How to build route work

Storefront
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This I want to know. I’m trying to build a residential base, but want tocompete w/ routers too.
LinO

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Is there a question in there?

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no entendo

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Thread name is “How to build route work”

I believe this is the question.

Lino, tons of threads have been discussed on this very question. Try doing a search, and you’ll find lots of juicy suggestions.

Quick answer: [I]Persistence + Friendly + Professional[/I]

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The ques. is infered in the 1st quest. otherwise put…Please tell me how to???
Thank you LinO

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Thx, thx, thx
LinO

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Sorry for the bad attempt at asking how to? Just tried to shorten it up a bit. Any sugg. on building comm. route work?
LinO

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there’s no money in commercial…don’t do it

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Hit the streets every day, be persistent. Walk in and ask for the job, talk to the decision maker. Try to build a solid route. I have found the best ones to be circle shaped. You leave the house in the morning and work your way back. think as little drive time as possible.

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You know, for kids!
:cool:

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I like maraca shaped routes :smiley:

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If you’re referring to storefronts, AMEN. I do a few for friends (I also do their homes) who own storefront businesses. What a waste of time!

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actually I was joking… my business was built on commercial. because I built a large commercial clientele it’s given me the flexibility to start nailing a solid residential clientele.

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Matt, I have to disagree. I have plenty of comm work that pays very well, restaurants, hotel, car dealerships…I think theres more $ in commercial than residential…just my experience:) i’d rather do commercial all day than residential…jmo

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ummm…if you read the comment above yours you will see what I was talking about

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I like a mix of commercial and residential. We have 2 solid routes and aren’t hungry for new accounts: so on any new ones I make more than worth it so I can “lose” the deadweight jobs as time goes on. I think where you are located and the level of competition can affect your profitability.

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:o oops…

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It’s OK, I forgive you :smiley:

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Thanks…:slight_smile:

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dont want to hijack this thread, but since on the topic of commercial…for those that do…say a…“chilis” or any place along that sort…do they: 1. usually want in & out or just out, 2. do they require special “times” for you to clean them…3. are places like this “usually” bi/weekly/monthly?
thanks