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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Bwaa-ha-haaaa! Twisted Evil Twisted Evil

Okay, seriously....
The best advertising you can do is to get referrals from satisfied clients.
So one secret is to find a couple of people you already know, and show them what you're capable of doing. Mowing, painting, welding... whatever. And once they are satisfied with your work, ask them:
(1) for 3 names and numbers of people you might contact for work, and
(2) to tell all their friends/ neighbor's/ co-workers/ whomever about your skills and abilities.

I've been doing kitchen design and remodels for about 8 years now, and I get ALL my clients by referral. Not only do you get top-notch clients that way, you never spend a nickel on advertising. It's a win-win for both you and your clients. And your parents needn't worry about stranger-danger. Very Happy

The other trick is to over-satisfy your client. Always give them a little bit more than they expect. Mowing their lawn?... Trim a hedge as a bonus. Painting a room?... Do an immaculate clean-up when you're done. Surprise them with something simple yet appreciated.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Thanks Kent, the leaves are gonna start falling soon so I guess I'll start with lawns and move from there with referrals.
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...or the PO envied the terrorists' bus in "Back to the Future". Laughing

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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The other trick is to over-satisfy your client. Always give them a little bit more than they expect. Mowing their lawn?... Trim a hedge as a bonus. Painting a room?... Do an immaculate clean-up when you're done. Surprise them with something simple yet appreciated.


I always make sure to drink a surprising amount of beer at customers' houses. They never expect it.

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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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The other trick is to over-satisfy your client. Always give them a little bit more than they expect. Mowing their lawn?... Trim a hedge as a bonus. Painting a room?... Do an immaculate clean-up when you're done. Surprise them with something simple yet appreciated.


I always make sure to drink a surprising amount of beer at customers' houses. They never expect it.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 4:02 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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So one secret is to find a couple of people you already know, and show them what you're capable of doing. Mowing, painting, welding... whatever. And once they are satisfied with your work, ask them:
(1) for 3 names and numbers of people you might contact for work, and
(2) to tell all their friends/ neighbor's/ co-workers/ whomever about your skills and abilities.


Surprisingly, this skill applies to selling $750,000 scanning near field optical microscopes to Intel.

It's called 'prospecting'. I got very comfortable as the world worst sales closer, but nearly the best prospector during my life.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:05 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

asiab3 wrote:
I always make sure to drink a surprising amount of beer at customers' houses. They never expect it.

Robbie


Now that I'm expecting it, will Nut Brown Ale work? Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:12 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

I can attest to Robbie's 'Truth in advertising' statement.
I'm already stocking up for his next visit.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:00 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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I always make sure to drink a surprising amount of beer at customers' houses. They never expect it. Robbie


andrewtf, I'm always surprised how few beers he drinks at my house Wink Seems like I always have plenty left over Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:12 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Maybe you need to buy better beer?

Or maybe you serve him crappy beer to get rid of him faster?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

THall wrote:
asiab3 wrote:
I always make sure to drink a surprising amount of beer at customers' houses. They never expect it.

Robbie


Now that I'm expecting it, will Nut Brown Ale work? Cool


Dealthy nut allergy over here- so if it's brewed with nuts, that's a solid 'no,' sorry! Embarassed

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As for the rest of you: Xevin, I don't think you realized how full your fridge was when Cynthia got there… Andrew, there is less to do in Urbana than Portland, so naturally I have to drink to drown out the visuals…
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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-As for the rest of you: Xevin, I don't think you realized how full your fridge was when Cynthia got there… Andrew, there is less to do in Urbana than Portland, so naturally I have to drink to drown out the visuals…


Ah yes, Cynthia did bring a cornucopia of proper beer over. She's so considerate and smart. I miss her. Good times for sure. And andrewtf can"Keep on loving" his REO Speedwagon tape collection Laughing 67ctbug, you have know idea want I'm talking about. Your mom might Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Xevin wrote:
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-As for the rest of you: Xevin, I don't think you realized how full your fridge was when Cynthia got there… Andrew, there is less to do in Urbana than Portland, so naturally I have to drink to drown out the visuals…


Ah yes, Cynthia did bring a cornucopia of proper beer over. She's so considerate and smart. I miss her. Good times for sure. And andrewtf can"Keep on loving" his REO Speedwagon tape collection Laughing 67ctbug, you have know idea want I'm talking about. Your mom might Laughing

Lol, I've heard of REO Speedwagon... I don't listen to them, I'm more of a Beatles, CCR, Rolling Stones guy... but I do know who they are. I had to google them to get the "Keep on loving" joke though. She might have gotten it...
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Nice pull 67ctbug. REO Speedwagon formed in andrewtf home town basically. andrewtf is really a cool mofo. Now get to bed!!! Don't you have to buy "Back to School" clothes in the morning, be sure to get a nice new parka and don't blow your wad flirting with the chicks in the food court Cool just messing with you Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

I'm already back in school Rolling Eyes It's ridiculous.... can't even go back after Labor Day, We have to go in for 2 days and then get a long weekend... made some money to add to the VW funds today stacking wood.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:25 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Make good choices, stay in school....and watch out for creeps who use the wrong letters in their names....

Beatles, stones, CCR...WELL DONE. you can skip most of the 70s music scene with impunity.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:57 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

I'll have to take Robbie (or any other Sambanista who happens through) to a bar here called "Memphis on Main'. It is a pretty good bar - and used to be a candy shop called 'Vriners'. REO took the photo for their first album cover sitting at the Vriners soda fountain... or maybe they were phosphates then?


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But then again - the beer we can drink sitting on my screen porch is going to be better.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:48 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

*sigh*
I still miss bell bottoms.... Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:23 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

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I still miss bell bottoms.... Crying or Very sad


Ugh! The 70's was a weird time in America. The clothes, the hair, the high crime rates and the entertainment whether music (Led Zepplin to KC and the Sunshine band?) or movies. It was a time when American cities had degraded to the point of chaos. Look at any pictures of New York City or other large cities.. It just looks dirty, run down and nasty. To me, it was when America bottomed out before starting a renewal and clean up on isle 9.

Bell bottoms? Reminds me of the 'tough skins' and 'wallabee' shoes that were in vogue during middle school in the mid-late 70's.. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:42 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

I'm looking forward to 67ctbug's first essay due this Friday. "How I spent my Summer and What Lessons I Have Learned". Get crackin' boy! Laughing
Make sure you have something VW related for "Show and Tell" Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:56 am    Post subject: Re: Has Anyone Seen My '71 Bus? Reply with quote

Xevin wrote:
I'm looking forward to 67ctbug's first essay due this Friday. "How I spent my Summer and What Lessons I Have Learned". Get crackin' boy! Laughing
Make sure you have something VW related for "Show and Tell" Cool

Laughing "Well, I was talking to a few strangers online and...." Laughing I'll just bring in a manual transmission....Half the kids in my class wouldn't even undestand how to use it. One even thinks that an auto is better because it's less work Shocked Rolling Eyes
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