I bartered with a motel for a free place to live in exchange for services. Need more ideas...
Don't get me wrong, this wasn't a desperation move. I could afford to pay rent on a loft on the same street for a lot more money, but I really like the fact that new people from all over the world come in everyday to places like this.
Anyway, I spoke to this woman and asked her what the occupancy rate was. She said it was slow right now but usually gets pretty busy around the holidays and summer. I told her "I'm really good with a lot of online stuff. Off the top of my head, I could get you on the first page of google for keywords like _________ and ________. I think putting up a video of your place and getting it on the first page of google would drive a lot of business your way, too. Google places is also extremely important and I can help with that. Also, I have a few ideas to consistently get you more good reviews on the review sites."
She loved it.
I then asked "so, you said your slow right now. I really like the idea of bartering for my services. I wont charge you anything for all of this, but I get to stay in one of your private rooms. it's kinda like this: Would you let me stay there for free if I brought 5 friends with me that paid?".
She was all for it. I can move in whenever.
You guys are absolute geniuses when it comes to creative ways to get people through the doors of businesses. Aside from what I've mentioned (SEO on main site, google places optimization, ranking a video review on Google, and driving positive reviews), what do you think some good ideas are for getting more people to stay there? It's in Downtown l.a., close to LAX, staples center, convention center, and a bunch of other fun stuff. It's basically a hostel with private rooms and It's a lot cheaper to stay in than the surrounding properties.
Can't wait to hear what you guys have to say.
Thanks.
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