Deciding Whether to Discount

Deciding Whether to Discount

Author: Angela Brown January 9, 2023 Duration: 3:59
Ask a House Cleaner
EducationGardenHomeHow ToLeisure

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? 

Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review)

*** 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?

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
Pricing for Profit: How to Command Higher Prices for Your Products and Services - https://amzn.to/3CzqIZt 
The Best Service is No Service: How to Liberate Your Customers from Customer Service... - https://amzn.to/3imZYo4 
How to Price Effectively: A Guide for Managers and Entrepreneurs - https://amzn.to/3QpgX5G 
How to Price Your Cleaning Services - https://amzn.to/3VYBgbw
How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company: Go from start-up to payday in one week - https://amzn.to/3XgKtNf 
(When available, we use affiliate links and may earn a commission!)

*** RATE THIS SHOW *** 
https://sotellus.com/r/savvy-cleaner  

*** RATE THIS PODCAST *** 
https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner 

*** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION***
https://savvycleaner.com/join

*** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE ***
https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown 

*** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown
Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AskAngelaBrown
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAngelaBrown
Store: https://amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown

*** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? ***
Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com
Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com 

*** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY ***
https://amzn.to/3jHk4GL

*** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/

*** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP ***
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/

*** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS ***
https://housecleaning360.com

*** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND *** 
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here: 
Give: https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-fund
Apply - https://savvycleaner.com/scholarship-application

*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** 
We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that makes sense for the cleaning industry, here's how to work with us -https://savvycleaner.com/brand-deals

*** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN PART BY ***
SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com

VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental 
https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com 

FUNNY CLEANING SHIRTS – Incentive and thank-you gifts for house cleaners and maids.
https://FunnyCleaningShirts.com 

HOARDING WORLD - Helping you change your relationship with stuff
https://HoardingWorld.com

*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o
HOST: Angela Brown  https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Official website RSS
youtubeapple_music
Ask a House Cleaner
Podcast Episodes
Recleans for House Cleaning - What to Do When the Job isn't Finished [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:40
Do you know how to handle recleans for house cleaning? How do house cleaners prevent callbacks from homeowners? Customer satisfaction is the key to success in your maid service business. And you can empower your employee…
How Much Do You Spend Annually on Cleaning Supplies? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:28
How much do you spend annually on cleaning supplies? How much can a cleaning business owner expect to spend in a year on cleaning chemicals? The answer depends on the cleaning products you use and the number of houses yo…
Client is Moving, How Do I Raise My Prices? - House Cleaning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:58
My client is moving, how do I raise my prices? Is it better to leave your comfort zone and find new cleaning clients? Travel expenses cost time and money that add up fast when commuting between houses. Your cleaning serv…
Cleaning Commercial Toilets - What Toilet Wand Should You Use [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:16
When cleaning commercial toilets, can you use disposable toilet wands? Let's look at some solutions and the reasons we chose these toilet brushes. Change the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting…
Cigarette Smell Inside Rental Property [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:59
Let's get rid of cigarette smell inside a rental property. House cleaners and maids doing turnover cleaning run into cigarette smell on occasion. You can use an ozone generator for cigarette smell removal and for removin…
Time Slots for Cleaning Accounts - How to Maximize Your Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
How do you manage time slots for cleaning accounts to maximize your schedule? Picking a territory will reduce time spent commuting between jobs. You should never book cleaning appointments on the fly. Scheduling your cle…
Business Owners to Gain Respect - Tips and Advice to Earn Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
What steps are necessary for business owners to gain respect from employees? #AngelaBrown says being consistent and establishing a self-care routine is the key. Streamline the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing a…
Employees or Contractors - Hiring for Your Cleaning Company [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:05
When do you hire employees or contractors for your cleaning company? First, consider which jobs you need help with to streamline your cleaning business. Do you need employees for regular maintenance cleaning or someone t…
The Virus That Changed House Cleaning Forever with Zeynep Mehmetoglu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
Covid-19 is the virus that changed house cleaning forever. Zeynep Mehmetoglu, owner of Maid Bright, shares the changes in her cleaning business. Change the way you track and dispatch jobs, invoicing and bill collecting w…

«1...606162636465666768...100»