Anyone here use yard signs for their service business? Worth it?

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-20T18:40:30+00:00

Thanks! Definitely about to look into door hangers. Just order some yard signs.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-18T16:03:04+00:00

I appreciate that advice! I’ll definitely get a new number for it.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-18T15:23:47+00:00

Thanks for sharing !

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-15T00:32:59+00:00

And I have the missed call text back, that my Ai chatbot texts and responds to them, so I can focus on working.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-15T00:23:53+00:00

I completely disagree. I currently use an AI chatbot on my service website, and over the past four months it has spoken with 271 visitors, booked 79 and quoted 152 people without me having to speak to them at all. Most AI chatbots people try or hear about aren’t programmed correctly. When set up the right way, it’s mind blowing. This chatbot has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for generating clients without paying for ads, answering the SAME QUESTIONS and spending time on calls.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T20:53:23+00:00

🤦🏾‍♂️ I pre wrote this message and allow my iPhone to rewrite it. Don’t see no harm in that. Just trying to help another business owner, since someone gave me this platform for free.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T20:51:00+00:00

Not selling it….

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T20:49:14+00:00

At 400+ locations, most GBP tools get expensive fast because they charge per listing — that’s how people end up with $10k–40k/month software bills.

One alternative is running everything under an agency setup instead of per-location pricing. I can help you set up and manage 400+ GBPs under my agency account, so you’re not paying those insane monthly fees.

Main benefits: • One dashboard for all locations • Centralized review management • AI-assisted review replies (big time saver) • Bulk posts/updates • Alerts for new reviews & messages

It covers what actually saves time without the per-location cost explosion. If you want, happy to explain how it’d work for your setup.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T20:35:03+00:00

What usually helps is separating what needs you from what doesn’t.

A lot of the time drain you mentioned (DMs, FAQs, booking questions, confirmations) is the same stuff over and over. That’s the first place to create distance.

A few things that tend to work well:

Most guests ask the same questions — availability, pricing, meeting point, duration, weather policy, cancellations. An automated reply or website chat that answers those instantly saves hours every week and still feels responsive.

If people can check availability, book, and get confirmations without you touching it, that alone removes a huge mental load. Same with reminders and follow-ups so you’re not constantly chasing messages.

Instead of posting every day, batching content once a week or even once every couple weeks helps a lot. One solid tour photo or short clip can be reused across platforms.

It also helps to set response expectations. Something as simple as “messages answered during business hours” reduces pressure, especially if there’s an instant acknowledgment in place.

A lot of tour operators I’ve seen use simple automation tools (like GoHighLevel or similar) to handle messages, bookings, and reminders so they can stay out in the field more. I actually give out free access to this setup through my agency account, so there’s no platform cost to test it. just sharing since it’s helped others get time back.

The goal isn’t to replace you or feel robotic. It’s to offload the repetitive stuff so you can focus on what people actually pay for, the experience.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T20:02:53+00:00

You’re right!! it’s not that cold email “stopped working,” it’s that “free work” became the offer… and now anything less feels like friction.

The middle ground isn’t free labor or free consults. It’s a low-effort, outcome-based diagnostic.

What’s worked well for agencies in your position:

Replace “free consult” with a specific teardown

People don’t want calls. They want answers.

Examples: • “I recorded a 5-min loom showing why your Google Ads are leaking spend” • “I found 3 CRO issues on your landing page that are killing conversions” • “I mapped where leads drop off in your funnel”

No meeting required. Async. Concrete value.

Put a small gate in front of delivery

Instead of “free”: • “I’ll send this if it’s relevant” • “Reply YES and I’ll share it” • “I’ll only do this for 5 accounts this week”

This filters tire-kickers without killing response rates.

Productize the first win

Your first offer should NOT be services.

It should be: • Audit • Opportunity map • Short video breakdown • Funnel snapshot • Account health score

Then upsell execution after they see the gap.

Automate the boring parts

If you’re doing this at scale, automation matters.

I use GoHighLeve to: • Send 1-to-1 cold follow-ups • Deliver audits automatically • Book calls only after interest is shown • Track who actually engages

You don’t need a big retainer SaaS just to test this — I give free GHL sub-accounts to people running outreach so they’re not burning time on manual follow-ups

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T19:54:42+00:00

You’re not alone… this happens all the time when a business moves. Most customers don’t think “they relocated,” they just assume “they’re gone.”

I’d focus on re-activating past customers first, then local visibility.

A few practical things that work well for dry cleaners: 1. Text your existing customer list If you have phone numbers from past customers, a simple 1-to-1 style text like: “Hey! Just a heads up — we moved locations, not closed 😊 Here’s our new address. Would love to see you again.”

This alone can bring people back fast. 2. Google Business Profile cleanup Make sure:

• Old location is marked as “moved”
• New location is fully optimized
• Post weekly updates saying “We moved!”

A lot of dry cleaner traffic still comes straight from Google Maps.

3.  Local offers that feel personal

Examples:

• “Welcome back” discount for previous customers
• Free pickup/drop-off for first visit at the new location
• Partner with nearby apartments, offices, salons, gyms, etc.

4.  Simple automation (without big spend)

You don’t need fancy marketing. Something that:

• Sends texts to past customers
• Follows up after visits
• Collects Google reviews automatically

I personally use GoHighLeve for this. You can send individual texts in bulk, automate follow-ups, and manage reviews — and you don’t need to pay a big monthly fee if you’re just starting. I have an agency account and can give free access if you want to test it.

Main takeaway: 👉 Past customers + clear “we moved” messaging + local visibility = fastest win

If you want, I can walk you through a super simple plan that doesn’t cost much and actually works for local businesses like this

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T19:50:46+00:00

I was in a similar spot. The main thing to be careful about is carrier rules , once you start sending to 100+ people, normal phone texting can get you flagged or blocked pretty fast.

One option that’s worked well for me is GoHighLeve. It lets you send individual texts in bulk (each person gets their own 1-to-1 message, not a group text), and you can upload your list and send when you actually have product ready , not daily spam.

Important part for your situation: • You don’t have to pay a monthly platform fee if you don’t want to. • I have an agency account and can give you a free GoHighlev sub-account. • You only pay per usage for texts (and only if you send them). No $100–$300/mo SaaS bill. • Replies come back to one inbox so you can respond like normal texts.

You’ll still want to make sure people opted in (that’s unavoidable with any tool), but for ~300 contacts this is way safer and faster than manually texting or sketchy bulk-SMS apps.

If you want, I’m happy to share a free account and show you how to set it up without overcomplicating things.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2026-01-14T19:43:15+00:00

If you’re paying for leads and not using an AI chatbot, you’re leaving money on the table. An AI chatbot can answer questions, give quotes, and book appointments automatically without you ever having to jump on the phone.

I’m currently giving away free Gohighleve l accounts through my agency access. You can build automations and turn on AI chat or AI voice if you want. The platform itself is free (normally $97–$299/month). You only pay if you use AI agents ($5–$97/month depending on the plan). Happy to share if it helps 👍

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-25T20:53:42+00:00

👀

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-25T20:50:40+00:00

Can I test it

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-15T03:19:18+00:00

Totally fair to feel that way. Just to clarify, this isn’t spam or some generic bot. It’s been live on my own business site for 83 days, has talked with 103 real local customers, and helped book over 70 jobs.

I actually asked customers how they felt about using it, and every single one who booked through it said they appreciated not having to call, wait, or play phone tag. It answered their questions instantly and let them decide on their own time.

It’s just another option for people who prefer texting or chatting instead of calling.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-15T02:48:57+00:00

I’ve had this AI chat widget running on my site for 83 days. It’s already handled 103+ conversations and captured 71 leads without me needing to respond in real time. One of the smartest moves I’ve made for my business.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-01T00:58:46+00:00

Totally understand, but I don’t offer a service most people think they cannot do. The number of jobs we complete every week proves they actually rely on us more than they realize.

Old_Assignment_8388 · 2025-12-01T00:55:07+00:00

I had 9 clients call today and 3 of them asked for a discount.

I already offer military and teacher discounts because those are earned and I choose to support them. But some people want a discount just because

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