The Six Figure Gutter Cleaner

In this episode, I make the announcement that I need your feedback as listeners of this podcast:What questions do you have that I have not already answered?What subjects would you like to hear me cover in more depth?How may I serve you on the highest level possible?

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 248 - Tips For Selling Gutter Cleaning Jobs In The Winter EPISODE 247 - Do You Want To Survive Or Thrive? EPISODE 246 - Identifying Hail Damage On Gutters EPISODE 245 - When To Recommend New Gutters EPISODE 244 - What If Professional Gutter Cleaning Is Not Working For You?

In this episodes, I discuss tips for selling gutter cleaning jobs in the Winter, and I make the following points:The best time to have gutters cleaned is in the FallThe worst time to have gutters cleaned ( for the customer ) is in the SpringWinter gutter cleaning provides a happy medium between the two

In this episode, I ask the question, Do you want to survive or thrive? I make the following points:Many home service professionals operate off of word of mouth referrals aloneThe temptation is to treat our business like a job and build it up to a level where we are merely survivingWe will thrive if we turn our business into an asset

In this episode, I talk about identifying hail damage on gutters, and I make the following points:The advantage of doing so is that you can add value to roofers who in return can compensate you accordinglyDeveloping the skill to do so is not hardMost roofers would be glad to take the time to teach you the skill if they knew you could send them leads

In this episode, I will talk about when to recommend new gutters, and I make the following points: You should recommend new gutters when...Your customer has old, worn out gutters of any kind, especially the galvanized metal kindYour customer has the spiked gutters where the spikes are coming looseYour customer has 4" gutters

In this episode, I will ask the question, What if professional gutter cleaning is not working for you? I also offer my assistance to those for whom it is not working.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 242 - We Did Our First Gutter Cleaning Job With A Blower EPISODE 241 - Get Your Foot In The Door With Easy Gutter Repairs EPISODE 240 - The Value Of Rental Property Owners As Customers EPISODE 239 - Making Adjustments For The Fall Time Change EPISODE 238 - Picking Up Multiple Commercial Properties Via A BNI Referral

In this episode, I talk about how we did our first gutter cleaning job with a blower, which as many of you already know is counter to how we normally do things. In the episode, I explain why.

In this episode, I talk about getting your foot in the door of commercial and commercial-type jobs with easy gutter repairs, and I make the following points:You won't have to look very hard to find neglected gutter systems in commercial establishmentsMany times these are easy fixesGetting your foot in the door with these easy fixes can lead to bigger ticket work in the future

In this episode, I talk about the value of rental property owners as customers, and I make the following points:Many rental property owners manager their properties themselves and do not use a property managerProviding quality work for them is a great help to themBeing able to refer them to other service contractors is to them like having the benefits of property management

In this episode, I talk about making adjustments for the Fall time change, and I make the following points:You have less time to do your work in the Fall than in the Spring and SummerThis is not just because of the earlier sunset, but also because the cold of the morning makes for later start timesYou can work this to your advantage by stretching your work out further into the Winter

In this episode, I once again extol the virtues of becoming a member of BNI, and I talk about a specific referral that I received via BNI that has the potential of landing me multiple commercial properties.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 236 - ANNOUNCEMENT: One More Month For Live Q & A's EPISODE 235 - The Pros And Cons Of Differing Gutter Guard Types EPISODE 234 - Where To Find Good Deals On Ladders EPISODE 233 - Tips For Cleaning Gutters In Cold Weather EPISODE 232 - Business Wisdom From The Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:9

In this episode I make the announcement that I will be doing the Live Q & A's for one more month.

In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of differing gutter guard types, and I make the following points:Chances are your prospects are already familiar with some type of gutter guardYour prospect may have a problem with another guard that you may be able to solve with your guard\Knowing your gutter guards can help you make more sales

In this episode, I talk about where to find good deals on ladders, and I make the following points:Don't just go for low pricesFind motivated sellersThere are people who are willing to negotiate

In this episode, I talk about tips for cleaning gutters in cold weather, and I deal with the following issues:Keeping your hands dry and warmLadder safety while using waterThe correct way to remove iced over leaves and debris from gutters

In this episode, I talk about business wisdom from the Scriptures, specifically from Ecclesiastes 4:9, and I make the following points:Having a partner is good for safety reasonsHaving a partner is good for more productivityThere are diverse way to get help with your gutter cleaning jobs

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 230 - Why You Should Offer Multiple Electronic Payment Options EPISODE 229 - Why New Movers Make Such Great Customers EPISODE 228 - What To Do When Your Customer Has No Water. EPISODE 227 - How BNI Helped Us Fill Our 3rd Quarter Gaps. EPISODE 226 - Keep Your Junk Mail. Here's Why...

In this episode I explain why you as a professional gutter cleaner and home service professional should offer multiple electronic payment options.

In this episode, I talk about why new movers make such great customers, and I make the following points:New movers have a lot on their plate, including deciding what to do about their guttersWe as professional gutter cleaners can help them with on less thing to worry aboutWe can further add value to them by connecting them with other home service providers

In this episode, I talk about what to do when your customer has no water, and I make the following points:Ideally, we should rinse the gutters with water and rinse down through the downspouts on every jobSometimes we may not have access to water and we need to adjustThere are alternative ways to clean the gutters and to make sure that the downspouts are clear

In this episode, I talk about how BNI ( Business Networking International ) helped us fill our 3rd quarter gaps.

In this episode, I encourage you, the entrepreneur, the keep your junk mail, and I make the following points:Some of this mail comes from home service providers like you and IWe can learn marketing strategies by studying what other small business owners are doingThe example I give in the episode is that of a joint venture

In this episode, I make a special announcement that we are coming into the 4th quarter of the Six Figure Gutter Cleaner Podcast. I talk about what my vision is for the remainder of this year, and the year to come.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 223 - Podcast Testimonials EPISODE 222 - Revisiting Prospects Who Reject Your Initial Offer EPISODE 221 - Tips For Negotiating Gutter Guard Prices EPISODE 220 - "Why The Six Figure Gutter CleanER, And Not Six Figure Gutter CleanING?" EPISODE 219 - Business Wisdom From The Scriptures: Proverbs 4:7

In this episode, I highlight 2 podcast testimonials from professional gutter cleaners who have taken action on the things that they have learned on this podcast.

In this episode, I talk about revisiting prospects who reject your initial offer, and I make the following points:A "No" may be just a delay and not a denialPeople may choose someone else because they responded faster than you didPeople often have bad experiences with gutter cleaners, and that leaves a door of opportunity open for you

In this episode, I talk about tips for negotiating gutter guard prices, and I make the following points:There are times when allowing the customer to negotiate on price makes senseWhen you give up something in the negotiation, make sure that you are gaining something as wellNegotiating does not always have to entail coming down on price

In this episode, I answer the question of why I focus this podcast on the Six Figure Gutter CleanER rather than Six Figure Gutter CleanING, and I make the following points:Who you become is more important than what you do.This podcast is designed to help you become who you need to be in order to succeed in the gutter cleaning business.Once you get yourself out there and get a bunch of eyes on you, you want to make sure you are prepared.

In this episode, I talk about business wisdom from the Scriptures, and I come out of Proverbs 4:7. I make the following points:Don't be in a hurry to get out and make money cleaning gutters just because you see it on a YouTube video.Get a firm understanding of what you need to do before you get out there.Use this podcast to get that understanding.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 217 - You Will Never Run Out Of Gutter Cleaning Prospects EPISODE 216 - Are Gutter Guards A Scam? EPISODE 215 - Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover EPISODE 214 - The Power Of Positioning EPISODE 213 - Making Expert Recommendations

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In this episode, I answer the question, Are Gutter Guards A Scam, and I make the following points:A scam is any product or service that does not deliver on it's promises, especially if it is intentional.Gutter guards can be a scam, but are not always.Even gutter cleaning itself can be a scam.

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In this episode, I talk about the power of positioning, and I make the following points:Most entrepreneurs are focused on their sales presentation.Positioning is more important than presentation.Correct positioning helps your customer see your offer in the best light possible.

In this episode, I talk about making expert recommendations, and I make the following points:Most homeowners do not have the knowledge of their roof and gutter systems as you do.You can increase your value before your customers by making expert recommendations based upon your knowledge.You make recommendations even in areas outside of gutters.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 211 - Re-Investing Into Marketing: Don't Eat Your Seed. EPISODE 210 - The Awesome Potential Of Being A BNI Member EPISODE 209 - Preparing For The Cold Weather Coming Up EPISODE 208 - Key Takeaways From The Joshua Latimer Interview EPISODE 207 - Interview With Joshua Latimer

In this episode, I talk about the importance of re-investing into marketing, and I make the following points:We need to have a marketing plan beyond just depending upon word of mouth referrals.We need to keep back a portion for our earnings for marketing.We need marketing vehicles that are effective and scalable.

In this episode, I talk about the awesome potential of being a BNI member. BNI is Business Networking International.

In this episode, I talk about preparing for the cold weather coming up, and I make the following points:Stay warm. Stay Dry.Watch out for frosty roofs.Be careful about ladder placement.

In this episode, I talk about some key takeaways from the Joshua Latimer interview that I recently did, which were the following:Having the proper motivation. In other words, You've got to want it.Taking massive imperfect action.Having the right mindset. Thinking bigger and getting around more people who think bigger.

In this episode I interview Joshua Latimer, who is one of the G.O.A.T.'s in the realm of home services and small business growth.*** NOTE: This interview contains such great content that I decided to go "off code" and leave it full length rather than breaking it up into two episodes.

In this episode, I review the following episodes from this past week:EPISODE 205 - The Calm Before The Storm... EPISODE 204 - ANNOUNCEMENT: Joshua Latimer Interview Postponed To Next Week EPISODE 203 - Business Wisdom From The Scriptures: Proverbs 22:1 EPISODE 202 - Your Audio Operations Manual For Professional Gutter Cleaning EPISODE 201 - The Battle Of The Multi-Purpose Ladders: Gorilla Ladder vs. Little Giant

In this episode, I speak of the calm before the storm in that we are in a slow period before business begins to jump off this Fall, and I make the following points:Things may be slow for professional gutter cleaning now, but we are about to get slammed in the next few weeksThe best way to prepare for this is to go back over these podcast episodes and equip yourself to handle what is to come

In this episode I make the announcement that the upcoming Joshua Latimer interview will be postponed to next week. Stay tuned!

In this episode, I talk about business wisdom from the Scriptures, and I bring out Proverbs 22:1, which speaks of having a good name. In the episode I make the following points:It is possible to make a lot of money and not have a good nameHaving a good name in business is better than the money because the money will follow a good nameHaving a bad name and making a lot of money will eventually play out in the long run and fail

In this episode, I talk about how this podcast is your audio operations manual for professional gutter cleaning, and I make the following points:Everything you need to start and run a professional gutter cleaning company is in this podcast or will be in this podcastYou could piece all these principles and ideas together and come up with an operations manual for your companyI am planning on making it easier for you to piece these ideas together in an organized manner by putting out a book in the future

In this episode, I give my recommendations regarding multi-purpose ladders, and more specifically, which ladder is best: the Gorilla Ladder or the Little Giant. I also give my take on the large multi-purpose ladder regardless of the brand.