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Title: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 12:17:46 am
After reading a load of posts of late  I thought I would post this link as so many seem to miss the point on our business, window cleaning is not just a part time thing, it's a business some choose to play with it, some choose to run it like a business.

I hope this helps some of you on here, if you dont get it the first time watch it over an over as everything this guys is saying makes sence:

Enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7n2-Nar5Jto#at=241
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:50:37 am
Had to be brought back to life after 30 seconds as I lost the will to live.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 01:02:46 am
Had to be brought back to life after 30 seconds as I lost the will to live.
its after them 30 seconds the magic happens  ;)


also you are not a normal window cleaner Steve, you will understand what I mean from that  ;)

Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 01:05:19 am
No I'm not. Normally window cleaners clean windows I think
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 01:06:38 am
No I'm not. Normally window cleaners clean windows I think
;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: GDwindowcleaning on February 05, 2012, 01:09:12 am
Its not just true in the window cleaning game, there are many people in any industry who just want to make a living....
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: simonr on February 05, 2012, 10:10:10 am
i've watched it all !!    i'm now off to join al quaeda
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Klean07 on February 05, 2012, 10:17:36 am
Thought I'd seen him and heard his orrible voice at speakers corner sometime ago!! Well it is Sunday!!!!
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 05, 2012, 10:21:50 am
I was waiting for the other Wrestlers to appear

Sorry Ian not one of your better posts, just wasted 20 mins of my life.

Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: John F on February 05, 2012, 10:28:33 am
if you look closely some of the second row audience have died. the 3rd guy from the left on the front row has started to grow a beard while watching the guy with a horrible voice. great vid ww  ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 10:43:21 am
Never listen to MODERATED like that, lasted all but a few seconds. Sorry mate you put as much in as you get out, i try to create my own Chance's. If a coach is your way and it works for you then fine. Not for me especially a yank no naff all.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 05, 2012, 10:46:27 am
john F

Hilarious, nearly spat coffee on my laptop

Steve C

please moderate your language, we do not allow swearing on here, even with *****
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: barry mallett on February 05, 2012, 10:48:43 am
window washers you been on that white cider .  ;Ddont dare knock one of my posts again . now to look at getting that old timer gold back ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 10:59:16 am
john F

Hilarious, nearly spat coffee on my laptop

Steve C

please moderate your language, we do not allow swearing on here, even with *****
come on Dave that's not really swearing. Point taken
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Londoner on February 05, 2012, 11:01:28 am
Its Guru-ism. We used to get a lot of that stuff in to review when i worked at Kodak because we did the training for Kodak Express. You would be suprised just how agressively the companies who market this stuff push it.

They do all sorts, not only business themes they do weight loss. organise your life etc. There are however reccouring trends. The powerful inspirational speaker, the sort of driving it forward positive style.

I think you either are suseptable to it or you are not, some people like it, other people find it a turn off
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 05, 2012, 11:20:53 am
"anticipation is the ultimate power" praise the lord!! then vomit!!
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 11:33:15 am
Never listen to MODERATED like that, lasted all but a few seconds. Sorry mate you put as much in as you get out, i try to create my own Chance's. If a coach is your way and it works for you then fine. Not for me especially a yank no naff all.
you judged this all in a few seconds especially a yank no naff all ::)

Mentors are great for many aspects of life, if you choose to use them.


John hahahaha  ;D

Any of you find this interesting and true ?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Dave Willis on February 05, 2012, 11:38:37 am
Oh dear.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 11:41:14 am
Oh dear.
?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:19:19 pm
I went to a motivational talk by Rene carol. He name dropped Alan sugar and Richard Branson a few times ;D

He said a couple of helpful things that stuck with me but the funniest was when he told us to all give ourselves a pat on the back as we have come through the bad times and are still in business. This was about 2 years ago. He really knew his stuff didn't he?  ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 12:25:51 pm
I went to a motivational talk by Rene carol. He name dropped Alan sugar and Richard Branson a few times ;D

He said a couple of helpful things that stuck with me but the funniest was when he told us to all give ourselves a pat on the back as we have come through the bad times and are still in business. This was about 2 years ago. He really knew his stuff didn't he?  ;D
I went and saw Richard Branson, Alan sugar and Tony Robbins last year that are all inspiring.

I guess some dont like this type of thing.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: H S and Son on February 05, 2012, 12:28:20 pm
john F

Hilarious, nearly spat coffee on my laptop

Steve C

please moderate your language, we do not allow swearing on here, even with *****

Well moderated Dave. That Steve has a mouth like a Glaswegian, filthy. my kids cringe when he turns up, I swear he's going to hell with a tongue like that. Disgusting.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:31:40 pm
I went to a motivational talk by Rene carol. He name dropped Alan sugar and Richard Branson a few times ;D

He said a couple of helpful things that stuck with me but the funniest was when he told us to all give ourselves a pat on the back as we have come through the bad times and are still in business. This was about 2 years ago. He really knew his stuff didn't he?  ;D
I went and saw Richard Branson, Alan sugar and Tony Robbins last year that are all inspiring.

I guess some dont like this type of thing.

I don't mind it. The big guns you've mentioned would be great. Not some WWE star like you originally posted ;D a few things stuck with me from the talk i went too. Plus all knowledge is good knowledge if you make the most of it
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: dd on February 05, 2012, 12:33:19 pm
This guy is quite literally one of the very best and most successful at what he does in the world and has been hired by very successful people and corporations. OK it is of limited value to window cleaners - especially sole traders. Personally I am not that ambitious, but it is very narrow minded to knock Anthony Robins - he is successful for good reason.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaning business/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 12:39:07 pm
This guy is quite literally one of the very best and most successful at what he does in the world and has been hired by very successful people and corporations. OK it is of limited value to window cleaners - especially sole traders. Personally I am not that ambitious, but it is very narrow minded to knock Anthony Robins - he is successful for good reason.
I guess many have never heard of his name DD that maybe why.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:39:52 pm
His stage name is also known as

Anthony 'macho man' Robins

Oooohhhhhhh yyyyyeeeeaaaaahhhhh!!

 ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaning business/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:42:09 pm
This guy is quite literally one of the very best and most successful at what he does in the world and has been hired by very successful people and corporations. OK it is of limited value to window cleaners - especially sole traders. Personally I am not that ambitious, but it is very narrow minded to knock Anthony Robins - he is successful for good reason.
I guess many have never heard of his name DD that maybe why.

I don't think it's that. It's probably cause he's a yank so it makes him highly annoying  :)
Title: Re: something any windowcleaning business/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 12:43:39 pm
This guy is quite literally one of the very best and most successful at what he does in the world and has been hired by very successful people and corporations. OK it is of limited value to window cleaners - especially sole traders. Personally I am not that ambitious, but it is very narrow minded to knock Anthony Robins - he is successful for good reason.
I guess many have never heard of his name DD that maybe why.

I don't think it's that. It's probably cause he's a yank so it makes him highly annoying  :)
I would bet money Steve, if you was in a room with him he would have you dancing about like wally
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 12:45:03 pm
If you were wearing that hat you had on the other night the only Wally would be you!

 ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Paul Coleman on February 05, 2012, 12:45:16 pm
I'm afraid I don't get along with this style of business myself.
It's probably something to do with listening to "motivational" speeches in a non business environment during the early years of my life and finding it seriously flawed.  I did try a year of Amway about 12 years ago.  I think I've had my fill of this stuff.  Apart from that, I'm quite capable of self motivation when I choose to go for it - it's just that I'm sometimes happier to self motivate in non business areas of life.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 12:47:44 pm
If you were wearing that hat you had on the other night the only Wally would be you!

 ;D
:o  ;D

Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Halfadaylee on February 05, 2012, 01:03:03 pm
If you were wearing that hat you had on the other night the only Wally would be you!

 ;D

My money would be on Steve putting him on his ars..... bum.
Art
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Londoner on February 05, 2012, 01:13:06 pm
All this stuff sounds so right and brilliant when you are actually sitting there listening to it. Thats their big skill. Its like the bloke on the market stall selling a load of old tat but he talks it up and talks it up until he has you believing its a wonderful bargain.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 05, 2012, 01:17:39 pm
My biggest motivator was Andy Cheney about 5 years ago

I used to look at his posts, pics, website, style etc and I wanted be just like him, but thought it was impossible to be like him, I thought how does a guy achieve a business like that.

At that time I had a clapped out estate car, no uniform, no website, no staff. Now 5 years later, I have surpassed him 5 fold and I am on my way to catch my latest idols, Jv, allclean etc.

If you are motivated enough you can do it all yourself
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve CM on February 05, 2012, 02:06:20 pm
My motivation was to keep trudging forward. To build an empire. I would look at other businesses and think that's where I want to be. Only problem is I'm pretty bored of the whole process of getting more work now (im still actively getting and seeking more work though) It doesnt excite me anymore as i find there is mo creative Input. Its just more of the same. I'm moving back into design while still running what I have. (and maybe adding bits if they come aling) You never know I may feel differently in a few months once I've had a little time out.

I have got to a position where all we clean is commercial. Some great paying contracts. Some not so good. I have minimal fuss and only really invoice as my only daily task. I have great reliable window cleaners that cause me no grief and are capable of being left on their own. I earn a good living but yet it's not enough and have minimal aggro.

Sure when I get my new thing off the ground I will be looking for my next big goal.

The moral of the story is find what makes you happy as restricting yourself by success can be crippling :)

Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:08:21 pm
If you were wearing that hat you had on the other night the only Wally would be you!

 ;D

My money would be on Steve putting him on his ars..... bum.
Art
you not seen the size of this guy Art when I say hes massive it is an understatment, he makes steve look small (I know thats shocking as Steve is a big lad) plus he's motivated to the hilt  ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:12:51 pm
My motivation was to keep trudging forward. To build an empire. I would look at other businesses and think that's where I want to be. Only problem is I'm pretty bored of the whole process of getting more work now (im still actively getting and seeking more work though) It doesnt excite me anymore as i find there is mo creative Input. Its just more of the same. I'm moving back into design while still running what I have. (and maybe adding bits if they come aling) You never know I may feel differently in a few months once I've had a little time out.

I have got to a position where all we clean is commercial. Some great paying contracts. Some not so good. I have minimal fuss and only really invoice as my only daily task. I have great reliable window cleaners that cause me no grief and are capable of being left on their own. I earn a good living but yet it's not enough and have minimal aggro.

Sure when I get my new thing off the ground I will be looking for my next big goal.

The moral of the story is find what makes you happy as restricting yourself by success can be crippling :)


aint that the truth
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: wightsurf on February 05, 2012, 02:19:59 pm
The key to any business is to get as much ££ for as less effort.
Easy said than done most would say,but thats where you have to look at what you got and how to improve on what you have.The one thing that got me was the fact some 400 custys ,clean there windows get piad next one.But hang on there,you got 400 custys just wanting to part with there money.So i got thinking and with out any effort i made in 10 days another £150.00 to the same custys.
So yes sales work,what you chose to sale is the key.
I had no more of the product i chose to sale but im working on setting up a whole new business to supply what my trail proved to me.

I'm not saying what i sold by the way   8)
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 02:27:14 pm
My biggest motivator was Andy Cheney about 5 years ago

I used to look at his posts, pics, website, style etc and I wanted be just like him, but thought it was impossible to be like him, I thought how does a guy achieve a business like that.

At that time I had a clapped out estate car, no uniform, no website, no staff. Now 5 years later, I have surpassed him 5 fold and I am on my way to catch my latest idols, Jv, allclean etc.

If you are motivated enough you can do it all yourself

I am on my way to catch my latest idols, Jv, allclean  What a brown nose
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:27:31 pm
The key to any business is to get as much ££ for as less effort.
Easy said than done most would say,but thats where you have to look at what you got and how to improve on what you have.The one thing that got me was the fact some 400 custys ,clean there windows get piad next one.But hang on there,you got 400 custys just wanting to part with there money.So i got thinking and with out any effort i made in 10 days another £150.00 to the same custys.
So yes sales work,what you chose to sale is the key.
I had no more of the product i chose to sale but im working on setting up a whole new business to supply what my trail proved to me.

I'm not saying what i sold by the way   8)
you sold them sand did'nt you  :o  ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:28:49 pm
My biggest motivator was Andy Cheney about 5 years ago

I used to look at his posts, pics, website, style etc and I wanted be just like him, but thought it was impossible to be like him, I thought how does a guy achieve a business like that.

At that time I had a clapped out estate car, no uniform, no website, no staff. Now 5 years later, I have surpassed him 5 fold and I am on my way to catch my latest idols, Jv, allclean etc.

If you are motivated enough you can do it all yourself

I am on my way to catch my latest idols, Jv, allclean  What a brown nose
;D Dave loves it don't start him off
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 05, 2012, 02:36:26 pm
He is just upset, that told him off for swearing

Both of the 2 mentioned are good mates, they know I don't need to brown nose them

This should be a forum, where people can post freely without being insulted.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 02:36:48 pm
john F

Hilarious, nearly spat coffee on my laptop

Steve C

please moderate your language, we do not allow swearing on here, even with *****

Well moderated Dave. That Steve has a mouth like a Glaswegian, filthy. my kids cringe when he turns up, I swear he's going to hell with a tongue like that. Disgusting.
I just can't reply to that as i have tourettes and will be band by the forum Mr plod.
So if you have a hart Mr Plod or what ever your name is Matt should be band for internet bulling.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 02:37:33 pm
He is just upset, that told him off for swearing

Both of the 2 mentioned are good mates, they know I don't need to brown nose them

This should be a forum, where people can post freely without being insulted.
LOL ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:39:37 pm
He is just upset, that told him off for swearing

Both of the 2 mentioned are good mates, they know I don't need to brown nose them

This should be a forum, where people can post freely without being insulted.
it should be Dave totally agree (and Steve no I aint brown nosing  :P )
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Steve_c on February 05, 2012, 02:48:21 pm
He is just upset, that told him off for swearing

Both of the 2 mentioned are good mates, they know I don't need to brown nose them

This should be a forum, where people can post freely without being insulted.
it should be Dave totally agree (and Steve no I aint brown nosing  :P )
Yes you are...........LOL ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 02:51:48 pm
He is just upset, that told him off for swearing

Both of the 2 mentioned are good mates, they know I don't need to brown nose them

This should be a forum, where people can post freely without being insulted.
it should be Dave totally agree (and Steve no I aint brown nosing  :P )
Yes you are...........LOL ;D
did someone just say something  :-X
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: richard jagger on February 05, 2012, 04:52:16 pm
Sorry WINDOW WASHERS this is the U K you know we don't pay heed to the likes of Anthony Robin,he is after all a Yank. WE just could not stoop and listen to some one from a different part of the world. Remember all good thing on this earth come out of England,we invented most things and are world leader at most fields. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 05, 2012, 04:57:32 pm
Sorry WINDOW WASHERS this is the U K you know we don't pay heed to the likes of Anthony Robin,he is after all a Yank. WE just could not stoop and listen to some one from a different part of the world. Remember all good thing on this earth come out of England,we invented most things and are world leader at most fields. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
we also have a lot of mental ill people  :o  ;D
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on February 05, 2012, 06:20:59 pm
The key to any business is to get as much ££ for as less effort.
Easy said than done most would say,but thats where you have to look at what you got and how to improve on what you have.The one thing that got me was the fact some 400 custys ,clean there windows get piad next one.But hang on there,you got 400 custys just wanting to part with there money.So i got thinking and with out any effort i made in 10 days another £150.00 to the same custys.
So yes sales work,what you chose to sale is the key.
I had no more of the product i chose to sale but im working on setting up a whole new business to supply what my trail proved to me.

I'm not saying what i sold by the way   8)

GOOD ON YOU BUT £150 IN 10 DAYS IS NOT VERY IMPRESSIVE OR HAVE I MISSED SOMETHING?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: wightsurf on February 05, 2012, 10:06:44 pm
So if you could get more money for little effort ,would you do it or not ?
It was a trail run after all,and it adds up at the end of the yr.Who would turn another £4000 away ?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on February 05, 2012, 10:22:38 pm
So if you could get more money for little effort ,would you do it or not ?
It was a trail run after all,and it adds up at the end of the yr.Who would turn another £4000 away ?

well i suppose so, i guess i said that because we dont really know how much time or effort was involved  the only figures were 10 days and £150.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: groundhog on February 05, 2012, 11:44:55 pm
I think your wasting your time with this lot Ian!!  ;)  personally I'm a big fan of Anthony Robbins, he talks a lot of sense.. But my favourite motivational speaker has got to be Art Williams, that man has truly inspired me to succeed in everything that I do, read his book 'All you can do is all you can do' its great!!
Here he is delivering his famous speech.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ8p7fGjVAk
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 06, 2012, 06:59:12 am
Try reading Duncan bannatyne
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: dazmond on February 06, 2012, 07:26:39 am
ambition can make  people ugly.i really hate these american type motivational speakers.i dont know what it is i find them all irritating!! ;D ;D

ive been to new york a few times and the tv over there is full of guys like this guy.the adverts are even worse with schemes to make more money.they are so arrogant and prideful!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

fair play if you think itll help your business though.
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 06, 2012, 07:27:31 am
Ian and others who are reccommending this guy

How much turnover have you achieved with the help from mr motivator ?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 06, 2012, 07:51:48 am
Ian and others who are reccommending this guy

How much turnover have you achieved with the help from mr motivator ?
I have increased this year by about 5% so far, I aim to be at 50% by July all them plans are in place and now have the tools again to do it as of last week.

So I guess it does work for me David  ;)

Ian
p.s Tony Robbins and Mr Motivator are worlds apart David, I now have visions of you in multi coloured lycra and wrist bands ready to do your excercises (this is not good brain food lol ) :-[
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: niceandclean on February 06, 2012, 10:03:51 am
It's in one form or another NLP.
Make your own minds up!

 ;)
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 06, 2012, 10:08:03 am
It's in one form or another NLP.
Make your own minds up!

 ;)
that can be a good thing
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 06, 2012, 07:22:45 pm
I am increasing 80% year on year,

wow, with this guys help I could be a mukti millionaire

I am in, how much does it cost ?
Title: Re: something any windowcleaner/ business onwner should watch
Post by: Window Washers on February 06, 2012, 07:24:42 pm
I am increasing 80% year on year,

wow, with this guys help I could be a mukti millionaire

I am in, how much does it cost ?
it's free dave  ;D
80% year on year is good going.

I will be beating your % targets for this year  ;)