Putting in the work, but no clients yet. What would you do in my shoes?
I recently started my pool service business here in Miami. I’ve been working hard to get it off the ground, created a clean competitive website, post regularly on social media, and even hand out handwritten cards door to door. But despite all that, I’m still struggling to find clients. I know the pool industry is highly competitive here. For those of you with more experience, what helped you get customers early on? Thanks in advance 🙏 Also, if you're in Miami and ever want to connect in person, I’d be happy to meet up and exchange insights. You can find my contact info on my website: https://sapphirepools.co
Painters: what ideas do you have for the cold holiday season?
(This post is inspired by "VOTM"'s post to landscapers.) Painters, have you found ways to add to your income during the months when it's too cold to do exteriors and interiors slow due to holiday plans/decorating? Looking for ideas for next year, residential or commercial. 🙂Podcast discussion: Texted an old quote list and closed $100K
Do you have any thoughts, stories, or feedback after listening to the episode? Comment below what stood out to you most! 👀 🌟 Do you get better responses from text messages or emails when following up with leads? Why do you think one works better for your clients? 🌟 How long do you usually wait before following up on a quote? Have you found a ‘sweet spot’ for getting replies without being pushy? Episode Overview What if the fastest way to land new work was hiding in your old quote list? Daniel Dixon, CEO of SendJim, texted 270 leads who never followed through—and closed $100K in jobs. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Daniel and host Adam Sylvester break down the follow-up strategy behind that massive win. You’ll learn what to say, when to send it, and why your best next customer might be someone who ghosted you last year. Show Notes: [02:09] What is SendJim, and how does it work for home service pros [02:36] The revenue you’re missing if you’re not texting your list [03:53] How to automate client texts with SendJim and Jobber [06:06] More smart ways to automate your customer texting [06:27] Long-term nurture texts to win back past leads [09:30] The #1 reason your clients forget you after two months [10:00] The best call-to-action to use in your client texts [13:42] What happens when a lead replies to your text [14:03] Should you offer discounts to win back lost quotes? [16:56] How to send mass texts and promote seasonal offers [19:07] How often can you text without annoying your clients [19:49] The texting laws every home service pro needs to know [21:45] Why following up on quotes is your biggest moneymaker [25:10] Clients aren’t ignoring you—they just need reminders [27:07] Why your marketing texts should come from a different number Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Are you building your personal brand?
Your personal brand is just as important as your business brand. Building your personal brand as a business owner can help build authority in your industry, social proof, and trust among your peers, employees, and customers. What do you want to know about building a personal brand? Have you claimed your Google Knowledge Panel?Seeking ideas for developing power partnerships to better work with clients & grow our biz?!!
Hi all, We are a local fire protection company here in Los Angeles and we do both sales and service of fire extinguishers, as well as specialty fire equipment and resources. I am putting this question out there both for connections and suggestions on best developing power partnership with other local companies that work with residences, properties and businesses, to help collaborate on our services provided and add more value to them and more revenue to both partners. Example of our power partners are roofers, GC's, management companies, HOAs, solar companies, fire and water damage companies, Security and locksmith companies, Insurance agencies... Would love to hear your feedback and suggestions and love to work with you as well, if we could benefit from partnership. This, would be a more effective way to grow our businesses than social media or other passive ways I believe! Payam. Lavi | Supervisor PalFirePro.comWhat to do when business gets slow?
What would you add? Here are 10 things you can do when business gets slow to help drive more business: Call past clients. Cheapest client to acquire but most overlooked. Send out monthly newsletters that have nothing to do with sales. Just connect. Relationships are the goal. Send out handwritten cards to past clients with a $5 Gift Card for coffee. Create raving fans who market your business for you! Hit the street. Get door hangers and go door to door. Get your team to join you! Double down on networking relationships. Schedule a meeting every day with a different referral partner. Don’t cut back on marketing. Cut down on other areas but never marketing. Double down on marketing when others are pulling back. Negotiate costs with vendors instead. See how partnerships could lower costs or help cover costs…for example providing co-branded marketing material. Be disciplined and active on social media and community pages. Low hanging fruit. Serve. Givers gain. Give your time, your expertise, and resources and it will come back to you. Communicate with your team. Let them know what they can do to help. Don’t suffer in silence…before it’s too late. Start a service contract that keeps you top of mind with your clients all year and generates reoccurring revenue. LEARN. IMPLEMENT. TAKE MASSIVE ACTION! 😎🤙🏼
