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Old 04-20-2005, 11:55 AM   #1
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Hello Painters,

I'm curious as to the information you give to the prospective customers upon meeting them for the first time.

During my initial measure call I normally leave a two pocket folder with my business card, copy of my licenses and insurance certificate. I also include a spec data sheet on the Sherwin Williams products I plan to use.

I'm sure alot of you do the same and wondering what else I could leave to differentiate myself from the other contractors.

Thanks in advance.

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Ranger Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc.

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Old 04-20-2005, 05:58 PM   #2
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I'm sure alot of you do the same and wondering what else I could leave to differentiate myself from the other contractors.
What you don't just leave your price on the back of a business card in the mail box?

Trust me... you are already differentiated!

How about photos of completed work? How about a presentation cd/dvd? How about refrencs, both phone and drive by?

My favorite is a one page brochure that says very large at the top "Why should you choose Grumpy's Company?" Then lists several reasons.

I'm not a painter but I belive this holds true for all contractors.
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I'm actually in the process of creating a 6 page brochure - 5x7 in size.. that gives the basics of what my company is all about. Pretty simple layout but easy to look at. Here's a downsized version of the front cover.
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I have the grumpy page too that gives 8 reasons why I am a remodeling God, the insurance and license. Also leave a sheet with references and testimonials and another one with the picture of my website's front page, a copy of the warranty they will be getting and a copy of the survey they will be getting.
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Old 05-08-2005, 02:58 PM   #5
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Painters,

Thanks for your responses.

Just recently added written testimonials and phone numbers of satisfied customers. By the way, they are all satisfied!

I've also included a copy of a full page advertisement that I run in a local community paper.

Name Brand Recognition!

I am now researching logo ideas.

Any suggestions?

Tom Rohland, Jr.
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Get in touch with a fella name Petr at www.malbardesign.com - he's cheap, quick, and very professional.. from trendy to old school. He does all my graphics.
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Yeah Petr has done some work for me too.
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Yeah, we got a page that goes with all our bids.

Two sided, the front lists all our services, the back lists why to hire us.
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Painters,

Thanks for your responses.
BTW we are not all painters.
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