This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I just want to make it clear that I'm not giving excuses, but I need an = alternative to the sign idea. I'm considering a yard sign, but i live = on a side street and people couldn't see it from the main road. I know, = a billboard with my name and Elvi's pic. on it. lol:) Marshall ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Mike McCoy=20 To: tune4u@earthlink.net ; Pianotech List=20 Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:21 PM Subject: Re: Prospecting -- Key Source Agreed, I get far more useful business from the vehicle lettering. = Professional vinyl lettering as well, not the magnetic signs. The phone = book works to a degree, but it is almost always a price checker. If I = take the time to explain what RPT means ( I don't think I would have to = explain it if it were Certified Piano Tech) and give them an idea what = the price range is in this area, I typically get the business. I do not = pursue other Technicians customers at all, they are my friends and I = would be very uncomfortable with that approach. Also, for some unknown = reason, a number of piano teachers in the area are recommending me, but = I have had no contact with any of them. Mike Mike McCoy Registered Piano Technician Langhorne, Pa. Chapters 170 & 190 PTG Alan Barnard wrote:=20 Been following the thread and was reminded today of a very important = source of business: The vinyl lettering on my truck! I parked across the street from a small town restaurant (lunch!) and = found a note on my windshield from a new customer. Then, while = depositing some checks at the bank, a lady in the drive-up lane next to = mine was miming and mouthing "Do you tune pianos?" and "Do you have a = card?" after which she snuck out of her car and came over to get my = card. I paid about $250 for lettering and pictures (both sides and back). = This one-time expense has repaid itself many, many times. Alan Barnard Salem, Missouri --=20 Mike McCoy Registered Piano Technician 52 Crestview Ave Langhorne, Pa.19047 Chapters 170 & 190 PTG mailto:mike@mccoyspiano.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/77/fd/e3/88/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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