When you are first starting your business how do gain clients?

Carman_WBI1

When you are first starting your business how do gain clients? I'm to gain momentum using Thumbtack and I feel like I'm struggling.

structuralguy65

@Carman_WBI1 I have been in business for myself for 26 years. I would temper your expectations on what Thumbtack can do for you. The best way to look at Thumbtack is to view it as one of several ways to gain business. Like anything in life, do not put all your eggs in the Thumbtack basket. You have little control over changes to the Thumbtack user interface other than turning your leads on and off, no control over the quality of the leads they provide, and you have to fight and argue to get refunds for leads when a client makes a mistake or assumes your company does the thing they're asking for, when you don't. So put effort in other avenues, and avoid the risk of relying 100% on one thing. I'd also add that once you do get a good local reputation, the phone will start ringing.

DustiO

Hi @Carman_WBI1 and welcome! A few things I would recommend right out of the gate after checking out your profile:

1. It's looking GREAT so far!
2. Get more reviews if you can — you can ask former clients to leave you reviews, and you can also import from Google if you have any there.
3. Add a few more photos, especially before and afters of jobs you have done if you have them!

We also have weekly Zoom sessions that you can join to chat with other pros and get their advice! You can find those here (there is one this morning coming up in about 30 minutes).

DustiO

PS I would also recommend going through the New Pro Success Guide that you will see when you log in - there is so much great stuff in there!

Carman_WBI1

@DustiO I guess I'm a little concerned. I have over 12 years experience under other firms and Im just now getting started. Any advice for that positioning.

DustiO

I would still make the same recommendations as above - utilize the new pro success guide and it will give you a lot of guidance. Also join the networking sessions I linked above.

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