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What's a more profitable niche? Plumbing or Painting?

by Jeremy James
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I am going to buy one website domain tonight, almost for sure. However, I am trying to figure out - what is a more profitable niche - plumbing or painting?
#niche #painting #plumbing #profitable
  • Profile picture of the author Chad Heffelfinger
    Originally Posted by Jeremy James View Post

    I am going to buy one website domain tonight, almost for sure. However, I am trying to figure out - what is a more profitable niche - plumbing or painting?
    Painters I think have a higher average ticket price, so it may be easier for them to recoup their investment with you. The quicker the return on their end the more likely they will sign up with you, but you may run into the seasonal issue with painters.

    Major house painting isn't going to be done as much in the winter months depending on where you are located. Sure your other types of painting is still done, but then you may be looking at the same type of business as a plumber. Plumbers are more of a year ryound business and somewhat of a "On Call" type.

    Just some things to consider, even though that doesn't exactly answer your profitable question.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy James
    I chose plumbing. It's a "need" based thing, and, a higher ranking in Google will prove valuable.
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  • Profile picture of the author Scott Voss
    Jeremy,
    How did you come to decide between Painters and Plumbers?

    Not that there is anything inherently wrong with either, but I was curious if there was some research you have done or some background you have that made these your top choices.

    -Scott
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  • Profile picture of the author Dexx
    Which one has a more desperate clientele? (i.e. willing to pay whatever it takes to solve problem)

    I think you'll identify your answer pretty fast if you keep that in mind...

    Also take a look at what the industry (as a whole) is spending for advertising both in your local yellow pages, google adwords etc.

    Go where the money is being spent! =)

    Cheers,

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  • Profile picture of the author Chad Heffelfinger
    That's most likely the one I would have went with also. I didn't exactly say that in the above post, but based on the season were heading into, I think it's a good call.

    People can have time to plan out painting and find who they want over time, plumbers as you say is a "need" that can come up quickly and people want to find somebody fast on google.

    Good luck with it, are you doing the rent a site model?
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy James
    I had made a list 2 weeks ago with about 100 different site names that were available for purchase - and, because of the mountain of choices, I was completely paralyzed - by fear, indecision, and doubt. I have ALMOST jumped on it several times.

    Well, that list was broken up among 3 pieces of paper, and, one of those has been sitting under my keyboard, half tucked away, for the past 2 weeks. I have pulled it out a few times.

    Well, tonight, I just gandered, thought, figured, and, well..just looked at a few possibilities. I could either do painters in my down, or, plumbers in a town 4 hours from here (but, a similar population.) I had thought..and, using the wisdom that Dexx later expounded upon, I chose plumber.

    So, that being said, I am trying to learn how to use Wordpress. I have to say that I am lost.
    Anyone want to come here to Alabama and teach me how to do this?

    I found one Youtube video, it wasn't very helpful, and, just found another one.

    Jeremy
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  • Profile picture of the author Chad Heffelfinger
    There is a Warrior that had a free Offline WSO that showed how to build a site with wordpress. It was a big 2 plus hour video I think. I didn't watch it, but I saw the link in a sig recently, so I think it's still up somewhere. You may have to search for it, but it's there somewhere. If I remembered I would link to it, but I am not sure.

    Edit- Ok, found it. I can't vouch for the content, but it may be worth checking out.(the reviews seem pretty good)
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeremy James
    Thanks. Wordpress confuses me.
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  • Profile picture of the author hitek
    I think both niche are good and are basic need of every home. Some more may be added. I also prefer blogger.
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    • Profile picture of the author dsprank
      Painters would have a higher profit margin, because they do not have the overhead costs that plumbers have. The only problem may be is one of the big guru releases a few months ago was using house painters as his demo and case study.

      Many times when people buy these huge packages, they tend to take the example that the guru gives. These guys may be getting hammered on now.
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  • Profile picture of the author superbseo
    i agree with scott voss, what made you choose particularly these two niches? there are a hell lot fields to try your luck in, any ways talking about plumbing and painting both are equally profitabale depending upon the way you cash them. so think of new unique and exclusive ideas. but do try other fields.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nic Lynn
    Plumber takes the cake on this one, easily (their services aren't cheap and they are a "I need it now!" kind of supplier). However, you might also look upstream for an upscale niche to complement what you are doing here. Think lasik or vericose vein removal.
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    • Profile picture of the author WarForNom
      In addition to the thoughts already presented...

      In hard economic times, a lot of unemployed guys who have a pickup truck and a hammer flood the market for carpenters.

      The situation with the painting trade is similar. These people seldom endure but they can collectively pluck a lot of fruit off the tree. There are cutomers who would never hire these guys, who would only hire established tradesmen, but now the tradesmen have to compete more heavily for these quality accounts.

      It just isn't anywhere near as easy to leap into doing plumbing on a wing and a prayer. Even if your area doesn't license all trades, they probably license electricians and plumbers, for one thing.

      In fat times, the painter/plumber question might be a tossup.

      In thin times, I'd lead with the plumbers.


      Oh, a seasonality issue which I don't think has been mentioned yet is the fact that in many areas, Summer brings out schoolteachers who year after year ramp up summer businesses doing house painting. Not a big plus or minus for your decision, but something to take into account when marketing to painters.
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  • Profile picture of the author igrowyourbiz
    ok...you are buying a domain, and buying a site

    plumbers or painters.


    what exactly will your site be doing...in relation to either?
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  • Profile picture of the author James Foster
    I thought I posted in this thread already, but I guess not.

    It's an FYI to everyone.... House painters commonly pay $30 per LEAD on a painting job here in the US. So they spend money!

    Don't know much about plumbers, but I hope this info helps.

    (I got the info from a friend who operates a franchise house painting service.)
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    • Profile picture of the author igrowyourbiz
      Originally Posted by James Foster View Post

      I thought I posted in this thread already, but I guess not.

      It's an FYI to everyone.... House painters commonly pay $30 per LEAD on a painting job here in the US. So they spend money!

      Don't know much about plumbers, but I hope this info helps.

      (I got the info from a friend who operates a franchise house painting service.)
      Ok so you are going to generate leads for these guys.

      What type of leads? commercial or residential?

      Plumbers installing grease traps and remote video scouting pipes for a business will pay a lot more than $30

      same for commercial painters.

      also, how do you intend to generate leads, have you ever generated leads for an industry before? do you have a system you know works? do you have the budget to market to solicit the leads?

      I hope you are not simply going to do some SEO and try to compete against established people who pay for leads (and SERP)

      profit is determined after expenses. What kind of time are you putting in? what other expenses are you putting in?

      you have double sales going on. Selling to the people you want to give you their information...then selling it to the plumbers and painters.

      You might want to touch base with the type of plumber or painter you are thinking of. call them up, talk to them, tell them what you are doing, see what they will pay (see if they are even buying them now - if so, where and how much..if not..why not)

      feasibility studies save you a ton of money and headaches
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  • Profile picture of the author reapr
    Plumber going into fall and winter for sure. Frozen and busted pipe both in the and outside the house including wells. When this happens you need someone ASAP! Google of a phonebook. I prefer google it is easier to use when the phonebook often gets misplaced.

    Painters are almost a dime a dozen. Billy Bob painter with rollers brushes and tarps is more worried about finding that next 40 dollar a room job if you supply materials while Professional career painter is managing marketing budgets and placing bids on big projects. Most people who need a painter can wait it out or often talk to friends for referrals. In many cases most people can pick up a brush and DIY.

    Don't get me wrong their are often those who go under the title of handyman and can do both well even in emergencies but often people are looking for a professional that is trained or has lots of experience.
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  • Profile picture of the author FreelanceMM
    Painting is more of a niche' and a more "demand" market. Although, plumbing would probably result in a more steady(Because it's a "neccesity" type of thing.), but less income. In general. I would choose plumbing if I am aiming for a good long-term income. If I want some quick and nice up-front profit painting would be the way to go.

    In the end though, it all depends how you market it.
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