Is this your exit strategy?

[Wandslinger]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mat/5898642076.html

I'm not picking on him but it makes me feel a bit depressed. I wonder what the percentage of cleaners are who go out this way.....unfortunately I bet a lot.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Yep, that's mine. Only I'm gonna hire a business broker, just do I can feel professional, before I go cry in my bathtub

 

[GreenTechAgain]

Very similar to a local guy that I got a postcard from.

Same sales (60k) after a lot of years, except he had NO equipment. Low moisture and used a pressure washer for tile cleaning.

Assuming the guy in the above ad did have a decent customer list, what would be your offer?

 

[Wandslinger]

Great question. Not sure what it's worth, especially with the condition of his equipment. I think he's hoping for the best. I wish him well...

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

60k a year income?

Even Jimmy can top that with his allowance..

 

[Bob Pruitt]

That's depressing alright... Feel bad for the guy... health issues...

 

[D Luke]

Unfortunately this is EVERY O/O's exit strategy. Just have to be realistic and plan for it.

 

[steve_64]

Not me. My equipment won't be worth crap and I'm not naive, I'm just walking away if I don't die on the wand which is most likely to happen.

 

[FB7777]

59K for what?

$5 grand worth of old dirty equipment and a phone number?


Amazes me that people don't have the sense to clean up their gear for sale

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Play the market,well, buy rentals, well, marry a wife with a real job or wait for a wealthy family member to die.

Or become a chicken rancher in the Philippines..


What other options am I missing?

 

[Bob Pruitt]

What other options am I missind

The Chavez option of handing it down to family...if you have something to hand down...Plenty of Guys on this board seems to be leading the way.

The Guy's situation above I'm calling depressing because he lives in an area where his income should be unlimited...but in his case it was limited to an average of 60k. He's right about one thing; the right guy and a little paint, a logo, a little charm and a smile, would triple that amount the first year.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

It's not worth five bucks to anyone but a moron who thinks "advertising " will double his investment.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Advertising isn't marketing.

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Sure, and anybody with 60k in their pocket to blow has enough personality to not bother..

 

[hogjowl]

Advertising isn't marketing.

And peanuts aren't goobers.
What's your point?

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

His point is


That dude needs a better hat...

 

[FB7777]

And peanuts aren't goobers.
What's your point?

Has he ever made one?

 

[BIG WOOD]

Has he ever made one?

Ignore Martyr. He's just grumpy

 

[hogjowl]

Ignore Martyr. He's just grumpy

Everybody knows that.
Idiot!

 

[Jimmy L]

I myself will be doing canine waste removal for big bucks. Less physical .............

 

[steve_64]

Everybody knows that.
Idiot!

I didn't think you are grumpy, it's just because you are surrounded by idiots.

 

[FB7777]

Especially when he's standing in front of this

 

[BIG WOOD]

Everybody knows that.
Idiot!

You didn't catch my spelling of your name. Are you a little slow today?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Fred and Marty, I'll spare you the explanation. (pearls before swine...)

 

[FB7777]

Clever


Hey Marty....

Cryptwell just called you an idiot

 

[Mike Pailliotet]

Go to you local Craigslist and find today's example of a Owner Op going out.


No client list or speculation with this guy, he just travels to much to bother..

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5897120295.html

 

[Cleanworks]

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rch/cto/5871091268.html. here's one. just equipment.

 

[FB7777]

http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5897120295.html
People ask too much for junk


My 2000 Butler goes up for sale in the spring and I'll be asking about the same

 

[Cleanworks]

https://victoria.craigslist.ca/bfs/5872421158.html here's another with customers

 

[Willy P]

60 k net or gross? Thats slim pockings either way. I do better than that and I'm a lowly porty hack. Save your money! ( and have wealthy relatives)