Doctor, Mortgages, Law Offices

[tmacsad]

During this off season I having been reflecting over this past detail season. Thinking about some of the things that I`ve done to market myself and my business. Although I detail on the weekend most on the time, I am ready to go to the next level full time detailing. This is something I dream/think about day in & day out. There is definitely a strong market here in Tulsa OK for detailing. The task at hand is how to get T-Mac`s Auto Detailing more into the public eye.

I have read a great deal about market strategies on this form. Many of which I have applied, and had good success i.e. craigslist, flyer`s, B.C., so on and so forth.
I also understand that word of mouth in this line of business is the #1 way to obtain new clientele. Having said all that... do any of you guy`s pro. or armature have any accounts with doctors, mortgage, law offices or any other type of business such as these. I`ve thought about trying to get in the door of establishment such as this, but I`m not really shore how to do it. IF you guy`s have any knowledge, wisdom, words of encouragement...lol it would be very appreciated.

Thanks
T-Mac (Tony)

[Poorboy]

Tony.. most of the people you mention just don`t care enough about the appearance of their vehicles .. try to focus on Real Estate brokers and other professions where first appearance when showing up in a vehicle is important... sales people are the best target market

[Beemerboy]

Tony.. most of the people you mention just don`t care enough about the appearance of their vehicles .. try to focus on Real Estate brokers and other professions where first appearance when showing up in a vehicle is important... sales people are the best target market

I agree with Steve on the RE people I have a few of them here, however I don`t agree with Steve on Doctor, Lawyers and such professionals. If you have flyer`s or something that can get your name to them, they can be a good network to be in,,,,my wife works for four doctors, I do all four of there cars, and the wife`s cars now....what I have started to do with them is offer a discount to them for referral`s to their Doctor network....its starting to work for me...Its in the numbers of Doc`s & lawyers that you send your info to, that will help you get a leg on

[tmacsad]

I agree with Steve on the RE people I have a few of them here, however I don`t agree with Steve on Doctor, Lawyers and such professionals. If you have flyer`s or something that can get your name to them, they can be a good network to be in,,,,my wife works for four doctors, I do all four of there cars, and the wife`s cars now....what I have started to do with them is offer a discount to them for referral`s to their Doctor network....its starting to work for me...Its in the numbers of Doc`s & lawyers that you send your info to, that will help you get a leg on

I do have flyer`s, but my wife doesn`t work for any doctors . A bit more difficult to get my info in their hands. I agree with you on the networking...I`m just looking for a professional way to market to this group of professionals.

[tmacsad]

I agree with Steve on the RE people I have a few of them here

Beemer, were these contacts threw word of mouth??

[tmacsad]

Tony.. most of the people you mention just don`t care enough about the appearance of their vehicles .. try to focus on Real Estate brokers and other professions where first appearance when showing up in a vehicle is important... sales people are the best target market

Steve, do you just walk in and leave a flyer with the receptionist asking to put it up where everyone can see it, or do you have a face to face with the owner/manger about his/hers car letting them know you are interested in providing your detail services to them and their employees? What is the best method?

[tmacsad]

Steve, do you just walk in and leave a flyer with the receptionist asking to put it up where everyone can see it, or do you have a face to face with the owner/manger about his/hers car letting them know you are interested in providing your detail services to them and their employees? What is the best method?

Its in the numbers of Doc`s & lawyers that you send your info to, that will help you get a leg on

Is this via e-mail, postcards, letters etc..?

[Poorboy]

it would be best to talk to the owner of the agency and work out a deal with that person ..if you get that person, all of their employees will fall right in line

[Reddwarf]

You might try some auto clubs. I`m in the local Jaguar club and I`m amazed at the way the owners don`t upkeep their cars. Some of them like to work on the mechanics but I seem to be the only member that likes to detail my Jag. I think most of them run theirs trhough the car wash and maybe have the car wash detail them. Plus, as old as I am, I am one of the younger members of the club.

Here is the link to the Tulsa OK Jaguar club: Jaguar Club of Tulsa Page

I`m sure there is also a Porche club as well.

Good luck!

[tmacsad]

You might try some auto clubs. I`m in the local Jaguar club and I`m amazed at the way the owners don`t upkeep their cars. Some of them like to work on the mechanics but I seem to be the only member that likes to detail my Jag. I think most of them run theirs trhough the car wash and maybe have the car wash detail them. Plus, as old as I am, I am one of the younger members of the club.

Here is the link to the Tulsa OK Jaguar club: Jaguar Club of Tulsa Page

I`m sure there is also a Porche club as well.

Good luck!

Reddwarf, do you have to own a Jag to be apart of this club?? If so I don`t think my Ford f-150 will measure up.

[Reddwarf]

Reddwarf, do you have to own a Jag to be apart of this club?? If so I don`t think my Ford f-150 will measure up.

I`m sure they would let anyone willing to pay the dues join. I`d recommend you give the President of the club a call and maybe offer the club a discount. Or go to their meeting and talk about how to detail. My club is always looking for something different to do.

[tmacsad]

I`m sure they would let anyone willing to pay the dues join. I`d recommend you give the President of the club a call and maybe offer the club a discount. Or go to their meeting and talk about how to detail. My club is always looking for something different to do.

I`ll give the President a call and see what kind of info I can get on a membership. Also see if they would be interested in my services.

[tmacsad]

it would be best to talk to the owner of the agency and work out a deal with that person ..if you get that person, all of their employees will fall right in line

Thanks Steve!!

[Beemerboy]

Beemer, were these contacts threw word of mouth??

I have some friends that are agents so that was the network that I used

[tmacsad]

I have some friends that are agents so that was the network that I used

Any thoughts on how I can get some friends in high places like that?