Mikey P
Administrator
To work for the jet set..
This dude is almost as loaded as Boyle.
This dude is almost as loaded as Boyle.
Got to have nerves of steel..
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hogjowl
Idiot™
Couldn't y'all dress up for him?
Cleanworks
Moderator
Mikeys only owns that one shirt.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
From day one, I've always worn clean, and pressed pleated pants, and pressed polo shirt. Black belt, black shoes. Clean shaven, haircut every 2 weeks..... doesn't everyone?
Mikey P
Administrator
4.20 a foot is my only reply.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Hard surface, carpet, uph, area rugs?
Mikey P
Administrator
Wtw cpt
Just nice button shirt with name tag and jeans. Black hiking shoes and and any kind belts to help keep from butt crack showing. I dont tuck and have a red beard and buzzed hair cut.
Great personality is what sells...isnt that true for everyone?...
Sierra Clean Care
Member
I guess the point I was trying to make Derrick, a guy has to look presentable. There's a local guy around my area, he wears nylon parachute pants, tank top, and a hat on backwards. I really don't want that dude around my wife when I'm not home. Image is important in this line of work, if a guy wants to run a professional business.
steve_64
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Just be yourself. They can sniff out the phonies.
Zee
Supportive Member
Steve, that doesn't always work...
Actually, more often than not it won't work, after the first impression is screwed up with the bad look.
You only have a chance creating a good first impression- once.
This could be an interesting thread where everyone here, would show how they look like -as they are- at the moment of meeting a customer. (and I mean, no prep work of changing and fixing you makeup and mascara really quick for the photo op)
We could learn a few things from each other and could be exceedingly beneficial to some...
Say whatever you want but I will hold to my opinion about not wearing shorts for work. Ever. I don't care how hot it is.
Tank top... Let's not even talk about it as a viable option. Just no.
Actually, more often than not it won't work, after the first impression is screwed up with the bad look.
You only have a chance creating a good first impression- once.
This could be an interesting thread where everyone here, would show how they look like -as they are- at the moment of meeting a customer. (and I mean, no prep work of changing and fixing you makeup and mascara really quick for the photo op)
We could learn a few things from each other and could be exceedingly beneficial to some...
Say whatever you want but I will hold to my opinion about not wearing shorts for work. Ever. I don't care how hot it is.
Tank top... Let's not even talk about it as a viable option. Just no.
I agree, there's no excuse looking like 80s wife beater...
Cleanworks
Moderator
Nothing wrong with shorts in summer but must be tasteful and proper length. I usually wear a golf type shirt with a collar and a pocket. Getting harder these days to find shirts with pockets.
Zee
Supportive Member
When you're in communities where their rules don't allow shorts AND jeans(!!)...and you become accustomed to that look - is when you realize upon going to the local distributor, how low brow that look really is.
I don't think wearing shorts is professional. I know a lot of you do it including Mikey.... But in the eyes of certain customers - it's not ok.
Zee
Supportive Member
Mikey,
A future mikeyfest event could hold the first annual "carpet cleaner makeover".
First day: attendees could vote on who they think deserves the makeover and select a guy. A stylist could be on hand to evaluate and take measurements.
Second day: lucky guy will receive a shave (get rid of the 1979 pedo mustache) get an up to date haircut (if applicable, as in, the guy doesn't already have a shaved head)
Receive a set of new shirts and pants and shoes to look presentable. Sponsoring companies could be paying for the whole thing and be allowed to include logos on the shirt or some other form of benefits if the logos on the shirts are a bit too much.
At the end of the show the guy could be presented on stage looking like a pro, ready to go into business.
A future mikeyfest event could hold the first annual "carpet cleaner makeover".
First day: attendees could vote on who they think deserves the makeover and select a guy. A stylist could be on hand to evaluate and take measurements.
Second day: lucky guy will receive a shave (get rid of the 1979 pedo mustache) get an up to date haircut (if applicable, as in, the guy doesn't already have a shaved head)
Receive a set of new shirts and pants and shoes to look presentable. Sponsoring companies could be paying for the whole thing and be allowed to include logos on the shirt or some other form of benefits if the logos on the shirts are a bit too much.
At the end of the show the guy could be presented on stage looking like a pro, ready to go into business.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Being completely soaked through with sweat is worse that the appearance of wearing shorts. I tried wearing long pants the first summer in business. Here in south Alabama that just doesn't work.
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Mikey P
Administrator
I'm more concerned with the appearance of the carpet so we'll be using this for the rest of the project..
Cleanworks
Moderator
I don't serve communities with fashion Nazi's.
Zee
Supportive Member
Blue Monarch
Supportive Member
All that matters......happy client/happy biz owner
steve_64
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My point is, of course don't be a slob but a clean look regardless of shorts or tennis shoes, you can impress people of wealth by knocking the job out of the park. It's like not using a seal a door or duck gaurds meet or exceed the customers expectations in work ethic and quality and that first impression will just be part of the story he tells his friends about you.
Mikey P
Administrator
Oh the stories I could tell.
Cleanworks
Moderator
But you won't, will ya?
Mikey P
Administrator
Not in print anyways
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Just out of curiosity, how many cars do you think can fit in that garage?
Bob Pruitt
Member
Amazon.
Mikey P
Administrator
Only three Porches today but probably a dozen or more
He's not a car guy really.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Begs the question, what does he spend his money on......
