If a distributor really wanted to make money…

[ACE]

They would write 5 year leases on new Tms / vans including most maintenance and repairs for around 700-1000 a month. If Jon-Don or interlink stepped up to the plate they could make a ton of money and give the industry what it wants; near zero down time / headaches.

 

[dealtimeman]

i think a realistic deal for them would have to be around 900-1400 a month. they would have to make good money to assume the risk associated with the leases as more poeple would opt for that option imo.

 

[GeneMiller]

as cheap as most guys are i don't think they would want to spend the extra money. look how many posts are "where can i find the cheapest ".

i do think they should have much stronger warranties on their machines. look how short the vortex warranty is. some are starting to step up on that issue.
gene

 

[joeynbgky]

True, but honestly it is real hard to get financed. I need a another Tm and van badly and can not get credit. I saved up cash for the last 2 and im tapped out on cash. We need a buy here pay here!

 

[The Magician]

Most lending places discontinued the lease programs because of having to repo and getting stuck with the machine. How about our local credit union and coming up with collertal?

 

[daniel@procarpet]

No if distributors or suppliers wanted to make a ton they would set up a rug plant and tell all the hacks in town to bring them rugs to clean and they would get a percentage. Lets see you have 500 cleaners and janitors to bring rugs in and all you have to do is hire the help to hose them down. That's what I would do if I was a supplier.

 

[John Olson]

Want to know how to make a small fortune in the cleaning industry? Start with a large fortune and open a carpet cleaning supply buisness

 

[Steve in Omaha]

I need a another Tm and van badly and can not get credit.

Probably need to maximize the profit on first truck. Should be a cash cow if it is being utilized.