@@drewbower4623 As my latest video on this topic says, I really don't recommend paid ads for new/struggling cleaning businesses. Inside my program I don't recommend my students use them until they have reached the $100K / year sales mark. They are just too risky, and shouldn't be viewed as a shortcut. There was a time where things like Yelp worked great, but stories like yours are unfortunately becoming more and more common. :-( This is the latest version of this video... ruclips.net/video/9rlNageki08/видео.html&t I stand behind the idea that nothing will ever be as powerful as building relationships and networking. :-)
Securing a website with full domain protection is like $80 total for 3 years and it makes you look professional & organized, so well worth the investment in my opinion
It certainly can... but the biggest issue is if that site doesn't actually look professional and organized (which I see all the time), you lose client trust before you even have the opportunity to gain it. But when done right... it's absolutely a good thing! :-)
@@Dgmstudios40 What my competitors do or don't do has exactly ZERO impact on my business. And the same is true of my students. And to many business owners... social media is a gigantic waste of time and effort. There are far more efficient ways to market. :-)
@@BrandyGray right! Also, I have heard nothing but negative things about using Yelp from other cleaning business owners. Nothing positive at all. Makes me wonder about these tactics.
Me and my mom just started a cleaning business, made $400 cleaning 3 houses, we get some clients interested, but it doesnt end up happening, 2 people have tried to scam us, this is the first week we started, we’re still having some trouble looking for clients hopefully it goes well.
I owned a landscaping company. Joined numerous local Facebook groups. Used ethos to market myself. Generated more than $15000 in revenue. Social media can be your best friend
I’ve been filling all your steps and I’m hanging on to (Faith, hope, staying calm,) not feeling overwhelmed… even tho is hard. Competition is crazy out there. I’m waiting for that right opportunity for the right person to pass our information along ❤
I knew I liked you when you said you didn't need a website or social media! Lol. I have a cleaning business as well and don't have either. New sub here!
I love your neat style for this video. Everything was to the point informative and I feel that I got the information that I needed. Subscribed liked. Thank you very much.
I am so grateful for all the practical advice effortlessly presented in this video! I feel empowered. Thanks a ton for sharing and I pray that all entraprenural spirits take heed and blossom while serving and giving back to their communities! -Love💜
Did I see that you offered a one hour zoom call for $100 ? If so I would like to set this up . Just to get some quick information from someone I could see as a mentor, valuable person, a good person, and that is someone I'd like to trust to help me with my future company.
@@brittanysturgill7513 Hey! Not anymore at that rate unfortunately, but you can check out my program here. Then there is an option to add a coaching call at the bottom. :-) courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba 🙂
Thank you for your info, I found this very interesting, informative, and sounds very professional, your videos was link to my message from a family member who knows that I wanted to start my own cleaning business. I actually lying in bed watching all your videos. I am certified in housekeeping level 1 & 2 but still need advice and I think am T the right place. I really appreciate you generosity thank you God bless🙏🏽
This is like my third video in a row of me watching your content. Thank you so much for taking time to put this information out there. But the question I'm always left with when you give the scenarios and equations in the beginning. Like you said if you had kid clients they were paying you $200 a week you would have a six-figure business. But my question I'm always left with is. What specific services do I offer that client for $200. That way I can know how to pitch it. I am a very experienced salesman. I also do handyman work at mobile auto mechanics. So this is useful information to me. Like what specific services do I offer them for the $2,000. That's the only thing standing between me and action. Because at this point I know I can do this. I just need to know what each service should cost. That way I know how to put together my quote.thx again. 😊
Thanks for watching! :-) In cleaning it's all about time = money... so I don't ever pitch services. I simply ask what their needs are, and then build a custom quote for them. This is what enables us to build trust with clients and become a problem solver... which is what business is all about. :-) As for how long things take in cleaning... that really comes down to experience. Practice makes perfect!
Hello! Yes it was a challenge... but starting the business itself over wasnt that hard since I knew the industry already. Which is what's cool about being a business owner. The first time we do anything is the hardest... then it always gets easier. And no I did not keep it open just because at the time I left I was doing luxury residential and my clients were paying for me and my time. But now that we only do commercial cleaning... if I moved again I would def consider keeping it open. All depends on your staff and client base. But so many directions you can go in this industry which is why I love it so much!
More than likely... but they are different services and in many ways doing carpet cleaning is easier since it's the same thing over and over. And the frequency of cleanings would be much less since people only get their carpets cleaned every so often vs regular cleaning is a constant need. :-)
Hi Bethany, and thank you for these bingeable videos! The one concern that's been on my mind with respect to commercial cleaning is how do you get into this space with no prior experience or help from family/friends/coworkers (I am in a new city)? I have learned quite a bit about the whole commercial cleaning process, but I don't know what roadblocks there are for someone with no record in the industry. Recently I have been thinking of getting into residential first to get reviews and some experience in that space and then to move into commercial, but I really would prefer to go straight into commercial if this is only a matter of my own overthinking.
You can totally start with commercial, just start small to get your feet wet. Then you can always grow from there into bigger contracts/spaces/etc. You got this! :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner I love how you actually made it manageable, this certainly was not in my thinking. Thank you so much for your time and all the help you provide to everyone!
Hello... that can be dangerous. So it's all about making sure you ensure their safety with proper equipment, making sure you have the right insurance, make sure they are trained for the tasks they are doing, and ultimately making sure you pay them well since it is hard and dangerous work. :-)
Absolutely! People oversell the need for a website. It's just a tool. But it doesnt do anything if people don't ever see it. So it's way better and faster to get in front of your ideal clients and solve their cleaning problems. And trust me... they won't care whether you have a website or not. Their main concerns are 1) will you deliver on your promises? 2) can we agree on a price? That's it.
Hello @ThePofessionalCleaner! first of all, congratulations on your channel, It brings a lot of info about the cleaning business and I think you have a nice personality and presence which is important when one is trying to follow an expert. In this video, you mention having advertising on Yelp, but when I did, 60 to 70% of the calls I got from them, they were coming from scammers. I live in Charlotte NC so, I don't know if this was because of the area or something else. I heard people in Seattle, Yelp works wonders for them. Just my 2 seconds of fame, and again congratulations!!!👏👏👏
Thanks for the support! Yelp isn't quite as effective as it once was IMO... so I am currently testing Google Local Services Ads. You might test those too. But I always stand by my opinion that nothing beats networking and building in person relationships. :-)
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. :-)
@@NoteworthyBeauty I was hired with this one cleaning company, before I’m doing different houses and clients keep me they want me to go back every 2 weeks and 3 weeks to them without under company they ask my personal contack , and now I wanted to do myself for Airbnb without the company
@@NoteworthyBeauty My #1 recommendation is to reach out to property management companies. These companies usually manage all aspects of vacation rentals, and they are always looking for cleaning vendors to work with. It used to be easier to contact the owners directly, but AirBNB and VRBO are making that harder these days.
How many lines was your newspaper ad? Did you pay the minimum or did you pay extra for words or lines? Was it in the classified section or the business section of the newspaper? Thanks for any help.
It was a while ago, but it was like an 1/8 page ad as I recall. So a box with my branding, not just text. And it wasn't in classifieds, but was on page with articles. :-)
Hi again, I recently bought your course! Great info in there. I’m going to do handwritten letters. Wanted to ask if sending the letter through direct mail is as effective as leaving it at their door. Driving around to look for houses will be a bit too time consuming especially since I have a full time job. I was thinking of looking at houses through google maps and sending the letters through mail to prospects. Pls let me know your input. Ty
Hey there! Please ask this question in the community. If you're not in the community, then please shoot us an email and we'll reply there. :-) support@theprofessionalcleaner.net Thanks!
Over the phone would be tough IMO... so I would stick to either a professional flyer, or even try hand written notes like I mention in this video. And my other rec... is to network with realtors. :-)
For a new business do you recommend we the business owner do the cleaning at first then hire subcontractors?? This sounds like a great business for me and my family🙏
That is hands down the quickest path to success! This will allow you get a firm grasp on the business before you start hiring. But it really doesn't need to long to get to hiring. :-)
Yep, because my biz is established and don’t feel I need it. I get more than enough referrals. But I do recommend it if a biz owner is actively looking for more clients. 😊
Do you mean CRM software? If so, there are many great ones out there. I use Project 2 Payment. Right now it's in the building phase but they have many more features coming soon. :-)
That all depends on you. I never care or focus on statistics like that because they are irrelevant to me. If we want to make something work, we will. They say less than 1% of RUclipsrs make money from RUclips. Yet here I am. So if you want to make your cleaning business succeed, and you put in the work, you will. :-) Finding clients isn't hard, but it does take work. And you can totally build a super profitable cleaning biz within a few months, and even less if you clean yourself for a bit. Just take action!
Once we start our cleaning business where do we go to find clients? Also do we have to use professional cleaning products or walmart cleaning products are okay to start out?
Greetings. The concern/issue I have is going to potential clients as a new owner with zero experience / zero references. How do you suggest handling this situation? Thank you.
Educate yourself, so you can speak confidently. Thats #1. And your first references don't have to be cleaning references, they could be friends, or former employers. Just be honest with new clients that this is a new business for you. :-)
With my luck all the people that I cleaned for want to low ball me and I'm a good cleaner and they want to pay me from $40 $60 $80 and no more than that, like all of this for 4 hours each and each house is over 2,0000 square footage or more. Along with deep cleaning and washing clothes front porch and so on. Your thoughts on that and thank you they set there own prices.
You need to be in control! Know your worth and find clients that not only accept that, but SUPPORT that! Find an hourly rate you're comfortable with and stick to that number. :-)
Yeah I was going thru that and did come up with a good rate for my business and know my worth. We get people all the time that tries to low ball us and we don't give in at all
I buy as much as I can from Amazon... here is a link to my store. www.amazon.com/shop/theprofessionalcleaner Then the consumables, like paper towels, etc... usually I get locally. 🙂
I actually had the idea years ago of a cleaning business that only cleaned bathrooms for like restaurants and coffee shops, since usually this is the one thing the staff hates doing the most, and I think it would be an easy sell to those business owners. So do you mean like restaurant kitchens or for houses? 😀
I dont think we can go door to door in ny without a permit to do so. I know i can't use door hangers here without a permit. Yet, my friend in florida does not advertize and makes good money.
Those laws do indeed vary place to place. But check with your local government and check to be sure. And yes, once you're up and running and doing a good job advertising becomes less important, due to the power of referrals. :-)
Hy MAM, I want to get a cleaning job in Europe and any country but I don't know about it all so can you say how to do I from Pakistan i want to go out for jobs like cleaning
In the US I do recommend LLC's... but I was a sole prop for many years before I filed for a LLC. So really up to you and your biz goals. But you do want to be legal regardless. :-)
I used a Facebook, and I got a lot scammers, everybody and their mommy want to sell you" leads" and bogging you to do the stupid these company logos for a fee and have the nerve to get mad when you reject them.
Google is not that good when the budget is modest and Yelp working politic is discussing even thou they are good for starters in terms of lower budget.
Paid ads are def not my preference in this biz, but I am currently testing new methods and will make a new video about it! But this is why getting in front of people has always been way more profitable... and I don't see that changing anytime soon. :-)
My current hourly rate is $75-$100 depending on the cleaning client type. And I encourage my students to charge what they are worth. Too many people think cleaning is a cheap skill, so they charge too little. But high paying clients are out there, and they will pay up for quality providers. :-)
🤷🏼♀️ Google says... "RUclips is not just a part of social media; it is a social media behemoth. Any marketer worth their ambition would recognize it as such." LOL
Hi ! Mam I am an Appointment setter, I do have a team and I'm Looking for some clients whom I can provide Prospects in there Local area Who are looking for cleaning companies, Can You help me Find those clients Thanks In advance.
Great question... but there really is no concrete answer... bc you can find clients in a variety of industries who will value quality... and THOSE are the clients you want. The ones who value quality will be willing to pay more. In my experience though here are some ideas... local government (city, county) buildings, DR offices, law offices. :-)
Hi Bethany 🙋♂️ Whatever you tell us is great, 🙏 but unfortunately it doesn't work in the UK and Ireland. without flyers, social media pages, web pages, paid advertising, etc. you won't be able to find any clients here or you must be a woman to start working as a self-employed cleaner and expand your client base. especially in Ireland no one allows you to clean if you are a man, even if you are a professional... and one more thing: for everything that they pay you 250 dollars, here you will hardly get 60-80 euros
Thanks for your support! I don't have knowledge of the man vs woman topic over there... that's sad though. And discriminatory. :-( And although we are in the US and we've never had a cleaning business in the UK... the same basic truth applies everywhere. There are always 2 types of clients, value driven and price driven. So please don't assume that everyone is 'only willing to pay' a certain amount. Trust me... there are ALWAYS people willing to pay more for quality. It's just a matter of finding them. :-) There are LOTS of biz owners here in the US who say the same. So dont give up!
I've heard that... I am currently testing a new paid advertising system that would only cost about $2.50 a day. Stay tuned as I may share it on the channel... but it will def be share inside my program soon. :-)
@@kinoplaylist Never used either, but you should really let your market dictate what you use. Like... which is the most used app in your market, or which app has the least competition in your market... :-)
Make sure they are polished looking, and keep your website simple. Especially when it comes to booking. I don't recommend bidding calculators, so it would be better for them to just have a simple way to contact you. Remove as much 'friction' as you can for the customer. ;-)
Yep it is! But I was referring to what most consider the major SM platforms... Insta, FB, Tok, etc. :-) Also I no longer recommend Yelp... here is the latest version of this vid... ruclips.net/video/9rlNageki08/видео.html&t
@@biggabe5669 Oh got you! I would always do a reverse lookup of the phone number they are calling from and see what Google says. But if you want to run paid ads and have questions for Yelp, I would always recommend you initiate those phone calls to them using the support numbers listed, or contact them through their support site... instead of taking calls from numbers you don't know. 🙂
@@biggabe5669if you want to pay for leads that are legit, you might want to try Angie cleaning or Craft Jack. For a small fee they give you some good leads. Good luck to you!
@@TheProfessionalCleaner I opened a Yelp for business account but then I saw some bad reviews about it. Yelp has been good in your experience? Any tips for ads?
I have been hearing Yelp isn't performing as well lately, so try Google Local Services Ads too. I am doing some testing and will release an update video. :-) @@Chris-wk8nu
LOL... check out the new version of this video on my channel... I no longer recommend Yelp. They used to be great... sadly not anymore. RUclipss awesome, but always remember that while things can change, our videos are forever. :-) Thanks for watching!
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I used yelp and got a lot of scammers as customers
That comes w/ the territory sometimes... and Yelp is getting more expensive too. I am currently testing some new methods! :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner so what’re the new options? Yelp scammed us out of over $1,000
@@drewbower4623 As my latest video on this topic says, I really don't recommend paid ads for new/struggling cleaning businesses. Inside my program I don't recommend my students use them until they have reached the $100K / year sales mark. They are just too risky, and shouldn't be viewed as a shortcut. There was a time where things like Yelp worked great, but stories like yours are unfortunately becoming more and more common. :-( This is the latest version of this video... ruclips.net/video/9rlNageki08/видео.html&t I stand behind the idea that nothing will ever be as powerful as building relationships and networking. :-)
LOL !
Securing a website with full domain protection is like $80 total for 3 years and it makes you look professional & organized, so well worth the investment in my opinion
It certainly can... but the biggest issue is if that site doesn't actually look professional and organized (which I see all the time), you lose client trust before you even have the opportunity to gain it. But when done right... it's absolutely a good thing! :-)
@@Dgmstudios40 What my competitors do or don't do has exactly ZERO impact on my business. And the same is true of my students. And to many business owners... social media is a gigantic waste of time and effort. There are far more efficient ways to market. :-)
she is so right about that we don't need a website and and social media Im 17 and i don't use them
🙂
Lol then she tells you to advertise on two social sites.
@@BrandyGrayinvesting in your own business can benefit you in the long run!
@@BrandyGray right! Also, I have heard nothing but negative things about using Yelp from other cleaning business owners. Nothing positive at all. Makes me wonder about these tactics.
Tell me more
Me and my mom just started a cleaning business, made $400 cleaning 3 houses, we get some clients interested, but it doesnt end up happening, 2 people have tried to scam us, this is the first week we started, we’re still having some trouble looking for clients hopefully it goes well.
As my other comment said keep at it! Don't give up! This is just the beginning for you! 🚀
Can I ask how are you able to spot scammer disguising as your client?
@@crazycatzg3481 Hey I have been thinking about making a video on cleaning business scams... can you tell me more about what happened to you?
I owned a landscaping company. Joined numerous local Facebook groups. Used ethos to market myself. Generated more than $15000 in revenue. Social media can be your best friend
Agreed on Facebook Groups! It's all about making connections! Congrats!
What is Ethos?
@@AngelinaLeTVI guess he meant ethnic groups like Slavic, Mexican, Indian groups
Please answer this what etho
I’ve been filling all your steps and I’m hanging on to (Faith, hope, staying calm,) not feeling overwhelmed… even tho is hard. Competition is crazy out there. I’m waiting for that right opportunity for the right person to pass our information along ❤
Keep at it! You can get there! 💕
Hows it going now
@@fazormcghee7936 honestly I got 3 clients and one of them referred us by worth of mouth now we have 5 clients each paying $350 I live in California
Update please?
I knew I liked you when you said you didn't need a website or social media! Lol. I have a cleaning business as well and don't have either. New sub here!
Love it!
I was also worried about getting a website and SM following but since I stumbled upon this channel, I feel so much better..😁
@@VirgoMe357 glad it wasn't just me! Lol
Using Google and Yelp is a website. Except you aren't in control and someone else owned it.
what do you use to get leads?
Love direct approach 🙋🏼♀️
100% the fastest way to scale
This was one of many videos that I've listened to.
This one definitely stood out and was extremely helpful! ❤
I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to comment! 💕
I love your neat style for this video. Everything was to the point informative and I feel that I got the information that I needed. Subscribed liked. Thank you very much.
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment! 😀
I am so grateful for all the practical advice effortlessly presented in this video! I feel empowered. Thanks a ton for sharing and I pray that all entraprenural spirits take heed and blossom while serving and giving back to their communities! -Love💜
You're so welcome!
I enjoy cleaning I always wanted to have my own cleaning business and your channel is very helpful thank you.
Happy to help!
This is some of the best advice I’ve come across so far for service businesses! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow! You are a professional cleaner. I love the video you’ve made.
Glad you liked it Cooper! Thanks for watching!
so informative! wow thank you so much for the encouraging style of your speech. GOD bless 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching!
Am looking for a job @@TheProfessionalCleaner
I really like your aura, down to earth
Aww thanks! 😊
Very nice video. To the point and informative. Thank you 🙏🏽
You're most welcome, thanks for watching! 🙂
this was the most help I have got on social media
So glad to hear that! 😀
Interesting. Really trying to do something. Cleaning business seems like a great idea.
You got this!
Excellent video
Clean and so productive
For my business ♥️
So glad! 💕
Glad i found this channel
Ditto!
Can't wait to learn more from you ! I'm so grateful.
More to come!
Did I see that you offered a one hour zoom call for $100 ? If so I would like to set this up . Just to get some quick information from someone I could see as a mentor, valuable person, a good person, and that is someone I'd like to trust to help me with my future company.
@@brittanysturgill7513 Hey! Not anymore at that rate unfortunately, but you can check out my program here. Then there is an option to add a coaching call at the bottom. :-) courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba 🙂
Great video
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thank you for your info, I found this very interesting, informative, and sounds very professional, your videos was link to my message from a family member who knows that I wanted to start my own cleaning business. I actually lying in bed watching all your videos. I am certified in housekeeping level 1 & 2 but still need advice and I think am T the right place. I really appreciate you generosity thank you God bless🙏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
This is like my third video in a row of me watching your content. Thank you so much for taking time to put this information out there. But the question I'm always left with when you give the scenarios and equations in the beginning. Like you said if you had kid clients they were paying you $200 a week you would have a six-figure business. But my question I'm always left with is. What specific services do I offer that client for $200. That way I can know how to pitch it. I am a very experienced salesman. I also do handyman work at mobile auto mechanics. So this is useful information to me. Like what specific services do I offer them for the $2,000. That's the only thing standing between me and action. Because at this point I know I can do this. I just need to know what each service should cost. That way I know how to put together my quote.thx again. 😊
Thanks for watching! :-) In cleaning it's all about time = money... so I don't ever pitch services. I simply ask what their needs are, and then build a custom quote for them. This is what enables us to build trust with clients and become a problem solver... which is what business is all about. :-) As for how long things take in cleaning... that really comes down to experience. Practice makes perfect!
Was it difficult relocating to a different state, having to start your business over? And did you keep the first business open? Thanks😊
Hello! Yes it was a challenge... but starting the business itself over wasnt that hard since I knew the industry already. Which is what's cool about being a business owner. The first time we do anything is the hardest... then it always gets easier. And no I did not keep it open just because at the time I left I was doing luxury residential and my clients were paying for me and my time. But now that we only do commercial cleaning... if I moved again I would def consider keeping it open. All depends on your staff and client base. But so many directions you can go in this industry which is why I love it so much!
What do you think of advertising on Angi?
Works for some but nothing beats good old fashioned networking. :-)
Thanks so much for all the info!
You are so welcome! 💕
Will this method be effective for carpet cleaning as well?
More than likely... but they are different services and in many ways doing carpet cleaning is easier since it's the same thing over and over. And the frequency of cleanings would be much less since people only get their carpets cleaned every so often vs regular cleaning is a constant need. :-)
Hi Bethany, and thank you for these bingeable videos! The one concern that's been on my mind with respect to commercial cleaning is how do you get into this space with no prior experience or help from family/friends/coworkers (I am in a new city)? I have learned quite a bit about the whole commercial cleaning process, but I don't know what roadblocks there are for someone with no record in the industry. Recently I have been thinking of getting into residential first to get reviews and some experience in that space and then to move into commercial, but I really would prefer to go straight into commercial if this is only a matter of my own overthinking.
You can totally start with commercial, just start small to get your feet wet. Then you can always grow from there into bigger contracts/spaces/etc. You got this! :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner I love how you actually made it manageable, this certainly was not in my thinking. Thank you so much for your time and all the help you provide to everyone!
Can you please let me know what kind of cleaner crew you use in construction cleaning? because of highly hazards no one wants to work
Hello... that can be dangerous. So it's all about making sure you ensure their safety with proper equipment, making sure you have the right insurance, make sure they are trained for the tasks they are doing, and ultimately making sure you pay them well since it is hard and dangerous work. :-)
How do you advertise to residential when everywhere says no soliciting?
I'd respect signs if you see them... and real estate agents are another great networking resource. Reach out to them! :-)
So I can get commercial clients without having an online presence (website, social media, etc.)??
Absolutely! People oversell the need for a website. It's just a tool. But it doesnt do anything if people don't ever see it. So it's way better and faster to get in front of your ideal clients and solve their cleaning problems. And trust me... they won't care whether you have a website or not. Their main concerns are 1) will you deliver on your promises? 2) can we agree on a price? That's it.
Hello @ThePofessionalCleaner! first of all, congratulations on your channel, It brings a lot of info about the cleaning business and I think you have a nice personality and presence which is important when one is trying to follow an expert. In this video, you mention having advertising on Yelp, but when I did, 60 to 70% of the calls I got from them, they were coming from scammers. I live in Charlotte NC so, I don't know if this was because of the area or something else. I heard people in Seattle, Yelp works wonders for them. Just my 2 seconds of fame, and again congratulations!!!👏👏👏
Thanks for the support! Yelp isn't quite as effective as it once was IMO... so I am currently testing Google Local Services Ads. You might test those too. But I always stand by my opinion that nothing beats networking and building in person relationships. :-)
Is yelp also good for Commercial cleaning. Or is that usually beat for residential?
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. :-)
How do you get a hold of the corporate number to offices ?
We just Google them 👍
I love your content! Thank you so much I hope you have happy holidays❤
Thank you! You're welcome!
I’m so interested I do cleaning Airbnb and I want more 😊
How did you go about contacting them?? That’s my ideal clientele
@@NoteworthyBeauty I was hired with this one cleaning company, before I’m doing different houses and clients keep me they want me to go back every 2 weeks and 3 weeks to them without under company they ask my personal contack , and now I wanted to do myself for Airbnb without the company
@@bearbunnychannel9648 Sounds like you're on the right track! 🙂
@@NoteworthyBeauty My #1 recommendation is to reach out to property management companies. These companies usually manage all aspects of vacation rentals, and they are always looking for cleaning vendors to work with. It used to be easier to contact the owners directly, but AirBNB and VRBO are making that harder these days.
How many lines was your newspaper ad? Did you pay the minimum or did you pay extra for words or lines? Was it in the classified section or the business section of the newspaper? Thanks for any help.
It was a while ago, but it was like an 1/8 page ad as I recall. So a box with my branding, not just text. And it wasn't in classifieds, but was on page with articles. :-)
New sub
Thank you for breaking this down
Thanks for the sub! ☺️
Hi again, I recently bought your course! Great info in there. I’m going to do handwritten letters. Wanted to ask if sending the letter through direct mail is as effective as leaving it at their door. Driving around to look for houses will be a bit too time consuming especially since I have a full time job. I was thinking of looking at houses through google maps and sending the letters through mail to prospects. Pls let me know your input.
Ty
Hey there! Please ask this question in the community. If you're not in the community, then please shoot us an email and we'll reply there. :-) support@theprofessionalcleaner.net Thanks!
Thank you for the information 💁♀️ 🙏
Thanks for watching!
this video was very helpful thank you.
Awesome 👏🏽
Hey! Is cold calling an effective way to reach out to homeowners for residential cleaning?
Over the phone would be tough IMO... so I would stick to either a professional flyer, or even try hand written notes like I mention in this video. And my other rec... is to network with realtors. :-)
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanksss for the tips!
Thanks for watching! 💕
Im hoping to start this business, maybe 10 years from now when I’m brave enough to take risk
Is that the only reason you want to wait that long? The cleaning industry is pretty low risk. If you're willing to work for it, you can build it. :-)
For a new business do you recommend we the business owner do the cleaning at first then hire subcontractors?? This sounds like a great business for me and my family🙏
That is hands down the quickest path to success! This will allow you get a firm grasp on the business before you start hiring. But it really doesn't need to long to get to hiring. :-)
you said you didn't have a yelp account then you turn around and tell everyone to get a yelp account?
Yep, because my biz is established and don’t feel I need it. I get more than enough referrals. But I do recommend it if a biz owner is actively looking for more clients. 😊
@@TheProfessionalCleaner ok that makes sense
I want to get started I live in New York
Looking forward to connecting! :-)
Bethany what wording did you use on your paper advertisement?
Something simple... I used: "Providing expert cleaning solutions for your home and business..." :-)
What do you think about the cmr software
Do you mean CRM software? If so, there are many great ones out there. I use Project 2 Payment. Right now it's in the building phase but they have many more features coming soon. :-)
What is the percent success rate for a cleaning business on the first month to the first year is it hard or easy to find clients on the first month
That all depends on you. I never care or focus on statistics like that because they are irrelevant to me. If we want to make something work, we will. They say less than 1% of RUclipsrs make money from RUclips. Yet here I am. So if you want to make your cleaning business succeed, and you put in the work, you will. :-) Finding clients isn't hard, but it does take work. And you can totally build a super profitable cleaning biz within a few months, and even less if you clean yourself for a bit. Just take action!
Once we start our cleaning business where do we go to find clients? Also do we have to use professional cleaning products or walmart cleaning products are okay to start out?
As this video says, getting in front of people and being vocal about what you do is my preferred method. :-) And store bought products are just fine!
Wow this video answered so many questions for me. This was great
Glad you enjoyed it!
Greetings.
The concern/issue I have is going to potential clients as a new owner with zero experience / zero references. How do you suggest handling this situation? Thank you.
Educate yourself, so you can speak confidently. Thats #1. And your first references don't have to be cleaning references, they could be friends, or former employers. Just be honest with new clients that this is a new business for you. :-)
You will need a website if you are trying to get funding. Everything genuinely depends on what you are trying to do…
What type of funding you are referring to? :-)
With my luck all the people that I cleaned for want to low ball me and I'm a good cleaner and they want to pay me from $40 $60 $80 and no more than that, like all of this for 4 hours each and each house is over 2,0000 square footage or more. Along with deep cleaning and washing clothes front porch and so on. Your thoughts on that and thank you they set there own prices.
You need to be in control! Know your worth and find clients that not only accept that, but SUPPORT that! Find an hourly rate you're comfortable with and stick to that number. :-)
That's crazy.. sometimes you have to say no, stand your ground, or set a minimum amount & inform the client prior
Never give up and let anyone low ball you especially, when you are good at what you do.
Yeah I was going thru that and did come up with a good rate for my business and know my worth. We get people all the time that tries to low ball us and we don't give in at all
thank you so much
You're welcome!
Where is the best place to get supplies like squeegee and extension poles etc
I buy as much as I can from Amazon... here is a link to my store. www.amazon.com/shop/theprofessionalcleaner
Then the consumables, like paper towels, etc... usually I get locally. 🙂
i want to know if i start by cleaning kitchens only in my locations,what do i do or how do i start?.
I actually had the idea years ago of a cleaning business that only cleaned bathrooms for like restaurants and coffee shops, since usually this is the one thing the staff hates doing the most, and I think it would be an easy sell to those business owners. So do you mean like restaurant kitchens or for houses? 😀
Very informative 👍👍
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I'm glad! 😀
I want to do commercial business cleaning im starting out and i need help on attracking commercial business clients.
As this video teaches the fastest method is to get in front of people and network!
I dont think we can go door to door in ny without a permit to do so. I know i can't use door hangers here without a permit.
Yet, my friend in florida does not advertize and makes good money.
Those laws do indeed vary place to place. But check with your local government and check to be sure. And yes, once you're up and running and doing a good job advertising becomes less important, due to the power of referrals. :-)
YELP &GOOGLE IS NOT FREE !!!!!!! At the end of putting your information thru ask for payment!!! 🤔
Oh man they advertise free listings still! Hmmmm....
No it is free, but they do have a separate pay service you don't have to do the paid
Hy MAM,
I want to get a cleaning job in Europe and any country but I don't know about it all so can you say how to do
I from Pakistan i want to go out for jobs like cleaning
Keep it simple! Business is about problems and solutions. :-)
Thank you
you bet!
Do i need a llc to get contract?
In the US I do recommend LLC's... but I was a sole prop for many years before I filed for a LLC. So really up to you and your biz goals. But you do want to be legal regardless. :-)
I used a Facebook, and I got a lot scammers, everybody and their mommy want to sell you" leads" and bogging you to do the stupid these company logos for a fee and have the nerve to get mad when you reject them.
Yep so many scammers out there. It's sad. The 2024 version of this video is launching Monday. :-)
Google is not that good when the budget is modest and Yelp working politic is discussing even thou they are good for starters in terms of lower budget.
Paid ads are def not my preference in this biz, but I am currently testing new methods and will make a new video about it! But this is why getting in front of people has always been way more profitable... and I don't see that changing anytime soon. :-)
Yelp didn't help my company, it just cost me lots of money
Yep not as good anymore. In this updated video I no longer recommend it. :-) ruclips.net/video/9rlNageki08/видео.html&t
200 dollars. How much cleaning would you do for that?.
Genuine question
My current hourly rate is $75-$100 depending on the cleaning client type. And I encourage my students to charge what they are worth. Too many people think cleaning is a cheap skill, so they charge too little. But high paying clients are out there, and they will pay up for quality providers. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleanerthanks 👍🏻
I thought Yelp was expensive.
It is... check out my new version of this video on my channel. I dont recommend Yelp anymore. :-)
RUclips is not social media 😅 where she is briefing
🤷🏼♀️ Google says... "RUclips is not just a part of social media; it is a social media behemoth. Any marketer worth their ambition would recognize it as such." LOL
I’ve never used yelp for anything. I hate yelp.
Yeah check out the recent version of this video... I don't recommend Yelp anymore. :-(
Hi ! Mam I am an Appointment setter, I do have a team and I'm Looking for some clients whom I can provide Prospects in there Local area Who are looking for cleaning companies, Can You help me Find those clients Thanks In advance.
I havent needed this in my local cleaning biz but I'll keep you in mind! :-)
Who are the highest cleaning clients in the comercial side?
Great question... but there really is no concrete answer... bc you can find clients in a variety of industries who will value quality... and THOSE are the clients you want. The ones who value quality will be willing to pay more. In my experience though here are some ideas... local government (city, county) buildings, DR offices, law offices. :-)
uplifting info
Thanks for the comment! 😀
Hi Bethany 🙋♂️
Whatever you tell us is great, 🙏 but unfortunately it doesn't work in the UK and Ireland. without flyers, social media pages, web pages, paid advertising, etc. you won't be able to find any clients here or you must be a woman to start working as a self-employed cleaner and expand your client base. especially in Ireland no one allows you to clean if you are a man, even if you are a professional... and one more thing: for everything that they pay you 250 dollars, here you will hardly get 60-80 euros
Thanks for your support! I don't have knowledge of the man vs woman topic over there... that's sad though. And discriminatory. :-( And although we are in the US and we've never had a cleaning business in the UK... the same basic truth applies everywhere. There are always 2 types of clients, value driven and price driven. So please don't assume that everyone is 'only willing to pay' a certain amount. Trust me... there are ALWAYS people willing to pay more for quality. It's just a matter of finding them. :-) There are LOTS of biz owners here in the US who say the same. So dont give up!
@@TheProfessionalCleaner Thanks for your reply❤️
Of course I won't give up ✊
I’m getting a website I want to be professional look professional I’m a stand out better then the next
Go for it! Just make sure it BUILDS prospects trust, and doesn't LOSE it. :-)
Yelp is crazy expensive these days.
I've heard that... I am currently testing a new paid advertising system that would only cost about $2.50 a day. Stay tuned as I may share it on the channel... but it will def be share inside my program soon. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner That would be great. What do you think about Thumbtack and Nextdoor?
@@TheProfessionalCleaner Thanks! That would be great. What do you thing about Thumbtack or Nextdoor?
@@kinoplaylist Never used either, but you should really let your market dictate what you use. Like... which is the most used app in your market, or which app has the least competition in your market... :-)
Nice video
Thanks for the comment!
Hello
Hey there!
I do have a Social Media and a Website, how can I use those two to it’s full potential?
Make sure they are polished looking, and keep your website simple. Especially when it comes to booking. I don't recommend bidding calculators, so it would be better for them to just have a simple way to contact you. Remove as much 'friction' as you can for the customer. ;-)
Oh I'm new to your channel
Nice to have you!
Yelp is social media
Yep it is! But I was referring to what most consider the major SM platforms... Insta, FB, Tok, etc. :-) Also I no longer recommend Yelp... here is the latest version of this vid... ruclips.net/video/9rlNageki08/видео.html&t
How yu supposed to know if yu not getting scammed on yelp
Not sure I follow... can you explain more please? :-)
When you apply your business on yelp and they call you . And they ask do you want pay fee for leads how do you know if it's a scammer or not?
@@biggabe5669 Oh got you! I would always do a reverse lookup of the phone number they are calling from and see what Google says. But if you want to run paid ads and have questions for Yelp, I would always recommend you initiate those phone calls to them using the support numbers listed, or contact them through their support site... instead of taking calls from numbers you don't know. 🙂
@@biggabe5669if you want to pay for leads that are legit, you might want to try Angie cleaning or Craft Jack. For a small fee they give you some good leads. Good luck to you!
Your course is expensive we don't need it we just follow you tips we are good to go
Currently mine is the least expensive option... but version 3 is coming soon with a price bump. But happy my videos are helping you either way! :-)
Yelp.......
Still a good tool for organic traffic, but not the best paid ad platform these days.
This is anninteresting take to say the least.. but if it worked for you then hey I’m willing to listen
It def works! And the 2024 version of this video is posting Monday so stay tuned! :-)
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She's beautiful 😍
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You’d have more customers if you had a website. Your kidding. No website and 15 years in business?!?
Every business is different, but I teach my students the method of targeting your ideal clients. So no website needed in that case. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner I opened a Yelp for business account but then I saw some bad reviews about it. Yelp has been good in your experience? Any tips for ads?
My neighbor has a very successful carpet cleaning business and he has zero online presence...all just word of mouth
I have been hearing Yelp isn't performing as well lately, so try Google Local Services Ads too. I am doing some testing and will release an update video. :-) @@Chris-wk8nu
Probably because word of mouth spreads faster than any paid marketing
As soon as she recommend yelp. I am out. They are horrible facts.
LOL... check out the new version of this video on my channel... I no longer recommend Yelp. They used to be great... sadly not anymore. RUclipss awesome, but always remember that while things can change, our videos are forever. :-) Thanks for watching!
You have no idea what you're talking about. Lol...
Thanks for the comment! Let me know when your channel is live so I can follow along! ;-)
Honestly after they start deleting my review from my clients it’s going worse and worse with Yelp to be honest. And it’s expensive.
Yep... and I no longer recommend Yelp. My new video on this topic no longer encourages them. :-)