How long do you wait before a follow up email/phone call?
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I don't have or need a website, never have like I said all business is referral, treat people the right way for 25 plus years and bookings come easy, I haven't spent a dime on advertising in the last 15 years. I take that back I do belong to several civic and fraternal organizations that have dues, a very good portion of my business come from the relationships, I have nurtured over the years with these groups.
Ok, to sum up (just so I can step aside and let the others have their say with this)
1. You have been in business since you were 15
2. You have not spent any money on advertising since you were 25, meaning in 10 years, you were able to build such a strong client base you just have a constant flow of clients coming in, and for half of those years, you were a teenager.
3. People are contacting you, and writing you a check for $1500 without any website to refer too or ANY type of explanation of what your services are.
Ok, I think I will sit back and enjoy what it about to happen now.
1. You have been in business since you were 15
2. You have not spent any money on advertising since you were 25, meaning in 10 years, you were able to build such a strong client base you just have a constant flow of clients coming in, and for half of those years, you were a teenager.
3. People are contacting you, and writing you a check for $1500 without any website to refer too or ANY type of explanation of what your services are.
Ok, I think I will sit back and enjoy what it about to happen now.
You are right. My 15 years of experience as a Email admin/engineer means nothing. Sorry for trying to help, i will not make the mistake again.
DjDennis
RIP- My Dad (2011), Sister (2013) and Mum (2017)
on the first email I give them a time frame for emails
one is sent 7x days after then the last one is sent 15x days after
if its not of the do not book list by the 15th day
then I move on...
dont like it then you should have booked faster to secure me
your not the only client I deal with
9/10 they finish the booking after the 7x days
either saying I am out of thier budget or book me
have a nice day!
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Jimmy D thats why if your PROFILE isnt filled out the Vetrens on this board will eventually tear you apart because they cant see who you are what website you own or anything they can see or read
so have a nice day it wont be the first time this will happen and untill you fill out your profile FULLY it will not be the last
one is sent 7x days after then the last one is sent 15x days after
if its not of the do not book list by the 15th day
then I move on...
dont like it then you should have booked faster to secure me
your not the only client I deal with
9/10 they finish the booking after the 7x days
either saying I am out of thier budget or book me
have a nice day!
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Jimmy D thats why if your PROFILE isnt filled out the Vetrens on this board will eventually tear you apart because they cant see who you are what website you own or anything they can see or read
so have a nice day it wont be the first time this will happen and untill you fill out your profile FULLY it will not be the last
You're right. It was when the dinosaurs roamed the earth and we sent messages but tying a rock to their necks.
Please tell me that "7x days" means "seven days" and NOT "seven TIMES a day"
btw
I don't have a "plan"...I play treat each inquiry differently, based upon how serious they seem to be,
and how they respond to my initial reply.
But I do lean to the side of caution, as I don't like to be "hounded" myself.
If they are truly interested, they will let me know.
If I have to keep nudging them, then I probably don't want THEM any more than they want ME!
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I have been in business since I was 16, people CALL me and I explain what I do, then we set up a meeting to go over it more thoroughly, at that point yes I have 99% conversion rate. a hand shake and a conversation go a lot farther than a few generic e-mails. Why would I invest money in a website when I am already comfortable with the income I am currently generating, I have 10 -15 years left in this business and need to save every penny I can for retirement, why spend it foolishly.
DjDennis
RIP- My Dad (2011), Sister (2013) and Mum (2017)
This may be hard for some to believe...but I have had similar success for the same reasons.
I didn't get a website until 2012.
99% of my business was always referrals and word of mouth.
In 30-years, I have not spent any money on advertising, and have not (personally) paid to be in bridal shows.
I have done 3, 4 and 5 gigs with the same family/group.
Now, I also work with a multi-op for some of my gigs, but that does not account for all of my work.
And I have no idea what the DJ business is like in Fennimore Wi.
So, even though my situation is not EXACTLY like his....
I am not that surprised that Mr. Tunes could have success on those terms.