My cleaning client made me so mad; I am sparking! Have you ever had a customer who left you feeling angry and frustrated? Then you'll want to watch this episode of Ask a House Cleaner. In this show, host Angela Brown helps a new house cleaner navigate a tricky customer situation.  Follow along as Angela shares one of her personal policies and explains how it can be a powerful tool for maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.  You will learn how to respect your business and provide the best service possible to your customers. 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) *** I AM SPARKING CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
1:20 - Will a new client tell you how to do your job?
1:57 - Will customers flip flop telling you who will pay you?
2:16 - Do you have a personal policy to not argue with idiots?
2:30 - What is crazy making?
2:59 - Is sparking the same as having a short fuse?
3:41 - Can sparking be a big tool?
3:55 - Should you walk away from a crazy situation?
4:21 - What could I say to a customer I don't want to work for?
5:21 - What do you say to yourself to avoid a bad situation?
6:27 - Can you take someone to small claims court to get money that's owed to you?
6:47 - What is the customer score card?
7:35 - What score does a customer need so you don't walk away? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
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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