Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: H20cleaning on August 22, 2013, 04:23:54 pm
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into my 3rd year WFP'ing and only ever leafleted... however my phone hasn't been as busy as it used to be so I think im gunna try canvassing.
1- do you all have a pitch you use.... if so what can I say
2- if I spend 3-4 hours this Saturday and sunday do you think I will gain a few custys?? im quite nervous
3- how do I handle them rude and arrogant people I have been told about 8-)?
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Saturday is a good day for it, I go out most Saturdays for a few hours.
1 an hour is a good average, some days you might get 2 or 3 an hour, other days you might get nothing all day.
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No 3 never happens
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Also No 4:
How to deal with them people who open the door and look down at you because you are just a window cleaner !!!!
These are the ones who think window cleaners are people who go round doing it for beer money or simply thick and not clever enough to get a proper job.
Be ready for them, there are loads of them.
Remember one of them stood behind me in the bank once, should have seen there face when I made a withdrawel ;)
My answer is simple, let them think they are well off and better than the window cleaner ;)
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+1
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Also No 4:
How to deal with them people who open the door and look down at you because you are just a window cleaner !!!!
These are the ones who think window cleaners are people who go round doing it for beer money or simply thick and not clever enough to get a proper job.
Be ready for them, there are loads of them.
My answer is simple, let them think they are well off and better than the window cleaner ;)
To be fair though most are :D
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
Yes me I can easily make £7 an hour £8 on a good day.
Buys me all the beer I can drink.
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
Yes me I can easily make £7 an hour £8 on a good day.
Buys me all the beer I can drink.
You're doing better than me.
Im a half pinter. :-[
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
Yes me I can easily make £7 an hour £8 on a good day.
Buys me all the beer I can drink.
You're doing better than me.
Im a half pinter. :-[
Funny-you're missus is a 10 Pinter. ;D
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I was driving past you home, and your windows called me by name. I know they need me. All we need to find out is if you need me? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
Yeah, they're all on here.
You can spot them with their spelling ;D
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What makes me laugh is the reaction to some people well i say i own a window cleaning business.
Im 21 now so alot of my mates have trades... Plumbing, electrian etc. however they all moan anout their jobs! I never ever moan about mine i love it.
People just dont see the money making opertunitys in window cleaning at a proffesional level!
At the end of the day i dont know many 21 year olds who make £20-£40 an hour, working 9-3ish and been their own boss
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At the end of the day i dont know many 21 year olds who make £20-£40 an hour, working 9-3ish and been their own boss
There aint many 40 year olds doing that either...
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What makes me laugh is the reaction to some people well i say i own a window cleaning business.
Im 21 now so alot of my mates have trades... Plumbing, electrian etc. however they all moan anout their jobs! I never ever moan about mine i love it.
People just dont see the money making opertunitys in window cleaning at a proffesional level!
At the end of the day i dont know many 21 year olds who make £20-£40 an hour, working 9-3ish and been their own boss
how times have changed i was earning £3 an hour when i was 21 cleaning windows
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DG,
I have heard a few storys where some window cleaners are on very good money, is this correct ? ;)
Yeah, they're all on here.
You can spot them with their spelling ;D
;D
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So how did your first days canvassing go H2O?
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I havent plucked upthe courage yet, im quite a quiet guy so need to work on my pitch
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If nerves are a problem have a few drinks to relax yourself.
I find it best to take a few cans of cider when canvassing, to keep topped up. A can in the hand can be an ice breaker with a prospective customer, too.
You wouldn't want to appear unprofessional because of your nerves.
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If nerves are a problem have a few drinks to relax yourself.
I find it best to take a few cans of cider when canvassing, to keep topped up. A can in the hand can be an ice breaker with a prospective customer, too.
You wouldn't want to appear unprofessional because of your nerves.
Griff, you are wasted on this forum mate. What fantastic advice !!! 8)
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hahahaha one of the funniest things I have heard on this forum
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There's no pitch needed mate, I've got about 500 customers and most came from simply being asked 'do you need a window cleaner'
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I need to get my act together and man up then don't I!
I live in a area were 90% of the window cleaners don't do a very good job.
the local one has 4, how do I put this? smack heads working for him and he has over 1600houses apparently... so if he can do it im sure I can
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If you're nervous about canvassing then start by knocking on neighbours when you're cleaning. Pick a couple either side and across the road and go and knock. Take a leaflet, smile and simply say "Sorry to bother you but I've just been cleaning your neighbours house and I wondered if you'd like a window cleaner as well?" Most will say no but it will get you into the swing of talking to strangers.
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Some practical advice young man ,
Wear a clean logo'ed shirt /t shirt ,be presentable, be clean shaven , neat and tidy hair cut, be polite , etc , etc, ask if they would like to have their windows cleaned, if they say no , give them a flyer and say "in case you change your mind or if you get let down by your current window cleaner "
Set yourself a goal of 100 homes , adapt and learn from your experience, you never know you may be a natural.
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Some practical advice young man ,
Wear a clean logo'ed shirt /t shirt ,be presentable, be clean shaven , neat and tidy hair cut, be polite , etc , etc, ask if they would like to have their windows cleaned, if they say no , give them a flyer and say "in case you change your mind or if you get let down by your current window cleaner "
Set yourself a goal of 100 homes , adapt and learn from your experience, you never know you may be a natural.
I ALWAYS wear my logo'd tshirts, hi viz and hoodys when working or collecting, I cannot grow facial hair yet ??? , always polite aswell. Thanks for the suggestions I will try this the next few weeks and report back ;D
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just keep it simple, no big speeches, practice in front of a mirror if nervous then practice with family friends etc, then just knock and go for it