Billy Baldone
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I'm just curious, how many of you have gotten any good clients from Craigslist ads in services?
Any success from Craigslist?
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Audios S6
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1, he was a very nice guy and has come back for additional work, also tips. He told me flat out that he was looking for the cheapest guy to do the work. Decided to spend a bit more and go with me because of my quality looked better in photos and I was more pleasant to deal with when inquiring (summarizing his words).
Honestly, I gave up on craigslist very quickly. Everyone is looking for the cheapest guy. You'll get an incomplete sentence asking how much to 'buff' a 1997 pontiac sunfire, then like all craigslist things, they counter offer at half the price. Not the customer base most guys on AGO want or need.
If you decide to try it, have a canned response ready to go:
Hi ______, thank you for contacting me about your ______. I normally like to inspect the vehicle and discuss your concerns before providing any final pricing, but most people opt for a 1-step paint correction, on your vehicle that would be $______ and you can expect that to remove 50%-70% of the surface defects. A more economical option is an all-in-one product that will clean, polish and protect your paint all at the same time, on your vehicle this would cost $_____ and you can expect that to remove 20%-30% of the defects as well as add clarity, depth and shine to the paint. I'm available on ______ or ______ to do an inspection and/or start the work.
Honestly, I gave up on craigslist very quickly. Everyone is looking for the cheapest guy. You'll get an incomplete sentence asking how much to 'buff' a 1997 pontiac sunfire, then like all craigslist things, they counter offer at half the price. Not the customer base most guys on AGO want or need.
If you decide to try it, have a canned response ready to go:
Hi ______, thank you for contacting me about your ______. I normally like to inspect the vehicle and discuss your concerns before providing any final pricing, but most people opt for a 1-step paint correction, on your vehicle that would be $______ and you can expect that to remove 50%-70% of the surface defects. A more economical option is an all-in-one product that will clean, polish and protect your paint all at the same time, on your vehicle this would cost $_____ and you can expect that to remove 20%-30% of the defects as well as add clarity, depth and shine to the paint. I'm available on ______ or ______ to do an inspection and/or start the work.
Paul A.
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I also gave CraigsList a try but have abandoned that method because of reasons previously stated...the customers typically are shopping for an el cheapo option for a car "wash" and do not typify the clients i like to pursue.
Not to say to avoid it. Just don't be surprised when you get the customer inquiries that are quick to balk at your prices and work. I'm somewhat encouraged by Audios find and may need to reset another approach. If for nothing more than simply getting my name out there again and maybe find a good customer or two.
Not to say to avoid it. Just don't be surprised when you get the customer inquiries that are quick to balk at your prices and work. I'm somewhat encouraged by Audios find and may need to reset another approach. If for nothing more than simply getting my name out there again and maybe find a good customer or two.
madmallard
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One must just think about how they use Craigslist, and apply critical thinking accordingly on what to expect.