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#1 ·
Call people back!

As I mentioned in another thread, I recently bought an old Victorian place that needs work. Not gonna do it all myself, I'm in the process right now of deciding what I'll do and what I sub out. So I'm calling contractors for those other jobs. I tell ya, a lot of them must be already independently rich 'cause I would say that at least half that I leave messages for never call back. Some I even call twice, but if I have to beg them I don't want 'em.

On the other hand, a few call back same day, in the evening if they have to, and demonstrate an eagerness to meet, talk about my needs, produce a quote, ready to go to work. Not surprisingly I'm noticig that the guys who seem to be doing well and have a professional-looking outfit are the ones that call back. Apparently, that's all it takes.
 
#2 ·
Call people back!

As I mentioned in another thread, I recently bought an old Victorian place that needs work. Not gonna do it all myself, I'm in the process right now of deciding what I'll do and what I sub out. So I'm calling contractors for those other jobs. I tell ya, a lot of them must be already independently rich 'cause I would say that at least half that I leave messages for never call back. Some I even call twice, but if I have to beg them I don't want 'em.

On the other hand, a few call back same day, in the evening if they have to, and demonstrate an eagerness to meet, talk about my needs, produce a quote, ready to go to work. Not surprisingly I'm noticig that the guys who seem to be doing well and have a professional-looking outfit are the ones that call back. Apparently, that's all it takes.
What text are you leaving on these calls?

Are you saying that you are a contractor doing work on your own home and would like them to offer some bids for work you are not up to doing?
 
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