how busy are you?

[miko0618]

a little background... I have been a contractor for 12 years. I've done tree removals for homeowners. pretty much basic felling and clean up to make a quick buck. then a couple years ago I started climbing. once I got comfortable in the tree, I fell in love with it. this year I want to generate more business. I care about trees and nature in general. I am studying to get certified and learning everything I can. I do good work. I am not interested in working for another company. I already have a good business. my contracting business grew from word of mouth. I gave my tree division of the company a name, bought cards, magnets and shirts. I am getting some tree work. I would like more. theres some aspects of construction that I hate to do. I would like to substitute that with trees.

my question is, how busy are you guys? do you have to sub to stay busy? where does your business generate from?

 

[timberland ts]

Word of mouth#1. The part know one wants to here is time. It takes time to develop the name and reputation.

 

[Goose IBEW]

I'm entering my second season and neighbors of last years clients are starting to call. Presentable, matching trucks and trailers that are easy to identify as mine are high on my list this spring. Word of mouth goes a long way.:msp_thumbup:

 

[2treeornot2tree]

a little background... I have been a contractor for 12 years. I've done tree removals for homeowners. pretty much basic felling and clean up to make a quick buck. then a couple years ago I started climbing. once I got comfortable in the tree, I fell in love with it. this year I want to generate more business. I care about trees and nature in general. I am studying to get certified and learning everything I can. I do good work. I am not interested in working for another company. I already have a good business. my contracting business grew from word of mouth. I gave my tree division of the company a name, bought cards, magnets and shirts. I am getting some tree work. I would like more. theres some aspects of construction that I hate to do. I would like to substitute that with trees.

my question is, how busy are you guys? do you have to sub to stay busy? where does your business generate from?

Where in PA are you from?

 

[miko0618]

I live in Johnstown pa. south west pa.

 

[formationrx]

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here is a reply i made to a similar thread a while back... hope it helps you out!


keeping work

all you have to do is find that one client who will spread the word and it will snowball. be professional and be honest-- dont show up at the clients house looking like a bum who crawled out of the woods and has a truck that looks like it got rolled off a hill. also when you prune go the "extra mile". take the time to do the job right-- and never sacrifice quality or safety. always do an excellent clean up (thats the first thing they see)........ when the job is done-- tell the client when each tree should be pruned next time (write everything down for them too). make sure they are happy with the work and the price. ask questions and make yourself available to answer any question the client may have. know your ####! ..... give new clients deals on work to lock them in, and over time you can just put them on a program or a pruning schedule. you want some trust to develop. soon they wont want anyone in their trees but you. make sure you review all your work with the client. soon it will be routine to go back year after year to take care of the trees. in time you can weed out the ####head clients you dont like and you ll have a core of good clients. your plate will be full. i got so much work this way i turn new clients away and have for years. i ll do the occasional referral here and there, but it all starts from that core of good people trying to help each other. find your niche in the business and stick with it. think long term... not "take the money and run" ....... all this may seem obvious but a you'd be amazed how many people just dont get it.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

Never be afraid to ask for business. When the job is done, the customer is happy, don't just hand em a couple cards. Straight out ask em " Do you know anyone who cou
ld use our services?". I have had customers get on the phone and start telemarketing for me.