[Ian101]

I'll see if I can grow some and give it a go..

Cheers. 

go 4 it mate  

[Ian101]

iim getting down hawarren

all got a window cleaner 

[mci services]

No, don't say "Do you want a window cleaner?"  It's a closed question and they will invariably come back with "NO" because they haven't a clue who you are.

Introduce yourself, tell them what you do, tell them the areas that you already clean in, tell them how long you have been going, tell them how you clean windows, tell them how often you come around, explain the process, do you wipe sills, etc?  

Then finally if they are interested, ask them if you could give them a quote for cleaning their windows.  

Do the quote, tell them verbally but alsow write the price on one of your cards or flyers and hand it to them.  

Be ready to answer if they ask when will it be done, how can they pay, etc, take names, address, postcode and telephone number or even email address.

I agree to a degree but that is bordering on sales men patter that gets results with a high % of customers that really aren't ideal onto your round, same as using a canvasser really, yes an introduction and offer to quote and if a no then move on leaving a card, and if they say yes they tend to be long lasting customers that had not been pressurised into saying yes to get you off their door.

but it works for you so alls good

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

iim getting down hawarren

all got a window cleaner 

lol 

[zimzam]

No, don't say "Do you want a window cleaner?"  It's a closed question and they will invariably come back with "NO" because they haven't a clue who you are.

Introduce yourself, tell them what you do, tell them the areas that you already clean in, tell them how long you have been going, tell them how you clean windows, tell them how often you come around, explain the process, do you wipe sills, etc?  

Then finally if they are interested, ask them if you could give them a quote for cleaning their windows.  

Do the quote, tell them verbally but alsow write the price on one of your cards or flyers and hand it to them.  

Be ready to answer if they ask when will it be done, how can they pay, etc, take names, address, postcode and telephone number or even email address.

no dont do that
if i faced that at my door i would close it in ten seconds.

[TLC]

Excellent post Ian Rochester.  I go for a simpler version of what you suggested but it's very similar. The truth is it's much easier for the customer to make a decision if they, A) Know a little about who's standing at their door and get a good first impression, people like investing in people. B) get a minute or 2 to think about what you have just asked them and figure out if it's a viable option, not many people have window cleaning at the forefront of their minds and if they are asked to make a snap decision or feel under pressure to give an answer they will invariably say no. By talking a little more you give them time to think, the next stage being to ask if you could give them a quick quote, alot easier to agree to than a full on yes, then while you walk round their house they have even more time to get used to the idea, they also feel you are making a small investment on them by spending a few minutes quoting their house making it more likely for them to agree. TOP TIP: When actually telling them how much it will be, don't let their be a long pause while you see what they say etc, tell them the price as a part of other things they need to know such ways they can pay and how they pay if they are out, is there access etc. Act as tho they have already said yes almost. Then nail it by saying "I just need to take a few details from you" name, tel no, email etc and tell them when you wil next be cleaning their neighbours. Its rare people say no or I'l let you know once you've  got that far.

TLC

[D F WINDOW CLEANERS]

I'll see if I can grow some and give it a go..

Cheers. 

ive just started and find it well hard to knock but i think its the best way

[D F WINDOW CLEANERS]

good for you im just starting and finding it hard as

[jonboywalton75]

iim getting down hawarren

all got a window cleaner 

lol 

Yeah and that cleaner is ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep away Gav

[Ian101]

iim getting down hawarren

all got a window cleaner 

lol 

Yeah and that cleaner is ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep away Gav

whilst u 2 are fighting over Hawarden I will just nip in and do a couple ..... right on my doorstep and only have a handful there ... tried canvassing but no chance well sewn up .... apparently theres a bloke who does loads of houses who travels from York ??

[Jakey boy]

No, don't say "Do you want a window cleaner?"  It's a closed question and they will invariably come back with "NO" because they haven't a clue who you are.

Introduce yourself, tell them what you do, tell them the areas that you already clean in, tell them how long you have been going, tell them how you clean windows, tell them how often you come around, explain the process, do you wipe sills, etc?  

Then finally if they are interested, ask them if you could give them a quote for cleaning their windows.  

That doesn't work for me, I prefer just to say on a chirpy voice 'hi there, just wondered if you wanted a window cleaner at all?' then as they pause I give a few details away, like price, my name etc, it's worked well for me. I feel if you ramble on people just think your a weirdo, and can't wait to get rid of you as you seem desperate! People where I love just want to know what your selling and FAST cos they wanna get back to there tv! But whatever works for you I suppose...

Do the quote, tell them verbally but alsow write the price on one of your cards or flyers and hand it to them.  

Be ready to answer if they ask when will it be done, how can they pay, etc, take names, address, postcode and telephone number or even email address.

[jonboywalton75]

iim getting down hawarren

all got a window cleaner 

lol 

Yeah and that cleaner is ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep away Gav

whilst u 2 are fighting over Hawarden I will just nip in and do a couple ..... right on my doorstep and only have a handful there ... tried canvassing but no chance well sewn up .... apparently theres a bloke who does loads of houses who travels from York ??

Yeah he,s my mate Chris, but he's selling a lot off. I bought some from him in Northop Hall 6 months ago an goin well.

[jonboywalton75]

By the way Ian (101) have u had much more response to your van signage?

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

travels fr york : : : :

[jonboywalton75]

Stays at his mums for a week in q/ferry

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

bout time you were passing
all yr work down there johnny boy
on to me lol

[Ian101]

By the way Ian (101) have u had much more response to your van signage?

flippin loads mate ... picking work up like u wouldny beleive ... 3 more today ... 2 yesterday ... had a target of 20 new customers by end of march with the 3 today done it already ... some down to van looking good plus canvassed them 6 on saturday ... having to start earlier these days 

[Ian101]

bout time you were passing
all yr work down there johnny boy
on to me lol

i will have the crumbs 

[jonboywalton75]

bout time you were passing
all yr work down there johnny boy
on to me lol

I may be old but i can still waft my pole around!!!!!!

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

n there's me trying help beat
yr fuel costs lol