Hoping that this will help many of you out there. For the past 4 months I have decided to do my best to help my fellow neighbors feel better about themselves and the local economy and didn't expect it to get any referrals from it but, I did.
What I did is simple, I just started tipping people. You know the people who don't expect to be tipped, like the guys at the gas station or cleaners and anyone who gave me some sort of service. Eventually, you get into a conversation with these people and before you know it they are handing you referrals. The guy at the gas station I go too noticed some Realtor stuff in the back seat of my car and before you know it I am renting one of his apartments and selling one of his customers homes.
The tips usually run anywhere between .15-1.00 for place where I pull up to. The pizza guy who comes to my house has already given me 6 referrals of people who are selling their house. When he comes to my house I always give anywhere between $5.00-$8.00 but never less than $5.00, the first time he came I handed him a $5 and my card and told him to remember this address and that was for a $3.00 order. On the 6 referrals 3 of them panned out and I tip where I know it makes them more than happy.
This works so well, that I am thinking of spending a large portion of my marketing dollar on delivery services to my home.
Give it a try, the worst thing that can happen is that you will make someone feel appreciated today!
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