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I second the (made for commercial use) conquest. I know they sold insight for a short time after the Chinese bought Hoover. I ordered a replacement bag during that time and the two bolts on the bottom of the bag to attach to the vacuum, well, one was the correct size 🙂 and the other was to small :(. I think Cody went back to the Hoover after Hoover got it’s act together again. Therefore the question. Does corporate still sell the insight?
Every carpet cleaning franchise I know of (Chem-Day included), all use the Conquest.

I feel your pain. I have an HSA (health savings account) plan. It went from $522 a month to $988 starting January. 🙁 Some option items better, some worse. It’s about the same for a lot more. Maybe it’s because I’m an old dude.

Thanks, always glad to help!

I didn’t understand it that way, Ron. What I heard was the “Licensed Area” for new sales was a minimum of 30k, and COULD go up to 150k per licensed fee. Using your example of Orlando population 900k, could go up to 150k per licensed area (900 divided by 150= 6 licensed territories). One owner area, six franchise fees at term. It’s up to the state owners discretion. Hope this helps.

I have experienced your frustration. It comes with experience and knowing what your dealing with. Dirt, the pile brush does wonders. Grease, FAE. Dog hair, a gallon of gasoline and a match? No No No! Pile brush, FAE, and orange deodorizer added to your 101 mixture (not in your power sprayer) and rake like crazy. Yes, there is time to run and there is time to learn. I have owned a truck mount. I was in awe what I easily removed with a buffer after FAE then the truck mount HWE. Some times a duel system is the answer. Most of the time it’s not. Some times you need a shovel instead of a vacuum. It’s not the same in each area. For example: Your local soil Ph may be different. That’s why you become the “Expert in your area”. Sometimes you must put the manual down and drive the car to get the driving experience. Every time I read the book the tortoise always wins. Just persist and win.

To avoid confusion of city owners attending, should we call them something like “regional training seminars”? Because they will not be the normal format as those in the past.

I felt the webinar was good, informative, and positive. I really do like the idea of “additional streams of income”, as options (not MANDATORY), and financing. With the trend of more and more removal of carpet, plus aging operators looking to “be the manager”, for so many reasons, it just feels right. I’ve seen a good bit of the videos.

My concerns are two.
1. Proper training and follow through has got to be priority. I know of a “Grand opening” of a restaurant. They spent a ton of money on equipment, supplies, advertising, remodeling, and training etc. The problem came to light when a few of their menu items were not up to expectations. Many never returned. Because of a damaged reputation, many never came. I know no one starts on the top, but the practice at home and in the shop have got to be there. No one will continue to pay for disappointment. Operators must train and practice before going in the customers place.

2. Proper insurance, in proper amounts, and insurance ryders in place for state owners and corporate through out the organization. Have operator safety check offs with signatures after trainings. We don’t have to circle the wagons, just have them going the same direction.

I don’t mean to cause concerns except “Dogs don’t chase parked cars.” This phrase also works for prospective buyers. Yea! We’re on the move!