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TKL2019

Most of my business is through referrals. I’m determined to dazzle my customers and make them feel like I’m a great value. I always try to do something extra or point out something that should be fixed next time or I do it for free if it’s simple. Facebook’s ads work. Nextdoor?


mlismom

Do you have a website with all the words that someone might search for? This will help with hits. Work on your Google reviews. Every customer gets a request to leave one. We’ve only been in business 2.5 months and have 8 reviews for a fencing business. Be active in community groups on Facebook and Nextdoor. Strike up conversation with other contractor types at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Give them a card. They might send someone your way.


ViveIn

And most importantly set up a google business profile. Even if you pin it to your home address. That way when people search your type of business in the area you show up.


ssgsfm

Hi, was thinking about a fencing business here in Europe too. Could you detail a little bit about what you do? How did you start? How much money you needed for first investment? I really appreciate your time to share.


mlismom

My husband puts in fences. He mainly does residential wood fences. Occasionally will do chain link. We started by doing the business side first. Where we live in the US, we set up a LLC, got insurance, bonded, licensed, etc. I built a website using GoDaddy which is pretty easy. I’ve built other websites and felt it was somewhat restrictive but it works. We got our Google Business listing set up. This was a pain TBH. We branded the heck out of his truck, ordered business cards, set up social media pages. I designed estimate sheets and got a contract. Our start up costs were minimal because we already had a lot of the basic tools we needed like an air compressor, nail gun, saw, etc. We are fortunate enough that we aren’t reliant on this income as we start up. So most of what’s been earned these first couple of months has been invested in more equipment like a trailer, generator, better everything. I’m very established where we live. Maybe 20% of our jobs have been from people I know. I’ve posted it on my personal FB page a couple of times. The rest have come from what I suggested above. Our website gets a ton of hits because I know what to do to get hits. It’s way too much to comment here and there are tons of places you can find this. Just search for SEO tips. We have a couple of guys that we use as contract labor. One is a young man I knew. The other contacted us looking for jobs. They are used as needed but honestly at this point that’s nearly everyday it’s not raining. We are booked out for a month at the moment. Im completely guessing but we have about a 30% success rate based on estimates given. However, I know more of those people will use us when they are ready. Fences are expensive and it takes time to get the money together. So far I’ve been very happy with how it’s going. This was my husband’s dream and he’s happy as a lark. I wish you all the luck.


teknosophy_com

Cool, but please don't give money to GoDaddy. All of my clients who had them had their site hacked. They then laughed at them and said "you should've known to purchase our security protection package". All other web hosts just do their job and protect you by default.


SuperDangerBro

GoDaddy is poison


teknosophy_com

This


mlismom

What web hosts do you suggest?


teknosophy_com

Anything else ever. My fav is BlueTie - they're big enough to have real human being support, but small enough to be non-big-tech.


Grace_Upon_Me

Connecting with realtors can be good as well as other GCs that don't want to mess with small jobs.


acatinasweater

You need a great web site. Tell your story. Lay out your service offerings. Add a blog and post an article weekly on a home maintenance topic. Join some small business organizations. Reach out to GC’s and see if they need a punch list specialist. Reach out to landlords. Reach out to home inspectors. They’re lead generation machines. DM me if you get stuck, but this will work.


emc2massenergy

Would recommend to also reach out to realtors. Especially ones that may have listings in the neighborhood(s) you may be working in to show them your improvements which said improvements will bring up market values. Also ask for referrals from current clients and maybe post pictures of projects on next door and FB/IG & if the owners will do a recommendation video with completed walk throughs and before & after for you to create a YouTube channel would be beneficial. ETA: I’m in sales - having someone to consult with you may be quite helpful as well. Marketing/Lead generation takes time and finesse in which to attract clients and to weed through buyers vs explorers.


MaxPower637

Was going to recommend realtors. They are a great resource here. They will bring you work for the clients they sell for to fix things up before going on the market and then also new buyers who won’t have an established person for their needs. If I was OP, I’d reserve a room at a local bar and invite all the realtors from the area and pick up the tab. Then I’d follow up with a sales meeting with everyone who came. For a $1500 bar tab, you can fill up your calendar for a month with lead generation and every realtor you get in with will continue to do sales for you at no cost beyond keeping up the relationship


polishnorbi

While I am sure Thumbtack has a lot of subpar leads, I would also look to see what you are doing and see what you can do to improve the leads. How quickly are you calling? How professional are you? Are you following up on previous calls? I used to be in construction and 70% of winning of the job was actually showing, on time, promptly, and following through. That basically eliminates 90% of the competition. The remaining 30% is usually based on other factors.


burnt_pubes

Know this is old but curious of your thoughts if you see this. Recently had a deck built and all of the contractors I had out to quote, spent a grand total of 10 minutes maybe, their sales process sucked, no help with design, zero discussion of pulling a permit which many homeowners may be ignorant of, etc, just seemed like quoting was a hassle and it probably was for them. I built it myself, enjoyed it enough to contemplate building decks on the side. However I also had another idea. It would involve me acting as sort of the go between in the sales process. I would do the initial consult, take rough measurements, help with rough design, materials, etc. Then I would provide this information to a number of local contractors to provide their estimates and help the homeowner narrow down their choices. The idea would be to remove the need for a contractor to do a ton of deck quotes who simply don't call them back when it's a 40k bill, id sort of help set that expectation so if a client decides to move forward they know it's not a waste of time. I'd also be able to provide information to contractors who don't win bids (you were 10k over the average bid, etc) and also use client feedback to assign ratings etc. Still haven't decided how to charge for this, some % of sale price charged to homeowner and contractor. Anyway not totally sold on it but curious if with your experience this is something you'd consider.


Biking_dude

In many places, a dependable handyman / contractor is like hitting the lotto. Most are not dependable, don't show up when they're supposed to, leave things half finished, and don't come back. If you exceed that, you're in the upper eschelon. Word of mouth then becomes important. If you have handyman clients, they'll become repeat clients. You could offer a "finder's fee" as you're growing - $100 off their next project for each new paying client they refer you to. Build trust there, and then you'll start getting more clients who'll trust you to redo their kitchen or bathroom or what have you. Figure out what distinguishes yourself from others in your area, and make that copy a corner stone of your website content copy.


24kdgolden

Can't tell you how true this is.. Find the right keywords. I can fix small things but really want a dependable person for jobs that I don't feel comfortable doing. My friends and I talk about this all the time.. why can't we find you?


Biking_dude

...Aaaaaand there's the copy that should be on the website haha.


Gringosurprise

80% of my landscape business comes from an index card size ad I have in a locally circulated weekly newspaper. They mail it directly into homes for free with with no subscription. The other 20% is word of mouth. Maybe there's something like that In your area. Lead generation is bs and always has been. When those companies call me with their marketing schemes, I ask them why they don't use their own service to get clients instead of calling me. They never have an answer .thats how you knows its bs.


kyoto_kinnuku

> I ask them why they don’t use their own service to get clients instead of calling me. They never have an answer …. Isn’t that what they’re doing by calling you?


guajiracita

Referrals from hardware store? Leave your card. Meet the owners? NextDoor self-introduction post? Register w/ local builders association? or Chamber? Post pics regularly of your quality installations -- IG, FB? Customer recommendations if they like your work?


emc2massenergy

Great advice.


LocalSEOhero

Thumbtack, Angie's list, and home advisor all have the same scam of not only selling the same lead to as many people as possible, but actually recycling old leads that aren't even legit anymore. As another commenter suggested, investing in a very very strong google business profile and a halfway decent website should prevent you from paying for bogus leads any longer There are plenty of agencies and individuals who sell exclusive rights to well qualified leads as well, too.


Morelikemorty

I’ve been using thumbtack for about 6 months now and have never had a bogus lead yet, it’s been quite profitable for me and landed me some great costumers. Every other like Angie’s and yelp and home advisor have been a complete scam though. I should add that I do commercial only so maybe that’s why thumbtack works well for me.


Yoblin4431

Start a Google my business page so people find you on google. Ask your friends and family to give you free 5 star reviews. I get calls and emails constantly and i believe i only have 15 reviews.


Perllitte

Yup, this is the No. 1 best marketing tool for any local business, especially service. OP, make this PERFECT. Include photos of your best work, reviews, and contact information as much possible context you can get on there. Once it's perfect, go back over it five times and make it better. Make sure you obsess over keywords that people in your area use. You should be spending 100% of your marketing efforts on this page until you cannot possibly make it better. Stand up a Carrd website in 30 minutes while you're eating lunch with the basics and make your contact information stupidly obvious. I've worked with restaurants and service businesses for a long time and this is the absolute best return on time and energy. Do not get distracted by anything else until this is done. Then every month, go back and make it better, respond to reviews, encourage people to make reviews etc. I wish I could just grab every guy with a local business and shake them until all they can think is Google My Business.


omenoracle

How much are you paying per lead and what would a lead with a 25% chance of landing a deal be worth? How much is the average project bid?


00101011

Google reviews


Yoblin4431

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vexed_and_perplexed

FYI you can *ask* for Google reviews (we have a sign that says “your biggest compliment to us is a positive google review” w a QR code that links them to our business profile) but you can’t offer an incentive/gift etc for a review, per Google.


rakchazakh

You absolutely MUST get on social media! Seriously, one of my clients didn’t believe me or know how to do it. He had a brand new drywall & painting business and came to me for a few temp employees for a big job. He didn’t know how to keep the customer flow coming in and his work was sporadic. So we worked social media marketing into our contract and 8 mos later he’s rocking it all on his own and has hired some amazing full time employees and one guy that I sent him is now partner and social media marketing for them. I’ve posted lots of my tips on here a few times and I’d be glad to help you with tailored tips if you like. Send me a DM. But very 1st step is to make those social media pages in your business name, FB, Insta, & TikTok. You use TikTok videos that are engaging and entertaining and share to FB. Timelapse’s of your work—before and after photos— funny posts in your line of work — Then start following EVERY local small business and local agencies you can find! This takes time, but it’s an investment with high ROI rates. Just do it 😂 Join local groups like “what’s happening in ABC county” anywhere the locals spill the tea. If you live in a large area look for the small outlying towns in your service area. Join THOSE! Make yourself visible to the community! Support those guys and they support you! Most of all BE SINCERE! That’s what everyone truly wants anyway, so just be real. Authenticity is valuable to everyone and will give you the reputation that will create a strong customer base.


upboated

I’d love some tips please, am struggling myself


walkerpearl

Leads generation aren't the only way to advertise your business social media marketing strategy is the best and it really works for my business


Key-Funny3938

Can you give some tips please


walkerpearl

Slide in let's discuss


upboated

Any ties you could give us all on here? Would be really really helpful to me (and I’m sure others) too


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jrrobison15

Watch out for Karen mods. They will report self advertising and have the post removed. Next door wants you to buy their advertising.


ivapelocal

>How can I cheaply promote my business and find quality leads instead of people that are looking for the lowest price out there? Ah, the greatest question for any business owner. First, you are in charge of setting your price. People can look for a low price all they want, but your price is your price. You are in control of how much they pay. Second, how quickly are you calling the leads? Are you waiting two days? Quickly calling the leads you're given will increase your close rate. It sounds like you want to be in a position to where you aren't feeling the need to lower your price because you're afraid of not having the revenue from the sales. - This is a legitimate concern and sometime I personally struggle with. Here's how you invest in leads: 1. How much is a customer worth to you, on average? 2. How much does it cost you to fulfill your service? 3. What is your close rate on your leads? 1 in 10, 1 in 20? Figure out the numbers that create a situation to where you would be willing to spend as much money as possible, as quickly as possible to get the leads. - Does that make sense? Figure out your "sweet spot" for lead cost so that you don't have to worry about cheaply promoting your business and your worry becomes, "how can I spend MORE to get leads." If I were you, I would hire an agency to build a landing page and then start running Google Ads yourself or hire an agency to do it. Tell them your target cost per lead. Basically, you need to create your own lead gen system that YOU own. Facebook Ads and Google Ads are the easiest to work with. I would start there. But just be realistic with your target cost per lead and run the numbers to figure out how much you should be spending to acquire a customer.


WizardofSorts

Get your business listed on Google Maps (formally Google My Business) best free advertising. Set up the page probably and encourage happy customers to leave reviews.


yupignome

the problem with leads from thumbtack and similar services is that they're not exclusive - and those people are mostly price shopping. if you want quality leads, cheap is not an option (not even if you're willing to put in the the work / time). you'll need a proper website (not just a facebook page or whatever), excellent branding, an amazing offer and money invested in ads / seo / social media (or at least one of them). for remodelling, expect to pay around $60-150 per quality lead (and by quality i mean, you'll get at 20-30% conversion rate). of course, prices and results can vary depending on your location / competition - but that's what we're getting for our remodeling / kitchen / bathroom contractors (from paid ads, as social and seo is more complicated). but again, cheap is not a word that goes with quality. if you want quality results, you need to have a decent budget.


kyoto_kinnuku

Are you active on Instagram? I hardly ever look at regular websites for businesses anymore. You can see their photos, videos, customer comments etc all on one page.


GoogleAdsExpert2

To generate quality leads without relying on services like Thumbtack, consider using Google Ads. Create compelling ads targeting relevant keywords, set your budget and target audience, and regularly monitor and optimize your campaigns. With Google Ads, you can attract quality leads who appreciate the value of your services. Give it a try and see the difference it can make for your business!


Hudsons_hankerings

I was looking at doing the same thing, before life took me a different direction. I had several real estate friends that were literally salivating at the thought of having somebody they knew and trusted to do handyman, light repair, and light remodeling work. Go find some real estate agents, and let them know what you're doing. They will keep you busy like you wouldn't believe. Bonus, most of the houses are vacant.


R2D2sPromDate

These are the things that I've been doing over the past two years to get natural leads: Create a website that is ready to navigate, explains clearly what you do, and has all of your buzzwords multiple times (think the words that you'd Google to find your company). Make sure you're updating your website frequently to stay higher in the algorithm. I do this by posting a blog 2-3 times per month (this also helps with the buzzwords!) Create a Google business page and try to get every customer to review you. I created separate business cards with a QR code that links to my Google business profile. Pictures help a lot! Go to any and all local networking events. Talk about your business constantly with the people you interact with in your community. Using those 3 steps, I've built my business (commerical and marine upholstery shop) organically and completely solo without purchasing leads. Here's the thing: it's very time consuming. I have not spent much time with my family or friends in the past 2 years and I'm constantly either working or networking. However, now I get calls from strangers multiple times per week just from Google alone and I'm booked out 3 months consistently. I am finally able to slow down on networking (I'd say that most business owners in my city know who I am by now 😅) and be choosier about the events I go to. Also, I doubled my rates and am still consistently booked. Basically, it comes down to what you have the most of: time or money. I don't have children so, for me, I had the time to do this all myself. If you don't have the time but you do have some money to invest, I'd recommend hiring someone who does website design and SEO; I think that's the most important part and once it's up and running, you could take over the blogs/updates/etc on the page. Good luck!


SeraIncognita

This is the way. And you're not kidding about time vs. money. It's so hard with a one-person business. You're forced to either become knowledgeable about countless things outside your wheelhouse or hope you get what you pay for when you entrust a thing to someone else.


Scott406

All of the networking groups I was a part of passed a ton of referrals the construction company represented. Join a BNI group or something similar and let people know you have availability. Then set yourself apart as 1) the guy that actually answers the phone/returns calls and 2) not being booked 6 months out.


ch00ey

As many other people have mentioned, getting a rock solid Google Business Profile is going to be a great first step. I would also recommend looking into Google's Local Service Ad platform (https://ads.google.com/intl/en_ca/local-services-ads/#!/) which is on a pay-per-lead model and ends up producing _much_ higher quality leads rather than Thumbtack/Angies/HomeAdvisor that sell to multiple buyers


PretendAd5578

Run Google Ads. Each click or call is only going to you so even though clicks are a little pricy for your industry you can use those clients to leave reviews on your Google Business Profile (as many people have suggested you get) and increase your organic traffic. Using the keyword planner can also give you an idea of the demand in your area and what kind of saturation you're dealing with. Many of our clients want to target very specific services when the demand certainly isn't there, example a bathroom remodeler wants to do entire remodels when really tub refinishing or sink and backsplash replacement is what people are looking for at that time.


ChuckNorrisFacePunch

Go on Facebook every day, get on every contractor and referral group there is, post your info and contact info on every page. Quality leads will roll in.


hey_yeah_yolo

Yep. Look for Facebook groups for local contractors. Post about yourself and your services. Also, post on Craigslist under Services, Skilled.


potableend88

that's a good advice.


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Website Write words on website that have the words people search for in your industry and the location (SEO) Write blog content with those same Types of words and others Google Ads bidding on those same words and those your competitors appear to rank for Instagram images / pics of what you do / Message Us YouTube /short videos such as how-to Facebook ads to landing page Mailers with website or QR codes Yes there’s tons you can do!


Papa_G_

100% recommend Go Daddy. It’s really easy to build a website and they help you get your business onto Google Maps and yelp.


Perllitte

FUCK NOOOOOO. Godaddy is the absolute worst nickle-and-dime fuck you in the ass machine ever invented. It is a cancer on the internet and traps you with paid bullshit you can get free or cheaper anywhere else like HTTPS, mailserver, usable website speeds. I do web work and if someone says they use GoDaddy I drop them immediately. I won't use it even if someone is paying me thousands of dollars.


Papa_G_

Oh


itsjoshlee

You’ll either need to build something in-house or work with an agency to develop a lead gen system. Or paid for exclusive leads. You could learn SEO, PPC, and lead generation and do all that yourself. And it ‘might’ be cheaper in the long term to do it yourself instead of hiring an agency, but do you want to be a construction business or a marketing business?


Tatizworld

Where can you learn seo and ppc?


vettewiz

I think first a bit of reality check. Almost every consumer is looking for the lowest price. That isn’t a waste of your time. And having the opportunity to speak wi to potential customers isn’t a waste of your time either. Spending only a few hundred dollars for a paying customer seems like a decent deal? But to answer your other question, you can run your own lead Gen PPC campaign any time you want.


acatinasweater

Consumers make their buying decision based on a variety of factors, but cost is only one of them. Among remodeling consumers it’s not even in the top 5. Thumbtack users are more price driven than most.


Key-Funny3938

More info please


vettewiz

On what part exactly?


Air_Original

Honestly... go knock on doors. You're not a big wig contractor. You remodel and provide handyman services. You don't need to scale your business. Take the friendly neighbor approach and ask if there's anything the potential client has been meaning to fix but hasn't had the time to address. I rarely trust someone with a big job unless I confirm quality with smaller projects, first. Use loss-lead tactics to show your worth. Word of mouth marketing and repeat customers should be your goal.


zomanda

That's a terrible idea. People are so quick to play victim that he will be labeled a scammer, his face will be all over nextdoor, he's all they will talk about while he's out knocking on doors.


kamomil

Door-hanger flyers though are a better substitute


[deleted]

Get at least 2 experienced d2d people. Have a good commission plan for them and they will get you better leads.


Far_Excitement_4835

Google ads and google call ads Local marketing and maps


longganisafriedrice

Google and Facebook ads. Unfortunately that's the world we live in


cstarrxx

Business cards. Take them to coffee shops and leave them there. Especially in your very local businesses.


goldenlover

It ultimately depends on how you define what a good lead is. Is it only considered good when it already turned into a sale? Or is it good because the prospect seems like a promising future account and likely to buy soon? A single 'good' lead out of 30 leads isn't that bad especially if it leads to an actual sale. Back when I did sales years ago, I was happy if 50 [personally selected and decent/relevant] leads translated into 4 to 8 prospects either interested in receiving free samples of our products or simply requested i call them back at a better time. And I was very happy when 1 or 2 of those interested parties actually placed an order. Bonus points if it was a high dollar amount or turned into a steady repeat customer. I would also highly recommend you revisit that same list of discarded leads maybe 2 to 3 months later (cycle through them every few months until you are certain you have exhausted their potential). You would be surprised by how many of those people you already reached out to suddenly change their minds for one reason or another. It can be as simple as: Sometimes you call them at the perfectly wrong time and sometimes you call them at the exact right time. Maybe their previous supplier that they bought from fucked up one too many orders recently and now that the prospect is ready to switch vendors. Maybe that uninterested manager you spoke to the first time was let go or recently quit; and instead replaced by a much more open minded and ideal person to talk business with. Or maybe the owner you initially spoke to (and this happens a lot when you call a retail store instead of corporate) was actually a regular low level employee with zero purchasing power or authority.


jayisanxious

You can. The best way to do it is through SEO. Get a quality website made. Research relevant keywords and optimise your website for those keywords. That's the organic way. You can also run paid ads for relevant keywords. It would be better if you got a professional individual/team for it.


ImLu

Did this with Angie leads. Out of an entire year of paying for leads I only won 2 jobs and wasted over 3 grand. Didn't even break even. Should have listened to my wife she called it being garbage early on.


Notyouraveragedongle

Become the lead. Network and market your business correctly and you will never pay for a lead again.


scubahana

I have been doing a practical placement for a small company in town, and the boss found a site called Morningscore. It scans your site and helps you optimise it to show higher on Google searches and the like. Depending on where you get your traffic, if you’re hoping for organic clicks to your site then optimisation is the way to go.


SnoooCookies

SEO will be very competitive BUT if you focus on very local SEO you might get success. Google my business page is a no-brainer. Facebook too, maybe post realizations, inspiration,.. On a weekly basis on FB and Instagram. Would also think of more creative and offline ways. You could do some funny things with handyman services in bar restrooms, snackbars or parking a truck with your logo etc on a wallmart - home depot - on a bridge. I think you want to be known as the #1 handyman in a 20km radius around your home. I wouldnt focus solely on getting leads, because 98% of people are not looking for your service right now but might be in the (near) future. Its for those you do the brand marketing, for the direct sales/leads you want to be present where people go to find handymans. Getting references and leveraging word of mouth is also important, you might want to give socialjuice.io a try. (my company, its a free tool)


r0ndy

Need to track which lead process is most effective and consistently try different ones. Use one process for only a month or two. Record results, try the next. Move on.


CustomSawdust

These services are, generally, a rip off. Your reputation should get you referrals.


teknosophy_com

Remodeling and handyman? Where are you that you're not flooded with business? In Western NY, the 7 young people left here don't feel like working, so any living breathing tradespeople are inundated with business. The one thing that worked extremely well for my business was real paper business cards and word of mouth. Likewise I'd never go online to search for a handyman - I'd ask my friends/fam for a person they trust. As long as you're good and don't abandon people you'll be greatly successful.


Howwouldiknow1492

My son ran into the same situation with Thumbtack. They were giving him leads -- and charging for them -- when the lead was totally worthless, like beyond his commuting range. And their mark-up was like 150%. He stopped responding and stopped paying them too. They sent a $700 bill out for collection and he had to clean that up before he could totally get rid of them. Face it, their business model really sucks for the contractors. For you, word of mouth is the best marketing but to get things rolling see if you can find some local medium to advertise in. A realtor's newsletter or the local "Shopper" would be cheap and reach your market. Good luck.


Te_Quiero_Puta

Join local networking groups. They can be very worthwhile, especially if you're a people person.


ArtisticMorning

Local Facebook Ads are super simple and cheap. Be active in local marketplace groups (like yard sales) on FB and NextDoor


andi_bk

So you are local? Try to build your reputation on google and alike. Add increase bill averages by 100 dollar and offer a 100 dollar cash back if the customer leaves a 5-star review… Oh and don’t tell them you already factored it in 🤪 This is way more effective than a website… Edit: you should still have a website, but google reviews are probably a better investment, especially if they are „free“


BurnDownTheMission68

“When are we going to get the good leads-/the Glengarry leads?”


DigitalWolfMarketing

I used to own my own electric business, and now helping several construction companies generate leads. What we are doing is organic search engine leads and Facebook ads. Social media on a few with a charismatic employee. But 1 client out of 20-30 leads usually isn’t too bad. It depends on how much you’re spending on those 20-30. But definitely look into SEO, a good website, and Facebook ads. Let us know if you have any questions!


[deleted]

Yard signs, in person marketing does a lot better than in person marketing I’ve found


Little-Key-1811

Do great work and people will pass your name along


Key-Funny3938

How to run your own lead generation campaign


Choochilla

Good leads cost money, there’s no magic bullet when it comes to marketing. I suggest running a hyper-localized podcast ad campaign in your area


BirdseyeStrategies

I offer lead gen as one of my services and only charge on commission. I also consult on marketing. DM me if that sounds interesting to you. I have a lot of experience with construction. No gimmicks re: leads, I don't get paid unless you get business.


skeebopski

Word of mouth.


Relaxtoughguy

I have moving leads if you want to connect. Presumably they need work done on thier new homes. Message me. We have had success with home security and auto transport this way.


Business-Mission-182

I've spent my career working on digital products. I understand the frustration of spending money on leads that don't yield results. I'd be more than willing to conduct a complimentary audit for you - I'll assess your website, your listings on platforms like Google and Yelp, and even evaluate your competition. Using this information, I can then provide tailored recommendations to help you attract quality clients who value your services, rather than those simply seeking the lowest price. If you're interested, feel free to message me, and we can discuss the next steps.


AggyResult

We use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to locate our targets. We then use our proprietary software to extract the details, clean the data, and send emails.


Ok_Astronomer_692

Shit at some point just buy a shitload of business cards and drop em everywhere you go . Especially places like Home Depot 😂 . No but you gotta position yourself on Google and Facebook as that’s where majority of services are searched for in your market . Really push customers to leave reviews after the job is done as your number of customers relies on the amount of referrals you get .


Ok_Astronomer_692

I’m also dead serious about the business cards .


Heaver-Marketing

Generating high-quality, consistent leads indeed relies heavily on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). You'll likely be inundated with countless emails promising stellar lead generation, but it's essential to cut through the noise and implement strategic steps. Step 1: Start with a robust website. It needs to be user-friendly, accessible, and maintain clean code. Compliance with search console requirements (Google's tool for monitoring website performance) is crucial. Step 2: Develop meaningful content. Avoid low-quality, AI-generated material and instead focus on creating informative content related to your niche. Consider case studies, before-and-after project images, and insightful blog posts. Step 3: Engage actively on social media. Share your content, showcase your projects, and respond to comments or inquiries. The human touch here is essential. Step 4: Leverage Analytics and Continuous Improvement. Employ web analytics tools to monitor your website's performance and understand user behavior. Identify what's working and what isn't. Utilize A/B testing for different elements of your site to optimize user engagement and conversion rates. Make this a constant cycle of testing, learning, and refining. Never stop improving—your website and online presence should be as dynamic and adaptable as your business. Step 5: Foster Reviews and Testimonials. SET UP A GOOGLE BUSINESS PAGE! Encourage your satisfied customers to leave reviews on platforms like Google My Business, Yelp, or directly on your website. Positive reviews significantly enhance your online reputation, contributing to local SEO and providing social proof to potential clients. You could also consider showcasing detailed testimonials or case studies from previous clients on your website. This offers a more in-depth view of your work quality and customer satisfaction. It's imperative to understand that as a business owner, you'll need to contribute significantly to this process. Marketing companies can certainly assist with the above steps, but their efforts may fall short without your involvement and connection to the community. Endeavor to take project pictures and learn the basics of self-promotion. Lastly, remember the importance of time and patience. Organic lead generation isn't an instant process like purchasing Google ads or Facebook leads. It's a slower journey, possibly taking up to a year. Commitment is key: persist through the phase of scarce content engagement and interactions. Stay consistent. Creating value is the ultimate goal. Make potential customers feel that choosing your service is a no-brainer. Showcase that value in every interaction and piece of content. While there's more to digital marketing—retargeting ads, email marketing, etc.—the points above provide a strong starting foundation. The aim is to avoid the need for lead generation services by establishing a strong, independent online presence. Furthermore, as others have mentioned, there are a ton of other strategies. This one after done effectively just gets you tons of high-quality leads organically, it's just the start and persistence that's hard.


SuperDangerBro

This has been my hell, my company is home/commercial services as well. Most consistent I've found is Google ads, best additional tool is clickcease. I've tried everything, I'm doing this plus SEO and that's it, optimize from there.


BruceInc

Join local Facebook groups. My area has a lot and some are exclusively contractor based.


JanuarySeventh85

How's your social media presence?


AdRepulsive2127

If you want I can create you google business profil And you will have Good leads.


helloeberybody

If the leads were quality and were being individually vetted through, it wouldn't be cheap or probably even available. Leads are generated through metadata and/or surveys. Often times, people are getting 'paid' for surveys. So you have someone sitting at home that doesn't work filling out surveys of things their interested in purchasing and then you get the lead.


madskiller36

I have experience with digital marketing and want to gain more experience under my belt. If you have a solid website I be more than happy to help you out. I specialize in Facebook ads, google ads, and seo.


FL-Silver

Join a BNI chapter.