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dennys-lawn
12-06-2006, 12:18 AM
Does anyone do an open house for customers and potential customers before the mowing season begins. If so or if not. What do you think of this idea? I have been kicking the idea around to do this maybe in February. Catfish, cold sodas, meet the crew and staff etc. :confused:
Tim Wright
12-06-2006, 08:35 AM
If I had a sales location I would. I know etwman has in the past. He has an awesome setup and has shown photos. I think you can find the thread in the photo board.

Tim
Tim Wright
12-06-2006, 09:25 AM
Here are some of the threads of etwmans goods.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=37810&highlight=etwman

open house photos

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=37810&page=20&highlight=etwman

part of the way down the page

Tim
J&R Landscaping
12-07-2006, 12:22 PM
In order to do that, you would need a supply yard or building. It sounds like a good idea but for this area, I dont think the turn-out would be that great.
Evan528
12-07-2006, 01:20 PM
I like the idea... But like J&R said, I dont think the turnout would be great. Most people are so busy these days juggling work....there kids activities etc that they would not make it a priority to go see there Landscapers setup/meet employees. I just dont think they care unfortunatly........
Tim Wright
12-07-2006, 01:49 PM
I do not know where you are located in comparison to ETW = Jared, but I would recommend talking with those who have done what you want to do, and are at where you want to be. Let me explain.

If you want to become pro golfer, baseball player, doctor, etc, you would not talk to a farmer, a bum, a fisherman, etc (not saying anyone here is any of those) but you would talk to a pro golfer or pro trainer.

Find another Business person in the field and gleen information.



Tim
J&R Landscaping
12-08-2006, 03:34 PM
I like the idea... But like J&R said, I dont think the turnout would be great. Most people are so busy these days juggling work....there kids activities etc that they would not make it a priority to go see there Landscapers setup/meet employees. I just dont think they care unfortunatly........

Not so much as people dont care, more as to how saturated the aera is with fly by night operations and lowballers.

Around me, lco's are a dime a dozen. Thats why it wouldnt help.