I just got a lead from my t-shirt

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

the Flooring Girl westchester NYA few weeks ago, I did some spring cleaning...and I came across one of my T-shirts that has my company name.  I've been trying to wear it once a week (and I'm in process of getting some new shirts that say "The Flooring Girl.").

 

lap top stickerToday I was in Armonk having some coffee and doing estimates online.  As I left, a woman asked me for my card.  It turns out she needs to sand and refinish her floors this summer.

 

I was surprised how she knew I did flooring (did she overhear me on the phone?).  No, silly me, I had it on my t-shirt and didn't even realize.

 

This is a great reminder that I need to get my new t-shirts done quickly (with the new logo) as well as get a new big sticker for my lap top (I now have a new computer).  I just got my new note pads last week (w/ my new logo) and soon that sticker will be ready.  Can't wait!  (On the left is my old lap top computer sticker).

Comments (82)

Ron Barnes
Associate Broker at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties - Jasper, GA
"Most agents claim they're #1 - I THINK YOU'RE #1!

I wear tshirts all the time, usually advertising for someone else, but my wife does sell ad specialty products, and those notepads and stickers also help!

Jun 12, 2012 10:33 PM
Edward Gilmartin
CRE - Boston, MA

But of course if you sell life insurance and wear a t shirt saying so no one will talk with you.

Jun 12, 2012 10:36 PM
Frank Iglesias
Working With Houses, LLC - Atlanta Real Estate Investments - Lawrenceville, GA
Atlanta, GA Real Estate Investor

Nice.  I need to do this as well.  Thanks for the reminder!

Jun 12, 2012 10:37 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Fifteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Nice job. Passive advertising works, for sure.  Of course you obviously made a positive impression to make the tee shirt work.

Jun 12, 2012 10:54 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I have never been a fan of wearing t shirts with a logo on it...  not sure why.  After reading this I may reconsider.                 

Jun 12, 2012 11:06 PM
David Krichmar
www.DaveYourMortgageGuy.com - Legend Lending - Sugar Land, TX
DaveYourMortgageGuy.com

Debbie, awesome story!!  Getting Shirts done is something i have wanted to do but never pulled the trigger, this may push me into action!

Jun 12, 2012 11:10 PM
Fernando Herboso - Broker for Maxus Realty Group
Maxus Realty Group - Broker 301-246-0001 - Gaithersburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

A great incentive for all of us to realize that marketing is all about connections and a t-shirt or a name tag  is a great starter

Jun 12, 2012 11:17 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Mark - Thx so much.  Yes, both are very inexpensive and the laptop goes everywhere.

Praful - thank you so much.  Yes, it's an easy way to brand yourself without sounding full of yourself.

Jan - Yes, that's a great line.

David - LOL...If I had more, I'd wear them everyday.

DeeDee - Yes, that is so true!

Sharon - Yes, you should...I just placed my order this morning...I still need to approve artwork, though.

Bob - Yes, that's a great way to look at it.

Jun 12, 2012 11:37 PM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Debbie,  Was wondering if something like this might work.  Great job here on AR !

Jun 12, 2012 11:59 PM
Brent Wells
The LivingWell Team - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Broker serving all of North DFW

Debbie,

Thats great! I wonder if I could force my teenage daughters to only wear my realestate T-shirts? Naw, probably not...

-Brent

Jun 13, 2012 12:39 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Debbie- Congratulations on your feature and to your t-shirt.  You have just shown us (again) the power of marketing and getting your name out there.  

Jun 13, 2012 01:46 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debbie~ Hmm...guess I need to order some t-shirts!  How easy is that?  Where your shirt...get a lead!  :-)

Jun 13, 2012 03:06 AM
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

Debbie, It really is an easy way to brand yourself and it works.  Since our website name is very catchy for our area and easy to remember, we have stickers on our cars and baseball caps embroidered.  Now we are considering having our beach towels for our seasonal rentals also embroidered with our website name.  Thanks for the reminder to keep at it.  Congrats on the feature. 

Jun 13, 2012 03:37 AM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

HI Debbie, good reminder aon getting the t-shirts. I have the "Realtor" sticker for my laptop and a visor one. Now to buy the t-shirt.... but they seem too casual.

Jun 13, 2012 06:23 AM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Look what a T Shirt can do! How cool is that? Maybe you should wear one every day, seven different color?! LOL

Jun 13, 2012 12:24 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Are you sure you don't want to post a photo of this Tee? I'm kind of curious. I like Karen Anne's line also.

Jun 13, 2012 01:37 PM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Advertising!

How much is too much? Hard to say.

I guess a tasteful t shirt works.

Phil

Jun 13, 2012 09:05 PM
Ruthmarie Hicks
Keller Williams NY Realty - 120 Bloomingdale Road #101, White Plains NY 10605 - White Plains, NY

I love it... What a great idea.  Harder to make that work with real estate sales though. T- shirts area bit too informal. But th concept is terrific. 

Jun 14, 2012 12:47 PM
Walter Sadowski NYS Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Cafe Realty - Somers, NY
The Real Estate Resource

Love the subtlety of (Right in front of your face) marketing... Great to hear success stories like these, continue to share as new ones occur.

Jun 17, 2012 07:56 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH
I love my t-shirts for the same reason, good post kudos, enjoy the day.
Jul 07, 2012 09:54 PM

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