Andy,
In every city, there are many carpet cleaners.
In every region, it is rare to find reputable leather cleaners.
Carpet cleaners form the base of the cleaning and restoration industry.
Leather cleaners are at the apex of this industry.
Location cleaners only can do work within a certain radius.
Plant cleaners can cover all over the country.
Just look around, carpet just covers the floor.
Look around things covered with and made of leathers.
Where leather is, there shall be your business will be.
Where it is spread wider, it has less chance of a over crowded at times.
You also should by then have referrals that need your expertise to satisfy peculiar customer that want “original characteristics” to be return at an appreciated value.
When leather restoration is concern especially on corporate accounts like airlines, embassies, or multinationals book value is taken into consideration.
Remember high-end leathers appreciate by 3 to 5% yearly to cover inflation.
It is always viable to restore them back to original characteristic that save.
High-end market include lawyers, accountants, professional service providers, banks, etc.
Their office have nothing to show except their good taste for things leather including leather tables, floors, walls or ceilings.
Their “image” needs:
Routine Care!
Periodic Care!
Restoration Care!
It is simple but not easy, basic ingredient for success is aptitude and attitude.
In leather some can, some just can’t; its in the personality.
Technical Know-How in every of your project is available through this forum.
And the marketing in presenting and educating your customers too!
Give it a taught!
Roger Koh
Leather Doctor® System
IICRC #942 Certified
Leather Cleaning Technician
Master Textile Cleaner
Master Fire & Smoke Restorer
Journeyman Water Restorer
Since 1973
