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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: neiljoust on January 28, 2012, 09:36:55 am

Title: canvassing
Post by: neiljoust on January 28, 2012, 09:36:55 am
first time in a year going out canvassing whats the best thing to say please
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Post by: Jackal on January 28, 2012, 09:49:36 am
dust ya want windas cleaned or wot man!

would work better if you are stinking of booze aswell
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Post by: Cliff perkins on January 28, 2012, 09:50:59 am
When you find the secret let me know lol
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Post by: neiljoust on January 28, 2012, 09:56:49 am
thanks for help just downing some vodka lol
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Post by: Cliff perkins on January 28, 2012, 10:00:49 am
Bit early for me but you go for it son lol
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Post by: neiljoust on January 28, 2012, 10:08:18 am
am going to pick up 20 houses today probley 1 knowing my luck lol no am going to be postive will post on tonight how many , how many do you think ?
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Post by: Cliff perkins on January 28, 2012, 10:13:47 am
5
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Post by: SB Cleaning on January 28, 2012, 10:32:48 am
4
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Post by: Window Washers on January 28, 2012, 10:42:27 am
7
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:10:07 am
Pick your area carefully, keep positive and the skys the limit...
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Post by: neiljoust on January 28, 2012, 01:19:15 pm
got 1 maybe god damn it will try again in 1hr
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Post by: bumper on January 28, 2012, 01:26:01 pm
i say,hi i clean widows across  the road and i just wondering if you would like yours cleaning i charge £5.00 every 2 weeks are £ 7.00 a month,ok do you want them cleaning now, yes ok but i will pay you next week, ohh ive just remembered not got much time today ill clean them next week when you got some money ;D
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 07:19:11 pm
We are all waiting in suspense, how did you get on?
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Post by: Deangsi on January 28, 2012, 08:14:08 pm
I did 50 quid today 3 hours did 100 last sat it varies for me like you wouldnt believe lol
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 08:33:46 pm
You can have a job canvassing any time lol....
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 09:26:47 pm
im out tommorow,i need 20 custys!
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:02:14 pm
Thats some going in one day but possible, let us know how you get on...
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 11:07:59 pm
Thats some going in one day but possible, let us know how you get on...
ive added £200 this week already so want to double that
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:14:14 pm
How many hours to get 200? Its gonna take some matching but it is possible
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 11:17:59 pm
How many hours to get 200? Its gonna take some matching but it is possible
that was through facebook plus i have added £110 a months on commercials this week.
i will be canvassing for 3 hours tommorow!
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:23:17 pm
Blimey its all go, I love social media for business and look after a few companies at the moment.... You must feel happy as must be a long way towards your target now...
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Post by: ringo1968 on January 28, 2012, 11:25:40 pm
You get loads of leaflets round my way but not so many people actually knocking on doors. I think people prefer dealing with somebody face to face. They can only say 'no thanks' I guess.
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 11:26:30 pm
Blimey its all go, I love social media for business and look after a few companies at the moment.... You must feel happy as must be a long way towards your target now...

yes im definately getting towards the targets so yes very happy!I just dont want to get complacent.Im going to get canvassing for the forseable future!
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:31:30 pm
Good for you doc, keep it up...

Ringo, canvassing door to door is the only way to go. I worked for another cleaner last week on an estate that he had work on and had been leafleting for 3 years, still came out with nearly 120 quid in less than 3 hours. Face to face is always the best way...
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 11:37:05 pm
just added 2 more £10 every 4 wks and a £9 every 4 weeks both in areas i already clean thats in the last 20 mins on facebook!
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 28, 2012, 11:39:38 pm
Whats your facebook doc?
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Post by: windiewasher on January 28, 2012, 11:44:00 pm
Whats your facebook doc?
cleaner brighter windows cleethorpes
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Post by: john stracey on January 29, 2012, 11:19:05 am
i just say this and it works  hi im a local window cleaner we just started working in this area,. so just calling round to ask if you need window or gutter cleaning (the way you say this is important relaxed, confident, make eye contact)
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 29, 2012, 02:53:31 pm
Good pitch, keep it very simple in the opening pitch and just let the conversation flow from there....
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Post by: ringo1968 on January 29, 2012, 04:44:21 pm
Good pitch, keep it very simple in the opening pitch and just let the conversation flow from there....
   
     When I get going in the next couple of weeks i don't mind the idea of canvassing face to face. My only worry is knocking and seeing another cleaner who gets the hump at me being there and has a go!
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 29, 2012, 04:52:14 pm
I have knocked on a few over the years, just have a chat and see if they work in their own area. 99% will be friendly...
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Post by: dave f on January 29, 2012, 05:55:36 pm
just been out to day first street 2 custys £10 £9 then it started chucking down only been out 10 mins ill be out tomorrow  ;D
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Post by: ringo1968 on January 29, 2012, 06:24:33 pm
I have knocked on a few over the years, just have a chat and see if they work in their own area. 99% will be friendly...

   Are there any particular times when NOT to canvass?  ie dark evenings/weekend evenings??
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Post by: Smudger on January 29, 2012, 07:06:46 pm
I personally don't canvass in the dark - difficault to see the state of the windows & lots of people are edgy opening the
door ( so already defensive )

also sunday lunch time - nothing worse than pulling a potential punter away from the family roast so i start around 9.30 and stop around 12.30 then i go out again from 3

Darran
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Post by: GDwindowcleaning on January 29, 2012, 07:11:04 pm
I work 2pm till 8pm and leave weekends. No problem knocking in dark as long as you stand back from the door and be friendly. I do get guys coming to the door puffing their chest out but once you explain what you doing and you not trying to sell gas or electric they soon calm down....
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Post by: neiljoust on January 30, 2012, 03:22:42 pm
hi guys got 3 and a maybe for hr work not bad going out all week so 200 cust by fri lol
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Post by: darylmiller on February 01, 2012, 05:25:42 pm
Ive not tried canvassing in the dark yet but I think I may do as the number of people answering the doors is much higher than during the day, although during the day i do find i pick up the custies which are home most of the time so they pay when we turn up.

Ive been out an hour monday, two hours yesterday in light snow, and 2 hours today picked up 90 quid. Nice houses, some just fronts, some with connies.

Going to make a big push this year to build the round up and take some guys on, hoping to add 2 grand by the end of march.

I dont bother doing leaflet drops, but i do have leaflets. I basically give a leaflet to anyone who says they have a window cleaner "just incase they get stuck without one" - I give a leaflet to those which are not sure and write the price on the front and I also give one to my new custies as it explains my whole service, payment methods etc on.

I always direct them to the website whoever they are.

I dress smart, trousers and shoes, have a nice big jacket with my logo embroidered on the left breast and i open with the lines...

Good morning/afternoon, Sorry to disturb you.... Do you have a window cleaner at all?

If they say yes i say "ok not to worry, can i give you leaflet just incase you get stuck and maybe you can check our website out for future reference" and I walk away.

If they say no i dont have a windy, I say " would you be interested in having us come round once a month to clean your windows for you, we clean frames, sills and doors as well on every visit its only £xx for the front.

If they say excellent i close the deal and go through the details with them... if they say no thanks i just say "not to worry then have a leaflet anyway" and walk off.

I find I get a very good response from people using this script, it helps market to those who are not interested, but also looks great to those who take me up on my offer and saves me money for printing etc....it does stop my leaflets going in the bin too as they have a face and a company image to put to it.

Hope this helps.
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Post by: Smudger on February 01, 2012, 07:51:26 pm
Ive not tried canvassing in the dark yet but I think I may do as the number of people answering the doors is much higher than during the day, although during the day i do find i pick up the custies which are home most of the time so they pay when we turn up.

Ive been out an hour monday, two hours yesterday in light snow, and 2 hours today picked up 90 quid. Nice houses, some just fronts, some with connies.

Going to make a big push this year to build the round up and take some guys on, hoping to add 2 grand by the end of march.

I dont bother doing leaflet drops, but i do have leaflets. I basically give a leaflet to anyone who says they have a window cleaner "just incase they get stuck without one" - I give a leaflet to those which are not sure and write the price on the front and I also give one to my new custies as it explains my whole service, payment methods etc on.

I always direct them to the website whoever they are.

I dress smart, trousers and shoes, have a nice big jacket with my logo embroidered on the left breast and i open with the lines...

Good morning/afternoon, Sorry to disturb you.... Do you have a window cleaner at all?

If they say yes i say "ok not to worry, can i give you leaflet just incase you get stuck and maybe you can check our website out for future reference" and I walk away.

If they say no i dont have a windy, I say " would you be interested in having us come round once a month to clean your windows for you, we clean frames, sills and doors as well on every visit its only £xx for the front.

If they say excellent i close the deal and go through the details with them... if they say no thanks i just say "not to worry then have a leaflet anyway" and walk off.

I find I get a very good response from people using this script, it helps market to those who are not interested, but also looks great to those who take me up on my offer and saves me money for printing etc....it does stop my leaflets going in the bin too as they have a face and a company image to put to it.

Hope this helps.

Nice post & approach !
Darran