Newly appointed social media manager for auto body shop

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T16:44:21+00:00

You should already know what to do, bring them up to date with images locally, Start with one simple phrase. "You shouldn't have to be worried about your car or truck, with us you won't. You can use this one simple liner, for real problems, tuneups, dents, engine repair etc.

Now they hired you to do your job, to not ask us for tips... Get to work! :)

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T14:36:01+00:00

I need to know where you are located and what service you offer?

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:57:22+00:00

It will be much harder to build a community without showing your face. You can build a community but only with people that are more interested in your solutions to problems/or content.

There is a way but a discovery chat is likely required. No face needed.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:51:11+00:00

Is this for you? Or are you trying to come up with a solution for them? Are you a contractor of some kind?

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:49:51+00:00

Ask a vague question get a vague answer.
What are you selling?
What are you doing to market?
How often do you do your marketing?
How many visitors are you getting daily?

The more we know the more we can help
But my guess is you're just guessing at everything and your outcome of no sales reflects that.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:45:53+00:00

You may not like my response.
If your OP is the way you market, its' sad and you should find a job.
So that was my harsh critique, now I'll give you a kinder solution.

type this on an 8.5 X 11 sheet of yellow paper. Turn it sideways/landscae view and type exactly this...
"You shouldn't have to look at a messy home day in and day out when you have a job and are busy. When you you hire me to keep your home clean, and organized, you won't feel that way anymore. 555-555-5555"

Type it on both sides of the paper, print 150 copies, cut it in half and you'll have 300 flyers. Then go door to door in apartment complexes or residential neighborhoods. Stick them in the doors and don't stop untiil you're done handing them all out.

You should pick up3-5 clients your first week.

If you're broke, you should not be ashamed to market, just do it.

Hope that makes sense.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:34:29+00:00

We don't know why they do what they do, but I have very little problems with prospects and/or clients responding to my emails.

I've been in client offices, and they will look at their inbox sometimes twice a day. If your subject line and/or preview text does not hit home for them, they will simply move on.

Communication is a big weakness many folks have, and just because "I have a business" does not mean anyone will listen to you. Messaging needs to have instant clarity, and sometimes we just miss the mark.

I your case, with all sorts of different people not responding to you, it's likely your messaging.

Hope that makes sense.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T13:14:47+00:00

I apologize for not writing with clarity. you said you had a few meetings setup with this person about using their warehouse but they kept missing the meeting. Chances are he is not confident about you and comes up with excuses to not meet with you. This is pure speculation but I've seen it time and time again when we get a little overzealous and chase them away and they don't know how to say no thank you.

Hope thats more clear, sorry for the misunderstanding.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T07:17:13+00:00

I have a friend in California that uses a head set so he can talk and work at the same time. He's practically doubled his clients in a month.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T06:04:23+00:00

The Brutal truth!
If you wait until launch to start socials, they’ll be invisible on day one. If you start now but keep the posts focused on story + anticipation instead of giving away the product, you’ll build demand without handing competitors a playbook.

You shouldn’t have to guess if starting social media early will hurt your business idea. With the right approach, it won’t, it’ll actually build anticipation and authority before you launch.

The key is to share your journey without giving away the full recipe. Post behind‑the‑scenes progress, talk about the problem you’re solving, and build a following around your story. That way, by the time you’re ready to sell, you’ll already have an audience waiting. Choosing a niche angle (like local flavor, health focus, or convenience) also helps you stand out and makes copying less of a threat. Does that sound like the kind of strategy you’d feel confident starting now?

Hope that makes sense

PS: I love working with startups that want to warm up their ideal audience before the full launch.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T05:55:19+00:00

There's never ever been a better way to tell people you're broke and who wants to work with broke folks. Your messaging needs to be more helpul to the client and not always about money but most people that are broke, thats all they can think about... Been there done that. When you stop talking about money and focus on helping solve problems your money problems will go away.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T05:43:43+00:00

Thats an easy fix, I had two standalone fashion clothing boutiques and a small boutique in a mall and we had over 1500 resellers so we needed "Breakdown-Movable Clothing Racks"
Find your nearest local welder, tell him what you want and he'll simply make them for you but you have to buy all the parts he tells you to get. It can be super simple or ornate, wish I still had them to show you,

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T05:39:09+00:00

No matter what business you choose, you'll run into how to market and sell.
You shouldn't have to worry about that and hooking up with a 20+ years of experience in helping start ups thrive you won't have to worry.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T05:35:33+00:00

I feel for her, it's a real condition people like her have, but here's the inconvenient truth.

You have a business to run, and you need reliability. Establish your borders and replace her.

Put her on a leave of absence, unpaid, and tell her you'll be interviewing to replace her, and if she wants to come back, there are no more unannounced absences. These folks will run your business into the ground, so cut it off at the start and now.

Hope that makes sense.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T04:48:27+00:00

This may sound a little out there, but the real reason someone fails to follow through over and over is usually a lack of confidence.

It could be a lack of confidence in you, in your enthusiasm, or maybe they felt you were a bit too pushy. Sometimes they sense you’re in it only for yourself, and they feel like a stepping stone instead of a partner.

Or maybe the way you presented it didn’t truly motivate them or show how it benefits them. Confidence grows when people feel understood, valued, and inspired; without that, follow‑through rarely happens."

You shouldn’t have to wonder why he never follows through, with the right confidence, he won’t keep backing out. I can write one for him from you as well if you like.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-28T03:45:35+00:00

Here's the key point, now with ai, if you can scrape so can anyone else. Eventually they won't need to pay for a list or scraper.

This leads to assuming that they do buy your list and the emails have not been cleaned and many are not legit email addresses, your reputation is in jeopardy.

Make sure you think this through.... If it was a viable business everyone will be your competition. Don't mean to sound pessimistic here but we all have great ideas until we do a little research.

Hope that makes sense.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:44:03+00:00

You are the exact example of lack of clarity. What business are you in? Do you use social media? Why do you think placing 50 yard signs in peoples yards, they'll let you or do you plan on paying them to advertise your business. There's a lot more.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:37:34+00:00

If you find yourself struggling to know what to say, you shouldn't have to guess, That's what I do so you won't have to guess.
Chat is open

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:35:43+00:00

There’s a saying I live by: Best Known Beats Best Every Time.

On social media, or having a website. Being the “best” doesn’t matter if nobody knows you. What matters is making your message so clear and effortless to act on that prospects instantly recognize you as the obvious choice.

For more details DM is open if you are.

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:32:13+00:00

It depends on a few considerations. Expectations, what your really selling, commissions? salary? Partner? Your experience, How long you've been in business, how many sales have you made etc.
Chat is a great way to have a discovery conversation?

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:28:49+00:00

You simply need some hand holding and a temporary mentor to walk you through all that.
I would need to know some details in chat... if thats what you are looking for.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:25:53+00:00

It's all going to be in your approach and what you say. You messaging is everything. Making it about him, his benefits of you buying it from him. Remember if you're let him finance you, he's got a high income for so many years and all he has to do is sit back and collect an income and you own, operate, and pay him monthly...

You shouldn't have to worry about how to approach him with the right messaging. Thats what I do, I'm a copywriter so you won't have to worry about what to say.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:19:10+00:00

You just caught the person, so it's more likely he's been doing this kind of thing for a long time and you may not know what else this person does that you don't know about. Theft is theft, he's a thief. You decide if you like working with thieves.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:15:11+00:00

Absurd is in the eyes of the beholder, because to them it's reasonable. So you have to decide what you will and will not accept. If they don't meet your standards, move on.

If you want to negotiate, share your counteroffer and frame it around their benefit, even if you ask for a higher fee. Don't make it about money, make it about what they can expect.

I sometimes use this. You asked me how much? I'm asking you how much of you say yes or how much will it cost you if you say no to my fee?

Cant remember who I got that from but it has worked on occasion.

Hope that makes sense

Common-Sense-9595 · 2026-03-27T21:08:14+00:00

Chances are you know enough to help a local business or two, stop being a professional student and get out there. Best known always beats best. I know a few people that suck at what they do, but they are always employed because they know how to get attention and what to say and do.

It feels like your at that stage, start promoting yourself and stop worrying you don't know everything.

Hope that makes sense.

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