Mine all come to me, though only 10% of my mowing work is commercial work. Depending on how you run your operation, you'll have to choose what path to take. For me, being a solo operator, I don't compete AT ALL pricewise on these accounts - and I don't want to. The commercial guys around here work for pennies... which is not a path I ever plan to take.
Commercials. You Find Them or They Find You?
Ok, so i would like to have a discussion regarding commercial accounts.
I currently have two, one small apartment building, that only has flowerbeds, and one furniture store, decent amount of grass, lots of trimming.
Both have approached me, by word of mouth. The furniture store was acquired last year, after my mom was speaking to the owner (old friend) at a sporting event.
The apartment building was all me. Its a funny story, walked in for a hair cut, walked out with a customer. Lots of work, weeding, mulching, snow/ice management, etc.
I talk to a lot of guys around here who acquire their commercial accounts through word of mouth, and others say they call for bidding. I personally would like to get more commercials, especially as I advance into the snow/ice division, but I don't want to get stuck in the "cheapest bid game".
I think as my reputation grows, the commercial client list will grow, but I am just curious...
How do you folks acquire your commercial accounts?
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your time.
-Mitch-
I currently have two, one small apartment building, that only has flowerbeds, and one furniture store, decent amount of grass, lots of trimming.
Both have approached me, by word of mouth. The furniture store was acquired last year, after my mom was speaking to the owner (old friend) at a sporting event.
The apartment building was all me. Its a funny story, walked in for a hair cut, walked out with a customer. Lots of work, weeding, mulching, snow/ice management, etc.
I talk to a lot of guys around here who acquire their commercial accounts through word of mouth, and others say they call for bidding. I personally would like to get more commercials, especially as I advance into the snow/ice division, but I don't want to get stuck in the "cheapest bid game".
I think as my reputation grows, the commercial client list will grow, but I am just curious...
How do you folks acquire your commercial accounts?
Thanks a lot! I appreciate your time.
-Mitch-
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