Coldcalling to sell mats?

Easy, do a mat mockup with the business name/logo in photoshop.

Example:

Whaddaya know... heated mats!

Just plug that sucker in and warm yer feets

Get them customers - while they're HOT.

https://www.matsmatsmats.com/commerc...strial/heated/

No more c-c-c-cold calling!!

Anything can nearly work if you make enough calls, try it and see how you get on.

Can I interject here and say I wonder if this is the best product the OP could be offering?

I mean, what's the upsell? Where the money? Can mats support the lifestyle you want?

If you're able to sell a ton to, say, a hotel chain that puts them outside every room, then all right, I could see it working. Maybe. But I wouldn't get into this without complimentary upsells to offer as well.

I honestly can't think of anything more boring than mats.

Can this be exciting? I realize that what is boring for me could be thrilling for someone else; however, it's a fact that if you aren't excited about what you're offering, chances of success are really low.

OP, I would reconsider your business model. What will you sell to someone who buys a mat off you? More mats? Probably not. So what else?

Can you sell enough mats at enough speed to meet your financial needs?

Of most silly things I have seen here over many years, this one I like a little, sure you may not make a squillion, but these things if good quality at a good price would be very easy to sell going door to door with business.

As suggested grab the company's logo and do a screen mock up and hit the pavement door to door, a pretty cool idea, and as for selling up or what ever, I think every mat would need to be renewed approx every 12 months any way for them to look clean and crisp.

Now think along the lines of training reps to do your leg work on a commission, then set a up live training maybe Skype and then set about adding new cities to your beat, keep records of who is to be renewed and who has been where etc, it could generate a few dollars for you.

There would be nothing stopping you then adding a flyer / postcard to every mat being delivered offering your alternate online services if you wanted.

Good luck with it.

Once you sell the mats you could partner with someone that cleans them and get a cut of their services. I'm pretty sure it would primarily be high traffic businesses that get them cleaned, not your average small office, but it's something.

I absolutely cannot stand cold calling. I get a dozen calls a day from people looking for me to invest my money, businesses wanting me to contract for supplies or services, it drives me nuts!

Let the chamber of commerce or a similar community organizations sell the mats for you as a fund raising event for their cause.

You'll be introduced as the go to person for mats AND other specialty items. ( advertising specialties) is an excellent introduction to promotional products and services.

I once was involved in a business that featured post cards and brochures, not exactly what the guru's would tell you to choose.

Here's the key...
You'll be able to ask business owners what kind of promotion they are considering or may be interested in.

Help them do a joint venture with other local or regional business.

You can purchase this mockup and place the logo on the mat via photoshop.
Floor Mat Mockup | GraphicRiver

The whole process takes less than 1 minute to do.

It's a lot like the line : It's the worst of times, it's the best of times.

It sounds so silly but then you think -- okay it is a good field.

Okay so some ideas I have : avoid cold calling ; I doubt people would understand it very much. It's a specific niche after all. It's like a medicine rep ; can't talk about the new sleeping pill over the fun ; they need to offer candy , coffee and present themselves as professionals while actively promoting the drug.

Next make a handful generic ones. Such as Welcome , Thank you for coming , Happy Holidays. ETC. Show your workmenship.

YOU NEED AN UPSALE FACTOR.

That is a must ; no matter how small your product is there must be something bigger and shiner to add to it.

Maybe banners? Maybe t-shirts? Maybe pens? Something that aids in the customizing factor , provides a way to market the company in the best way possible.

I know some people sale neon open lights and include a welcome mat... maybe that would work?

I don't think cold calling would work sadly. But I do hope my notes add something to your project.

Keep moving forward

promotional items are a good fit. IF you put their logo on a floor mat, why not pens, cups note pads. there are promotional companies that whole sale

and the cleaning service would be great. sell them 2 mats and switch them out once a week. take all the dirty ones home to clean during the week.