Never talking down other companies is a great policy for anyone to follow. Although, when you come head to head with trying to work the same clients, think of tactful, respectful ways to really show that you can stand out as being better than them…and Fish I’m pretty sure low balls everywhere, I definitely see that here, I think with the mass income behind the corporation (if that’s how they run) they can just afford to do so. But they typically seem to have a high turnover rate with employees so overall less experienced cleaning techs, stress that you’re in this for the long haul, it’s not just a job for you, this is your chosen career.
Sounds like you’re of to a great start!