Where to sell as a contractor

16 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this short video, the speaker advises contractors who are just starting out on how to market themselves effectively. The core recommendation is to "cast a wide net" by trying multiple channels: attending networking events, establishing a professional website or social‑media presence, telling everyone you know about your services, acting as a "walking billboard," and using online marketplaces to attract business. The speaker also warns against spreading yourself too thin across too many platforms, suggesting a balanced approach to channel selection.

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I would say the answer is yes, especially if you are about to start. You say, I want to start. So if you are about to start, I want you to cast a wide net. Like, I want you to be— try different things. Like, in marketing, especially if you're just starting, like, you're not sure what's going to really work for you well. Um, it, it, you know, you, you want to— I want you to go to networking events. I want you to obviously have a website or maybe a very professional social media presence. I want you to tell everyone you know. I want you to be a walking billboard, all of that. And then these marketplaces is one way for you to present yourself and to potentially get business. The one thing I would say here, if you are— like, don't spread yourself too thin on being on many, many platforms.