After 6 Weeks of Cold Calling...My Closing Rate Is Finally 60%

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I took the advice of another Warrior from an older thread and it worked very very well for me.

I provide mobile websites to local businesses as my foot in the door. Then upsell them on full website redesign, SMS marketing, consulting, and get referrals.

Here is my prospecting method that is exploding my business.

1) Each day, check Groupon, Living Social, Google Offers, and other local bargain sites.

2) Create a Excel spreadsheet of all businesses advertising.

3) Call with a similar script
"Hi, I'm not exactly sure who I should be speaking with, but I saw you on *Groupon* this morning. *Wait for them to acknowledge* On my way home from the grocery store I pulled up your website on my Iphone and it was next to impossible to navigate since it was so small. Long story short, I'm a mobile web designer, and I had a bit of down time today so I created a mockup of your website...it's pretty much all finished and there's no obligation to buy it. Who do you think would be the right person to show it to?"

4) Schedule a meeting.

5) Create mobile mockup. ( I outsource this)

6) Go into meeting...show them a comparison of their current website to the new one.

7) Collect a check and capture a credit card for monthly hosting.


Try it...the key is that there is no catch for them. They get to see a mobile version of their site without any strings attached.

Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
    Seriously... I don't believe the 60% conversion... I'm VERY busy with a 1.5-2% conversion. Call, schedule a meeting, create a mockup, without getting the sale. I think you're being very dishonest with the 60% conversion with that script. Maybe I'm wrong though but it just seems highly far fetched.

    The whole mobile thing is a tough sell anyway... I just don't buy this... The script, and process is something that's been said about 100 times already, but never with claims of a 60% conversion. I guess a lot of that depends on your pricing too...

    OR... maybe its just misleading but you're talking about a 60% closing rate after like a 1-3% qualified potential rate.
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    • Profile picture of the author aaallday2010
      Originally Posted by iAmNameLess View Post

      The whole mobile thing is a tough sell anyway...
      Really? Why? One would think that if they already have a website then a mobile website (appropriately priced) would be an easy way to get your foot in the door.

      At least, that's what the last 15 WSO's I bought preached. LOL
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      • Profile picture of the author tculley
        In my opinion mobile websites can be a good foot-in-the-door strategy if the price is right. But I've always been a big believer that many businesses have no use for a mobile website, it will not add any value for their business. Why does a roofer need a mobile website? In short, they don't. It really depends on the industry.
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        • Profile picture of the author digichik
          Originally Posted by tculley View Post

          In my opinion mobile websites can be a good foot-in-the-door strategy if the price is right. But I've always been a big believer that many businesses have no use for a mobile website, it will not add any value for their business. Why does a roofer need a mobile website? In short, they don't. It really depends on the industry.
          Roofers do need mobile websites, as do all businesses. Picture this --

          A strong storm blows a tree down on your house, knocking out the power to your home. You can no longer use your computer and you threw your phone book in the trash. How do you find someone to repair your damaged roof at 11:00pm or 11:00 am, for that matter? You whip out your smart phone and you search online for a roofer in your area who provides emergency service.

          The yellow pages are dying and business need to be found somehow, mobile website are the answer. The problem right now is that most business owners don't understand the need. Many businesses owners are just now beginning to understand the need for a regular website. In another year or so, it will be an easier sale.
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          • Profile picture of the author sodomojo
            If that does happen I don't anticipate having a problem either calling 411, using google text, getting on my laptop with my aircard or even using my phone. The website still displays just fine especially if my roof just blew off I'm not gonna care if they have a mobile site lol just that I can find a phone number, doesn't matter if it's a mobile site or not.
            Originally Posted by digichik View Post

            Roofers do need mobile websites, as do all if businesses. Picture this --

            A strong storm blows a tree down on your house, knocking out the power to your home. You can no longer use your computer and you threw your phone book in the trash. How do you find someone to repair your damaged roof at 11:00pm or 11:00 am, for that matter? You whip out your smart phone and you search online for a roofer in your area who provides emergency service.

            The yellow pages are dying and business need to be found somehow, mobile website are the answer. The problem right now is that most business owners don't understand the need. Many businesses owners are just now beginning to understand the need for a regular website. In another year or so, it will be an easier sale.
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          • Profile picture of the author jimbo13
            Originally Posted by digichik View Post

            Roofers do need mobile websites, as do all businesses. Picture this --

            A strong storm blows a tree down on your house, knocking out the power to your home. You can no longer use your computer and you threw your phone book in the trash. How do you find someone to repair your damaged roof at 11:00pm or 11:00 am, for that matter? You whip out your smart phone and you search online for a roofer in your area who provides emergency service.
            When you re-read this you may see what is funny about it.

            I am going to take the dog for a long walk; even he is shaking with laughter.

            Dan
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            • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
              maxrezn,

              Sounds to me like you have taken action and are learning and improving as you go. That's great. That by itself is a lesson even if you put 100% in your thread's title.

              Keep it up and pretty soon you'll be hiring a warrior who didn't take action to drive your new limousine.

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              • Profile picture of the author MFrigger
                Good job mate! Can only get better from here
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            • Profile picture of the author John Durham
              Originally Posted by jimbo13 View Post

              When you re-read this you may see what is funny about it.

              I am going to take the dog for a long walk; even he is shaking with laughter.

              Dan
              Im so basic that I just learned what tethering was 5 days ago...and I LOVE IT!
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              • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
                Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

                Im so basic that I just learned what tethering was 5 days ago...and I LOVE IT!
                John,

                In the old days, we used to tether animals. Today we tether cell phones. I guess one could make the argument that a cell phone is kinda sorta an animal...

                Appreciate the education even though it puts me 5 days behind you...

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            • Profile picture of the author philboy uk
              Originally Posted by jimbo13 View Post

              When you re-read this you may see what is funny about it.

              I am going to take the dog for a long walk; even he is shaking with laughter.

              Dan

              You have a dog ? That sounds too much like commitment for you Dan
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        • Profile picture of the author bizbuzzcanada
          Originally Posted by tculley View Post

          In my opinion mobile websites can be a good foot-in-the-door strategy if the price is right. But I've always been a big believer that many businesses have no use for a mobile website, it will not add any value for their business. Why does a roofer need a mobile website? In short, they don't. It really depends on the industry.
          Because every business (including roofers) are getting searched on local Google etc increasingly on smartphones ~ of course a roofer etc would benefit!
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    • Profile picture of the author RedShifted
      Originally Posted by iAmNameLess View Post

      Seriously... I don't believe the 60% conversion... I'm VERY busy with a 1.5-2% conversion. Call, schedule a meeting, create a mockup, without getting the sale. I think you're being very dishonest with the 60% conversion with that script. Maybe I'm wrong though but it just seems highly far fetched.

      The whole mobile thing is a tough sell anyway... I just don't buy this... The script, and process is something that's been said about 100 times already, but never with claims of a 60% conversion. I guess a lot of that depends on your pricing too...

      OR... maybe its just misleading but you're talking about a 60% closing rate after like a 1-3% qualified potential rate.

      This is definitely going to come off the wrong way.
      I think you are one smart dude, I have given you mad props all over this forum. But you have an attitude very similar to ms fluffycats. Or whatever her name is.

      If I'm offending you, I apologize. But damn bro. A lot of threads I see you in you're looking for reasons to call people out on shit. First thing I thought when I read this thread was "max obviously made a mistake". Thats because I pay attention to peoples morals/personalities more than individual posts. I know he's a good guy, and doesn't screw around with people.

      You can rant on about the 10 billion scammers you've met on WF since you've been here. But seriously. That shit would just bring me down having an attitude like that.

      I am farrr from perfect, trust me. But maybe you're just getting too smart for WF?
      If thats even possible.

      -Red
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      • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
        Originally Posted by RedShifted View Post

        This is definitely going to come off the wrong way.
        I think you are one smart dude, I have given you mad props all over this forum. But you have an attitude very similar to ms fluffycats. Or whatever her name is.

        If I'm offending you, I apologize. But damn bro. A lot of threads I see you in you're looking for reasons to call people out on shit. First thing I thought when I read this thread was "max obviously made a mistake". Thats because I pay attention to peoples morals/personalities more than individual posts. I know he's a good guy, and doesn't screw around with people.

        You can rant on about the 10 billion scammers you've met on WF since you've been here. But seriously. That shit would just bring me down having an attitude like that.

        I am farrr from perfect, trust me. But maybe you're just getting too smart for WF?
        If thats even possible.

        -Red
        Well Red, I'm glad you wanted to call ME out, 4 months after making that post. I appreciate it.

        I don't know who ms fluffy pants is, so I dunno if I should be offended or not.

        If I see something wrong, I'm going to mention it. The problem with this forum, is there are people on here that intentionally give bad advice or fake advice because they're looking for positioning. That isn't what max did, Max just didn't clarify until later in the thread. Closing 60% of appointments is not 60% of leads, as he later stated.

        I don't have a problem with Max... I personally don't even usually look at the names posting, because I'm not biased and I'm not trying to be buddy buddy to JV with someone on some BS.

        If I see something that isn't right, I'm going to bring it up. I think it is irresponsible for some of you to ignore facts, and reality. There are people browsing this forum that are considering quitting their jobs, to make a move in this business based on false information they see.

        If you are offended by my responses, I honestly don't care. Last time I checked, you're the one trying to position yourself, it isn't the other way around my friend.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    I think he means his appointment closing conversion bro...his face to face meetings...?

    Good job dude if thats the case. If you mean what IAM thinks you mean then you arent figuring something right... But I think I get you. Might retitle your thread if thats the case.
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    • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

      I think he means his appointment closing conversion bro...his face to face meetings...?

      Good job dude if thats the case. If you mean what IAM thinks you mean then you arent figuring something right... But I think I get you. Might retitle your thread if thats the case.
      That makes sense... I thought he was saying 60% of all calls lol.
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      • Profile picture of the author SJJPFTW
        Originally Posted by iAmNameLess View Post

        That makes sense... I thought he was saying 60% of all calls lol.
        Yeah that's the way I read it and I was like WTF....lol

        60% appointment closing is very achievable once the leads are interested, which they clearly are to agree to an appointment. Would love to know your conversion rate for appt. setting?
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  • Profile picture of the author maxrezn
    Yes sorry about the confusion. 60% on appointments. Mobile websites are a very easy sell and price has yet to matter for me.

    I charge approximately $750 per website, if they can't do it all upfront, I capture their credit card and do monthly installments which have been a big hit. I started at $500 and nobody opposed..so I kept going up...next week I'll start at $1000 per website.

    Keep in mind the website is pretty much already built and they are looking at it before they buy it. The "mockup" is 80% of the full website.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Durham
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Yes sorry about the confusion. 60% on appointments. Mobile websites are a very easy sell and price has yet to matter for me.

      I charge approximately $750 per website, if they can't do it all upfront, I capture their credit card and do monthly installments which have been a big hit. I started at $500 and nobody opposed..so I kept going up...next week I'll start at $1000 per website.

      Keep in mind the website is pretty much already built and they are looking at it before they buy it. The "mockup" is 80% of the full website.
      "That" will get you alot of closes. Sounds awesome- Being able to offer payment options.

      How can a biz owner say No when you can work with him any way he needs you too?

      Good show man.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rearden
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      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Yes sorry about the confusion. 60% on appointments. Mobile websites are a very easy sell and price has yet to matter for me.

      I charge approximately $750 per website, if they can't do it all upfront, I capture their credit card and do monthly installments which have been a big hit. I started at $500 and nobody opposed..so I kept going up...next week I'll start at $1000 per website.

      Keep in mind the website is pretty much already built and they are looking at it before they buy it. The "mockup" is 80% of the full website.
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    • Profile picture of the author Darren Beecham
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      I charge approximately $750 per website, if they can't do it all upfront, I capture their credit card and do monthly installments which have been a big hit. I started at $500 and nobody opposed..so I kept going up...next week I'll start at $1000 per website.

      Is that $750 per Mobile website?
      Thats alot of money for a foot in the door service i would have thought?

      Goodwork
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      • Profile picture of the author maxrezn
        Originally Posted by Darren Beecham View Post

        Is that $750 per Mobile website?
        Thats alot of money for a foot in the door service i would have thought?

        Goodwork
        Not really. These are thriving businesses. The difference between $500 and $750 for a website they will have for 5+ years is negligible considering they're doing $1,000,000 in revenue.

        That's a lot of money to us when our car payment is only $300, but business owners spend thousands on operating costs.
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    • Profile picture of the author Justin B
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Yes sorry about the confusion. 60% on appointments. Mobile websites are a very easy sell and price has yet to matter for me.

      I charge approximately $750 per website, if they can't do it all upfront, I capture their credit card and do monthly installments which have been a big hit. I started at $500 and nobody opposed..so I kept going up...next week I'll start at $1000 per website.

      Keep in mind the website is pretty much already built and they are looking at it before they buy it. The "mockup" is 80% of the full website.
      That's fantastic idea.

      How many times do you come up against the old. "Well I haven't got the budget right now" This cuts right through that and as business owners ourselves we can make it bespoke for the customer.

      The best things are the most obvious!! Nice one maxrezn

      Tell me, what the pricing that you offer on instalments. Do you split the $750 into 2 or 3 payments or do you add a bit onto the prices because your doing instalments. e,g. 3 payments of $275 (adding 10%) ??

      Would love to know???
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  • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
    I wonder who's older post you read.

    I took the advice of another Warrior from an older thread and it worked very very well for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author NewAge29
    Here's my problem with mobile websites...

    It seems like it would be an easy sell and I do see the value for the business. The problem is that what if they do a quick search for "mobile website" on google and find that they just paid $1,000 and a monthly fee for something they can get for free and pay $10 a month for.

    Now the "foot in the door" strategy just turned into your name and brand being dragged through the mud.

    Not a chance I'm willing to take but that's just me.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    @ New age

    They can get google places for free too.... they can also design websites for free....they can get money making info for free...people can distill their own water for free.....

    Get the picture?

    People can get the whole Bower formula for free on a thread, and I even TOLD THEM THAT (thats how much I believe in what Im saying) in the ad copy, and it still sold over 600 copies in a week.

    Theory-vs-reality
    Research Results-vs- "testing" results.

    Not always the same.

    What seems to make sense when in thought, many times makes a different kind of sense when in "action".
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    • Profile picture of the author NewAge29
      Originally Posted by John Durham View Post

      @ New age

      They can get google places for free too.... they can also design websites for free....they can get money making info for free...people can distill their own water for free.....

      Get the picture?

      People can get the whole Bower formula for free on a thread, and I even TOLD THEM THAT (thats how much I believe in what Im saying) in the ad copy, and it still sold over 600 copies in a week.

      Theory-vs-reality
      Research Results-vs- "testing" results.

      Not always the same.

      What seems to make sense when in thought, many times makes a different kind of sense when in "action".
      It's different for a mobile website. I could be wrong but there is no "citations" for mobile websites like there are with Places. There is no on page SEO like there is with building a new website.

      The company is paying a very high price for something that they could get for around $10 per month...or even for FREE from Google (GoMo). If I'm planning on establishing a relationship with the customer and selling him more services later on, that WILL come up at some point. Someone somewhere will realize and the customer will eventually find out. Once that happens my credibility is gone!

      It's the same thing with selling QR codes.
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      • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
        Originally Posted by NewAge29 View Post

        It's different for a mobile website. I could be wrong but there is no "citations" for mobile websites like there are with Places. There is no on page SEO like there is with building a new website.

        The company is paying a very high price for something that they could get for around $10 per month...or even for FREE from Google (GoMo). If I'm planning on establishing a relationship with the customer and selling him more services later on, that WILL come up at some point. Someone somewhere will realize and the customer will eventually find out. Once that happens my credibility is gone!

        It's the same thing with selling QR codes.
        Here's why they don't go to google or any place else: their time is more valuable. And when or if something goes wrong they have you to fix it. They don't have to mess with it for hours on end. That's your job since they are paying you.

        Just my 2¢...

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        • Profile picture of the author NewAge29
          Originally Posted by sandalwood View Post

          Here's why they don't go to google or any place else: their time is more valuable. And when or if something goes wrong they have you to fix it. They don't have to mess with it for hours on end. That's your job since they are paying you.

          Just my 2¢...

          Tom
          You thinking that your customers are not searching the internet and researching what you are saying is almost as bad as the stockbroker who thinks his client doesn't check in on CNBC a few times a day.

          @John - I agree with you there. I'm just saying that offering some that is available for free all over the internet and charging someone for it who you are looking to build a long term relationship with is not a smart thing to do. If there is value to be provided (like in web design and seo) then it's one thing. They are paying for YOU, not the actual service. But when they can do the same exact thing in a half hour for free (mobile, QR codes), it's a risky move.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Durham
    All Im sayin is that something being free doesnt stop people from buying it. Why do they give you money when someone else gives it for free?

    Because you asked and the other guy didnt, and they are in the here and now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
    This thread is becoming popcorn!

    I guess I need to just give up my local marketing firm because pretty much EVERYTHING I offer can be obtained for free in some manner or another online and its just risky and immoral to ask to charge for something that is free elsewhere.

    Now that the sarcasm is over I can tell you that the smart and astute business owners already know most of the stuff is FREE but they neither have the time or inclination to utilize it because they don't want to learn to be proficient at using the free stuff. What they want is to improve their own skills in regards to their business, not learn to be a web or mobile design expert. What they want is to hire experts whom they can entrust that facet of their business too.

    Those who think otherwise.....(*************). = )
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    • Profile picture of the author MonteMichaels
      Right. Why even keep this section open anymore?

      All business owners need to do is search around google for a few days, and learn months of trail and error. Probably should put a complete halt on their business while they take the time to learn how to run a complete online marketing system.

      People only have so much time in their day to take care of everything. I just had my roof done on our house. It cost me $4000 more than I could have done it myself, but they were in and out in less than 5 hours because they knew what they were doing.

      If I were to do that myself it could have easily taken up many days of my time.

      Last month I replaced the faucet in my kitchen. I learned how to do it by watching some Youtube videos. After a few trips to the hardware store for tools that I did not have, carefully analyzing every step to make sure that I had it right, and then finally putting the faucet in the correct way, I had 7 hours invested. I could have had the roof replaced in that time.

      I had also planned to have the faucet in the bathroom replaced, but decided to have a plumber put it in, which cost me $200 in labor, but I knew that it was done right.

      It the same thing with our business. These business owners are not interested in learning how to do SEO, text messaging, or nearly anything else that they need. Sure they know that it needs to be done, but they only have 24 hours in a day like we do. Then they also want someone to come in and do the job right in the first place.

      Originally Posted by Rus Sells View Post

      This thread is becoming popcorn!

      I guess I need to just give up my local marketing firm because pretty much EVERYTHING I offer can be obtained for free in some manner or another online and its just risky and immoral to ask to charge for something that is free elsewhere.

      Now that the sarcasm is over I can tell you that the smart and astute business owners already know most of the stuff is FREE but they neither have the time or inclination to utilize it because they don't want to learn to be proficient at using the free stuff. What they want is to improve their own skills in regards to their business, not learn to be a web or mobile design expert. What they want is to hire experts whom they can entrust that facet of their business too.

      Those who think otherwise.....(*************). = )
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      • Profile picture of the author maxrezn
        I very frequently tell my clients in meetings that I have the contact information of 3 firms and designers who will make them a mobile website for about 1/2 the price that I charge.

        I then follow that statement with "My prices are higher and I'm not cheap because my designs are aimed at not making you a website and collecting a check but actually making YOU and your business more money. If you just want a pretty website for cheap I'm not your guy. If you want a website that converted better than the old one, let's talk."

        Nobody has asked for their contact info yet.
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        • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
          Where do I sign?

          Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

          I very frequently tell my clients in meetings that I have the contact information of 3 firms and designers who will make them a mobile website for about 1/2 the price that I charge.

          I then follow that statement with "My prices are higher and I'm not cheap because my designs are aimed at not making you a website and collecting a check but actually making YOU and your business more money. If you just want a pretty website for cheap I'm not your guy. If you want a website that converted better than the old one, let's talk."

          Nobody has asked for their contact info yet.
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        • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
          Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

          I very frequently tell my clients in meetings that I have the contact information of 3 firms and designers who will make them a mobile website for about 1/2 the price that I charge.

          I then follow that statement with "My prices are higher and I'm not cheap because my designs are aimed at not making you a website and collecting a check but actually making YOU and your business more money. If you just want a pretty website for cheap I'm not your guy. If you want a website that converted better than the old one, let's talk."

          Nobody has asked for their contact info yet.
          Love this.

          BTW in case they do ask for the other guys have you set up referral fees? Might be a nice back end money maker for you.
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          • Profile picture of the author CYCLONE
            Congratulations! Good luck and keep up the good work...
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    • Profile picture of the author 4morereferrals
      Originally Posted by Rus Sells View Post

      This thread is becoming popcorn!

      I guess I need to just give up my local marketing firm because pretty much EVERYTHING I offer can be obtained for free in some manner or another online and its just risky and immoral to ask to charge for something that is free elsewhere.

      Now that the sarcasm is over I can tell you that the smart and astute business owners already know most of the stuff is FREE but they neither have the time or inclination to utilize it because they don't want to learn to be proficient at using the free stuff. What they want is to improve their own skills in regards to their business, not learn to be a web or mobile design expert. What they want is to hire experts whom they can entrust that facet of their business too.

      Those who think otherwise.....(*************). = )
      Ya know - running a couple business' AND hobbies pretending to be biz's over the years - you soon learn that its the freakin free CR@P that ends up costing you a fortune.

      Not sure about ya'll - but MY TIME is $$$, I consider it valuable. Sinking it down the FREE Rat Hole is one of the most expensive lessons I've learned.

      Usually when I see / hear FREE - I double check and make sure I got my titanium skivvies on ...
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      • Profile picture of the author mjwillyone
        These are some great ideas! I have always had difficulty cold-calling when there is no connection between me and the prospective client. I have actually found great success in just noting business vehicles while I am driving (around town or out of state.) If they don't have a website posted on their vehicle I simply call them up (on the spot) and say, "Yes, this is Mike from MyDataWorks.net. I just passed your red van on Hwy xyz. I am website designer and I didn't notice a website address on your truck. I am wondering .. do you folks have a website?" I have built sites for companies in my local area, a bunch in Atlanta (I-85 has been great for me!!)

        The connection seems to be that we have both been driving on the same road at the same time...

        By the way ... I also look for vehicles that are clean and in good repair. I determined long ago that vehicles that looked like they came fro a junk yard are likely owned by people that cannot afford my website design prices. They also are so involved IN their business that they likely don't have the time to be working ON their business. This means that I may never get what I need from them after a sale (i.e. content)!
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    So what's your appointment setting rate per businesses contacted?
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    Seems like you have your foot well and truly in the door of a lot of businesses already and after just 6 weeks! That's great news for you, I know it must have been very difficult in those first few weeks.

    Many moons ago I used to sell Life Insurance through a very well known bank firm in the UK, needless to say there are a LOT of cursing with 6 or 7 out of 10 clients, but you do get there in the end.

    You should be proud of yourself. I must agree that it is a hell of a steep foot in the door price, sounds more like a final price after an upsell or two, but if that's working for you then you must have some pretty decent sized business clients under your belt.

    Congrats and keep it up!
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  • Profile picture of the author Vid Yo
    I really like the idea of finding those digital coupons! Two questions for you OP...

    How much are paying to outsource the site development before you get to the appointment?

    What IS your cold call conversion ratio, as a matter of fact?
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    I made a mobile site for a computer repair store in our area on spec. The guy liked it and asked for a couple of days to think it over. When I didn't hear from him I checked and he had used one of those free mobile site builders. The click to call button doesn't work. If you got that kind of result when you were looking for computer repair would you use a computer store that couldn't build a web site that worked? I wonder how many customers he's lost. You get what you pay for.
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  • Profile picture of the author BarbaraMcKinney
    Congrats maxrez!!! That only proves that cold calling is not dead. Hence, it is very effective if coupled with right tactics! By the way I like the way you make your own tactics and with your testimony many marketers will be encourage to formulate their own tactics and strategies to make theirs also an effective one.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Durham
      Originally Posted by BarbaraMcKinney View Post

      Congrats maxrez!!! That only proves that cold calling is not dead. Hence, it is very effective if coupled with right tactics! By the way I like the way you make your own tactics.
      Its even effective coupled with nothing but a phone and a phone book. No need to put it off at all.

      The two are designed for each other, perfect marriage. No other tactics needed.
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  • Profile picture of the author maxrezn
    This thread is pretty old..it's from when I was first getting started. I haven't made a cold call or went to a sales appointment in months. My days are spent selling inbound leads over the phone on SEO.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rearden
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      This thread is pretty old..it's from when I was first getting started. I haven't made a cold call or went to a sales appointment in months. My days are spent selling inbound leads over the phone on SEO.
      Still doing any web design? Or strictly SEO?
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    • Profile picture of the author Red Kaiser
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      This thread is pretty old..it's from when I was first getting started. I haven't made a cold call or went to a sales appointment in months. My days are spent selling inbound leads over the phone on SEO.
      Your old posts are still pretty valuable to the WF community though.

      And I'm with Rearden, can you give us a small update of how you're doing? Last I recall from you was saying how the last week of August and that one week in December are the slowest in terms of sales.
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  • Profile picture of the author maxrezn
    Gladly. For the sake of automation and painless growth, I chose to stick only with SEO for the time being. It's easier to phone close than web design, recurring, and easily systemized. Even though monthly revenue growth doesn't mean much, we're growing on average 89% each month.

    I'm in the process of diversifying our lead generation to include PPC, direct mail, postcards, and organic rankings.

    The current goal is Inc. 5000 by 2016.
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    • Profile picture of the author Red Kaiser
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Gladly. For the sake of automation and painless growth, I chose to stick only with SEO for the time being. It's easier to phone close than web design, recurring, and easily systemized. Even though monthly revenue growth doesn't mean much, we're growing on average 89% each month.

      I'm in the process of diversifying our lead generation to include PPC, direct mail, postcards, and organic rankings.

      The current goal is Inc. 5000 by 2016.
      Thanks for the update. It was nice seeing your progress throughout the year, demonstrating once again that if one works hard and doesn't give up then one too can earn success.
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    • Profile picture of the author iAmNameLess
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Gladly. For the sake of automation and painless growth, I chose to stick only with SEO for the time being. It's easier to phone close than web design, recurring, and easily systemized. Even though monthly revenue growth doesn't mean much, we're growing on average 89% each month.

      I'm in the process of diversifying our lead generation to include PPC, direct mail, postcards, and organic rankings.

      The current goal is Inc. 5000 by 2016.
      Nice job bro... you won't keep up with the growth, but that's okay. Many startups, BIG, startups that get VC funded usually grow at 5%, so you're way ahead of the mark.
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    • Profile picture of the author Seantrepreneur
      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Gladly. For the sake of automation and painless growth, I chose to stick only with SEO for the time being. It's easier to phone close than web design, recurring, and easily systemized. Even though monthly revenue growth doesn't mean much, we're growing on average 89% each month.

      I'm in the process of diversifying our lead generation to include PPC, direct mail, postcards, and organic rankings.

      The current goal is Inc. 5000 by 2016.
      Geeezzz guy. An average 89% growth every month? If that continues, forget Inc. 5000 by 2016, you'll be the biggest company on the planet earth.

      Quick math example: A company doing $5,000 in month 1 in revenue with a 89% average growth each month, would equal $10,387,513 a month in revenue by month 12.
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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by Seantrepreneur View Post

        Geeezzz guy. An average 89% growth every month? If that continues, forget Inc. 5000 by 2016, you'll be the biggest company on the planet earth.

        Quick math example: A company doing $5,000 in month 1 in revenue with a 89% average growth each month, would equal $10,387,513 a month in revenue by month 12.
        He may mean that he's growing at an 89% annual rate per month. You can grow by 89% per month, but you couldn't sustain it forever.
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    • Profile picture of the author sundaymorning
      Wait so you still sell SEO????? Wow I didn't think anybody sold that anymore.Did you do direct mail when you 1st started out?



      Originally Posted by maxrezn View Post

      Gladly. For the sake of automation and painless growth, I chose to stick only with SEO for the time being. It's easier to phone close than web design, recurring, and easily systemized. Even though monthly revenue growth doesn't mean much, we're growing on average 89% each month.

      I'm in the process of diversifying our lead generation to include PPC, direct mail, postcards, and organic rankings.

      The current goal is Inc. 5000 by 2016.
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