Help me, help you...I know it's cliche' but..

[Mikey P]

If you are coming to M10F this week I want YOU to go home with that one nugget that made the whole trip worth the cost and hassle.

Please tell me here in this thread what I can do to make it so you don't go home feeling it was a waste of time.

New cleaning technique?
Test some new tools?
Gets some face time with one of our speakers?
Toot the horn on my Aerotech?
Learn how to work Yelp?
Buy Billy a beer?
Have Billy buy you a beer?
Gain the courage to hire help or a second truck?
Learn how to be a Rug F*g for the cost of a Powr Flite Portable and a jug of suds?
Punch Fred Boyle in the throat?



I'll do my best to make sure you go home with a suitcase full of nuggets, even if your name is not Chad..

 

[Mark Saiger]

I wanna toot the Aerotech horn

 

[Mikey P]

sorry, buddy, you and I are going out in the POS Vortex today.


It's horn is so gay you better eat plenty of red meat tonight to offset the emasculation effect.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I can't wait to hear Tom King's marketing presentation. I'm betting there are a few nuggets.......and some boulders in there!

 

[JS41035]

As a guy that lives hours from a distributor I think the many different brands of truckmounts on site is worth the trip. I haven't been to a carpet cleaning fest since the Summerfest in 99. I learned a ton and had a blast. It was small by comparison to this. But being able to look at a Butler then walk over to a Prochem or a Sapphire, that's awesome. Same idea with the rotary machines.


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[Mark Saiger]

sorry, buddy, you and I are going out in the POS Vortex today.


It's horn is so gay you better eat plenty of red meat tonight to offset the emasculation effect.

Gus and I are sitting here drinking coffee and laughing about this comment right now....

Mark

 

[Mikey P]

I'm looking forward to hear Mark's story and math about bring two trucks to the job.


It's amazing how similar our two businesses are.

 

[Russ T.]

Looking forward to meeting all of you guys and picking brains. Everyone seems to have an area where we can learn from.

Checking out Mike's AT will be cool. I'm sure I will want one.

Bawb and Chris will be helpful in understanding my "magical" PTO

I think Saiger runs the type of biz I aspire to.

Tom King worked in my market years ago, will be great to meet him.

I'd love more commercial carpet cleaning. Looking forward to hearing from Rick on how we can do that.

Lots of fun playing with the rotaries and upholstery tools.

Lots of laughs with brothers in this industry.

Definitely interested in the Social Media Debate and any info I can glean on internet marketing.

Can't wait to see the different Truckmounts.

It's my vision to have @ 2 trucks busy but I'm scared to hire people and worried I can't keep them busy during the Winter. Not interested in WDR right now so I'm open to learning how we might do that.

Looking forward to meeting guys like Chavez and Jim Martin (and Mike) who are active here and I just think I could learn A LOT from them.

SO looking forward to this. I absolutely would not be able to come this year without the generosity of those who contributed to the Ken Snow Fund. I really wish I could have met Ken in person too.




The Clean Machine

 

[Desk Jockey]

I really wish I could have met Ken in person too.

One big regret of mine also. He would ask me if I were going to this or that and I never did meet him in person.

 

[GCCLee]

That was an Amazing post Russ! absolutely 100% spot on : )

 

[NobleCarpetCleaners]

Yelp, wouldn't mind hearing other perspectives on it. I'm find with my place page for most part. Perhaps hear from folks who have done a paid campaign.

Like to know if there's an average time "techs" hang around before they say, "screw this noise". Anyone got crafty and hire only part time folks like college students or even top notch housecleaners and trained them for carpet and tile? Do all of us hire young guys who have no career options?

 

[Mark Saiger]

Yelp, wouldn't mind hearing other perspectives on it. I'm find with my place page for most part. Perhaps hear from folks who have done a paid campaign.

Like to know if there's an average time "techs" hang around before they say, "screw this noise". Anyone got crafty and hire only part time folks like college students or even top notch housecleaners and trained them for carpet and tile? Do all of us hire young guys who have no career options?

I have a few bits and pieces in both my presentations about how we use extras when needed, and also how we are family, but pay and other benefits that we try to use that are affordable for both the company and employee. If you are unable to make those parts of my presentation due to other commitments, I am more than happy to share as well with anyone anytime.

Mark

 

[Desk Jockey]

We've had many college students in the past and wouldn't be opposed to hiring college kids again.

The Pro's: They work hard and for the most part are easier to train. They can be very responsible and often can run a crew quicker than they average guy off the street.

The cons: They like to party, late work or emergency stuff really cramps there style and with less commitment its hard to force them to do so.
You also need to be flexible in your scheduling. They usually have heavy days for class, Monday Wednesday Friday they don't come in until 1:00pm.
Tuesday & Thursday are usually early days and they come in mid morning.

They also need time off for finals and big tests. They will usually wanted some time off for Spring break but worked most of the summer full time.

Overall they really worked out pretty good, if you can adjust your work to fit there schedule it can work out for you.

 

[Steve Toburen]

One big regret of mine also. He would ask me if I were going to this or that and I never did meet him in person.

That is because you never GO ANYWHERE!

Steve

PS Just about the only reason I looked forward to Connections every year was to hang out with Ken. (And to nag him to STOP SMOKING!)

 

[Desk Jockey]

That is because you never GO ANYWHERE!

You sound like my wife.

I went home Friday and only left the comfort of my home to go out to dinner Saturday.

I'm really a recluse, I'm good not going anywhere.

 

[GCCLee]

We've had many college students in the past and wouldn't be opposed to hiring college kids again.

The Pro's: They work hard and for the most part are easier to train. They can be very responsible and often can run a crew quicker than they average guy off the street.

The cons: They like to party, late work or emergency stuff really cramps there style and with less commitment its hard to force them to do so.
You also need to be flexible in your scheduling. They usually have heavy days for class, Monday Wednesday Friday they don't come in until 1:00pm.
Tuesday & Thursday are usually early days and they come in mid morning.

They also need time off for finals and big tests. They will usually wanted some time off for Spring break but worked most of the summer full time.

Overall they really worked out pretty good, if you can adjust your work to fit there schedule it can work out for you.

Have you ever thought about Home Schooled Kids?

 

[Shane Deubell]

You sound like my wife.

I went home Friday and only left the comfort of my home to go out to dinner Saturday.

I'm really a recluse, I'm good not going anywhere.

Yeah, people are over rated anyway.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Have you ever thought about Home Schooled Kids?

Home tots...I mean taughts?

They can be sharp too but I'd be afraid they could lack social skills necessary to deal with the general public. After all how many Mexicans or blacks do they see in their class daily?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yeah, people are over rated anyway.

LOL
After a week of work I'm toast I enjoy the peace and quite. In the summer I could spend all day outside and not see or talk to anyone (except cats, dogs & horses) until I come in for the evening.

My wife is just the opposite she can't wait for the weekend to go places and I can't wait for it to stay home.

 

[GCCLee]

Home tots...I mean taughts?

They can be sharp too but I'd be afraid they could lack social skills necessary to deal with the general public. After all how many Mexicans or blacks do they see in their class daily?

No social skills = no bad habits so we can help mold them : )

Dunno I'll ask him when i see him.



Sent from da middle of a Trailure park

 

[bob vawter]

yous are ALL on my bucket list......
be prepared...and

if i have a blank look...

jus introduce yorsef.....all over again!

 

[GCCLee]

yous are ALL on my bucket list......
be prepared...and

if i have a blank look...

jus introduce yorsef.....all over again!

I'm gonna give you a different name everytime I see ya : )

 

[bob vawter]

heck...i'm used to that........

 

[JS41035]

Also is the cimex gonna have a hands on area? And I'm really curious to talk to those who use service monster. Maybe a speaker who does could compare it to the alternatives.


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[billyeadon]

Also is the cimex gonna have a hands on area? And I'm really curious to talk to those who use service monster. Maybe a speaker who does could compare it to the alternatives.


....

Justin,

Tom King loves Service Monster and would be glad to talk to you about it.

 

[Russ T.]

Maybe a dumb question...Will you have name tags for us to wear? I don't know what most guys look like and it might help to have some identifier. Maybe even their user name on MB?


The Clean Machine

 

[GCCLee]

Maybe a dumb question...Will you have name tags for us to wear? I don't know what most guys look like and it might help to have some identifier. Maybe even their user name on MB?


The Clean Machine

yes, and I'll need to borrow yours : )

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[Russ T.]

yes, and I'll need to borrow yours : )

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I'll have 8 Red Bulls on the plane...


The Clean Machine

 

[GCCLee]

I'll have 8 Red Bulls on the plane...


The Clean Machine

Guarantee I'll drink one upon arrival. Gotta Deal with Atlanta, L.A. and San Jose all in the same day. That is A LOT of plane chasin for even me. As long as I out run security, all will be well. Freaks em out to see a sprinter : )

 

[Blue Monarch]

I wan't some face time with Chavez!