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Matt - aquatec

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canvassing techniques
« on: September 27, 2011, 09:24:44 pm »
hi all....

i have just been ou leafleting today... great fun and managed to get a couple of jobs...
what is the best tecnique??? obviously knock on an speak direct to house owner but what about if they aren't in??? would you go back???

cheers

matt
Loving the freedom and enjoying the hard work......
www.aquatecwindows.co.uk

L.J.Thorpe

  • Posts: 2056
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 09:58:02 pm »
just put a leaflet in saying you will beat their window cleaners price by a quid  ;D

windiewasher

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Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 10:00:34 pm »
Like it.do you know any companys that try that method?
just put a leaflet in saying you will beat their window cleaners price by a quid  ;D
Takings off all first cleans till march 7th 2014
October  total=  cleaned  extra per month
November = cleaned extra per month
Total £  so far.

L.J.Thorpe

  • Posts: 2056
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 10:00:47 pm »
sorry just joking
go back and do the " I put a leaflet thru your door......." bit
look smart when you go,be polite,step back from the door when they open it,and smile even if they are rude ;)

L.J.Thorpe

  • Posts: 2056
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 10:01:35 pm »
Like it.do you know any companys that try that method?
just put a leaflet in saying you will beat their window cleaners price by a quid  ;D
oooh no now oooh behave...no never no

windiewasher

  • Posts: 4393
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 10:06:32 pm »
Lol
Like it.do you know any companys that try that method?
just put a leaflet in saying you will beat their window cleaners price by a quid  ;D
oooh no now oooh behave...no never no
Takings off all first cleans till march 7th 2014
October  total=  cleaned  extra per month
November = cleaned extra per month
Total £  so far.

Carl@Cwc

  • Posts: 1076
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2011, 10:51:50 pm »
sorry just joking
go back and do the " I put a leaflet thru your door......." bit
look smart when you go,be polite,step back from the door when they open it,and smile even if they are rude ;)

AGREED THERE KNOCK AND STEP BACK IF YOU GET A "YES I AM INTERESTED" CLOSE THE GAP.

joshem

  • Posts: 163
Re: canvassing techniques
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 10:57:05 pm »
I enjoy canvassing too. Make sure you're clean shaven and look smart and tidy. I have never worn a suit as I think that's a bit too much but some jeans with a shirt and jumper works for me.

Keep it brief. I say, "Sorry to disturb you, I wondered if you'd be interested in a LOCAL window cleaning service?"

Most are very polite but there's always the odd exception. Some can be sensitive to this. I couldn't give a monkey's quite frankly - just find it sad people are like that. If no-one's home leave a leaflet and record the house number discreetly. I memorize 4-5 numbers at a time then jot them down. If you get someone that's interested then ask to take their details there and then. As you must have just started use a template something along the lines of:

Name,
Address,
Phone,
Price,
Frequency,
Access to rear?,
Any additional notes.

Try and charge first time clean extra charge, extra 50% or so. Hardly anyone objects if you explain why. You'll be glad you've done this when you start your work as they're pretty time consuming. Plus some will cancel after the first clean when their windows are spotless and you've slogged for an hour for a tenner. Annoying but true!

All this works for me. Admitted I hit a good area but I managed to drum up 100 customers in 2 months when I started last year... Email me if you want any advice.