Ron Lippold
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Has anyone tried them. Im the special of the day. a 24 hr run we will see how many sell.
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Brian R
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I sold 100 jobs in one day....made some money.
Got my first check right away, second and third right on time.
The best part is the people calling you about the groupon who don't buy the groupon...you give them the same price but you don't pay Groupon their cut.
I was set to make only $10.00 off each job (after their cut and expenses) sold BUT the upsales where through the roof, the calls from the deal that didn't buy a deal were through the roof.
AND because everyone was checking out my website, my search engine ratings went through the roof.
Really worked out for me.
My next deal should start in a few days.
This is how I jump started Dallas.
This is a way better deal for an O/O
You don't have to pay anyone out of your cut of the deal.
Got my first check right away, second and third right on time.
The best part is the people calling you about the groupon who don't buy the groupon...you give them the same price but you don't pay Groupon their cut.
I was set to make only $10.00 off each job (after their cut and expenses) sold BUT the upsales where through the roof, the calls from the deal that didn't buy a deal were through the roof.
AND because everyone was checking out my website, my search engine ratings went through the roof.
Really worked out for me.
My next deal should start in a few days.
This is how I jump started Dallas.
This is a way better deal for an O/O
You don't have to pay anyone out of your cut of the deal.
Brian R
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looks like you've sold 10 already Ron...I'm curious to see how many by the end of the day.
Good luck Bro.
Good luck Bro.
Brian R
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As of 8am this morning...are we in the same time zone Ron
Cick pic for website
Cick pic for website
Ron Lippold
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nice way to gain new customers
Brian R
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Because of the time difference of CA and TX...I woke up to 35 voicemails the morning mine hit...I about shit my pants.
spent two days straight with me and my brother returning calls and booking jobs...it was in Nov and I just did a groupon job from it yesterday...I still have about 10 or so more than haven't booked yet. It expires in May but it looks like most or all will be used.
I can't stress enough that I got other calls because of Groupon.
We sold actually 98 Groupon but we did about 120 or so jobs from it...that we know of.
The jobs created by Groupon is hard to measure..even with Service Monster.
It just seemed like the jobs starting coming in from my website after Groupon settled down and I noticed better placement on Google.
Point is, even though you have to give a cut right off the top, you gain a customer, you get other customers etc etc etc.
spent two days straight with me and my brother returning calls and booking jobs...it was in Nov and I just did a groupon job from it yesterday...I still have about 10 or so more than haven't booked yet. It expires in May but it looks like most or all will be used.
I can't stress enough that I got other calls because of Groupon.
We sold actually 98 Groupon but we did about 120 or so jobs from it...that we know of.
The jobs created by Groupon is hard to measure..even with Service Monster.
It just seemed like the jobs starting coming in from my website after Groupon settled down and I noticed better placement on Google.
Point is, even though you have to give a cut right off the top, you gain a customer, you get other customers etc etc etc.
Brian R
Member
Oops...I read it wrong Ron.
Looks like just one bought for now...it's still early.
Sorry about that.
Looks like just one bought for now...it's still early.
Sorry about that.
Fascinating--but would it work for a one-truck operation? I'd worry about the customer load, and if I got stuck with 100 or more jobs at a low rate it could keep me from doing profitable work.
I see Ron's coupon; Brian, are you willing to share yours?
I see Ron's coupon; Brian, are you willing to share yours?
Brian R
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bonesheal said:
Mine was 3 rooms for $79.00..up to 150 square feet per room...$200.00 value or so.
The customer demo is really good because they get most of their customers from Facebook so the upsales is what made it work for me.
Yes, you need to have someone ready to answer you phones for you if you do it in a heavily populated area.
They told me Dallas was one of the "biggest" areas for Groupon so I think I did more than most.
Let's see how Ron does.
The cool thing for an O/O is they've bought the Groupon and you will get paid for it. You can put the jobs off a little and you don't have to worry about the calls going to voicemail....Get Full Circle and you really don't have to worry.
My problem was, we were trying to retun all those calls and I bet I lost some of my regular new call in customers because they went to voicemail too....Not this time.
With Full Circle I should be able to handle the Groupon calls and the regular new customer calls that may have hung up when going to voicemail
Have I mentioned that Full Circle is more than just an answering service?
Brian R
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You can handle it bro. 
Ron Lippold
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2 emails 2 phone calls and 2 sold so far. The day is young. shiteatinggrin
Jimbo
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Looks like 17 sold so far Ron...with 7 hours left in the day...Nice!
Ron Lippold
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its funny i have talked to many of those ladies and they all have way over the 375 sq ft. Most have tile or concrete and they all want it protected.. Win some loose some. I will take 17 new customers in a day anytime. did not cost me a dime.
Brian R
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tmdry said:
Groupon will usually take half of the Groupon price...yes 50%. :wink:
about a week after the deal is over they will mail you 1/3 of what was sold. 30 days after that another 1/3 and 30 days after that...yes you guessed it ...the final 1/3.
You do the groupon job for the gift certificate...and you need to keep track of them...they are numbered.
Best part is, when you get to the house the customer kinda feels like they are not paying you anything so upsells are a bit easier.
Brian R
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I've been signed up for Sacramento and Las Vegas...and Dallas Again for about 4 months now...they are pretty busy and I think they take the lower money deals like nail salons first.
They sell 100's of those.
I'm just waiting for one to hit.
They sell 100's of those.
I'm just waiting for one to hit.
daniel@procarpet
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How can groupon be that good? I use my computer everyday and have never seen that site. Is it offered only in select areas? Besides why would you want to target people looking for a DEAL?
Brian R
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Looks like you have 20 bought Ron...let us know how they turn out.
Groupon got major TV news press awhile back. Dallas and Chicago were and are the big areas.
San Diego is another one.
It's the certain crowd that has heard of it... Most Carpet Cleaners don't run in that crowd.
They are very area specific so that will determine exposure as well.
It's just something about the deal to people.
The deal is just a door opener. They think they want a deal...it's up to us to convince them that they want value.
The entire advertising world has taught people to look for a great deal. It's all about how you present it to them when you get there.
Groupon got major TV news press awhile back. Dallas and Chicago were and are the big areas.
San Diego is another one.
It's the certain crowd that has heard of it... Most Carpet Cleaners don't run in that crowd.
They are very area specific so that will determine exposure as well.
It's just something about the deal to people.
The deal is just a door opener. They think they want a deal...it's up to us to convince them that they want value.
The entire advertising world has taught people to look for a great deal. It's all about how you present it to them when you get there.
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chervenc19
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I saw a groupon just the other day for a local cleaning company that had 2 rooms up to 300 sq ft each for $40. At the end of the day 533 people purchased. Below is a link if you want to see what their ad looked liked.
http://www.groupon.com/deals/platinum-c ... &addx=
http://www.groupon.com/deals/platinum-c ... &addx=
rwcarpet
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I don't quite get it here. I realize it would bring new custys, but to do the same work for 1/2 of what you would do it for, plus pay a commision on that amount? Is this kinda like a fancy "bait and switch"? Can you really do the same quality work at 1/2 the price? And what happens when your regular custys find out that you just cleaned their neighbors house for a lot less than you charged them? Looks like you will bust ass cleaning for less for deal shoppers that you probably won't see again.....since it's new custys only.
Everone here could appriciate 100's of new custys, but at what price???
Everone here could appriciate 100's of new custys, but at what price???
Royal Man
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chervenc19 said:
They made $20 bucks for 2 rooms?
WOW!!
Fred Homan
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Sounds like Bait & Switch.....And upsell the hell out of them.... :shock:
Royal Man
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The clients are going to cr@p when you try to clean again 2 rooms for $45.00 instead of $40.00
Brian R
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It's not bait and switch...it's "hope they have more"
Yes you really clean what you say you are going to clean and for that price.
Upselling is not bait and switch.
We did have a disclaimer that said pet urine treatment extra charge...No stairs in the deal...etc.
3 rooms not over 150 sqft per room.
The first Groupon job I did was almost $700.00. It made me feel really good about the 20 or so that we didn't upsell.
I couldn't tell you how many tile cleaning job we got out of the entire campaign.
Yes you really clean what you say you are going to clean and for that price.
Upselling is not bait and switch.
We did have a disclaimer that said pet urine treatment extra charge...No stairs in the deal...etc.
3 rooms not over 150 sqft per room.
The first Groupon job I did was almost $700.00. It made me feel really good about the 20 or so that we didn't upsell.
I couldn't tell you how many tile cleaning job we got out of the entire campaign.
I sent a request to them few days ago and this is the email I received today.
Thanks for contacting Groupon!
Since we only feature one business a day, our schedule is carefully constructed to highlight a variety of business types, locations, sizes, and price-points. At this time, we don't see an opportunity to feature your business.
We have your information on file, and if it's OK with you, we'll be in touch if an opportunity arises in the future.
Thanks for contacting Groupon!
Since we only feature one business a day, our schedule is carefully constructed to highlight a variety of business types, locations, sizes, and price-points. At this time, we don't see an opportunity to feature your business.
We have your information on file, and if it's OK with you, we'll be in touch if an opportunity arises in the future.
Brian R
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Yeah, they have gotten so big that they can pick and choose.
I haven't heard much from them lately.
Not sure if they will run my again anytime soon.
I haven't heard much from them lately.
Not sure if they will run my again anytime soon.
