So should I ask to put up a carpet cleaning “yard sign”?
A Houston carpet cleaner is torn on asking his customers if he can install a temporary sign in their yard. Steve likes the concept but as always there are some pitfalls to consider …
door hangers
Is there a down-side to the “Five Around” door hanger concept for carpet cleaners?
One California carpet cleaner wants to know if he could be sued in a house break-in where supposedly the thieves targeted the home after seeing the door hanger outside. Hmmm … good question! Where do you folks come up with this stuff! Steve takes the query and runs with it …
Tweaking a great carpet cleaning marketing tool: “The refrigerator magnet”-Part II
Refrigerator magnets have to be hands down one of the most cost-effective marketing tools for cleaners out there. Steve explains how you can distribute a frig magnet in your target market area effectively…
Tweaking a great carpet cleaning marketing tool: “The door hanger”-Part I
There are a lot of new razzle-dazzle marketing tools out there and many show great promise. We’ll keep you up to date. BUT, Steve Toburen reminds us that for carpet cleaners nothing replaces footwork and getting a physical reminder into the customer’s home. Check out this twist on a standard carpet cleaning marketing tool- the door hanger.
Door hangers: Just because they’re a great “old” idea won’t make them happen!
Many, many cleaners have success with door hangers. Motivating your carpet cleaning techs to actually distribute them is another story. So how do you “git ‘er done” when you have recalcitrant employees?
Just because its old doesn’t mean its no good …
The “oldies but goodies” are often the best and not just in music either. For example, thinking on marketing …