[woody1]

just wonderd what you guys say to people at the doors do you have a set script or what as i am going too try and get 60 new custys before winter sets in any help gladly recieved 

[the bfg]

I usually have a big axe with me and when they open the door I say Here's Johnny 

[woody1]

oh so funny  i guess you have a big turnaround in custys then

[the bfg]

turnaround and run like hell YES 

[Ian101]

Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Im a local window cleaner looking for a few extra clients in this area / on this estate.
Do you need a good reliable window cleaner ?

or

Morning / Afternoon / Evening,
Im a local window cleaner expanding my round in this area / on this estate
Would you like to added to my list ?

but never

Uh grunt / sniff ... all right mate / luv / pal / do you need a window cleaner ?

[bobby p]

"wonder if youd  like your windows cleaned chief/ GUV / ma"am ?  , while touching my forelock  or cap at the same time , my eyes looking quickly at the upper windows



  A few years ago i knew of a guy who always used the word "chief" and its a real winner of a word   , GUV  comes a close second

[Llaaww]

Never ever start by saying "sorry to bother you".

[Daniel Watson]

Never ever start by saying "sorry to bother you".

I actually open with that very sentence.

hi there, sorry to bother you, i am expanding my window cleaning business in this area and i was wondering if i could give you a flyer to advertise myself.

at no point have you tried to pitch or sell yourself to this person, you are just a polite man working hard to earn a honest days pay.

everyone has there own way and i find that this works wonders for me because;

A. The fact that you have not tried to sell anything to them instils trust from the beginning.
B. rejection hurts like hell and you dont get rejection with this approach
C. if they want a window cleaner they will ask for a quote then and there without any pressure which leads to a good quality of customer, not someone who has been steam rolled into it.

anyone else have a low pressure approach like this?

[martinj]

Hi Dan

Im just starting canvassing, just wondered does this approach work? Do you canvass whenever you can or just evenings? cheers

[Daniel Watson]

when i started i canvassed at every free opportunity to go out and it worked well, also you get custys who are usually in during the day. now i have built up a route that pays a fair wage i go out or an hour or two on an evening.

To be honest recently i have been enjoying myself a little too much so i have not canvassed, but i intend on another push through autumn.

where about are you based martin

[martinj]

Im in Rotherham which is just by sheffield, Ive replied to another one of your posts.

[Daniel Watson]

Ill speak to you on the other thread then 

[geefree]

"wonder if youd like your windows cleaned chief/ GUV / ma"am ? , while touching my forelock or cap at the same time , my eyes looking quickly at the upper windows



 A few years ago i knew of a guy who always used the word "chief" and its a real winner of a word , GUV comes a close second

Not if the lady answers the door !

Personally i dont like calling them " love , chief or gov,... but then again its a southern term i guess.

 i agree withn Daniel, and we have a good turnaround evert time we go out,

we use the sorry to bother you,,, approach.... because , generally they are preparing an evening meal or sorting the kids out, and you can see the stress on their faces as soon as they open the door.

works for us.

[windiewasher]

i say
sorry to bother you
do you have a window cleaner?
they say yes "would you like a quote?"
they say no "ok thank you could i give you a leaflet of mt other services i offer,thank you!"

[ascjim]

I usually have a big axe with me and when they open the door I say Here's Johnny 

I'll try that one