The Six Figure Gutter Cleaner

In this episode, I make the announcement that I need your feedback as listeners of this podcast: What questions do you have that I have not already answered? What subjects would you like to hear me cover in more depth? How may I serve you on the highest level possible?

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 248 - Tips For Selling Gutter Cleaning Jobs In The Winter EPISODE 247 - Do You Want To Survive Or Thrive? EPISODE 246 - Identifying Hail Damage On Gutters EPISODE 245 - When To Recommend New Gutters EPISODE 244 - What If Professional Gutter Cleaning Is Not Working For You?

In this episodes, I discuss tips for selling gutter cleaning jobs in the Winter, and I make the following points: The best time to have gutters cleaned is in the Fall The worst time to have gutters cleaned ( for the customer ) is in the Spring Winter gutter cleaning provides a happy medium between the two

In this episode, I ask the question, Do you want to survive or thrive?  I make the following points: Many home service professionals operate off of word of mouth referrals alone The temptation is to treat our business like a job and build it up to a level where we are merely surviving We will thrive if we turn our business into an asset

In this episode, I talk about identifying hail damage on gutters, and I make the following points: The advantage of doing so is that you can add value to roofers who in return can compensate you accordingly Developing the skill to do so is not hard Most roofers would be glad to take the time to teach you the skill if they knew you could send them leads

In this episode, I will talk about when to recommend new gutters, and I make the following points:  You should recommend new gutters when... Your customer has old, worn out gutters of any kind, especially the galvanized metal kind Your customer has the spiked gutters where the spikes are coming loose Your customer has 4" gutters

In this episode, I will ask the question, What if professional gutter cleaning is not working for you?  I also offer my assistance to those for whom it is not working.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 242 - We Did Our First Gutter Cleaning Job With A Blower EPISODE 241 - Get Your Foot In The Door With Easy Gutter Repairs EPISODE 240 - The Value Of Rental Property Owners As Customers EPISODE 239 - Making Adjustments For The Fall Time Change EPISODE 238 - Picking Up Multiple Commercial Properties Via A BNI Referral

In this episode, I talk about how we did our first gutter cleaning job with a blower, which as many of you already know is counter to how we normally do things.  In the episode, I explain why.

In this episode, I talk about getting your foot in the door of commercial and commercial-type jobs with easy gutter repairs, and I make the following points: You won't have to look very hard to find neglected gutter systems in commercial establishments Many times these are easy fixes Getting your foot in the door with these easy fixes can lead to bigger ticket work in the future

In this episode, I talk about the value of rental property owners as customers, and I make the following points: Many rental property owners manager their properties themselves and do not use a property manager Providing quality work for them is a great help to them Being able to refer them to other service contractors is to them like having the benefits of property management

In this episode, I talk about making adjustments for the Fall time change, and I make the following points: You have less time to do your work in the Fall than in the Spring and Summer This is not just because of the earlier sunset, but also because the cold of the morning makes for later start times You can work this to your advantage by stretching your work out further into the Winter

In this episode, I once again extol the virtues of becoming a member of BNI, and I talk about a specific referral that I received via BNI that has the potential of landing me multiple commercial properties.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 236 - ANNOUNCEMENT: One More Month For Live Q & A's EPISODE 235 - The Pros And Cons Of Differing Gutter Guard Types EPISODE 234 - Where To Find Good Deals On Ladders EPISODE 233 - Tips For Cleaning Gutters In Cold Weather EPISODE 232 - Business Wisdom From The Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:9

In this episode I make the announcement that I will be doing the Live Q & A's for one more month.

In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of differing gutter guard types, and I make the following points: Chances are your prospects are already familiar with some type of gutter guard Your prospect may have a problem with another guard that you may be able to solve with your guard\ Knowing your gutter guards can help you make more sales

In this episode, I talk about where to find good deals on ladders, and I make the following points: Don't just go for low prices Find motivated sellers There are people who are willing to negotiate

In this episode, I talk about tips for cleaning gutters in cold weather, and I deal with the following issues: Keeping your hands dry and warm Ladder safety while using water The correct way to remove iced over leaves and debris from gutters

In this episode, I talk about business wisdom from the Scriptures, specifically from Ecclesiastes 4:9, and I make the following points: Having a partner is good for safety reasons Having a partner is good for more productivity There are diverse way to get help with your gutter cleaning jobs

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week: EPISODE 230 - Why You Should Offer Multiple Electronic Payment Options EPISODE 229 - Why New Movers Make Such Great Customers EPISODE 228 - What To Do When Your Customer Has No Water. EPISODE 227 - How BNI Helped Us Fill Our 3rd Quarter Gaps. EPISODE 226 - Keep Your Junk Mail. Here's Why...

In this episode I explain why you as a professional gutter cleaner and home service professional should offer multiple electronic payment options.

In this episode, I talk about why new movers make such great customers, and I make the following points: New movers have a lot on their plate, including deciding what to do about their gutters We as professional gutter cleaners can help them with on less thing to worry about We can further add value to them by connecting them with other home service providers

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your customer has no water, and I make the following points: Ideally, we should rinse the gutters with water and rinse down through the downspouts on every job Sometimes we may not have access to water and we need to adjust There are alternative ways to clean the gutters and to make sure that the downspouts are clear

In this episode, I talk about how BNI ( Business Networking International ) helped us fill our 3rd quarter gaps.  

In this episode, I encourage you, the entrepreneur, the keep your junk mail, and I make the following points: Some of this mail comes from home service providers like you and I We can learn marketing strategies by studying what other small business owners are doing The example I give in the episode is that of a joint venture