what do you think i can realisitically acheive in todays climate ?

« **Reply #40 on:** March 07, 2009, 06:54:11 pm »

I think it would better if you knocked one day and arranged to clean them the next day.
Apart from anything else it would give your body chance to adjust to full time window cleaning.....its in for a shock.

« **Reply #41 on:** March 13, 2009, 08:39:43 pm »

Hi Sam,
How did the 1st week of canvassing go?Did you manage to pick up any new business?
Regards,
John.

« **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2009, 09:04:48 pm »

Hi Sam Im a huge fan of door knocking

Hopefully by now you have realised that knocking before 6pm on weekdays is a waste of your time.

I have a team of door knockers and i still do alot myself, im out tomorrow in fact.

The best time (people in) is week days 6pm - 7.30pm Sat 4-7pm outside of these times you dont get many people in.

Good luck I cant waite to hear how its going!

« **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2009, 09:25:07 pm »

Quote from: ants on March 07, 2009, 06:54:11 pm

I think it would better if you knocked one day and arranged to clean them the next day.
Apart from anything else it would give your body chance to adjust to full time window cleaning.....its in for a shock.

Very true

« **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:19:07 pm »

Ok everyone, update time.

First of all most of last week simply did not happen, lots of complications with various things mainly personal so decided to put it off a few day's. ("breaking up sure is hard to do" as the song goes) especially with two beautiful daughters involved.

Anyway back to the job in hand:

Finally got out canvassing last Fri, i took everyones views into account and the two main points made were clearly 8 hours is to long continually canvassing and don't leave the first cleans for one month its also to long for customer to wait. So although i have experience in sales and doorknocking, it is not from window cleaning so i think it wise to listen to you guy's who have "been there done that" therefore with your points in mind i have modified my approach somewhat and decided to canvass for no more than 3 hours in any one spell and also to begin my first cleans next week.

So far i am very happy with the results but also appreciate it may simply be beginners luck,i have basically canvassed a total of 9 hours (3 last Fri and 6 today)and will be continually be doing so for the remainder of this week, then commence first cleans next week and canvass in between cleaning.

For the 9 hours canvassing i have acheived £270 worth of new trade so as i say i am happy with that in fact delighted.

what do you think everyone ?

Thanks
Sam

Will update again after tommorows efforts.

« **Reply #45 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:23:53 pm »

A quick question. Why did you only work weekends for such a long period? And how many houses did you clean?

Bob

« **Reply #46 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:33:42 pm »

Bod

Because i ran another business at the time and window cleaning was not my priority.

how many customers ? not sure of the relevance to this thread but at the time only about 25.

hope that helps

Sam

« **Reply #47 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:36:20 pm »

Nice one mate!! Is it all local to each other too!? Alot of first cleans though! If you haven't window cleaned before don't get upset if they take ages as it takes longer for experienced cleaners too.. So 270 could take a few days but hang in there , it will be half the time next time!

Keep Canvassing!!!

« **Reply #48 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:41:31 pm »

Seandyer,

thanks for your comments i sure will "hang in there"

sam

« **Reply #49 on:** March 16, 2009, 08:54:54 pm »

the only reason i ask is cos u will prob get recommendations

« **Reply #50 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:04:23 pm »

Bod,

fair point thanks.

sam

« **Reply #51 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:41:39 pm »

come on everyone i wait with baited breath how am i doing ?

« **Reply #52 on:** March 16, 2009, 09:58:17 pm »

im too jealous to reply, will you come door knock for me!? i will pay you in cups of tea.

i door knocked this morning, got two sets of windows and a set of gutters done today. another woman is to get back to me to do her windows and fascia later in week. and another woman said she will be done next month.

i was pleased enough. added on top of this was another £22 house i had pre arranged.

« **Reply #53 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:32:19 am »

Ewan,

All regular 4 weekly cleans starting next week, windows only, 29 customers, 3 fronts only, 26 whole house, mixture of all properties ranging from 2-4 bed, priced from £4.50 for 4 windows front only to £13 for four bed detached.

Sam

« **Reply #54 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:06:14 am »

Where are you based/working sam?

« **Reply #55 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:30:25 am »

yep definetly too jealous to reply!!

that seems very good, long may your success continue!!

please tell me your technique!!?

« **Reply #56 on:** March 17, 2009, 10:24:41 am »

Firstly i am in nottinghamshire.

Ewan,

I take your point on prices but i have took the view it is better to get a foothold in an area with a more competitive price initially and then look to build into said area with slightly higher prices as i become more established after all you can't grow without getting the first few customers on board. Having said that my aim for domestic is minimum turnover of £30 per hour and based on these initial prices i don't think i am a million miles away maybe £22 - £25 ish

Milltown,

I have no magic formula, maybe just beginners luck. I have selected 6 new areas to target mainly new builds, on the door very simple really describe what i offer BEFORE giving any prices and generally it's fairly obvious if they are interested or not, if no "move on" if yes build it up a little then give price, i am generally finding (very early stages i know) that it's a very "soft" sell aproach as people either want there windows cleaning or not after all they are not committing to a mortgage are they ?

Anyway this ain't getting me new customers so it's off out for another stint on the doors.

Thanks
sam

« **Reply #57 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:38:08 am »

Well done mate, great start. And I think your pricing is fine, not so low that making a decent living would be hard but set at a level that would make it difficult to undercut.

I'm just glad that you're not working in Plymouth

« **Reply #58 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:50:13 pm »

Well done Sam,
Where abouts in Nottinghamshire are you canvassing?
Keep at it mate.
Cheers,
John.

« **Reply #59 on:** March 17, 2009, 09:57:41 pm »

Maybe a little reality check today: 3 hours only £45.

But still £315 so far can't complain overall

sam

Poll

how much per day (8hours doorknocking)?