🌟 Ask-an-Expert: Want More Commercial Clients? Let’s Make It Happen 👇
Tired of chasing leads one by one? Let’s land steady, local work by building real partnerships in your community. Hey, I’m Phil Risher, business educator and owner of Phlash Consulting. I help service pros like you lock in recurring commercial jobs—from churches and schools to gyms and retirement homes. This week, I’m here to help you: 👉 Pick the right local businesses to target 👉 Craft a strong outreach message 👉 Turn one-off jobs into long-term partnerships Want feedback? Just comment with one of these: 🌟 A business or group you wish you could land 🌟 A message you sent (or want to send) 🌟 A partnership attempt that flopped, I’ll help troubleshoot it Not sure where to start? Drop a question...I'm here all week. Let’s turn your next community connection into your biggest contract yet. 🙌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.comYour Best Marketing Ideas!
What has been your most successful marketing tool in 2024? Is there anything new you are trying going in to 2025 and beyond? Mine has been word of mouth and literally making neighboring sites envious of how we take care of our clients. What has worked for you? What are you looking to try next? 😎
Starting a Mastermind Group for Wood Floor Refinishers
Hey All, I'm Scott Newman, the owner of NewRidge Refinishing Group Inc. We specialize in hardwood floor and staircase refinishing, as well as floor installations and complete staircase and railing renovations. I'm interested in forming a mastermind group of like-minded wood floor refinishers within this community. My goal is to create a space where we can "talk shop" and explore new sales and marketing strategies, discuss the latest products, and share ideas on how to better serve our clients. If you're interested in collaborating and growing together, let’s connect!
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Need More Leads & a Website That Works as Hard as You Do?If you're a contractor offering services like remodeling, roofing, painting, or renovations, having a strong online presence isn’t optional anymore it’s essential. I specialize in building professional, mobile friendly websites that help contractors: Book more jobs Show off past work with photo galleries & testimonials Get found on Google with local SEO Look legit and stand out from the competition Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, I offer free consultations to see how we can upgrade your online presence and bring in more clients.Sweat equity
Building a pressure washing business with sweat equity. I've been leaving flyers and tear aways at local businesses. About to post some on local Facebook groups, is there any additional advice for adding customers but keeping it local and personal. I am hoping to build a locally recognized company... patriot Pressure Washing, PPW!
How I Run My UK Handyman Business Remotely from Vietnam
For years, I was deep in the day-to-day grind of running a handyman business in the UK—on the tools, quoting jobs, chasing leads, and constantly firefighting. It wasn’t until I started building proper systems that I could finally step back and work on my business instead of in it. One of the biggest bottlenecks I faced—right up there with hiring reliable subcontractors—was quoting. Driving out to jobs just to quote ate up time, fuel, and momentum. It was inefficient, and I knew it had to change if I wanted to scale. Fast forward to today: I now live in Vietnam and operate the business fully remotely. The shift has only been possible thanks to the systems I’ve built—particularly around lead handling and quoting. We’ve leaned heavily into WhatsApp quoting. It’s fast, convenient for customers, and lets us triage leads without wasting site visits. But what makes it really work is our lead scoring matrix. It helps us determine—based on a few key inputs—whether we: Send a WhatsApp video request, Offer an instant rough online quote, or Recommend a full in-person visit. This automated decision-making process has transformed how we handle incoming leads. It’s a win-win: customers get faster answers, and we save time while focusing on high-value jobs.
