How's this slogan sound??

hehe..... :)

That looks pretty cool... but man would that be a pricey one to print!

Feel free to do with mine what you want Mike. Just hover over it.. right click and goto save as.

I can email the (.mic) file if you have Microsoft Image Composer and want to do any editing to it.

Take Care,

Greg
 
By the way... did you do your logo or have it done? Thats a very clean graphic. I can produce cleaner work but it has to be done in Photoshop or Illustrator...

Greg

PS> I think the "Extreme" part is even in the same font :p

oh and.. if you actually have all of that stuff printed up already I don't think I would switch now... that stuff is too expensive. $.02
 
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No it's not me, I haven't been built like that for some time now,lol.
Greg, a company that I advertised with when I first started created it for me. They must have wanted me to advertise pretty bad when I told them I couldn't do anything until I made my logo and they did it for me. But you are right, very pricey to print. I go luck though, a friend works at Copy Max and they have a guarantee that if it is not on time it is free, so she puts the date on the order but somehow accidently misplaces the order and by the time it is found it is after the due date, it helps to know people. Yet, I still have to pay for everything else, lawn signs, truck lettering, etc. I have been toying with the idea of dropping the PW cartoon, but then, I don't know, but I do like yours better, and yes could you email it to me and if you can clean it up in adobe, I would really appreciate it, now I have to buy some stuff from you, he he. And yes it is the same font, that is why I said it was scary.
 
I agree! Go with Greg's. He nailed it!
Beth:D
 
Mike, if you use yours with the cartoon man, make the word extreme be in italics like gregs..........it looks better that way.
 
Greg

That logo is great.

I like the word Quality better than clean. Send a message to the customer.
 
Mike (extreme),

Love your logo!! Greg's is also nice, but Greg's logo hasn't been in the customer's mind for the last year like yours has. Stay with what you've got. Now, i disagree with the notion that this should be expensive to print. You need to go with a better printing company that can handle something like this, not OfficeMax. Look at: www.twigonestop.com, they do all of my printing, do good work, cheap, and do everything full-color, so your logo would be no big deal. All you would have to do would be email it to them.
 
Regarding the initial intent of this post....

Your slogan....

I am going to give you my opinion on what you had down originally. Feel free to value my opinion for what you are paying for it:)


I am not a fan of terms like: honest, ethical, christian, etc. Have you ever been buying a used car from someone and you are asking them if it ever has any problems, and they keep responding, "No, it always runs great! Trust me, I'd never lie to anyone. I always try and be honest with people, you've got my word." Personally, when I hear someone saying this it throws up a big red flag. I believe that if you truly are an honest, genuine person, you don't have to tell it to people.

I see a lot of company's around here with names like, "Jesus Loves You Drywalling" and other names signifying that they are Christians. And you know what?? They may be the finest Christians in the world, but for me as a consumer, I see red flags.

This is not directed at you Mike, but rather the concept in general. And I am not saying my view is correct, I am just saying it is an alternate viewpoint that you may want to consider since you are in the position of trying to win over as many customers as possible. Look at the alternative-----do you think people would NOT trust you if you said nothing about being honest and reliable?? Nobody would care. But by USING those terms, I believe you could possibly turn some potential customers away.

jon
 
Oh, and one last thing....


I think it can be acceptable in certain situations to tout your ethics, such as this: "Serving Ohio with Integrity since 1974." If you say something mild like that, to me it sounds fine. But to make it work, you need to be able to put up a big number of years that you've been in business. When people see that you've been around for a long time, they assume that you have honesty and integrity.

jon
 
Hey Jon,

The printing of the biz cards and other literature wouldn't be all that bad but any vehicle graphics, apparel, etc.. would have to done through a 4 color screening process.. it usually cannot be done digitally to my knowledge. Thats the expensive part :)
The Banner I had done through Twig cost me $400 and it was only 18" x 7' but due to the colors involved.... a 1 or 2 color banner was $180 I believe.

Although if he already has stuff printed up I also would stick with the present.

Greg
 
I don't think the vehicle graphics should cost any more. I know for me it doesn't, and I have a custom logo. Just search around for somewhere that does vehicle wraps on race cars, trailers, etc., and they'll have the technology to to your logo, and it shouldn't cost anymore than a one color. My company charges per sq.ft, matters not if it is 1 color, 2 or 400.

jon
 
Jon

I see your point on the religious portion, but not on words like quality, ethical, etc. A logo/slogan is an opportunity to define you and your business. Its proven that if a customer reads, sees, or hears these words - thats how they will perceive you until proven different. In business, Perception of the customer is everything. Public image will set you apart from the rest.

Example: I own a home inspection business.

THE HOME INSPECTORS
An Ethical Company that Represents You, the Buyer.

When you go to make an investment on a home & you want to hire a home inspector to ensure you are making a sound investment - What are you looking for?

Its the same with this industry - When a customer wants their deck restored - What is that Customer looking for? When that customer looks in the yellow pages - If they have never used a Pressure Washer Contractor before - What makes them call you?
 
I have never seen any type of religious advertising exept for religious groups, not contracting, that's new to me. About the truth and honesty thing. I am with you Jon, that is why I asked here. Anytime I see an ad that mentions truth or honesty I start to think the exact opposite. That they have to work at being truthful and honest or something like that and that they are neither. but...I do come from a big city where trust is really a four letter word, so I wasn't sure if they way I percieved it was the same way others percieved it. again, thanks for all the input. and also Jon, I don't pay for most of the stuff at office max, remember, if it's not on time it's free. But I will check out the link you posted,thanks.
 
We do not have a Solgan in this ad but we do get quite a few calls that got our number out of the Yellow Pages.

Dave Olson
 

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I like that ad, straight and to the point. What does something like that run you monthly in the yellow pages? I was thinking about putting my listing in there, but just a listing, 90 a month for 1 line. You must be paying a pretty penny. Then again, If I have been at it and was the god of pressure washing as you are, I would be able to afford it also. I don't think you are that far away. Maybe I could talk you into letting me work with some of your crews for a few weeks for free for me to gain more experience in fleet washing and vent hoods.???
 
photo Graphics

Mike, If you are interested in the photo graphics the guy that does my lettering can do that for you when you come down. He can even show you via e-mail what it will look like on your vehicle. The graphics are $14.00 per sq. ft. plus the labor to apply them.
 
Hello Mike,

Wow "God of Pressure Washing"!!! No I don't think so! Yeah been around awhile but we still put our pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else. :)

Your welcome to come over and go out with our crew if you would like. Just give me a call or send an email and will see what will work in your schedule. Have several projects going on during December.

The ad that I posted is put in several directories. Cost ranges from $50 per year to $120 per month.

Dave Olson
 
Steve, thanks for the info. but my truck is already lettered and graphicized (how do you like the made up words) I was just making the comment that if, and I should now say when I use Greg's logo, that I will have too change everything.

Dave, thank you so much. I will with out a doubt be taking you up on that one just as soon as everything calms down here with the new addition. I will send you an email very shortly.
Thank you so much.
 
Dave

As long as you have been in business - you do not need a slogan - your reputation alone and your logo is all that you need.

You may not remember, We met at Russ's shop in St. Louis at the round table in 2001. You gave me a tour of your work van.
 
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