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johnny bravo

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canvasing techniqes
« on: October 30, 2011, 11:28:28 pm »
this might sound daft     but whats the quickest speech to give on home owner answering door,   im fed up of going into detail about window cleaning service,  get tounge tied,  got to be quick but need to sell yourself , being not too pushy,,,   what would be the best selling speech on them answering the door., been a long time since i canvased ::) ::) :P

Pope vader

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2011, 11:32:01 pm »
hi   sorry to bother you,  am starting a window cleaning round, was wondering would you be intrested

Inside Out

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2011, 11:34:24 pm »
I say.
Hi, my names Paul, one of your neighbours has asked me to clean their Windows, which I will be doing on a 6 weekly basis. Would you be interested in a quote for your own property whilst I'm in the area?


Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2011, 05:40:35 am »
"d'you want your windows cleaned luv"..... ;D

Spruce

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2011, 06:03:46 am »
hi   sorry to bother you,  am starting a window cleaning round, was wondering would you be intrested

If you already have at least one customer, then I'd say that I am expanding my window cleaning round in this area and was wondering..................

It's good to give the impression of experience rather than something you are doing which is new IMHO.
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

bobby p

Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2011, 06:29:26 am »
dont forget to lift your cap as you introduce yourself,as a mark of respect. 

Paul Coleman

Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2011, 08:53:08 am »
Keep it simple and brief.  Dress smart/casual.  Avoid suits/ties/briefcases as it would make you look too much like a salesperson or a Mormon and they might not answer the door.  Just a small notebook in the pocket and a pen is enough.  Try to avoid doing it in the dark as some won't answer the door (difficult now the darker nights are here).

Inside Out

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2011, 09:45:11 am »
and i used to canvass with my belt and pockets on too. i am certain this helped convince people i was who and what i was claiming to be - especially older ones.

Johnny B

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2011, 10:16:07 am »
I say something along the lines of:

"Hello. My name is John, and I am offering a window cleaning service to yourself and your neighbours. Is this something that you would be interested in at all?"

I say this to everyone, with small variations to keep it fresh, and try to maintain a positive attitude at all times.   

I am dressed ready to work, as I look to start there and then if possible.

John.

Being diplomatic is being able to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.

johnny bravo

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2011, 12:07:46 pm »
cheers lads    just get confidence and go for it,     i dont know about brief case    maybe i can store my scrims in it,  how professional  would i look. 8) 8) 8)

nick king

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Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2011, 06:59:25 pm »
short and sweet

Hi there,just wondering if you were interested in a window cleaner.
ive used this for two years now.

Nick

StockClean

Re: canvasing techniqes
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2011, 09:21:23 pm »
You have to remeber, when someone knocks on the door the householder is immediatly thinking about how to get rid of you.

I simply say, "Window Cleaning!" with a big smile, a slightly off stance sway look at them directly in the eye, try to dribble from your mouth a bit, and twitch your eye on occasions.

works well

Londoner

Re: canvasing techniqes New
« Reply #12 on: October 31, 2011, 10:17:49 pm »
Hello, I left a leaflet about window cleaning a couple of days ago.........

By that time its usually "no thanks" or "hold on, I'll call the wife"

Quick, easy and to the point