Originally Posted by
garyg7133
Before jumping into a shop situation which will add loads of overhead, try getting involved with a local HOA. One of my customers posted a review of my work on their HOA FB page and I have gotten a ton of calls (which turned into 2 immediate jobs and 2 future dates. I basically spaced all of those bookings out so that regardless of any other bookings that I get I will have those dates locked up and can add other jobs within that community on the same days without adding a ton of travel. As far as promotions or discounts, The only things I offer are referral discounts when repeat customers send me work, military/veteran discount, multiple car (same day) discount and senior discount. All of these are small discounts but the average customer loves to see a number come in lower than what you originally quoted or what they paid for a previous service. I wouldn't just start running promos and lowering your prices because that leads to an overall decline in what you're getting for your time and work.