Drummin' up some bidness
I think knocking on someone's door depends on the region you live in, in some parts of NH, you just might get a tail full of buckshot. You could try this; give them the idea that you got stuck with material from a cancelled job and it happens to be the color of their trim/house, would they want a great price on an install? I dunno, like ya said some people get freaky when you tap on their door,.... HEY! I know! BRING COOKIES! Just kiddin'...you could also tell them your going back to the way business used to be conducted, they get to meet the owner of the business right off the bat, so you can let them see your a respectable businessman,(you r...right?
) and that in person introduction to your services gives your potential work for them or the proposal/bid a personal touch, something others' don't have, rather than an ad in the paper, or flyer in the mailbox, because you really never know who is going to show up at the door when they may try that route. I've also found that offering them a credit or discount if they refer business that signs a deal. Just don't stiff anyone, good news, or 'word travels fast, bad news/'word is way, way, faster!. Good Luck, and keep the cookies next to the heater, they might like 'em warm....
I think knocking on someone's door depends on the region you live in, in some parts of NH, you just might get a tail full of buckshot. You could try this; give them the idea that you got stuck with material from a cancelled job and it happens to be the color of their trim/house, would they want a great price on an install? I dunno, like ya said some people get freaky when you tap on their door,.... HEY! I know! BRING COOKIES! Just kiddin'...you could also tell them your going back to the way business used to be conducted, they get to meet the owner of the business right off the bat, so you can let them see your a respectable businessman,(you r...right?
) and that in person introduction to your services gives your potential work for them or the proposal/bid a personal touch, something others' don't have, rather than an ad in the paper, or flyer in the mailbox, because you really never know who is going to show up at the door when they may try that route. I've also found that offering them a credit or discount if they refer business that signs a deal. Just don't stiff anyone, good news, or 'word travels fast, bad news/'word is way, way, faster!. Good Luck, and keep the cookies next to the heater, they might like 'em warm....
