The "Text Club Profits Apprentice Program"
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Here is a presentation by the guy who built an $8,000,000 texting business before 2014 when it was a lot harder to do.
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https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/commando-marketing-with-dick-larkin/e/32779552
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If you have the Stitcher app on your phone look for the "Commando Marketing " podcast and you'll find it.
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I listen at double speed on the app so for me it's much more efficient to listen on my phone rather than a computer.
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A question for the ladies...
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Where do you get your hair done? Nails? Massage?
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If you get any of these services on a regular basis, you might reach out to the owner of the business and ask them about text message marketing.
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It's perfect for those kind of businesses particularly for filling spots created by cancellations.
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When someone cancels their appointment with one of these service providers it hurts them right in the wallet.
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If they can't get that spot filled, their pay that week will be lower.
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Having their best customers on a text list means they can send an message out to the list like this...
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That clickable link that appears on the customers phone will make it super easy for them to call and grab that appointment.
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They'll get some calls AND they might even book some new business from people who were reminded by that text that they needed a service done.
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They can't do this with ANY other form of marketing...reach their most likely customers INSTANTLY.
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Ask a friend or service provider you do business with or who owns a business this question...
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"Do you do any text message marketing to fill gaps in your schedule or to get your customers to come back more often?"
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..Now, you'll get one of maybe 3 answers...Yes, No, What's that?
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If the answer is YES, follow-up with "great! how's it working out?"
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If the answer is NO, follow up with, "I'm considering offering it as a service complete with a 30 day free trial, would you like to see if we can quickly fill gaps in your schedule or get your customers to come back more often?"
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If the answer is WHAT'S THAT?...follow up with..."it's where business send promotional offers to their customers via text message."
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Your goal for these conversations, regardless of how they happen (email, phone, text etc) is to get out the line... "I'm considering offering it as a service complete with a 30 day free trial, would you like to see if we can get your customers to come back more often?"
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If they are already using a service, you'd say..."The reason I asked is because I'm considering offering it as a service but it sounds like you're all set."
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You never know...they might be unhappy with their current provider or need someone to help with the actual texting.
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If they ask about pricing, "say that would depend on the size of the list and how often you text but most businesses would pay $100 or less per month after the 30 day free trial."
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EVERYONE who has taken my suggestion and done this has had something positive happen.
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Leslie had that trial client before she even joined the apprentice program!
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Here's a list of businesses that fit best...
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-Car wash
-Auto detailers
-Restaurants
-Bakeries
-Bars
-Bowling alley
-Coffee shops/Cafe's
-Deli
-Diner
-Night Club
-Live Theater
-Movie Theater
-Pizza Shops
-Liquor Store
-Beverage Center
-Gym
-Spa
-Hair Salon/Barber
-Nail Salon
-Golf Course
-Live Music Venue
-Mini Golf
-Dry Cleaner
-Bookstore
-Cigar Shop
-Vape Store
-Pet Groomer
-Pet Food Store
-Shoe Store
-Clothing Store
-Massage therapists
-Sandwich shops
-Yoga Studio
-Churches
-Florists
-Oil change place
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Here's a list of businesses that could also use texting but not as frequently as the list above.
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-Dentist
-Doctors
-Chiropractors
-Physical Therapists
-Auto dealers
-Boat dealers
-Opticians
-Pharmacy
-Insurance agency
-Apartment complexes
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I'm sure there are more that could fit on both lists.
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So, listen to that interview with the guy who built an 8 million dollar business doing this.
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Reach out to business owners who you give money to already asking their opinion on text marketing.
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So that if and when I decide to reopen the apprentice program or something like it, you'll be able to make a quick, informed decision.
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Email me at leoshelpdesk@gmail.com, call or text 518-288-8711 with any questions.
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