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Softwashapolosa January 26, 27 & 28, Orlando, FL
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Tuesday evening October 18th 2011 Small Business Marketing & Systems Class.
Cost $10.00 General Audiences, $5.00 Soft Wash Community Members.
Come learn in an open web classroom, where you can use your web cam and mic to directly interact with AC Lockyer and other classroom participants. Please get with InstantPresenter.com the day before the class to make sure your cam and mic are working. I will open the room 30 minutes before class starts so you can make sure your equipment is working. We will start promptly at 8:00 pm e.s.t. and can not wait for you to get set up. Please be prepared before the session starts.
This web based classroom enviroment allows AC to share his screen with participants and show, slides, video, pictures, documents and more that will help you learn more about business, marketing & systems.
Hope to see you there!
ProBizGuide.com
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Whatever Roberts reasons are there has never been anyone that I have known in this industry who was even close to Roberts Knowledge when it comes to Powerwashing and our Environment. Personally I can't thank Robert enough in helping me understand what the proper procedures are to cleaning thru his tested tried and true BMP's.Thanks Robert for what you set out to do and what you have accomplished.
Well said John!
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The reason Rockland "MANDATES" you have a license is because back in 2003 a Painter/Pressure Washer was doing a deck job and left his day laborer there to finish. After he left the "Day Laborer" raped and killed the homeowner. I kind of understand why they mandate it now but there fee is outrageous. I do occasional work in Rockland but only for family and friends. HEAVY fines if caught without license.Is there a police blotter on that or a local news story. That would be a HUGE sales tool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AC
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Chad,Your thinking is the old method of doing things. You really need to get up to speed on whats the better and faster way of doing things if you want to compete in todays market.
Just blasting cold water on something is not really cleaning anything and you risk the chance of damage. Would you clean your body with just cold water? I think not, you would really smell if you did not use some type of soap.
Todays way of doing things is using a good commercial grade soap, chlorine(diluted down to kill mold and algea) and low pressure on the water. If you let the chems do there job, your job will be easier on you and the surface you are cleaning.
If do a search on house washes you will find many ways to make a great one to suit your needs.
I use citracleen, a foamer, rinse aid, wet wax and chlorine in my mix. It works great for my use. Everyone has there special mix that works for them.
Good luck
Agreed!
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I really hope it wasn't over the heat on BMPs. Robert is one of the patriarchs of this industry and probably just finally is slowing down and enjoying retirement. THANKS to Robert Hinderliter for his service and for starting the PWNA!
AC
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Ive heard wesleys tire white takes out the stain as well.
AC
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awesome stuff!
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Just spent 9 hours with Pat and Shelia planning out the next 22 months of their business.
This is Pat and Sheliagh's second 4 day wilderness Excursion with me. They are also members of the Order of the Compass Rose.
Enjoy the pun on the final pic!
AC[ATT
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July 11th 2011 Business Consulting for Service Companies.
This Week's YouTube Video Tip
Are You Tracking Your Efforts?
You can't hit what you do not aim for. You can not see your results unless you track them. A ships captain can not navigate the waters without charts and maps. What makes you think that you can build a successful business without tracking and measuring your efforts?
Listen to this weeks YouTube.com video tip for what AC does in tracking his businesses and how that can be passed on to you.
News & Updates
17 Days Til Tampa!
Networking, inspirational talks, classes, certifications, product demos, fellowships, food, vendors and more is awaiting us all at the 2011 National Cleaning Expo in Tampa, Florida. The Expo will be held July 28th, 29th & 30th at the Mainsail Suites Convention Center.
This is the event that AC launched his business consulting / coaching company at one year ago this month. In that one year, AC has been able to interact with hundreds of service business owners, travel the country giving talks as well as help a select group of business owners double their businesses.
This NCE Event in Tampa is the largest mobile cleaning contractor event of the year and never disappoints. If you are serious about growing your business this event is a one stop shop to get the mobile cleaning industry's best and brightest leaders in one spot. Make plans today to attend this event. It will be a jumping off point to creating the foundation to 2012's awesome growth potential.
Shown above AC Lockyer (L) and Bill Booz ® speaking at the Charleston, SC NCE event, September 2010.
AC is Currently Reading
Read Along With Us...
I had been told for so many years of my life that "readers are leaders", a fact that I so wanted to ignore. However, after many successful years and creative thoughts even my well began to run dry. If music is the art that stimulates your heart than reading is definitely the tool that stimulates your mind. Most every morning you will find my wife and I enjoying breakfast on our back porch overlooking our creek and enjoying a book together. That is a routine that has changed my life, my marriage and my spirit. I strongly encourage you to read along with us as you grow your business and enrich your life.
E-Myth Mastery is the third book in a four book series by small business guru Michael E. Gerber. It has specific exercises and executable items that you can implement in your life. Items that can be started right away to awaken the passion, creativity and leadership your business needs.
Educational Schedule
Date Event Retail Cost
Tuesday, 07/12
8:00 pm Eastern Weekly ZOO Entrepreneurs Small Group Session.
Wednesday, 07/06
Mornings Weekly Conversations Audio e-mail, Order of the Compass Rose.
The Order of the Compass Rose Members
Thursday, 07/14
8:00 pm Eastern PBG Webinar, Measuring, Tracking & Obsession.
Sunday, 07/17
8:00 pm Eastern Soft Wash Community Talk Shoe, Hosted by, AC Lockyer.
Were Back On This Sunday! TalkShoe Community Call FREE
July 29th 2011
Tampa NCE Event SoftWash Systems™ Plant & Property Protection Certification.
Roof Cleaning & Soft Washing Lea $99.00
July 30th 2011
Tampa NCE Event SoftWash Systems™ Lead Tech, Roof Cleaning Certification.
Roof Cleaning & Soft Washing Lea $199.00
Webinars & ZOO Sessions are $99.00 General Audiences, 50% Off Soft Wash Community Members and Free for Order of the Compass Rose Members.
NCE events are already discounted.
John 17:4
I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
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Weekly ProBizGuide.com ZOO Group
Open video and audio chat with me open to 10 users. Bring three questions and lets talk business.
General Auidences $99.00, Soft Wash Community Members $49.50, Order of the Compass Rose Members FREE.
Discount codes here,
http://softwashsystems.activeboard.c...iscount-codes/
http://probizguide-compassrose.activ...for-the-order/
Hope to see some of yall there.
AC
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That's awesome Greg! Maybe some contractors are ready to evolve into the supply side of the equation. With the economy being tough there should be alot of great talent out there that is ready for a change.
AC
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That's awesome Greg! Maybe some contractors are ready to evolve into the supply side of the equation. With the economy being tough there should be alot of great talent out there that is ready for a change.
AC
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January 28th 2011 YouTube Video Tip by ProBizGuide
Subscribe to my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ProBizGuide Hope this helps!
AC
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Bad thing is that even after he is gone is that he has placed in the mind of potential customers that $133 is the going price. I call this prostituting the product! So when he is broke and gone you still have to edjucate your customers away from this low ball mentality.
In over 15 years of doing this cleaning thing Ive seen HUNDREDS come and go. It still hurts though.
AC
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AC my question is what pumps do you use? I could careless about the secret sauce$75 Shurflo
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I think a lot of the things that are known about roof cleaning comes from Mallard.I have seen his name around and actually read a bio about his business.I believe he does deserve some respect on this board.He has a lot of knowledge to share if he choses.I don't know that patronizing him is the way to get him to open up and share his ideas.His company has probably done more roof cleanings then anyone that I have heard of.
I'm always amused when someone get on this and other boards and posts a pic or makes a statement, and if they are not a high number poster or on every board there is,people jump on em and attack what they say as if they don't know anything or they are trying to pass something over on us all.
Thanks for the defense! Its appreciated. Thanks to all of the good comments.
I get the same load of rations from negitive people on the fishing forums too. Seems like when anyone is successfull there is a line of people wanting to kick them in the stones.
Ill open up on alot of topics. Id love to come out to a meeting sometime and teach some classes or seminars. There is so enough work out there for all of us!
AC
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What I do not understand is he is showing pics from the 90's. Where and why is "The Mallard System" not around anymore if it was so great??? The pics posted are definately impressive.Ahhhhhhhhhh those awning pix are from Jan 2009........ Did I miss something?
AC
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Last year I spent over $10K in advertising. It was basically money in the toilet. I don't know about you guys, but people where I live do not take pressure washing seriously. It's a joke business apparently. I have customers(commercial and residential) that owe me money from early Aug. They feel that they can pay whenever they feel like it. I have a parking garage that owes me $6400 from 2 months ago. I don't feel, I KNOW, that if I spent $50,000 next year on advertising and went out every day and sold work I would't even come close to breaking $100,000 in SALES!! and I am a good salesman, I have a background in sales! people don't buy. IE...I sent post cards with a before and after siding photo to a 200 house neighborhood where every single house on the block had dirty green siding on 1 side of the house.......not 1 single phone call. Tony, I'm not calling you a liar, but I find that very hard to believe.Id hire a collections company. Did you get a contract? Also become a member of Duns and Bradstreet its like a credit score for companies. Then you can file bad marks against non paying commercial customers credit.
AC
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Re- booted my computer and still nothing. All other pics are still fine. Must be somthing on my end. Had Chris Chappell check and he said he could see pics of the awnings too. Oh well! I'll figure it out later. Thanks Mel.Verio who hosts my websites moved me to a new server...............UGGGGG.....anyway were working all of this out. Sorry.
AC
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Many pressure washing companies try bidding large projects only to find out later that they do not qualify because they dont have workers comp insurance or thier liability, auto or umbrella policy is not large enough.
Even though your state may not require a smaller company of 3 or less employees to have workers comp the potential customer does!
THATS OK!
Go ahead and bid away! Just make sure not to low ball the project or kill yourself on the pricing.
TerraClean will gladly do the project for you and pay you the commision we would have paid one of our sales persons!!!
This means you can land these big projects, consult with us, we will clean and bill the project and you get to reap a profit without expending any overhead!
If this sounds good to your company we service the entire southeast US as well as Texas.
Call and ask for AC at (866) 86-TERRA
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Looks great anyway, if you couldn't get a routine maintenance job from that place you couldn't sell water in h*ll....So whats your "Duck" sauce? Come on now share, you started it...LOL, I would be very interested in it and your method. PM if you'd rather not openly share.We dont sell it or give its contents away. It gives us a great competitive edge!
Thanks,
AC
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Seems like hiring good employees is a difficult task. We struggle with that as well. However there is room to grow your business and personal income without hiring employees or increasing your exposure.
1. Come to work for us!
2. Sell us your commercial projects that are too big for your business or require insurance or workers comp you dont have.
3. Become a consultant for the industry.
Anyones head dizzy yet????
AC
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TerraClean has 6 trucks and we did 1.4 mil last year. That is a $19,444.44 average per truck.
In the old Mallard days we has 18 service trucks and did over 5 mil one year. That was a $23,148.14 / truck average.
We had a $450.00 ave per job and that was about 11,000 roofs in one year.
Glad Im not that big now. Make better money too now. Fish more:)
AC
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[TD]The Battles of Lexington and Concord[/TD]
[TD]Lexington and Concord Massachusetts[/TD]
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[TD]5/10/1775[/TD]
[TD]The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga[/TD]
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[TD]5/27/1775[/TD]
[TD]The Battle of Chelsea Creek[/TD]
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[TD]The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill[/TD]
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