[swanson]

Hi every one

Would like to introduce my self as a new member. im just starting out in the north cornwall area is it best to go door knocking to get customers

can any one give me advise

[geefree]

Yes , well done for starting out in the winter months, it makes a nice change!

Arm yourself with some leaflets and a clipboard ( even print some yourself if you cant afford,)

Present yourself casual but smart at the door, and politely enquire if they have a window cleaner, if they say yes.. say thanks for your time and move on...

Trying to undercut the customers current window cleaner is not a good idea, as you have to work out there,... and you are making a rod for your own back.

Dont price yourself cheaply to get the work, as you will end up with a poorly paid round and be a very busy fool.


And remember , you have to sift through all the "No thanks ".... to get a yes.

It can get you down unless you have staying power ,  and a will to succeed.

But once the ball starts rolling for you , you will see all your hard work pay off.

 

[darren clarke]

what part of cornwall?

[Moderator David@stives]

Swanson

what areas do you cover in North Cornwall ?

[AuRavelling79]

Swanson

what areas do you cover in North Cornwall ?

Don't tell him! He'll send the piskies round to let down your tyres! 

[geefree]

am trying to catch up with your post count gold 

[rg1]

Yes , well done for starting out in the winter months, it makes a nice change!

Arm yourself with some leaflets and a clipboard ( even print some yourself if you cant afford,)

Present yourself casual but smart at the door, and politely enquire if they have a window cleaner, if they say no.. say thanks for your time and move on...

Trying to undercut the customers current window cleaner is not a good idea, as you have to work out there,... and you are making a rod for your own back.

Dont price yourself cheaply to get the work, as you will end up with a poorly paid round and be a very busy fool.


And remember , you have to sift through all the "no's".... to get a yes.

It can get you down unless you have staying power ,  and a will to succeed.

But once the ball starts rolling for you , you will see all your hard work pay off.

 

Excellent advice from a seasoned pro

[Smudger]

Welcome to the forum! 

you will get some great advise on here from good w/c's ( unless based in cornwall! )

Darran

[david watts]

if you have a van get it sign writen best advert you can get
cars are nice to a mondeo looks good with graphics on

[geefree]

Yes , well done for starting out in the winter months, it makes a nice change!

Arm yourself with some leaflets and a clipboard ( even print some yourself if you cant afford,)

Present yourself casual but smart at the door, and politely enquire if they have a window cleaner, if they say no.. say thanks for your time and move on...

Trying to undercut the customers current window cleaner is not a good idea, as you have to work out there,... and you are making a rod for your own back.

Dont price yourself cheaply to get the work, as you will end up with a poorly paid round and be a very busy fool.


And remember , you have to sift through all the "no's".... to get a yes.

It can get you down unless you have staying power ,  and a will to succeed.

But once the ball starts rolling for you , you will see all your hard work pay off.

 

Excellent advice from a seasoned pro

Why thank you kind sir! 

[clearlyclean]

only graphics that look good on a mondeo is "TAXI" 

[chopsie]

Dave morris  and blue monkey have scared him off, "not on my patch" bullies 

[swanson]

what part of cornwall?

Dont worry i wont tread on your toes.Perhaps you can give me some training

[swanson]

Yes , well done for starting out in the winter months, it makes a nice change!

Arm yourself with some leaflets and a clipboard ( even print some yourself if you cant afford,)

Present yourself casual but smart at the door, and politely enquire if they have a window cleaner, if they say yes.. say thanks for your time and move on...

Trying to undercut the customers current window cleaner is not a good idea, as you have to work out there,... and you are making a rod for your own back.

Dont price yourself cheaply to get the work, as you will end up with a poorly paid round and be a very busy fool.


And remember , you have to sift through all the "No thanks ".... to get a yes.

It can get you down unless you have staying power ,  and a will to succeed.

But once the ball starts rolling for you , you will see all your hard work pay off.

 

Thanks for the advise nice to talk to you

[swanson]

Swanson

what areas do you cover in North Cornwall ?

None as yet would you give me some unpaid training i live in launceston

[Sir Squeaky]

Dave "Get orf moi land" Morris. 

[darren clarke]

i live in st austell, is that too far for you,  but i do a few houses in bodmin if that is closer to you,

[Llaaww]

Dave "Get orf moi land" Morris. 

 

[A & J Owen Window Cleaning]

get yourself armed with loads of cards and pens and notepads get that canvassing of the road are you going traditional or the water fed cleaning

[Crystal-clear]

Keep the walking pace up ,

dont bother knocking on clean windows very few will leave current windy and those that do would maybe be the bad payers, messers , or people that might leave you when the next window cleaner knocks

if you focus on dirtys and if you are dressed in say uniform, polite etc you could have 70% success rate i know i do.

Go Wfp if you can at least top windows

Goodluck!