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Hello! I actually don't rec Yelp anymore. My updated how to find clients video reflects that. Leads got too expensive. Networking for commercial is far the best option. :-)

Thank you! You got this! :-)

I was a solo residential cleaner for a long time... so I just ensured I only worked for clients I trusted. Only once did a client make me a little uncomfortable, so I stopped working for them. Also my husband always knew where I was going to be too. If you don't have a spouse/partner then you can ask a friend to help with this. And maybe the biggest factor was my clients were word of mouth... which helped me feel safe. But alllll that said you are right to be concerned... so please take the process with each new client slow and make sure you're comfortable. In time you'll have a list of clients who respect you and you love working for. 💕

@@TheProfessionalCleaner okay, I appreciate your feedback! Thank you 👍🏻

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Def profitable! And if you're already good at it you're at a huge advantage!

Congrats! Keep me posted on your progress!

You mean how much should you pay your staff? That's a BIG topic... but in general you should pay them a fair percentage that will accomplish two main things: 1) Keep them happy. 2) Keep your profit margins healthy. :-)

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LOL... I have videos on those topics, minus finding staffing. I teach all of that inside my program. :-)

Hello! No sorry... Project to Payment is US only. :-(

Thanks! And I don't recommend franchises... for many reasons. So much better to just build your own thing. :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner Thank you, you saw your website, so could I book a short meeting for a quick chat, I am at cross point of franchise Vs Independent ( following a mentor )

@@michaelyangsun1521 Absolutely... just fill out the quick app and we'll get you a link to book. We have openings next week. :-)

If you're cleaning for money, then you already have a business. So it's just a matter of making sure you're legal. :-) Governments require what they require... and we never want to skirt the laws. So make it official to protect yourself. :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner I pay taxes on my income so I’m not sure if there is anything else i should do at this point - I do see an advantage of insurance in case something would be ruined though. Is that the biggest thing ?

@@christydeutsch2075 In most places you are legally required to register your business in some way... whether that be as a sole prop, LLC, etc. So research those requirements where you live. :-)

You are so welcome!

Have you seen this video yet? :-) th-cam.com/video/9rlNageki08/w-d-xo.html That's my latest vid on client acquisition. 👍 But really finding quality clients comes down to 2 things... 1) build relationships with your ideal clients and then 2) solve their cleaning problems. What most do is run paid ads to a website and/or booking form... but that's not attracting the right clients. Having conversations with people... seeing if they are a good fit FOR YOU... and building trust with them... is what attracts the right ones. Trust me. 😊 So I know early on it's easy to think you should just take any opportunity that comes your way... but for long term success fight the urge and look for quality clients from day 1. 🚀

Thank you for watching 😊

Short answer... it depends on the cleaning business if you need a website. But there are tons of ways to build trust with people... a website is just one of them. The biggest issue I see is so many new cleaning biz owners buy website templates, which are just too generic. A website, if you use one, needs to 1) tell clients who you serve and 2) how they move forward with working with you. Anything more than that is just going to confuse or overwhelm potential clients and they'll just move on.

They don't bother my skin or body in any negative way... but def use gloves if that's your preference. :-)

You got this!

You can just tell them upfront you don't have a website if you want... but ultimately it doesn't matter. Business is all about building trust and solving problems. And if you're in front of a customer, you can do that in person faster than a website ever will. :-)

This is so true, and building trust and solving problems is what I'm all about 😊. Thanks

@@ShondaD_ Then you'll do GREAT things! 👏🏻

Welcome aboard! :-)

Get it! So much work out there for those that want it! :-)

Not YELP anymore... I used to but no more. But in all honesty I don't recommend paid ads of any kind until you are at at least 5 figures a month. Watch this video for the reason why... :-) th-cam.com/video/9rlNageki08/w-d-xo.html&t

Yep! Search my channel for 'remote cleaning' and you'll find it. But I do teach a more traditional way to get there. Some coaches are way overselling the ease of a fully remote cleaning biz, and the profit margins are generally REALLY bad. I teach quality over quantity, which is what leads to long term success, and long term happiness as a biz owner. :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner OK, I thought Sam may have been overselling the concept of just how simple it can be. Do I get the information from your videos or a site?

@@jerel2119 I have a coaching program which you can learn more about here... www.theprofessionalcleaner.net ... but calls are fully booked this week... we're working to open up more. At the very least I would go sign up for my free newsletter :-)

@@TheProfessionalCleaner thanks!

Start with watching the long form videos on my channel... then if you're interested you can look into my coaching program. :-)

This all covered inside my program... If you're not interested in that then it's really just about getting out there and starting. But a good mentor will drastically accelerate your growth, and limit your mistakes along the way. :-)

Awesome goals! And love that you see the value in keeping it small. Quality over volume will always lead you to a better place and actually enjoying your business. :-)

You got this!

Just back from vacation but we'll reply to you today! :-)

www.amazon.com/shop/theprofessionalcleaner There you go :-)

No problem!

Not yet, but that is covered inside my program in detail. :-)

Hey Lisa... we just replied to your email. :-)

That's not the business model we coach... and one of the reasons we don't is the startup cost and skills involved. We stick to general janitorial, and happily encourage our clients to find other providers for more specialty things like floor stripping and carpet cleaning. There is a lot of money in keeping it simple. :-)

Yep... and I no longer recommend Yelp. My new video on this topic no longer encourages them. :-)

In residential I never did.... bc I have never looked for volume, but for quality. In the long run thats what leads to having a business you actually enjoy owning. :-)

You got this!

@@TheProfessionalCleaner

Absolutely... especially in Commercial cleaning. That's the norm. :-)

I now hire both subs and employees... but check out my video on profit margins for a full breakdown of your question. :-)

Yassssss! Get it!

Very little... bc I make my clients purchase the bulk of the supplies. This was true when I did residential, and it's still true now that I do commercial. It's all about educating your clients. :-)