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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ian101 on December 12, 2014, 06:07:46 pm

Title: MGWC ???
Post by: Ian101 on December 12, 2014, 06:07:46 pm
keep seeing advert at bottom of page ...never heard of them ?? master guild of window cleaners

anyone a member on here .... is it worth it ?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Ian101 on December 12, 2014, 06:11:06 pm
few lads on their doing free cleans !!! or half price first 2 cleans  :o

http://mgwc.org/wp/deals/#!deals
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: tlwcs on December 12, 2014, 06:15:05 pm
I think it used to be run by Nat who passed it over to lee burbrigde.
Nuff said.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Ian101 on December 12, 2014, 06:17:07 pm
I think it used to be run by Nat who passed it over to lee burbrigde.
Nuff said.

ahhhh change of logo what threw me

Lee Burbidge is he that fella that likes to do vidoes ?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Dave Willis on December 12, 2014, 06:26:13 pm
Strange, one guy works in Iran!
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: tlwcs on December 12, 2014, 06:30:05 pm
I think it used to be run by Nat who passed it over to lee burbrigde.
Nuff said.

ahhhh change of logo what threw me

Lee Burbidge is he that fella that likes to do vidoes ?

I think so. I may be wrong though, I have been before lol
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Jonny 87 on December 12, 2014, 06:31:41 pm
£50 a year for the basic membership fee.

I'm still to be convinced it's worth it though.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: mufcglen on December 12, 2014, 06:40:19 pm
Is he the guy that helped a homeless guy get into window cleaning or something like that?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: britishwill on December 12, 2014, 08:19:57 pm
I am a fan of MGWC. I feel they offer value for joey and also keep u up to date on loads of stuff. Plus they need to make a profit as well!
I have been impressed with them so far
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Jakey boy on December 12, 2014, 08:25:15 pm
Yeah lees the guy who does vids on youtube!
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Smudger on December 12, 2014, 09:28:42 pm
Sorry to say since Nate sold it, passed it on, it went right down hill with membership prices going right up. It has little to nothing to offer, no official power, a bit of bling for those who need a comfort blanket of an organisation to be apart of.

Darran
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Nathanael Jones on December 13, 2014, 09:14:49 am
since Nate sold it, passed it on

The Guild was never about profit - it was passed on without any exchange of money. But building up an organisation like this costs money which is one of the big reasons I never got it nearly as far as I wanted to, so I think the increase in member fees was probably the only way to move the organisation forward.

Lee has big plans for the Guild, and up until recently Richard Everinghams efforts have been quite a visible demonstration of those member fees being re-invested in moving the organisation forward. Richard has recently left the Guild though, so the pressure is on Lee to keep that momentum going & find someone with the same enthusiasm and energy to keep driving it forward.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: oldman on December 13, 2014, 09:28:49 am
Isn't Everingham the person who stole and used peoples personal info for the advantage of the Guild.

Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Smudger on December 13, 2014, 09:35:41 am
Hi Nate - thxs for clearing that up, none of my opinions are directed towards you,
You are beyond reproach, as for where the guild will end up, well that's another matter, my cynical side says to me that the guild is no longer around for the "not for profit" part of its existence....


But less of that, hope all is well in web design mate,  ;D

Darran
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Smudger on December 13, 2014, 09:36:38 am
Isn't Everingham the person who stole and used peoples personal info for the advantage of the Guild.



 ??? :o ???
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: andyM on December 13, 2014, 09:40:48 am
Isn't Everingham the person who stole and used peoples personal info for the advantage of the Guild.



Is this true?
If so I wasn't informed of this.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 13, 2014, 07:59:10 pm
Isn't Everingham the person who stole and used peoples personal info for the advantage of the Guild.



Is this true?
If so I wasn't informed of this.
i think your find that one person is seeking/taking legal advice against lee and the mgwc  ;)
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Smudger on December 13, 2014, 08:10:43 pm
Is that why we haven't seen him flogging his self indulgent videos of late ?

Darran
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: oldman on December 14, 2014, 03:11:34 pm
Is that why we haven't seen him flogging his self indulgent videos of late ?

Darran

 :-X... ;)....
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: ChumBucket on December 14, 2014, 04:59:40 pm
I was always a fan of the Guild, Nat did a great job & all credit to him. I'm not against it now, a bit more suspicious & I'll not be committing until some of the issues raised on here are cleared up!!
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Stephen.C on December 14, 2014, 05:27:43 pm
I was a member when nat ran it, waste of time now.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 14, 2014, 07:37:31 pm
There seems to be no information about how this "Guild" is run. Lee Burbidge referes to himself as "the owner". Doesn't seem like the idea of a Guild to me. Wouldn't touch it with an Ionics pole !!!  ;D

And i don't understand all them long established cleaners offering free and half price cleans ? I can understand new cleaners doing that. Looks like a race to the bottom to me, never mind raising the Proffesion.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Pete Thompson on December 15, 2014, 11:57:53 am
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bit more suspicious & I'll not be committing until some of the issues raised on here are cleared up!!

You might have a long wait, I've noticed that lee, who normally loves to publicize himself, goes very quiet when asked awkward questions.

I'm sure he's reading this though, in which case LEE, HOW ABOUT SOME ANSWERS?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: G & M on December 15, 2014, 11:30:53 pm
Why knock Lee. I have enjoyed all his videos and I hope he has some more in the pipeline.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 15, 2014, 11:54:14 pm
Why knock Lee. I have enjoyed all his videos and I hope he has some more in the pipeline.

Why knock  Lee because he makes videos ? Is that what you're saying , is there more to it ? As far as i see no ones knocking his videos, well apart from the screeching sound at the beginning, what is it you're trying to say ?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Pete Thompson on December 17, 2014, 10:17:48 am
Surprise surprise, silence from the ever loudmouthed Lee Burbrige.

I guess we can all draw our own conclusions from that then.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: IDEAL50 on December 17, 2014, 12:48:00 pm
Just spent the last hour looking at his videos, not bad at all. I even learned a thing or two!

When Nat ran the Master Guild of Window Cleaners, I was a member, Nothing wrong with that!

Customers liked the badge and since you had a "New Badge" each year it proved you were up to date and valued your commitment to your profession!

I stopped when someone (Not a customer) pointed out, in order to be a "Master" you had to have students/disciples!

oh! and someone thought it was a joke... After putting him straight, he still went off laughing!

It was a good idea!
Not for me though as there is just me now, I work alone with a small customer base!
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: ChumBucket on December 17, 2014, 04:18:40 pm
Just spent the last hour looking at his videos, not bad at all. I even learned a thing or two!

When Nat ran the Master Guild of Window Cleaners, I was a member, Nothing wrong with that!

Customers liked the badge and since you had a "New Badge" each year it proved you were up to date and valued your commitment to your profession!

I stopped when someone (Not a customer) pointed out, in order to be a "Master" you had to have students/disciples!

oh! and someone thought it was a joke... After putting him straight, he still went off laughing!

It was a good idea!
Not for me though as there is just me now, I work alone with a small customer base!


You should have stated the "master" is the guild, not the member. It's not a guild of master window cleaners but a master guild of window cleaners. ;)
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 17, 2014, 04:38:22 pm

You should have stated the "master" is the guild, not the member. It's not a guild of master window cleaners but a master guild of window cleaners. ;)

Its an adverstising cartel that you pay to join you mean.   ;D
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: bobplum on December 17, 2014, 08:52:15 pm
slight side step........"Just a heads up to all on here. Dont use steve burbridge for your canvassing took my deposit did ones days work which was all under priced then disappeared saying his Mrs was very ill...then found him putting up pics cleaning...and aint got back to me at all...one word...idiot!!
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I am not sure if this person is related to Lee Burbridge and i apologies if his (it was indicated he is) not but they have been getting a right pasting on  "window cleaning page " (face book) partly about the guild and canvassing
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 17, 2014, 09:30:05 pm
slight side step........"Just a heads up to all on here. Dont use steve burbridge for your canvassing took my deposit did ones days work which was all under priced then disappeared saying his Mrs was very ill...then found him putting up pics cleaning...and aint got back to me at all...one word...idiot!!
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I am not sure if this person is related to Lee Burbridge and i apologies if his (it was indicated he is) not but they have been getting a right pasting on  "window cleaning page " (face book) partly about the guild and canvassing

Bob, i'm not a big fan of Lee. But if you're going to post summat up about him, do some homework and try and get it right. You're posting the name "Burbridge", Lee's name is "Burbidge" . They're different. You should check this out really before you post it up. We should all be able to critiscise people or open them to scrutiny, but lets get it right eh ?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: Smudger on December 17, 2014, 10:01:46 pm
Fair comment cleanclear - 100% agree with your last post

Darran
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: bobplum on December 17, 2014, 10:58:00 pm
slight side step........"Just a heads up to all on here. Dont use steve burbridge for your canvassing took my deposit did ones days work which was all under priced then disappeared saying his Mrs was very ill...then found him putting up pics cleaning...and aint got back to me at all...one word...idiot!!
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I am not sure if this person is related to Lee Burbridge and i apologies if his (it was indicated he is) not but they have been getting a right pasting on  "window cleaning page " (face book) partly about the guild and canvassing

Bob, i'm not a big fan of Lee. But if you're going to post summat up about him, do some homework and try and get it right. You're posting the name "Burbridge", Lee's name is "Burbidge" . They're different. You should check this out really before you post it up. We should all be able to critiscise people or open them to scrutiny, but lets get it right eh ?

its not my comment,  it what  was on the fb page and thats why i apologised for any misunderstanding, (Burbridge-Burbidge) im not criticising lee at all but he has taken a lot of stick over the MGWC both on here and on FB and then someone was indicating his brother ripped him off for canvassing? so yes it may be incorrect......Thats why it was more question orientated  eh?
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 17, 2014, 11:18:58 pm
slight side step........"Just a heads up to all on here. Dont use steve burbridge for your canvassing took my deposit did ones days work which was all under priced then disappeared saying his Mrs was very ill...then found him putting up pics cleaning...and aint got back to me at all...one word...idiot!!
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I am not sure if this person is related to Lee Burbridge and i apologies if his (it was indicated he is) not but they have been getting a right pasting on  "window cleaning page " (face book) partly about the guild and canvassing

Bob, i'm not a big fan of Lee. But if you're going to post summat up about him, do some homework and try and get it right. You're posting the name "Burbridge", Lee's name is "Burbidge" . They're different. You should check this out really before you post it up. We should all be able to critiscise people or open them to scrutiny, but lets get it right eh ?

its not my comment,  it what  was on the fb page and thats why i apologised for any misunderstanding, (Burbridge-Burbidge) im not criticising lee at all but he has taken a lot of stick over the MGWC both on here and on FB and then someone was indicating his brother ripped him off for canvassing? so yes it may be incorrect......Thats why it was more question orientated  eh?

You shouldn't post it up without knowing the facts, its just gossip rumour,like you say "its not your comment", but you produced it here. You can't call people then apologise, it doesnlt work like that. You do have some sort of responsability, even legally to make sure what you post is correct. And people say there's no smoke without fire etc... Get it right Bob, unsubstansiated rumours from Facebook are pants. Here's another orientated question (and probably an example of why we shouldn't do them)...........i've heard from my customers there's a window cleaner operating around Cheshire/Ellsmere Port areas, ex gas fitter, chats to young girls and trys to get them in his van ? You heard this too Bob ? I'm not saying its true, i'm just relaying what i heard.
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: ChumBucket on December 17, 2014, 11:23:41 pm
slight side step........"Just a heads up to all on here. Dont use steve burbridge for your canvassing took my deposit did ones days work which was all under priced then disappeared saying his Mrs was very ill...then found him putting up pics cleaning...and aint got back to me at all...one word...idiot!!
Unlike · "

I am not sure if this person is related to Lee Burbridge and i apologies if his (it was indicated he is) not but they have been getting a right pasting on  "window cleaning page " (face book) partly about the guild and canvassing

Bob, i'm not a big fan of Lee. But if you're going to post summat up about him, do some homework and try and get it right. You're posting the name "Burbridge", Lee's name is "Burbidge" . They're different. You should check this out really before you post it up. We should all be able to critiscise people or open them to scrutiny, but lets get it right eh ?

its not my comment,  it what  was on the fb page and thats why i apologised for any misunderstanding, (Burbridge-Burbidge) im not criticising lee at all but he has taken a lot of stick over the MGWC both on here and on FB and then someone was indicating his brother ripped him off for canvassing? so yes it may be incorrect......Thats why it was more question orientated  eh?

You shouldn't post it up without knowing the facts, its just gossip rumour,like you say "its not your comment", but you produced it here. You can't call people then apologise, it doesnlt work like that. You do have some sort of responsability, even legally to make sure what you post is correct. And people say there's no smoke without fire etc... Get it right Bob, unsubstansiated rumours from Facebook are pants. Here's another orientated question (and probably an example of why we shouldn't do them)...........i've heard from my customers there's a window cleaner operating around Cheshire/Ellsmere Port areas, ex gas fitter, chats to young girls and trys to get them in his van ? You heard this too Bob ? I'm not saying its true, i'm just relaying what i heard.

Take a chill pill, it's CIU not the CIA!  ;D
Title: Re: MGWC ???
Post by: CleanClear on December 17, 2014, 11:56:58 pm

Take a chill pill, it's CIU not the CIA!  ;D

I made this !!!  ;D