CarterConstruct

I hoping some of you can give some help with marketing in the retail and commercial arena. What has worked for you?

We have been building our business on relationships we have built though previous jobs and our subs, but we need to branch out. I'm sure everyone could use the input. Please help!

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CHM

We are probably dealing with the same issue. We have been working on TIs through a small network of property managers, comm. property owners, and individuals. The problem is finding new leads. I tried bidclerk but that did not work well. Any idea would help. Thanks.

Jesse Kirchhoff

Chain store guide has a great data base but it will cost you some $$$$ If you are nation wide it would sure be worth it.

Hi Jesse,
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Jesse Kirchhoff

PRSM is also great and I have gotten good leads since becoming a member.



Hi Jesse,
Since I missed you today, I wanted to get this information over for your review as soon as possible. Attached is the information regarding the 2009 Marketing Product Menu for PRSM.

(PRSM) represents a group of individuals and their companies dedicated to advancing industry awareness of retail facilities maintenance, while promoting professional and ethical standards. We are an association comprised of professionals who are responsible for the maintenance and management of retail stores, and service providers throughout the United States and Canada.

Our bi-monthly magazine, Professional Retail Store Maintenance, is mailed directly to our members the decision-makers throughout the retail industry, including directors of facilities, construction, energy, refurbishment and store facilities.

We represent 7 out of 10 of the largest national retail companies. Including: Walmart, CVS, Costco, Yum Brands and Office Depot!

Online Advertising Opportunities available:

eZine for Professional Retail Store Maintenance Magazine (eSponsorship and eToolbar)

eNewsletter- ShopTalk- PRS-N0008

Website- PRSM- PRS-W0009

Please call or email me with any questions regarding the media package. It is alot to digest. Please look at the bundling options on the last page of the media kit that offers you opportunities to spread your budgeting dollars over several different advertising medias.

Deadline for reserving space for our members/vendors is Nov. 7. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Kindest Regards, Nicole

Nicole Hudson
Account Executive
Naylor LLC
12600 Deerfield Parkway
Suite 350
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: 770-810-6988
Fax: 770-810-6995
nhudson@naylor.com
www.naylor.com

CHM

Have you signed up for these services, and if so how are you satisfied with it. I have spent enough for lead services without any significant outcome and don't want to repeat the mistake.
Thanks a lot for the info.

Jesse Kirchhoff

I signed up for PRSM - Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association a year ago and it has been a good investment. It is just another organization like the Chamber or HBA that you will have to work to get results. I have gotten leads from just being on the members list - but mostly from direct mailings, emails and phone calls.

I ran across Chain Store Guide while doing research on mailing addresses for franchise restaurant and retail owners. This is the ONLY list like this that I was able to find. They are also not a lead service but do offer a very good mailing list and supporting data.

When we go nation wide someday I will go ahead and and buy one but I did not see the value in what they where charging for my service area $250 for 81 locations (we found almost 300 addresses on Google and call for verification).

Good luck,
Jesse

Attached Files

CSG_Restaurant_Locations.pdf (93.5 KB, 51 views)

CarterConstruct

Thanks Jesse!
I'll check into these.

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CarterConstruct

CHM, did you bid on the 1617 Mission project? I thought I saw your name on the list. We decided not to bid that job.

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CHM

We have decided not to bid on that project as well.

fathersonfab

I'm interested in bidding on monthly maintenance and service work for property managers and/or franchise stores and apartment complexes.
I'd like to start with landscaping service and move into painting, roofing, asphalt/parking lot repairs, etc.

Where do I start besides what was already mentioned. The key thing I'm looking for is monthly repeat service.

Thanks

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