Apr 27 2022
The Costs Of Inaction of Problems - Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later Commercial
We have all seen or heard the above Fram oil filter commercial, which originally came out in 1972. I bet some of you have used that phrase (Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later) more than any other, and it has nothing to do with changing the oil in a car. Actual Commercial 50 Years AgoYou've probably also heard the phrase, "you have to spend money to make money." So, of course, we know that throwing down more cash for a product can feel uncomfortable for many people. But sometimes, investing in tools and systems is the best way to achieve your goals.Think about it this way: sometimes we don't like spending money because we think we should be able to get by with what we already have, right? That's how many businesses feel when they're thinking of purchasing new machinery or even software. But if you're working so hard on manual tasks and busywork, you're spending more time than you need to instead of focusing on what matters, which is increased sales.If you take a step back and look at how much time and energy you're putting into these tasks, you may find that it makes sense to put some money toward making your job easier to focus on the big picture.I see people trying to save money daily in the chemical and cleaning industry, which concerns me. But, in the long run, I know these quick savings decisions will cost them more. So I advise my customers and potential customers to ask for advice, which is usually free.Anybody can and will sell chemicals; however, a simple program with the proper dispensers, regular training classes, reviews, and cost analysis is just a few things needed.The actual expert treats a customer's money as if it was their own. NO, I don't mean the expert would want to take it from the customer. On the contrary, if the expert was asked whether they would spend their money on an upgrade, newer parts, or a new tool, they reviewed the situation as if they owned the place themself.Years ago, I removed a green scratch pad from a pump impeller on an older Hobart dish machine. I carried a screen for that model and advised the owner to purchase it for around $35. He laughed and said he did not want to spend the money. He and I reviewed the cost of a new motor together, and he said he was not worried about it. One month later, the engine gave out after the problem happened again. The cost of the new motor was around $700, and the restaurant had to wash the dishes by hand for over two days. From that point on, the owner listened to all of my advice.In another example, a particular nursing home wasn't using any Neutral Cleaner in their facility and just kept overusing a Quat base product. For people who don't know, this makes your wax soft, creates a dull look, and might save the home only a couple of dollars on chemical costs on one side of the ledger. However, it costs the house a lot because they have to strip and wax more often, spend hours to complete the job, and purchase more wax. So, did they save any money?When dealing with vendors, ask for their credentials and experience. For example, five years ago, were they selling cars, or have they walked the walk? Have they washed dishes, worked in a laundromat, or applied wax at # AM in the morning?Hope you like the podcast, and please share your thoughts with me Jerry@hospitalitycleaning101.com.Blog posts www.hospitalitycleaning101.comRefillable chemical programs www.chemstation-boston.comPodcast website https://www.podpage.com/cleaning-processes-with-jerryDifferent Sites Belowhttps://direct.me/jerrybauerJerry BauerHospitality Cleaning 101Jerry@hospitalitycleaning101.com
