scottsnyder
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Just pondering on printing and all aspects of the industry. I am wondering how one starts with their first client? How did the client out reach go?
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Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Go knock doors
Fred Weiss
Merchant Member
I always found the new business licenses to be a great source of potential clients. They are public information in most places.
Stacey K
I like making signs
Find someone (a friend, relative) that is starting a business. Do the logo for free, do some vehicle graphics at cost, maybe some business cards.
I started with lettering late models at my local dirt track. Payment upfront is a MUST - it's really not a good idea to mess with race cars cuz you get screwed at every turn (no pun intended) but you asked so I'm telling you LOL
Once you get the first couple jobs under your belt you can post them on your FB page and small jobs that are a PITA will come your way. At some point you will get a business and slowly you can get rid of the little PITA stuff and focus on commercial jobs.
I started with lettering late models at my local dirt track. Payment upfront is a MUST - it's really not a good idea to mess with race cars cuz you get screwed at every turn (no pun intended) but you asked so I'm telling you LOL
Once you get the first couple jobs under your belt you can post them on your FB page and small jobs that are a PITA will come your way. At some point you will get a business and slowly you can get rid of the little PITA stuff and focus on commercial jobs.
scottsnyder
New Member
1. I have been printing for this long as an operator
2. This is just a general question.
3. No one else has a problem with my question
Gino
Premium Subscriber
Why is it...... all these wannabees seem to have a chip on their shoulder[s]. They ask half baked questions and when someone needs more information in order to help, the OP cops an attitude. I'm seeing this more & more.
I mean, this is a site for professionals and people who want to better their business, their trade and all sorts of other things, but a complete novice who evidently has no head for business asks a basic business question. They don't even bother using the correct category or give near enough information, but they sure know how to look a gift horse in the mouth.
I mean, this is a site for professionals and people who want to better their business, their trade and all sorts of other things, but a complete novice who evidently has no head for business asks a basic business question. They don't even bother using the correct category or give near enough information, but they sure know how to look a gift horse in the mouth.
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scottsnyder
New Member
The question was fully baked dude. Carry onWhy is it...... all these wannabees seem to have a chip on their shoulder[s]. They ask half baked questions and when someone needs more information in order to help, the OP cops an attitude. I'm seeing this more & more.
I mean, this is a site for professionals and people who want to better their business, their trade and all sorts of other things, but a complete novice who evidently has no head for business asks a basic business question. They don't even bother using the correct category or give near enough information, but they sure know how to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Boudica
Back to "educational purposes"
It wasn't though. If you don't even have ONE client.... what makes you think you should start a business? Because you can operate a printer?
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
The question sounded like it came.from someone fully baked.
scottsnyder
New Member
It was literally just a question. I have seen so many people ask but only a simple question and all you people want to make more of it than what it should be. JUST A QUESTION. Not once did I say I myself was starting a company that I wanted to get a better understanding on how others have gained their business. But I guess I was asking on the wrong "professional" site
gnubler
Active Member
I got "lucky" and acquired a business that was closing and got all the accounts. I'm three years in business and a lot of them are still with me. Some I probably scared away, oh well. About half of my customer base came with the business, and the other half are new. Most new people find me online, or are referred by an existing customer. I'm in a small town and word of mouth is king.
I often get jobs while out on installations. People see me doing something and approach me about a sign project they need done.
I often get jobs while out on installations. People see me doing something and approach me about a sign project they need done.
Boudica
Back to "educational purposes"
And this is literally an online forum, people are allowed to participate. You post a vague question, and then get pissy when someone wants more information. You are not the only one in the room, get over yourself.
scottsnyder
New Member
Sigh.... I am not going to continue to entertain you any longer. I am strictly here for answers. I shall no longer respond to you after this. Have a nice day.
Boudica
Back to "educational purposes"
Sometimes to get answers, you need to have an actual question.
Oh, around here, it's ..... Have a GREAT day! BTW, you are not very entertaining. Good luck with your Fresh Start, you or the friend you were asking for.
gnubler
Active Member
See, Gino?
Gino
Premium Subscriber
You're fully baked alright................. how do I find these threads ??
Okay, so in 'carrying on'...... why do you ask such thoughtless questions ??
You started out with 'pondering'. In my book, that means you wanna hear about... just about everything. We answer you with more questions you didn't think of and you bite peoples' heads off and with snarly dimwitted comebacks. You won't get sh!t with your question. Just answers that are hitting on barely what you need. Then, your real question comes out about 'wondering how to get a first client'. I'm supposed to guess what a 'client reach out' is in your mind. First you say pondering, then wondering, but in my book a client reach out is a well thought out plan and all the various ways of doing it. Again, you're vague, because of your lack of business savvy and really wanna bash members.
So, in trying to reach a person such as yourself in dialog, we've got to stoop to your level. Nope, no interest in helping a nobody. You are more fun to watch...... like a cat playing with a mauled mouse.
Carry on and have a Great Day !!!
Okay, so in 'carrying on'...... why do you ask such thoughtless questions ??
You started out with 'pondering'. In my book, that means you wanna hear about... just about everything. We answer you with more questions you didn't think of and you bite peoples' heads off and with snarly dimwitted comebacks. You won't get sh!t with your question. Just answers that are hitting on barely what you need. Then, your real question comes out about 'wondering how to get a first client'. I'm supposed to guess what a 'client reach out' is in your mind. First you say pondering, then wondering, but in my book a client reach out is a well thought out plan and all the various ways of doing it. Again, you're vague, because of your lack of business savvy and really wanna bash members.
So, in trying to reach a person such as yourself in dialog, we've got to stoop to your level. Nope, no interest in helping a nobody. You are more fun to watch...... like a cat playing with a mauled mouse.
Carry on and have a Great Day !!!
JBurton
Signtologist
Frankly guys, sounds like he's spent the previous few hours profiling a difficult material, just came back from lunch break fully baked, and was thinking to himself, 'wow, ya know, my boss pays me, but other people pay him, for stuff I do' and had such an existential moment that he thought he'd reach out... and get slapped!
Freal though, pound the pavement, carry a portfolio if your oldschool or an instatok link if you're young and ask businesses if they have any X needs. (the X is where you put signage, or printed ping pong balls, or whatever you specialize in). Facebook is great if you want to wade through tons of 'how much for' just so they can sh*t on your pricing.
Freal though, pound the pavement, carry a portfolio if your oldschool or an instatok link if you're young and ask businesses if they have any X needs. (the X is where you put signage, or printed ping pong balls, or whatever you specialize in). Facebook is great if you want to wade through tons of 'how much for' just so they can sh*t on your pricing.