Originally posted by Nagchampa
Donate a few washes to a church raffle or other fundraiser or local telethon.
Don`t forget schools!
I put flyers on cars when I first started out at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field and got several customers, some of whom are still regulars. I wouldn`t recommend this now, I didn`t know I wasn`t allowed to until a security guard saw me and told me I couldn`t. Now with security being the way it is, they`d stop you in two seconds. After that, I concentrated on high end neighborhoods, but make sure you honor `no solicitor` signs.
Definitely get into the Yellow Pages. I noticed a big increase when I first got in. I used to have a 3 line ad, but now I am just listed and still get a lot of calls because it is obvious from the name of my business I am mobile, so those looking for a mobile detailer know that is how I operate.
Once you get a solid customer base, you probably won`t have to advertise. I haven`t put out a flyer in over 6 years now. I just have a listing in the Yellow Pages and a sign on my car.
Doing a great job is the best advertising in the world because then your customers will sell you to their friends. You can tell when a new customer has been referred because they don`t really ask any questions, they are ready to set up an appointment right off the bat.
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