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Ok, some interesting findings while doing some industry research. I may have found a niche!

What is that niche?....................................salons and spas (queue crickets chirping)

Here's the data from google keyword planner:
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Crazy how little competition there is compared to the plumbers, electricians, and HVAC repair industries. I guess nobody has thought of it yet.
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^^^I mean look at this crap. 390 searches a month on this KW alone and the top 2 ads aren't even relevant!

I'm tempted to call these people and tell them their ads are showing wrong, and perhaps they would like someone new to manage them...

I really hope @Andy Black and @eliquid can chime in and give their thoughts. Do you think this is a viable niche for a simple, mobile, call-only ad?
It’s not what we think, it’s down to what the market thinks. I’d say test it.

Check out thread “How to fail fast or get profitable with AdWords”. Also check out the call with @Contrarian. Just start. It’s actually easier to start and get data then to try and figure out whether to start or not.
 
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It’s not what we think, it’s down to what the market thinks. I’d say test it.

Check out thread “How to fail fast or get profitable with AdWords”. Also check out the call with @Contrarian. Just start. It’s actually easier to start and get data then to try and figure out whether to start or not.

Ok. You’re right Andy. Thanks.

I’m gonna whip up a simple one page report and go make some visits.
 

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After doing some more keyword research, I discovered that local locksmiths on Google are a super LOW competition market, with the same search volume as the salons.

So I decided to make an analysis on them first as they might be an easier sell due to the urgency of people who need a locksmith.

Locked your keys in your car? You need a locksmith now, not later. You don't have time to price shop.

Anyway, I would like to hear your thoughts on the report I'll be passing out this week!
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Thinking about starting off super cheap ($100) for the first month just to test if Google Ads are even a fit for the industry, then I can bump it up afterward.
 

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After doing some more keyword research, I discovered that local locksmiths on Google are a super LOW competition market, with the same search volume as the salons.

So I decided to make an analysis on them first as they might be an easier sell due to the urgency of people who need a locksmith.

Locked your keys in your car? You need a locksmith now, not later. You don't have time to price shop.

Anyway, I would like to hear your thoughts on the report I'll be passing out this week!
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Thinking about starting off super cheap ($100) for the first month just to test if Google Ads are even a fit for the industry, then I can bump it up afterward.
Very nice. It shows the soft pickings out there doesn't it?
 
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Very nice. It shows the soft pickings out there doesn't it?

Absolutely. Wasn’t too hard to make either. Let’s just hope they find it/me valuable.

If I can get one client from say, 5 different industries at $250/month, that’ll get me to my goal!
 

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Absolutely. Wasn’t too hard to make either. Let’s just hope they find it/me valuable.

If I can get one client from say, 5 different industries at $250/month, that’ll get me to my goal!
Or 5 clients in the same industry?

My “problem” is I keep getting clients in new industries and having to figuring out how (and if) I can help them. I’d probably do better to target specific industries.
 

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Or 5 clients in the same industry?

My “problem” is I keep getting clients in new industries and having to figuring out how (and if) I can help them. I’d probably do better to target specific industries.
That’s something to think about.

My only concern is having a conflict of interest unless I go into other cities.
 
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Great thread and great advice here as usual. I've started my own Google Ads business too. I have experience from doing Andys course and implementing it on my old cleaning business. But I'm not sure about the new setup of Google Ads or creating landing pages.
 

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@PizzaOnTheRoof Are you still pursuing this business. How is it going so far?
Yeah I actually started a new progress thread. The new one is much more focused, planned out, and organized than this one.

New year, new start...

You can find it below in my signature. Or here: EXECUTION - 2019: Becoming Unemployable

Thanks for the interest!
 
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