cold calls

[Russ Spence]

I make them regularly

 

[David O'Connell Jr]

Yes I do as well

 

[FCPWLLC]

No, It doesn't fit into my business model of low volume, high margin.

 

[DOG]

someone call and pitch me.. i am curious to hear what your scripts sound like?
i have only made 2 cold calls so far both were to realtors who had pics in FREE realty mags(dirty roofs)....hehe no sale... if i knew who to call i might have greater success.

 

[PowerWash Pros]

Every account that we have has been from a cold call that I have placed except for 2 - and 1 was a referral from someone I cold called........
I only cold call fleet accounts and commercial accounts..I would never market that way to residential ( I leave that up to the flyers )

 

[Russ Spence]

Street Walkin And Cold Callin Are Different !

REMIND NATE IT AINT COOL TO DRESS LIKE A GIRL

 

[DOG]

how may accounts do you have nicole? please share some the job titles of those you spoke with.

 

[DOG]

nicole????

 

[PowerWash Pros]

Sorry - didnt even see this...russ is so quick to post his BS that the postings fall out of site too quickly....

I usually speak with "Fleet Operations Managers" for the fleet accounts.
For Commercial like Joe's Crab Shack & Outback Steakhouse, I just talk to the manager. I will cold call them and ask if they are currently having thier sidewalks cleaned and if they would mind us doing a free demo for them, oddly enough, most of them are not using anyone and they are pretty easy to sign on for a regular monthly service.

If you are calling big corporate offices you will have to ask for "New Vendor Inquiries" or ask to speak with the Regional Property Maintenance Manager.

 

[DOG]

thanks Nicole yea Russ has 6500+ post he knows how to work it.
hehe funny stuff. street walking...

 

[gks72]

facilities managers, purchasing agents, and maintenance supervisor are all good voicemail boxes to speak to...

Eventually when you get through you get fed some 'story' about their inhouse crew...then you 'call them out on it' and get your invite to show your abilities.

Wasn't in my plan of operations but...when it had to be done, it has paid great dividends.

 

[Ron Musgraves]

see Cleaner Times June 2007 page 28

whats on the page Gary? Post it man

 

[mario]

if you guys need some goverment work go to www. CCR. gov and register. lot of dirty post housing around

 

[MIKE FP]

I dont seem to have the time to make the calls.

 

[Stacie Spence]

The major portion of our commercial accounts come from cold calling , mine all start with a southern "HI"

 

[MIKE FP]

if thats the case maybe i should start cold calling. maybe in the winter months.

 

[PowerWash Pros]

Stacie - I think that as women we get a better response when WE cold call. Most of the time the people that I talk to on the other end of the line are men and they are more apt to listen to a female versus a male. I think we have a definite advantage.

So how is it going, are you getting the hang of it all?

 

[K Gauthier]

What If I Use My Girly Voice.?

 

[Russ Spence]

Stacie - I think that as women we get a better response when WE cold call. Most of the time the people that I talk to on the other end of the line are men and they are more apt to listen to a female versus a male. I think we have a definite advantage.

So how is it going, are you getting the hang of it all?

I will chime in for her , she is doing great , she did 2 last week one for 37 stores and then on Friday she got one done for 112 more ! she is gone to meet with another Regional rep thats in town now from "un named " now to see about signing them now ..... more later !

THE 149 STORES FROM LAST WEEK ARE ALL QUATERLY CONTRACTS !

Thats my girl !

 

[PowerWash Pros]

Hey - she is putting me to shame. I better get off this board and get on the phone!!!

Good Job Stacie - - You go girl