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Lot of smart guy .com posts on this board. Should we have a smart room for all these threads moderators?
Fred Homan
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LOL Terje..... 
I can see this going places...
I can see this going places...
cu
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thank god im to stupid for smartguy
Odin wrote:
"We all have our own networks this is a way Jorden can profit off something we already have and he doesn't. Our own networks. Pete the painter Larry the cable guy Josh save your soul dude get the idea. Why in the heck do you need smartguy.com? to do this for you?"
Well...Odin, you missed the big picture (probably all the empty beers I saw on the table in front of you in San Diego)
SmartGuy.com not only aligns you with all the professionals you know, it connects you to everyone they know...and everyone they know...and everyone they know. This is why the network grows way beyond anyone you know. All these people information is emailed to you, agree to provide top quality service AND recommend you to everyone they know.
Get it?
So what your saying is that it is not worth $19 a month (month-to-month- no long term contract) to align with up to 1,200 other professionals (plumbers, painters, real estate agents, etc.) in your area, all willing to send you anyone who needs their carpet or tile cleaned? Hmmm
I think others will disagree. Quite frankly, everyone doesn't have to agree since SmartGuy.com only allows 3 professionals per category per zip code. Once there are three, others are put on a waiting list.
Perhaps when your zip code is full, and they are 3 professionals sharing all the leads being sent from 1,200 other professionals in your area, they might sell you their place for only $19 a month. hehe..and then probably not
"We all have our own networks this is a way Jorden can profit off something we already have and he doesn't. Our own networks. Pete the painter Larry the cable guy Josh save your soul dude get the idea. Why in the heck do you need smartguy.com? to do this for you?"
Well...Odin, you missed the big picture (probably all the empty beers I saw on the table in front of you in San Diego)
SmartGuy.com not only aligns you with all the professionals you know, it connects you to everyone they know...and everyone they know...and everyone they know. This is why the network grows way beyond anyone you know. All these people information is emailed to you, agree to provide top quality service AND recommend you to everyone they know.
Get it?
So what your saying is that it is not worth $19 a month (month-to-month- no long term contract) to align with up to 1,200 other professionals (plumbers, painters, real estate agents, etc.) in your area, all willing to send you anyone who needs their carpet or tile cleaned? Hmmm
I think others will disagree. Quite frankly, everyone doesn't have to agree since SmartGuy.com only allows 3 professionals per category per zip code. Once there are three, others are put on a waiting list.
Perhaps when your zip code is full, and they are 3 professionals sharing all the leads being sent from 1,200 other professionals in your area, they might sell you their place for only $19 a month. hehe..and then probably not
Fred Homan
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Thanks Jordan...For telling Terje....
KevinL
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I still don't understand the 3 per zipcode thing. There are 15 zipcodes that I service. Times 3, thats all the carpet cleaners around here.
Walt
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Odin is right.
Just wait.
Just wait.
Steve in Omaha
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Sounds good for a beginner trying to "buy in" to a network. Probably not.
I'm with T, you build a reputation over time with hard work, and it pays hugely$ In this high tech world, high touch (personal relationships w/customers and vendors) are going to let you thrive during this trying year of 2009 and beyond. Pretty sure I would not refer a $20 a month "smart guy" I did not know personally. And no way would I expect a referral from another "professional" just because I paid $20 per month to be smart.
T, make mine a yummy dark beer
Best,
I'm with T, you build a reputation over time with hard work, and it pays hugely$ In this high tech world, high touch (personal relationships w/customers and vendors) are going to let you thrive during this trying year of 2009 and beyond. Pretty sure I would not refer a $20 a month "smart guy" I did not know personally. And no way would I expect a referral from another "professional" just because I paid $20 per month to be smart.
T, make mine a yummy dark beer
Best,
"By advising homeowners to verify member service professional's licensing, insurance, and references themselves, we enable them to make better hiring decisions. This helps homeowners have the peace of mind that the member service provider information is 100% accurate."
Come again?
Come again?
Bob Foster
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So if you're not part of the Smart Guy referral system is that going to infer that you might not be any good? This smells like that JP Ethical Crap.
But tell me if this isn't the case how prospective customers of might might feel different about this system.
But tell me if this isn't the case how prospective customers of might might feel different about this system.
The Preacher
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try it for a few months and report back.
it's free for 30 days if i remember (he reimbursses you).
try 5 zip codes and tell 3 friends in other services about it, it might work and $100 bucks is a small price to pay to find out!!!
PS Jordan, if you woulda came out and drank a few beers with us instead of sitting in the small side room physic'n yoreself up for the 15min talk you might have understood why our "round table" was so well attended. the numbers arn't like Howads, but the content was WAY better!!!
PPS why are you SoCal's always in a hurry to get back to LA??? you coulda stuck around and i bet you woulda been invited to dinner sat nite to "network" over a drink!!!
it's free for 30 days if i remember (he reimbursses you).
try 5 zip codes and tell 3 friends in other services about it, it might work and $100 bucks is a small price to pay to find out!!!
PS Jordan, if you woulda came out and drank a few beers with us instead of sitting in the small side room physic'n yoreself up for the 15min talk you might have understood why our "round table" was so well attended. the numbers arn't like Howads, but the content was WAY better!!!
PPS why are you SoCal's always in a hurry to get back to LA??? you coulda stuck around and i bet you woulda been invited to dinner sat nite to "network" over a drink!!!
Kevin, let me explain the 3 zip code thing. SmartGuy is a semi-exclusive network that only allows 3 professionals per category per zip code (others are put on a waiting list). The reason is people dont want to go through 100 plumbers, electricians or carpet cleaners to find one. They want just a few to select from that are recommend by their neighbors. That is why we also have a rating system so customers can comment on you.
Steve, I agree with you that you do "build a reputation you build a reputation over time with hard work, and it pays hugely$ In this high tech world, high touch (personal relationships w/customers and vendors) are going to let you thrive during this trying year of 2009 and beyond". I am not saying not to meet up with your new referral partners once you have connected online...you should. SmartGuy is just a way to introduce you to not only people you know, but to people they know...and people they know... Also, you don't have to recommend people that you havent met faced to face. SmartGuy allows YOU to select who you want to send referrals to (its not automatic).
The point is guys, I am getting about 5 people per day from this message board that are signing up (whether they want to admit it or not) and they are building their referral networks. If you don't want to, dont. I am a religious guy and found a way to not only help small businesses everywhere, but allow them get paid to do it.
I wish the best for everyone, even Terry (Odin) I love the fact he is so passionate of what he believes.
Steve, I agree with you that you do "build a reputation you build a reputation over time with hard work, and it pays hugely$ In this high tech world, high touch (personal relationships w/customers and vendors) are going to let you thrive during this trying year of 2009 and beyond". I am not saying not to meet up with your new referral partners once you have connected online...you should. SmartGuy is just a way to introduce you to not only people you know, but to people they know...and people they know... Also, you don't have to recommend people that you havent met faced to face. SmartGuy allows YOU to select who you want to send referrals to (its not automatic).
The point is guys, I am getting about 5 people per day from this message board that are signing up (whether they want to admit it or not) and they are building their referral networks. If you don't want to, dont. I am a religious guy and found a way to not only help small businesses everywhere, but allow them get paid to do it.
I wish the best for everyone, even Terry (Odin) I love the fact he is so passionate of what he believes.
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Jimbo
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I'm signed up with smartguy.com...yeah I have a cozy, comfy SMALL network of my own...but those are the FIRST FOLKS I am inviting to join my smartguy network.
Hopefully the network will grow to a large size...to folks who do not know about me...I am a fairly well-kept secret because of my reluctance to waste money on print ads.
I am going to work on it every day to build my network...maybe get a little dribble of cash coming back my way...and then a trickle...who knows...it could amount to something really good $wise in a few years...plus provide a steady source of business along the way.
It might be a bit of a gamble..but hey, I live in Nevada!
Thanks Fred, Jared, Ron, and Mike for exposing me to "The SmartGuy"
Hopefully the network will grow to a large size...to folks who do not know about me...I am a fairly well-kept secret because of my reluctance to waste money on print ads.
I am going to work on it every day to build my network...maybe get a little dribble of cash coming back my way...and then a trickle...who knows...it could amount to something really good $wise in a few years...plus provide a steady source of business along the way.
It might be a bit of a gamble..but hey, I live in Nevada!
Thanks Fred, Jared, Ron, and Mike for exposing me to "The SmartGuy"
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Mr Carpet
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I would think that you could make your own local network of service provides. With each leaving a flier of discounts or other promotions at every client contact. Would have much larger impact by actively promoting each other right at the time of the client contact.
Each service provider in your network could even leave a large refrigerator magnet at every customer contact. With all the members of the network each spreading the word for the other local network members. This would be far less costly and I would guess a larger ROI than buying several zip codes for this MLM directory.
Especially since they are no smart guys in my area and i'm not going to buy 25 zip codes.
Give this thing some time for the smoke to clear and see if it goes the way of the carpet cleaning dashboard or amazing garage floors.
Each service provider in your network could even leave a large refrigerator magnet at every customer contact. With all the members of the network each spreading the word for the other local network members. This would be far less costly and I would guess a larger ROI than buying several zip codes for this MLM directory.
Especially since they are no smart guys in my area and i'm not going to buy 25 zip codes.
Give this thing some time for the smoke to clear and see if it goes the way of the carpet cleaning dashboard or amazing garage floors.
Art Kelley
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When my brother was stationed overseas he rented his house out to a religious guy, a preacher, and after a while the Lord told him not to pay rent. Boy, what a hassle that was.
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The people who lived in my house before me wouldn't pay rent either. Gosh, what a hassle. Oh, they didn't go to any church or claimed to be religious in any way though. :roll:
Mr. Clean,
You can make your own local network of service provides by leaving a flyer of discounts or other promotions at every client contact and each service provider in your network could even leave a large refrigerator magnet at every customer contact. With all the members of the network each spreading the word for the other local network members.
However, there would be no accountability. Is everyone passing out the flyers or just you? Is everyone buying magnets and passing them out or just you? Is everyone spreading the word or not? Aren't you limited to only those who you know?
SmartGuy.com is fully automated, all referrals sent and received are tracked, and it is not limited to those you know, but those they know...and those they know.
As for it being far less costly and have "a larger ROI than buying several zip codes for this MLM directory." That is untrue.
First of all, we are not a MLM company and are against the whole concept. We only provide 2 tiers and it is to allow people to quickly regain back their $19 monthly investment.
Next, if you sign up in one zip code (remember people can still find you up to 30 miles away) and recommend atleast 3 people who sign up, SmartGuy is paying you $21 per month and you are paying SmartGuy $19.95 per month. Obviously, if you invite 10 people and they invite 10, well you are making much more and are conecting with that many more professionals.
By the way, if there are no professional carpet cleaning professionals in your area yet, why would you buy more than 1 zip code anyway? People will already be able to find you in a 30 mile radius.
Again, any who has questions, please feel free to contact me at the office (866) 5 SMARTGUY or on my cell phone (818) 414-2514. If you would like to see a free live 20 minute webinar on the system, please feel free to register one here:
http://www.smartguy.com/index.asp?id=59 ... e-Webinars
You can make your own local network of service provides by leaving a flyer of discounts or other promotions at every client contact and each service provider in your network could even leave a large refrigerator magnet at every customer contact. With all the members of the network each spreading the word for the other local network members.
However, there would be no accountability. Is everyone passing out the flyers or just you? Is everyone buying magnets and passing them out or just you? Is everyone spreading the word or not? Aren't you limited to only those who you know?
SmartGuy.com is fully automated, all referrals sent and received are tracked, and it is not limited to those you know, but those they know...and those they know.
As for it being far less costly and have "a larger ROI than buying several zip codes for this MLM directory." That is untrue.
First of all, we are not a MLM company and are against the whole concept. We only provide 2 tiers and it is to allow people to quickly regain back their $19 monthly investment.
Next, if you sign up in one zip code (remember people can still find you up to 30 miles away) and recommend atleast 3 people who sign up, SmartGuy is paying you $21 per month and you are paying SmartGuy $19.95 per month. Obviously, if you invite 10 people and they invite 10, well you are making much more and are conecting with that many more professionals.
By the way, if there are no professional carpet cleaning professionals in your area yet, why would you buy more than 1 zip code anyway? People will already be able to find you in a 30 mile radius.
Again, any who has questions, please feel free to contact me at the office (866) 5 SMARTGUY or on my cell phone (818) 414-2514. If you would like to see a free live 20 minute webinar on the system, please feel free to register one here:
http://www.smartguy.com/index.asp?id=59 ... e-Webinars
Walt
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Quality referrals are the weak link.
I wouldn't send a customer to somebody I wasn't a hundred percent sure of. Even then I feel obligated to check up on the deal and make sure everything went well.
I wouldn't send a customer to somebody I wasn't a hundred percent sure of. Even then I feel obligated to check up on the deal and make sure everything went well.
KevinL
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It is definitely a mlm. Many of them only have 2 or 3 levels. Those are the good ones that allow everyone to succeed.
Walt,
You mentioned that "Quality referrals are the weak link" and that you "wouldn't send a customer to somebody I wasn't a hundred percent sure of. Even then I feel obligated to check up on the deal and make sure everything went well."
I understand. That is why SmartGuy has a full rating system, so consumers who use them can rate them AND write a review that can be seen by all others. SmartGuy.com does not want anyone, only those who are willing to provide top-quality service and refer others in their network.
Also the integrated referral system tells you when they received the referral, and the results of the referral - full accountability.
The point is, you can select to only send referrals to smartguy members who have received an extensive amount of good feedback, and of course contact them on the phone or in person first. You can also wait until you build a solid face to face relationships with others prior to recommending them. Either way, the first step is to meet quality professionals that need carpet cleaners or tile care specialists to recommend.
Jordan
You mentioned that "Quality referrals are the weak link" and that you "wouldn't send a customer to somebody I wasn't a hundred percent sure of. Even then I feel obligated to check up on the deal and make sure everything went well."
I understand. That is why SmartGuy has a full rating system, so consumers who use them can rate them AND write a review that can be seen by all others. SmartGuy.com does not want anyone, only those who are willing to provide top-quality service and refer others in their network.
Also the integrated referral system tells you when they received the referral, and the results of the referral - full accountability.
The point is, you can select to only send referrals to smartguy members who have received an extensive amount of good feedback, and of course contact them on the phone or in person first. You can also wait until you build a solid face to face relationships with others prior to recommending them. Either way, the first step is to meet quality professionals that need carpet cleaners or tile care specialists to recommend.
Jordan
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Mark Imbesi
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A cross (religious pun intended) between BNI and Angie's List?
