Interview with Jeff Cross 11/15/2007

[Jeff Cross]

Is there anything special you would like to do while you're here at Mikefest?


Aside from going to the miniputt with Brevik?




Can we get a full fledge article about the event with color pictures and commentary out of you this year?

All I want to do is enjoy some nice weather, drink some cold vodka with Terry, and print about 4 pages in Cleanfax about your event.

 

[truckmount girl]

Do you think it's ethical to market certifications, etc. that have little meaning outside of paying money for them? It seems these "pay to be ethical", "pay to clean warranty jobs", "pay to have us say your machine sucks as well as a rug doctor" programs are getting more and more prevalent.

Am I wrong?

Take care,
Lisa

 

[Jeff Cross]

To be a CF, you have to have in place many things that most of us do not have

For instance?

Proof of business insurance, workmen's comp, customer complaint policy, and more.

 

[Jeff Cross]

[quote="Jeff Cross":28kunj8c][quote="Mikey P":28kunj8c]What CC franchise would you recommend to your best friend looking to get into the trade?

A good one, of course.[/quote:28kunj8c]

I'm about to cancel your subscription here smart ass.[/quote:28kunj8c]

Yeah, right... my $5 is as good as anyones'. And you know what I told you on the phone the other day...

 

[Jeff Cross]

Do you think it's ethical to market certifications, etc. that have little meaning outside of paying money for them? It seems these "pay to be ethical", "pay to clean warranty jobs", "pay to have us say your machine sucks as well as a rug doctor" programs are getting more and more prevalent.

Am I wrong?

Take care,
Lisa

There should be substance behind certifications. If you and others feel there is no substance, then we need to look at that. You are right - paying money is not the way to be qualified. That would be wrong.

 

[Mikey P]

Only 4?


I better make the cover seeing how you just blew my Hot Seat record out the window.



Nice job there Gretsky and you got the 100,00th post to happen as well.

 

[The Preacher]

do you serve on an IICRC committee?? if so which one(s)???

 

[Jeff Cross]

Only 4?


I better make the cover seeing how you just blew my Hot Seat record out the window.



Nice job there Gretsky and you got the 100,00th post to happen as well.

Maybe 5, let's see how it goes.

 

[Mikey P]

Last question (s)


If you had the power to change any five things in this industry what would they be.

I will delete this entire interview if you you attempt a triple lux here.

 

[Jeff Cross]

do you serve on an IICRC committee?? if so which one(s)???

I serve on the CCT, UFT and CRT committees, as part of the requirement to be approved to teach those subjects.

 

[truckmount girl]

"Proof of business insurance, workmen's comp, customer complaint policy, and more."

Certainly these things could be required for certified techs without the $150 fee. if they are owners, they could submit copies, if employees, submit proof of employment and the shop's insurance policy, etc.

Why CERTIFIED FIRMS? It does not guarantee a certified tech performing the work.

Take care,
Lisa

 

[The Preacher]

so being it's REQUIRED, that doesn't make you a VOLUNTEER like they love to spout??? how many other slaves are there in the ranks???

do they whip Jim P and call him Coota Kentae`

 

[Mikey P]

Coit was a CF when I was there.



What a joke.

No pre vac, no pre spray or agitation, no proper rinse, no grooming no nothing but Certified Firm goodness.

 

[diamond brian]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[diamond brian]

:roll:

 

[Jeff Cross]

Last question (s)


If you had the power to change any five things in this industry what would they be.

I will delete this entire interview if you you attempt a triple lux here.

Your last question isn't fair. This can take some thought. But I'll do my best...

I'd ask the CRI testing procedures to include oily soils
I'd ask the CRI to only test professional-quality equipment, and if the need was there, to make a separate category for "do-it-yourself" equipment
I'd convince Rick Gelinas to trademark the term "encapsulation"
I would attempt to demonstrate more fully that there is a huge working relationship/partnership with the appearance of clean and the science of clean
I would work closer with the glide movement to ensure the technology is here to help the industry

 

[Jeff Cross]

so being it's REQUIRED, that doesn't make you a VOLUNTEER like they love to spout??? how many other slaves are there in the ranks???

do they whip Jim P and call him Coota Kentae`

There are always rules to follow, no matter if you are paid or a volunteer. I did 2 weeks volunteer work after Katrina... still had to follow the rules.

 

[Mikey P]

Great answers Jeff but I was hoping you'd mention something about getting the IICRC to do something about raising public awareness of CCing.

AND..

Letting cleaners know its 2007 and a price hike is in order.

 

[Jeff Cross]

Great answers Jeff but I was hoping you'd mention something about getting the IICRC to do something about raising public awareness of CCing.

AND..

Letting cleaners know its 2007 and a price hike is in order.

Oh, that too.

 

[Jeff Cross]

Well, guys, it's been fun, and now it's almost midnight my time. Take care and let me know if I can ever be of help to you.

 

[truckmount girl]

Thank you Jeff. That was a very thought provoking interview and you handled the heat well.

Have a restful night!

Take care,
Lisa

 

[Mikey P]

Bob Vawter, eat your heart out.

 

[Mikey P]

I thought I would revive this interview from 2007 so you new members can learn more about our Jeff Cross, whom from the looks opf it has become addicted to the boards again.


Jeff can your reminisce about your part in creating the whole Bulletin Board phenomenon?

 

[bob vawter]

Bob Vawter, eat your heart out.

soooo i gotta give up my prized trophy.....?