Deciding Whether to Discount

Deciding Whether to Discount

Author: Angela Brown January 9, 2023 Duration: 3:59

How do you decide whether to discount your cleaning services?  Ask yourself these questions: are you providing the same services? Will your expenses change? Do you still need to pay your staff? 

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*** DECIDING WHETHER TO DISCOUNT CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:21 - If I do more cleanings, should I give a discount?
0:31 - When you purchase the same meal at a restaurant, do you expect it to be discounted?
0:55 - If I order something different, do I get a different price?
1:08 - Does regular maintenance cleaning include certain things?
1:26 - If you clean the same every time, does it cost the same every time?
1:45 - How often is a deep cleaning done?
2:06 - Could I offer a BOGO-type deal?
2:36 - Is the "free" cleaning really free?
2:54 - If I do the same stuff and it costs me the same, then I don't discount?

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Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
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