falls down ................ fast trackers posing as clients on video giving fellow fast trackers testimonials  :

Like you Steve I do not like false testimonials etc but I have just tooked at the Flip Clips on his site and the look genuine to me .

I first saw this idea a year to 18 months  ago on other peoples sites and some of those looked a bit doggy
 Spend £145 on a Flip Camcorder or £145 on a seminar ?

[wynne jones]

What makes a video is the sound. There's nothing worse than a crappy audio. I can live with a low def picture.

[wynne jones]

poo me if he does firewalking that's awesome, hats off to the guy.

[clinton]

Am going to try it wynne even after a gym workout

[Ian Gourlay]

7 Fire Ways to Build Your Referral Business

1. Set A Target: In business, measure the results to improve performance. Set a clear goal with a time line. Example, 10% increase in referral business over the next 10 weeks.

2. Timing: Conventional sales wisdom claims the best time to ask for the referral is immediately after the close. This tactic is far too aggressive. Give your clients time to experience your service or product before asking for a referral. Ask for the referral at close only if your client is already delighted with your business.

3. Top 20: Not all customers are referral candidates. Find the top 20% that are ecstatic about your business and ask them for referrals. Make sure their network is the type of client you want.

4. Give and You'll Receive: Give your clients extra service and follow-up support before asking for referrals. When you give willingly to your customers, they will return the favor.

5. Type of Customer: Inform your referring clients of the type of customers you can help. Provide a clear picture of the customer demographics will help your referral marketing.

6. Rewards Program: Provide special rewards to your referring customers on a regular basis. If a customer provides you with 5 sales, offer them something special, e.g. discounts.

7. Thank-You:
"Create a basic thank you letter that can be personalized and sent to each referral you receive. Treat your referral sources with the utmost of care and you will not only build a foundation of trust but keep hot prospects coming to your door."

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These tips are simple but when executed on a regular basis they can drive your referral business and build sales revenue. Start today and watch your referrals grow.

[Hilton]

You have been on the course, you little liar