The following quotations are taken from our letters of recommendation from some of our recent Certified Hood and Duct Cleaners and some of the restaurants that we service.

"My name is Gregory Clark. We met for the first time when in October, 2010, I came to be trained as a hood cleaner at www.hoodcleaningschool.com in Tennessee. I was working as an auto mechanic at the time and had been working as one for about 20 years. Due to the economic downturn I knew I needed a change. I am still certified as a master technician, but I don’t turn wrenches anymore, thanks to the Lord and His leading me to your school.

I always wanted to start my own business but had no idea what business to start. I thought about the automotive industry, but with the EPA, OSHA, equipment costs, and waste removal requirements I didn’t see that as a possibility. I bounced some other ideas around and discussed them with my wife. I prayed and pleaded with the Lord to help me discover something. Then I met your brother, Joe. He overheard me discussing my struggle to make ends meet and suggested I call you. That call has changed my life! When I discussed the opportunity with my wife, she was interested and thought I could make a success of this business. Why? All of the necessary pieces that make a business a success are included in the training. She and I agreed there was NOTHING missing. We prayed some more and looked into the possibility. We could do it, but it would mean sinking everything into it.

It isn’t hard to tell what decision we made. I began my business in November, 2010, and now here in April, 2011, I am in a position that I cannot take on any more work. That’s right, in less than six months I have a successful business. Praise the Lord! He has blessed! This business is perfect for those who need to set aside certain days for worship and family. I have NO Sabbath issues and I spend many daylight hours with my wife and children. I can pick the days off I require or want. I also know that if I need to find more clients there wouldn’t be any shortage because the Lord has blessed my work and work ethic.

Give Roger or Russell a call and talk with them. They are professional and are very good at what they do. Get some information. If you are reading this, you are considering the opportunity. Pray and look into it. This may be the answer you have been looking for. It was for me."


Gregory P. Clark

"My husband and I have been marketing now for 3 weeks. We started 2 days after we got back from TN. We printed up a bunch of flyers that came in our master documents manual in bright orange and lime green. We always make sure to ask for the person in charge. We have landed 99% of the companies we have talked to in person. We have also dropped off flyers when the restaurant is busy or the person in charge in not available and have received call backs right away. I am proud to say that business, in booming. In 3 weeks we have landed 15 accounts. We even landed a Hilton the other day (that is a great reference). We have done 5 jobs so far and have 2 more scheduled this week. If this keeps up we will have to hire more people soon. Of all the people I have talked to, only 5 were dedicated to the competition no matter how much of a discount I offer. Business is great and very happy I tried this.. Although people look at me in shock when I do work. I guess they are not used to seeing a girl do this kind of work....lol."

Gloria and Robert
 

"I want to thanks you for the training and support you gave me and my son. This training has afforded us the opportunity to create and grow a business that is in great demand in our area. We took the training the first week in August 2010, and due to the excellent instructions and guidance from Roger we were able to come home and immediately start cleaning restaurants. I am writing this letter on September 15, 2010, and to date has completed 8 jobs and have several scheduled in the near future.

I researched other schools before choosing Hood Cleaning School and I must say I am glad I chose this program. I am an Educator and use the hands-on method of training my students; this was one of the factors along with the small class sizes that influenced my decision. Training in a real operating restaurant allowed us to experience firsthand the different configurations of hoods and duct systems, and the level of cleaning needed. Rogers’s instructions were always on the money and I must say we have benefited from his expertise.

Thanks again Roger and Rusty for all of your help and for treating us like family during our stay, and for your continued support.

We took advantage of the Marketing plan and I must say that was also a wise choice. The future looks bright, I may have to accelerate my retirement plans and order another equipment package before I planned to."

“Rocky” Schexneider
 

Brian Sweeney

Ronald Easter

"Things I was most impressed with :

Hands on training : We did 6 jobs and were lucky enough to run into a few problems , this allowed me to see how some of the " real life " issues were handled , something I don't think you would get out of a traditional class room type setting. I was already very comfortable with the administrative portion of the business but Roger's method of keeping books makes it pretty idiot proof so long as you are disciplined enough to follow the methods he shows.

Equipment : The tools and equipment they used , mainly the power washer are designed explicitly for doing hood and duct cleaning, sold by the man who made the machine with a card and the offer to call anytime I need something made me feel very comfortable with the purchase.

Equipment training : Short class by the company who builds the power washer and then another brief consult filled with tips after the portion itself.

Instruction before testing: The instruction before testing was made very easy to understand with all material that was relevant highlighted , I felt very catered to and well taken care of. By the time I was finished I knew enough to know that I don't know nearly enough to call myself an expert. But I know enough to feel that the only things left to be learned will be learned in the field."

Lee Greenberg

"Thanks for making my training time in Tennessee so very productive and enjoyable. Everyone treated me like family and I feel I have a solid support system behind me now. I learned so very much from Roger on how to run and operate this business. It is so much different than the other schools and franchise businesses that I researched.

As you know, I have started and managed large businesses in the past. After my lay off I had to do some serious soul searching, praying and just plain old fashioned research on what looked like wise business opportunities. I found this to be a solid business with minimal entry expense and a relatively quick return on my investment.

I had contacted students of other schools and while their education seemed sufficient in the methods and procedures to clean hoods--- they didn’t teach or help in marketing, accounting and generally running your business. If they wished to be in this business, they really needed a much more rounded education and support system to get them on their way to success. I found such an education at your school.

I learned one thing very early in my business experience of twenty plus years ---- you must know how to properly market your product or you will fail! Granted there are lots of other fundamentals that are absolutely necessary to succeed as well. I feel that with the training, the manuals, the marketing support and the shared information between graduates ----- all I have to do is exactly what I was told to do and it will undoubtedly progress into a profitable and fulfilling business that me and my family can grow.

In six months you can expect a follow up a letter from me on the progress of my business. Right now I’m feeling real good about where I’m going and I’m rolling up my sleeves to get to work. God bless you all and thanks again."

Tom Mix
 

"I was very happy with the training I received at Hood Cleaning School. Roger's one on one training was top notch. He knows what you need and don't need in this business and will save you at least 10 years of learning from your mistakes. The trailer and the deluxe equipment package I purchased were all in excellent working order and exactly what you need to start cleaning restaurants. Rusty and Anne-Marie do a great job creating your master documents manual and they will have it ready for you to use on your own computer. I chose to do the marketing plan and am very happy I did. After only two weeks I have gotten five leads...enough to pay for the marketing plan and then some, and I still have two and a half months to go. Overall it is the perfect business and starting with Advanced is the right first step."

Wade Waltz

"Thank you for this opportunity that you have given my family.  Business is looking good.  There are many interests in our hood cleaning service.  I have bid on about 20 jobs, completed 2, and have 3 scheduled in the next few weeks.  I will be hearing from the owner of the Waffle House about his other 4 restaurants either today or tomorrow.  All of this in my first week of operation.  None of this would have been made possible without the training and support that I have received from you and Rusty.  Thanks again and God bless." -- (Note:  Josh did get the other Waffle Houses)

Josh Dodson

"Your web site and business opportunity look outstanding to me. I ran my own exhaust and duct cleaning business for over ten years beginning in 1980. I had contracts with over 80 restaurants. I did well just stumbling along by myself. With your system I would think there is a lot of great opportunity out there. I know of more than one restaurants that had a very difficult time finding anyone to replace me. When someone finally did bid, they had no competition for years and years. The only drawback was the hours, since late evenings and nights are required for the workers. Besides the hours, I agree that you have the perfect business. Congratulations on developing a great looking web site and business opportunity!"

Jim Kruis

"I would like to take a moment of your time to tell you how much my family and I appreciates all the opportunities you have decided to share with me.  First, I would like to thank you for the level of professionalism, pride, and friendship you gave me during my week of training.  I would also like to thank you for your continuous support in helping my company become successful.

I would also like to thank you and your family for the hospitality as well as Russell Clark and wife for the superb job on the master documents, and for the continuous follow up.

I live in the Savannah, GA area and have been doing the hood cleaning business for three weeks now.  I have already successfully cleaned five restaurants and I currently have ten more scheduled to be done.

As a Seventh Day Adventist, I know that the lord has blessed me with the opportunity to own my own business, and to observe my beliefs.  I know that he is by my side all the way."

Fred Malpica

"We are very happy with the results of our business.  Roger was very helpful in giving us the ins and outs of the hood cleaning business.  Training on the job is priceless.  His techniques are very efficient and the restaurant owners and managers are very pleased with the results.  The marketing techniques that Russell uses really work.  It was great having him work at giving our business a jumpstart.  Over all I would say that this business is the best investment we have ever made.  It just keeps paying for itself over and over."

Tracy Ashmore

"Roger did an excellent job training me.  He taught me everything I needed to start a full time business cleaning commercial kitchen exhaust systems.  He has also continued to give support when a situation or a question arises that I can not answer."

Robert Palmer

"I attended the Hood Cleaning school.  When I arrived, I had no knowledge of how to clean and maintain the hood, duct and fan system in a restaurant.  After just 5 days of training I was able to return home to South Carolina ready to begin establishing my own business.  The training was intense and well balanced.  I received on the job training at several different types of establishments as well as extensive classroom training.  Marketing was also well covered.  I recommend this training to anyone who is interested in getting into the hood cleaning business."

Cecil Baker

"Now that I have had a chance to service my first account today, it is my pleasure to write this letter expressing my satisfaction with you and Hood Cleaning School.  I cannot say enough good things about the quality of information, training and support, which was provided, by you and your dedicated staff.  I found the on site training especially appropriate as it gave me the confidence I needed to precede with this venture.  The information your staff and website gave to me prior to making this decision was a big help.  I found the market research you suggested I do was 'right on the money,' I would recommend that anyone interested in this opportunity do this market analysis first.  Additionally, I appreciated the fact that you customized my training to focus on the areas, which I needed to concentrate my training most.  The time spent traveling with you to the jobs was a valuable resource as well, it felt like a rolling classroom!  I also value the follow-up support you and your staff provide, I know I can count on you for help and information in the future.  Please tell everyone involved, how much I appreciate their assistance and I look forward to a long and prosperous career thanks to you and your staff.

I have had a personal goal set for myself for a many years of becoming a private pilot.  Well this past Jan., I started to realize that dream by taking flying lessons and I love it.  I am flying at least once a week and I'm ready to solo in the next week and can't wait.  It is a lot of work both in the air and in the flight school but it really gives me a sense of accomplishment and I hope to have my license by the end of July.  The business has not only given me the money but also the flexibility of time to realize this goal and for that I am truly very grateful.  So next year I hope to fly myself to the weekend get together!"

Richard Hunt

"I recently completed my training with Hood Cleaning School and couldn't be more pleased with the results.  Roger definitely knows his business well and that comes across loud and clear in his training.  He teaches everything one needs to know about this business, and then some.  Everything is covered in his training, including marketing and sales and even basic bookkeeping.  Being able to go out and clean actual restaurants is a big plus.  There's nothing like on the job training to teach you something.  Roger's techniques are very efficient and when I am finished cleaning a restaurant, the manager is very pleased with the results.  Ongoing support is very important to me and it is obvious that everyone at Hood Cleaning School really does care about my success.  I highly recommend Hood Cleaning School to others who might want to start their own profitable business.  I am so glad I took this step."

OJ Gonzalez

"We have contracted with Degrease Hood and Duct Service and Roger Gonzalez to clean 45 of our Wendy's Restaurants.  Overall, we feel that Mr. Gonzalez has performed exceptionally well and has been very efficient in his cleaning procedures.  We were also impressed with his conscientiousness in advising us of potential maintenance problems at each restaurant." 

David J. McDaniel
Senior Vice-President of Southern Hospitality Corporation

"I would just like to take the time to say thank you for the extensive and thorough job that Mr. Roger Gonzalez performed on our hood and duct system.  Roger performed the job to an exacting degree, from our initial phone conversation, to meeting with myself the day before our first service to walk through our system, and taking the time to go over the details before, during and after the job was completed--going over what he had done and was going to do.  After cleaning was completed we did an extensive check together to make sure all was done to satisfaction with our agreed upon contract.  We, at the Hard Rock Cafe, are pleased to have found a local company that can do the job for us.  Roger had also taken the time to cover/protect areas he was cleaning around, which our staff neglected to do.  Roger went above and beyond what I have been accustomed to in my twelve years of working in the restaurant industry.  Once, again, I would just like to say thank you for a job well done!"

Christopher Clapp
Hard Rock Cafe