I find myself so busy lately, trying to be productive but feeling like I'm not getting anything accomplished. I guess I should consider putting together some sort of daily agenda to keep myself on track, but where to start??? I am in the final stages of having my corporate identity package finished (just waiting on my business cards and such to arrive in the mail). Once I have that, I should be able to really start marketing my business full force, but how should I begin??? I've been approached about marketing through certain Real Estate "Preferred Vendor Programs" but have also been told that may not be the best way to get started. I've also considered just cold-calling all the agents who have properties for sale in my subdivision and asking to meet so I can offer my services to their clients.
For any of you agents out there, how do you prefer to be contacted? Do you mind receiving unsolicited calls about partnering with your local Stagers? After all, the investment is usually made by your clients and you reap the benefits of faster sales for more money... (Some agents offer to make the investment in Staging if they have a good relationship with their client.)
Or would you prefer email or regular mail to be introduced to new Stagers in your area? Have any of you ever used a Stager? How did you feel about your experience?
Also, for those of you who are also full-time parents or hold another job outside the home, how did you make time to start your own business on the side? Did you find that creating a weekly agenda was helpful or did you do something else to keep yourself on track? I'm still debating on whether or not to put time into creating a detailed business plan, marketing plan, etc. Have you done that and has it helped you?
Thanks for listening and for any advice you may have :)
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