Low Voltage Work

wolverine1574

Started my low-voltage company about 8 months ago and all is going well. But like most buisness, sometimes it can get a little slow and i'm not happy unless I have 5 to 10 projects going at once. Can anyone give any advice as how to approach electricial contractors for low voltage work? Some of the high-volt electricians out here in nashville say that they dont like doing the low voltage aspect of a job, but when I offer my services (and trust me, my services are VERY compatible compared to some of the other companies out here), they dont seem to be interested. Maybe i'ts because we are a new company? Wrong sales pitch? I dont know.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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ChillaWatt

Whatcha mean 'how to approach them for work?' If they don't like doing that work but still do it make them an offer they can't refuse. Do you do residential or commercial? Is there a general involved? If so, then go to him and make him/her an offer. Do you know anyone as a reference? That always helps to get your foot in. try your luck at bidding public works projects. School districts are popular. I've seen some shabby work by some electricians around here, gravy-trainers. And they continue to get these gravy jobs when their work always has to be redone. As cliche as this may sound it's not what you know, it's who you know. Five to ten jobs is quite a workload. Do those well and make a name for yourself. Word will get around.
Network out, talk to people. Don't be one of those that just wants to go home at the end of the day. Stick around and BS with the higher-ups, even if it is just BS. Most of what they say is BS...Well, sometimes anyways. I know I'll look twice at someone that's making an incentive, rather than someone that want's to leave early to make it to happy hour.

Chilla

J87513

how did you guys get into low voltage stuff? i've been wanting to get into it for the longest time. i live in SoCal if you are looking for anybody.

MEDIAINSTALLS

I have to agree with Chilla here....it is who you know and not what you know. We got into working for a county bc a GC friend of mine got us in to do the audio system at a zoo.

We always showed up on site before anyone to work and always stayed later then others too. Its amazing how many "important" people show up after hours on a job site to take a look. And we were told by everyone we talked too that did show...your first impression is your only impression.

Know your competition in the area also. Its sounds dumb but its simple, form a recon mission---girlfriend call to get prices from someone, subscribe to a newsletter of a competitor in the area. ALWAYS network yourself too, bars are great, talk to everyone, know what your friends do for work, etc etc.