Effective marketing technique

[Mr4213]

<div class="bbWrapper">This has been a very effective marketing strategy for me. It has had a 100% rate. Every time I have done a marketing campaign with this strategy it has worked.<br /> <br /> Business cards.<br /> <br /> When I first started using them I thought they were a waste of money. But they have surpassed my expectations. <br /> <br /> I think the two key variables that determine the effectiveness of the cards are<br /> <br /> <b><u>How limited is your product/service in terms of who you can sell to?</u></b><br /> <br /> For example, everyone on the planet needs water. Not everyone needs a luxury car.<br /> <br /> My service can be sold to pretty much anyone. Think like roofing or something, pretty much everyone has a roof. <br /> <br /> <b><u>How great is the need of the service/product?</u><br /> </b><br /> Just because it can be sold to everyone doesn&#039;t mean everyone will need or buy it. I think buying and selling wholesale houses would be a good example for this. Is it a legitimate need? Absolutely. But how many people really need to sell their house at ridiculous discounts? Not many. As a result it takes longer for results, and you need to market far more than someone like me would. <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>My service has both of the above </b><br /> <br /> As a result business cards are very effective for me. Here is a perfect example for you. 4 days ago I was at a gas station at about 4 in the morning filling up gas. After I was done, I slid a business card in the debit card reader. I got a call literally the next day. That sale was $852. That job would take place at the end of August. I will be gone with the NG. I am not sure if I will be back in time to make sure it is done correctly. I might have to let it go. If I do it I will post the sale in my business progress.<br /> <br /> <b>That was the only business card I put out that day.<br /> </b><br /> I am not saying it works like that all the time for me. But so far I have been able to get at least 2-3 sales a week from business cards alone. My favorite thing about cards is the ROI. I can get around 500 cards for like $10-$20 bucks. If I place 500 cards out and get <b>only </b>one sale, that card paid for itself many times over and it paid my business cards off for a while. <br /> <br /> So if you have a legitimately good service/product that can be sold to just about anyone, I would highly recommend using business cards.</div>

 

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[JokerCrazyBeatz]

<div class="bbWrapper">I didn&#039;t have positive roi on business cards , I did them a few years back , had them simple and beautiful . 500 cards gone to waste<br /> <br /> I even got the glossy card with GFX on the front and back , I didn&#039;t even get 1 contact from them. And I gave them to people that said they wanted what I had to offer.<br /> <br /> Now I will say this DEFF depends on what your niche is , I feel like if u have a physical business specifically , in the repair or construction field it would have a better roi , maybe other physical businesses too.<br /> <br /> But as a online business I&#039;m not to sure your roi would be that great</div>

 

[Mr4213]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 40256" data-quote="JokerCrazyBeatz" data-source="post: 552686" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552686" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552686">JokerCrazyBeatz said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I didn&#039;t have positive roi on business cards , I did them a few years back , had them simple and beautiful . 500 cards gone to waste<br /> <br /> I even got the glossy card with GFX on the front and back , I didn&#039;t even get 1 contact from them. And I gave them to people that said they wanted what I had to offer.<br /> <br /> Now I will say this DEFF depends on what your niche is , I feel like if u have a physical business specifically , in the repair or construction field it would have a better roi , maybe other physical businesses too.<br /> <br /> But as a online business I&#039;m not to sure your roi would be that great </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Most definitely. It would not be effective for online business most of the time. (Like a blog for example)<br /> <br /> I prefer to stay away from online business.</div>

 

[ApparentHorizon]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39826" data-quote="Mr4213" data-source="post: 552684" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552684" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552684">Mr4213 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It has had a 100% rate </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Out of what sample size?</div>

 

[Mr4213]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39036" data-quote="ApparentHorizon" data-source="post: 552710" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552710" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552710">ApparentHorizon said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Out of what sample size? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> 100% success rate meaning that every time I do a business card campaign I get at least one sale. I do not usually put out many cards. The most I&#039;ve ever put out in a day is maybe 200. I usually place out 25-75 once a week.<br /> <br /> Very dependent on your business niche.</div>

 

[ApparentHorizon]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39826" data-quote="Mr4213" data-source="post: 552713" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552713" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552713">Mr4213 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I usually place out 25-75 once a week. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Impressive<br /> <br /> How many total cards have you put out since you started?</div>

 

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[Mr4213]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 39036" data-quote="ApparentHorizon" data-source="post: 552715" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552715" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552715">ApparentHorizon said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Impressive<br /> <br /> How many total cards have you put out since you started? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I have not kept track of the exact number. Around 700-1000. I usually buy them in 200 packs. I&#039;ve probably spent maybe $100 total on the cards. But they have generated well over that. I&#039;ve also been buying them from a local company. If I buy them online I would have saved more money.<br /> <br /> If a person has the right type of business I highly recommend them.</div>

 

[ZCP]

<div class="bbWrapper">Been surprised as well with the number of calls we get for just putting a card on the wall at the local restaurant.<br /> <br /> What are some places your leave them?</div>

 

[Mr4213]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4470" data-quote="ZCP" data-source="post: 552925" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=552925" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-552925">ZCP said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Been surprised as well with the number of calls we get for just putting a card on the wall at the local restaurant.<br /> <br /> What are some places your leave them? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Here are a few <br /> <br /> High traffic areas. Sometimes I will walk around places like Wal-Mart and leave a few everywhere. I&#039;ve slid them in menu signs at fast food places (I&#039;ve never got in trouble with this, but its a possibility for sure) <br /> <br /> Specific thought out places. For example. Lets say I owned a paint service company. I would go to a place like home depot and leave cards in the paint section. <br /> <br /> Places that make people go &quot;wtf?&quot; The card stands out to them and it makes them think about it</div>