flea market booth for marketing any one ever try it?

[easy1dave]

Has anyone ever set up at a flea market just to pass out cards an shake hands,

 

[Guest]

Flea markets are for scumbags and perverts.

We are going in the morning.

In all seriousness, I don' think that it would draw many people unless you were giving away.

 

[Rambo]

David, I think it would be a waste of time. People who frequent "Flea Markets" don't useally have their carpets cleaned.

 

[Greg Ducati]

Dave,
Not at flea markets, but I've tried things like pumpkin festivals in the fall and I've also set up in my town on days when they have events.
Little bit of work, but nothing to write home about....

 

[steve g]

Has anyone ever set up at a flea market just to pass out cards an shake hands,

is this a joke?? I sure hope so

 

[Captain Morgan]

flea markets

Flea marktets.. some scary individuals go to flea markets... Has anyone ever tried a Spring/Fall Home Show or Wedding & Floral Show?

Plenty of women... Good opportunity for getting your face out there for building name recognition, handing out business cards, "Specials" flyers, discount coupons to introduce a new products, cleaning methods, new equipment, educate your customer, cleaning/spotter demonstrations, spotter sales, etc.

I see it more as a seed planting opportunity for future business more than an instant money making opportunity. Anyone tried this method of marketing?

Thanks for any feedback.

 

[Ken Snow]

The flea market goers in the detroit area are likely still living on dirt floors, or if they have carpet it surely costrs less than what I hear most cleaners charge to clean on this elite bb. I would not waste m time unless you are a 5.95 a room cleaner.

 

[Out of Character - 0]

Better off at a liquor store in the Mexican community your targeting.

 

[easy1dave]

Not a joke Steve.An no I am not a $5.95 cleaner.I charge 30 cents a sq ft.I just made it back from flea market an booked 11 jobs and going to talk to the manager of 3 apartments Monday.All types of people goes to the flea market.You can look at them an tell the more classy ones.Well I am glad I did not let the replies change my mind.It was well worth it to me.Thanks David

 

[steve r]

never know till you try huh.

i think it also depends on your motivation.if you dont think it will work it wont and if you think it will it just might.

i didnt like the idea but it sure is better than sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring.