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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: DaveG on May 26, 2008, 10:13:29 pm

Title: canvassing
Post by: DaveG on May 26, 2008, 10:13:29 pm
Whats the best line in canvassing? ..... i was going to do the approach of leaflet drop first , then call back about a week later and knock the doors and say something like" hello , we dropped a leaflet through your door last week and was wondering if you have a regular window cleaner and if not , would you like me to give you a no obligation qoute"?

Your thoughts really appreciated...

Sorry if this topic had already been covered

Dave
Title: Re: canvassing
Post by: michael papworth on May 26, 2008, 10:15:14 pm
In my (very limited) experience, that approach works MUCH better than cold calling.

You'll also find that you get a few calls straight away.
Title: Re: canvassing
Post by: groundhog on May 26, 2008, 10:27:36 pm
Hi Dave, When I started building my round I used to print off batches of flyers explaing my service, and at the bottom I would give a date that I would be calling back, usually within 3 days, and an approx time, usually early evening (if your good looking like me, then try to call round before the husbands get home from work!!)  ;)

I would turn up looking very smart in your company uniform, look confident and friendly, and say something like, ' hello, I posted my leaflet through your door a few days ago and wondered if you required a window cleaner?'

Don't use the line about have they already got a regular window cleaner as it gives them an easy get out, and is not very positive in my view!!  :)
Title: Re: canvassing
Post by: DaveG on May 26, 2008, 10:33:23 pm
cheers Wally and grounghog thanks for the input guys much appreciated 

my mum says im good looking lol

I ve got my new t shirts coming next week , i was going to wait til theyve arrived before i start door knocking  :) when you say company uniform do you mean t shirt (with logo) and smart work trousers?

Cheers
Title: Re: canvassing
Post by: groundhog on May 26, 2008, 10:50:54 pm
Thats the idea Dave, you need to look the part mate!  :)