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Old 04-30-2009, 01:59 PM   #1
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Moving To Bigger And Better Thing


advice.... I have been painting apartments for six years. I am licenced and insured/bonded. I begain looking in to residential repaints and the money is so much better any advice on how to get the ball rolling with that, as far as a costomer base to get the foot in the door. I can not beleive I have not been doing this all along.

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Old 04-30-2009, 02:20 PM   #2
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Look into a networking group called BNI (business networking international)

When i started my residential painting company i joined a chapter in Cleveland and it gave me enough work to keep one crew working year round.

After you complete 10 - 15 jobs if you are any good you shouldn't even have to advertise to keep a couple crews working. Word of mouth referrals are the best and dont be afraid to ask your customers to pass out your business cards and any promotional materials you have.

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Old 04-30-2009, 02:41 PM   #3
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wrong section.
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My advice: Hire a real painter to do it.
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Old 04-30-2009, 03:11 PM   #4
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so glad you seen the light my friend! Network your ass off is all I can say. I spoke with an overhead door company installer today. He wants his place painted. I saw him at the gas station. Good luck!
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