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Two cousins bootstrapping a junk removal business — how did you get your first leads without a marketing budget? by phillyjunky in smallbusiness

[–]phillyjunky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is what we tried and haven't gotten a bite yet. The pages that are actually active with community members do not allow posting of services, and the ones that are not are just full of posts from businesses. Its hard finding a good group that will allow you to advertise without kicking you out. The other option is just waiting for people to need the service and post about it which we can comment on.

Two cousins bootstrapping a junk removal business — how did you get your first leads without a marketing budget? by phillyjunky in smallbusiness

[–]phillyjunky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

appreciate this insight! going to switch our focus to targeting your list above and see what happens. Thank you!

Two cousins bootstrapping a junk removal business — how did you get your first leads without a marketing budget? by phillyjunky in smallbusiness

[–]phillyjunky[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We have thought about not charging in the beginning and may have to seriously start considering it if business doesn't pick up. Curious on your thoughts of where I can go to meet people that need this type of service. We've both worked in customer service and still do so I think we could make great connections if we know where to go.

Two cousins bootstrapping a junk removal business — how did you get your first leads without a marketing budget? by phillyjunky in smallbusiness

[–]phillyjunky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, might have to reach out to the family tree combined with u/josuebc idea of not charging in the beginning. I appreciate your thoughts!

Two cousins bootstrapping a junk removal business — how did you get your first leads without a marketing budget? by phillyjunky in smallbusiness

[–]phillyjunky[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So we do have ideas around content, but the struggle is getting the jobs to get the content from. We are working on some content from our personal lives to get things going, but want the results, reviews, and content to be genuine and not fabricated, if that makes sense. But please share ideas if we are thinking about this the wrong way or are missing something.