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Old 02-14-07, 01:42   #1 (permalink)
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Valentine's Day business

I took my fiance to a couples massage class last night for VDay. After the class I was talking to the instructor and telling her how glad I was that I decided to detail cars instead of become a massage therapist. Three guys overheard me and came running over to me asking me for business cards. They were all friends and were all, seemingly, in dire need of detailing services. It was almost comical how quickly they approached me.

One guy has a Rodeo, Denali, and his wifes minivan to be done. One guy has harsh water spots all over his black Acura TL and I can't remember what the other guy has. I spent $80 on a massage class and will pull around $1200 out of these guys!! Pays to speak up in a crowd!!!
 
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Old 02-14-07, 01:45   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Valentine's Day business

wow nice catch, that is some nice change
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Old 02-14-07, 01:51   #3 (permalink)
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Nice! It's always a good idea to casually pitch your business.

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Old 02-15-07, 10:43   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Valentine's Day business

I complete detail would be a great gift for VDAY! LOL I am sure it would last alot longer than flowers and chocolate...and def longer than dinner! Well, at least for most people, some people are complete slobs!
 
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Old 02-15-07, 04:35   #5 (permalink)
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I've always found it beneficial to work into conversation that I do detailing.
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Old 02-15-07, 05:04   #6 (permalink)
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I try to do it without appearing that I'm seeking business.....even though I am. Most are full of crap but a few actually work out.
 
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Old 02-15-07, 05:41   #7 (permalink)
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are you sure the dudes weren't asking you for a massage rather than auto detailing?

hehehe...just kidding!
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I got about $1000 worth of 'Super Bowl' business.
 
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Old 02-15-07, 09:13   #9 (permalink)
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I try to do it without appearing that I'm seeking business.....even though I am. Most are full of crap but a few actually work out.

tell me about it...seems like i get 1% of the people I talk to to have me clean up their cars...the rest just let them go to waste....
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massage therapy is tough work. really underrated though. at least in america.
 
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