Below is a sample of one topic generated on our Forum:


Topic: Strip Malls  (Read 43 times)
admin
 
Strip Malls
« on: August 05, 2007, 07:23:12 PM »
 
Anybody had any luck getting accounts in strip malls?  I've gotten several accounts recently in new strip malls, You need to keep an eye out for new businesses moving in, but once you get one or two accounts in a strip, the owners will often help you out by letting you know when others are moving in, plus the owners all get to know each other, so this can be an advantage for you.  When you only have to walk next door to get to your next account, it's a great feeling.  Really cuts down on drive time too.

Bob

jhooster
Newbie

Re: Strip Malls
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2007, 05:39:05 PM »

I haven't had much success at strip malls so far, lots of big name stores that all tell me "corporate handles that", when I ask to leave a bid.  I did get one account in a strip mall, and it would indeed be good to pick up some more right next door, but so far no luck.
I guess it depends which companies they are, maybe some companies are easier to get accounts with?  I have gotten a few new accounts, but they are scattered around a bit, I'll be trying to get more accounts closer together like you said.

JW

adenor23
Newbie

Re: Strip Malls
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2007, 04:47:20 AM »

Hey jw

Stick with it - it all take time (Rome wasn't built in a day) your commercial work should always be done to a very high stand and regularly; by this i mean the same day and time for each visit were possible.

its the little things like that gets you notice.

ade

jhooster
Newbie

Re: Strip Malls
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2007, 06:48:51 AM »

Hi Ade,            
Thanks, I definitely need and appreciate any words of encouragement I can get.  I am going to try to get my accounts closer together as I seem to be wasting too much time stuck in traffic. Angry! Maybe I need to put my marketing efforts into one town or area at a time.

jw

admin

Re: Strip Malls
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2007, 04:22:56 AM »

Mr. hooster,

You may want to let your customers know that you are looking for more work. i have had success with my clients getting me work if I offer them a free washing for a good lead.
Also, we will leave a sticker on an empty site with our name and phone number. Something small, maybe one inch by two inches. You can buy them at Staples or Office Max and then print out what you need from your computer.

admin
Re: Strip Malls
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2007, 04:23:58 AM »

Here is the process in you need, http://personal.georgiasouthern.edu/~lanellv/PrintLabels.htm