Interview with Jeff Cross 11/15/2007

[Mikey P]

Going on appearances only how many of those 700 would you let clean your Mom's house?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Going on appearances only how many of those 700 would you let clean your Mom's house?

Another question to get me in trouble, but I'll be honest... on appearance only, perhaps 1/4. You are speaking of my Mom.

 

[Mikey P]

If you could have one more chance to interview a deceased industry leader, who would it be, and why?

 

[The Preacher]

i'm gonna go all furniture and rugs as a business soon. would you go porty with auto fill/dump no heat, or small TM (sidekick/spit fire)???

what is your fav uph tool and chems??? who would you sit under to learn the best knowledge from for those two areas???

 

[Jeff Cross]

I'll ask a question... do you guys see a problem with the service industries today? I tried to hire a plumber to install a gas line to a new fireplace in my home. I called half a dozen and couldn't even get an appointment. Didn't care about the price, didn't ask.

 

[Jeff Cross]

If you could have one more chance to interview a deceased industry leader, who would it be, and why?

Ed York. I'd like to talk to him about the future of the industry, especially since he has so much history. Get some advice from him.

 

[Jeff Cross]

i'm gonna go all furniture and rugs as a business soon. would you go porty with auto fill/dump no heat, or small TM (sidekick/spit fire)???

what is your fav uph tool and chems??? who would you sit under to learn the best knowledge from for those two areas???

Danny,

Either one is fine for that. As far as favorite tools and chemicals, we can talk in person about my choices. Or give me a call.

 

[Mikey P]

Would would have mode more money as a guest speaker at the Super Conference, the author of Carpet Cleaning For Dummies, beginners version or an Invisalign dentist?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Would would have mode more money as a guest speaker at the Super Conference, the author of Carpet Cleaning For Dummies, beginners version or an Invisalign dentist?

Made more money in the time spent? If you area speaking of the time involved, I'd say as a guest speaker at Super Conference. You should see the people running to the back of the room to buy stuff.

 

[diamond brian]

You know, Jeff, it must be a regional thing. Here, we have an abundance of workers in any given trade. Seriously, fast appointments, fair prices, professional caliber, and so on.

Now, RNs we could use...

 

[Mikey P]

Have you ever physically "Encaped" a carpet with either a OP or Cimex machine?

Not a demo but a few hundred feet or more?

 

[Jeff Cross]

You know, Jeff, it must be a regional thing. Here, we have an abundance of workers in any given trade. Seriously, fast appointments, fair prices, professional caliber, and so on.

Now, RNs we could use...

That's good... but you'd think the same here. I suppose to get a drain cleared would be faster, but anything specialized is a pain.

Where do you live?

 

[The Preacher]

Jeff are you running for office on here???

it's ok to give definitive answers, not one advertiser will give you crap nor will any instructor!

 

[Jeff Cross]

Have you ever physically "Encaped" a carpet with either a OP or Cimex machine?

Not a demo but a few hundred feet or more?

Yes.

 

[Mikey P]

I'll ask a question... do you guys see a problem with the service industries today? I tried to hire a plumber to install a gas line to a new fireplace in my home. I called half a dozen and couldn't even get an appointment. Didn't care about the price, didn't ask.

Too small of a job and a pita most likely.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Is your training schedule full for next year yet?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Jeff are you running for office on here???

it's ok to give definitive answers, not one advertiser will give you crap nor will any instructor!

Not running for office... but we aren't Consumer Reports. That's what bulletin boards are for.

 

[Mikey P]

Did you answer my questions about the Butler?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Is your training schedule full for next year yet?

Completely full, and one more class means a divorce. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Are you going to publish the picture you took from the back of the room at the IICRC Board of Directors Meeting?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Did you answer my questions about the Butler?

I think so... didn't own one, helped a friend do some cleaning with his, thus the photo.

 

[Mikey P]

Why can't you say what equipment YOU prefer?


Pretend I want to get into VLM work what piece and brand of equipment should I start with?

 

[Jeff Cross]

Why can't you say what equipment YOU prefer?


Pretend I want to get into VLM work what piece and brand of equipment should I start with?

The best kind.

 

[Jeff Cross]

Are you going to publish the picture you took from the back of the room at the IICRC Board of Directors Meeting?

That photo was a great photo... wish I still had it. I deleted it at the request of the offender.

 

[Mikey P]

I would love to hear your answer to Lisa's big question..

Want to take a minute to think it over?

 

[Jim Pemberton]

I ticked Mikey off during my Hot Seat by being coy, too, Jeff.

 

[Jeff Cross]

I ticked Mikey off during my Hot Seat by being coy, too, Jeff.

Mikey will forgive me, I hope.

 

[Jeff Cross]

I would love to hear your answer to Lisa's big question..

Want to take a minute to think it over?

You mean who would be my Dream Team?

 

[Mikey P]

yep

 

[truckmount girl]

Comparing Certified technicians vs. Certified Firms, as a consumer would you feel most comfortable with a Certified Master Cleaner or a Certified Firm who's employees may or may not be certified on your job?

Do you feel the Certified Firm program has value aside from the Certifed technician program? Do you feel the Certified firm tie to the CRI program creates artificial value to the CF program?

Take care,
Lisa