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Does anyone network with flooring store(s)?
If yes, any advice would be useful.
If yes, any advice would be useful.
Thanks Matt,2 of them over here. I used Steve Toburen's approach, "Walk in and ask them for their information, telling them that you're looking for a good supplier/installer to send your customers to that have flooring that is too far neglected to be cleaned". Ask them some bs questions about their installers and what type of flooring they supply and from whom. Then, somewhere in the midst of that conversation, give them your information and tell them that your customers will mention you. Once they have your information, you have planted a good seed
Hi SassyOttoit wouldnt be much different than marketing to any other referral generator. No matter how you introduce yourself, its critical to continue to market to them.
When we were doing water/fire restoration, Mack Clark had us stop by insurance agents and adjusters on a monthly basis. Make it the same day at the same time each month. For instance make a route to stop by ZXY Flooring on the first Tuesday of each month at 10am and then to Mikes Flooring at 10:45. Mark it on your calendar and NOTHING (no matter how busy you are) stops you from going. Build relationships. Bring cookies/treats/giveaways whatever you think appropriate.
The world is changing right before our eyes.Prior to online review sites, flooring retailers were phenomenal for recommendations.. now people don't bother asking them anymore and just go to Yelp, Google and Kudzu and the like
2 of them over here. I used Steve Toburen's approach, "Walk in and ask them for their information, telling them that you're looking for a good supplier/installer to send your customers to that have flooring that is too far neglected to be cleaned". Ask them some bs questions about their installers and what type of flooring they supply and from whom. Then, somewhere in the midst of that conversation, give them your information and tell them that your customers will mention you. Once they have your information, you have planted a good seed
Thanks for mentioning Steve Toburen.2 of them over here. I used Steve Toburen's approach, "Walk in and ask them for their information, telling them that you're looking for a good supplier/installer to send your customers to that have flooring that is too far neglected to be cleaned". Ask them some bs questions about their installers and what type of flooring they supply and from whom. Then, somewhere in the midst of that conversation, give them your information and tell them that your customers will mention you. Once they have your information, you have planted a good seed
If you're new owner/operator in this business Yes and no. There was a few days of very good information that I could apply to my little business, but there was also a few days of information that I couldn't apply to my business because it was information that was directed to businesses with several employees. And the day they reserved for marketing, I felt was outdated information that most of us already know or can find on the forums. It seems that they tried to mix teaching every business model in only 5 days, when they should've split it up into 2 different types of SFS classes in a 3 day curriculum. One for new and very small businesses and the other for bigger, more established businesses where the owner is preparing to or already is off the truck.Thanks for mentioning Steve Toburen.
I looked up Steve Toburen.
I talked with another carpet cleaner, he has high praise for his course.
Do you recommend his course too?
Yes.Thanks for mentioning Steve Toburen.
I looked up Steve Toburen.
I talked with another carpet cleaner, he has high praise for his course.
Do you recommend his course too?