What chat topics do YOU want to see scheduled?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

In order to bring you what you want, we need to hear from you. What chat topics would YOU like to see scheduled, that you would be inclined to participate in? Please vote in the poll. You can select as many choices for this poll as you wish. If there is a topic you don't seelisted, please add it to the thread.

Thanks!

Beth & Rod :corn:

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Pssst! I know you're clicking...don't forget to vote... Thanks!

Beth;)

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Pssst! I know you're clicking...don't forget to vote... Thanks!

Beth;)

[Brian Keating 14]

I would like to attend a chat on House washing. It seems like everyone is doing it but in different ways with different chemicals.

[ron p 500]

house washing?

I would love to debate and discuss this myself.

I really think we need to have a chat on how to PRICE a job.

Just once i would love to see a part timer add the cost's of their truck to the job and not " i need the truck for my reg job so i dont use that cost as a exspense to my buissness"

Man that make's me mad.

"My buissness phone is also my home phone."

"insurance? who need's that?"

ect...ect....

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

One of you guys needs to pick a date (not a wednesday) and a time, and book the room on the calendar and let me know. It's that simple. I'll send and email to the members. Hosting a chat is as simple as showing up and talking about it. We're usually online off and on to assist.

Beth

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

House Washing has been SET for Monday, Dec. 8th, at 8 pm EST.

[STAN 14]

I would like to see a chat about pressure washers. Not just trouble shooting but how users like what they have, how presure vs GPM for cleaning power, how to figure engine size to pully ratio to size pump, the pros and cons of duel wand machines vs two machines. I would also like to know what others are using for chem pumps, retreval equipment, how to economically and efficiantly set up the vehicle. I am new to this equipment. My back ground - I did cleaning on farm equipment and trucks, when I was eight, under the supervision of Grandpa and forty-one years later I started in this buisness and like it. :)

Stan

Stanley Pressure Wash

Florence AL

P.S.- Ron is right I have been a surffer and need to be active

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Hi Stan,

I'm looking for a host now for the equipment chat. We can certainly cover the areas you mentioned. Normally the conversation flows the direction the users take it. Should have that scheduled soon. Hope to see you online tonight!

Beth;)

[Ron Musgraves 240]

LOL, Flatwork most popular... Isnt that kinda funny. I would love to sit in on a flatwork talk. when the next one ?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Ron, I would LOVE for you to HOST a flatwork one. How about on the 18th, at 8 pm EST? Basically you lead the group and talk flatwork and answer questions, and share stories with others. Can I pencil you in for that one? You would be great for it! :groovy:

[CompletelyClean 14]

Beth,

I don't suppose these chat logs are saved and available for viewingat a later date? I just now "Discovered" this board and have missed A LOT.

Is there a chat session every Thursday? If so, when and where is the topic announced for each week?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

The transcripts are inthe forums called The Library. I think there are a couple I have not put in there yet, but there are several listed.

Beth

[Chappy 138]

more on marketing

[Henry B. 4]

I'd like to see a chat on hose washing also.

As for the gutter cleaning chat, if anyone has questions about gutters let me know. I've been doing them for 15 years.

[Mike 64]

Let me know if this ever gets started.

hoosiermike@hotmail.com

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Henry...

Hose or house?

All...

Let's go for Wednesdays at 9pm eastern. Open topic. Starting on Dec. 8th...

Beth

[Henry B. 4]

That would be house washing...LOL Unless of course I decide to start selling hose cleaning services to my clients. it would be worth the look i'd get to try it though!

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Well, if you were in to hoods, it wouldn't seem like a silly question. Your hoses can get really nasty. We have learned to clean them as we roll them so as to avoid having greasy hoses. ;)

Hope to see you all on the Wednesday chat.

Beth

[Celeste 341]

Brick cleaning - new construction - old brick cleaning & restoration!

[Barry M 73]

I would like to see one on starting a powerwashing business. Things like licenses, permits, taxes, insurance, start up cost, market analysis, what services to provide, advertising, marketing in general, and so on. I know I personally have a lot of simple questions I would like to ask but don’t always want to make a whole thread out of it. Even though I search the board and post and e mail and even call some people it would be great to ask 20 questions in a row and have them answered in a chat by people who have experience. Just a thought.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Chat is Thursday nights. (it changed)

Join us tomorrow to chat about the things lo listed.

Beth

[squirtgun 122]

Beth,

Can the chat functioned be used anytime?Meaning if there are a group that would like to talk about whatever topic(example:housewashing) can they login and do so.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

ABSOLUTELY! Anytime anyone wants to go in there and chat they can. Anyone who wants to post that they are holding a chat is welcome to do so. We'll help you promote it.

Beth

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Here are a few tips to hosting your own chat....

1. more notice is better - if you can, schedule your chat a week out, or at least a few days

2. post about it on the BBS, add an item to the calendar, and put a remider blurb in the shout box (water cooler) to help people find the event

3. don't just sit in the chat room for one or two minutes. stay in the screen for at least 30 minutes. People can't always arrive at the exact start hour. Be patient.

Hope this helps. We would love to see impromptu chats start up. We can also add as many rooms as we need to, and would love to hear it is time to do that. Enjoy the feature and have fun!

Beth & Rod

[Mike 64]

You know what would be nice? We have the regional forums, how about regional chats? It would be another great way for guys in the same region to be able to get together, talk about topics in their area, plan roundtables, and get to know each other. Just an idea :)