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What’s the best way to manage and track leads in Jobber?
Hi! I have searched all throughout old conversations to try and see if anyone else has run into the same challenge I'm currently facing and read some good advice but I wanted to see if anyone had anything new to add. I'm looking for a way to actually track leads, whether that be in jobber with request titles, tags, or custom fields OR integrating a whole separate lead management software. I don't like leads to stay in the new request stage until an assessment is schedule as I do not provide in home estimates. Does anyone have any workarounds they use in jobber for better tracking lead stages and a better system to track when you need to call, text, follow up etc. Or if you found a better integration option. Thank you!!
Which marketing strategies have brought you the best customers?
Hi everyone, I'm building a Junk removal Business and trying to learn more about marketing and pricing. Right now im experimenting with Thumbtack, yard signs, and email marketing. for those with experience, which marketing strategies have brought you the best customers?Do you have a Instagram Business account? How are you utilizing tools built within it?
I started my Instagram business account and finally have started posting. I set it up as a business account so I am wondering a few things from this community... Is there features in the business account that you are using that some people could miss? Something to really get your name out there? What types of posts are you creating? What do you find really makes an impact? I want to post some interesting pest related content, crazy situations, heavy infestations, tips and tricks for homeowners...but I am wondering if any has any tips for me, that have worked for them? Feel free to follow along at pestfreecanadaWhich social media platforms work best for marketing a local service business?
Managing partner here for Rene & Son's Landscaping, Inc. in Wheeling IL. Was just wondering and trying to get everyone's input on this. I'm 25 and when it comes to social media marketing I am kind of at a loss. Is Facebook still a thing that a lot of people use? I have FB but barely use it. I know older generations use Facebook but to what extent. Should I be focusing my marketing more toward Instagram or tik tok? I mean as we continue to move forward should our focus shift into different marketing trends. Should the focus be more on Google marketing or Yelp? Do people still use Yelp?Do you charge for estimates, and has it worked for your business?
Does anyone here charge for estimates? I've been thinking about this for a while and curious if anyone has found success with it. I run a handyman business and solely focus on active listings for realtors. I've found that most of the time, when buyer's agents call for me to look at inspection punch list items, they never call back after I send the quote. I can only assume they're using my quote as leverage in the sale to get some sort of credit or concession from the seller. Now I'm thinking of asking which side of the sale they're on and charging if it's the buyer side, or just charging all around. Obviously, our time isn't cheap so I want to honor that. If you're charging for estimates, what kind of rate are you charging?
Why Simple Marketing Works for Service Businesses — Less Is More!
Something I notice a LOT in many marketing strategies is the overwhelming amount of detail people put into their campaign. To clarify, lets take a look at the ways people market. Yardsigns, social media ads, business cards, vehicle wraps, billboards, etc. Lets remember what the goal is in marketing. BRAND RECOGNITION Keep It Simple Stupid Less is MORE When a prospect is driving at 45mph in their vehicle, they can NOT read the tiny cursive lettering on your dark colored, detail cluttered, yard sign. Same with all other campaigns and products. All marketing needs to lead to somewhere. Like a website or social media page where you your customers can get all the information they need to know. Until then, the marketing needs to immediately show with as few words and details as possible who you are, what you are, and lastly a phone number, web address, or QR code. Pick a company color, logo, font, and repeat it across all platforms and displays. Maintain something the customer will begin to recognize. Make it simple and clear to read. Below is the art work for nearly all of our marketing. Yeah, it might be boring but it's effective!! I don't need to show a dozen little bullet points of specific services. That is what our webpage is for. Please share your marketing strategies and let's help others be SEEN!!
