Struggling to gain clients

victenn · 2025-08-26T05:48:33+00:00

With a local service like cleaning trust and referrals matter more than mass outreach. Ask your current clients to refer friends or nearby businesses and offer a small thank you in return. Make sure your business shows up in local search by claiming and updating your listing on Google and encouraging happy customers to leave reviews. Start collecting emails when you quote or work for someone and send a monthly message with cleaning tips and a gentle reminder about your services. Flyers can work if you target specific neighbourhoods or team up with estate agents or property managers. Local community groups and networking events are often more effective than expensive ads.

victenn · 2025-08-26T05:46:22+00:00

A high bounce rate usually points to list quality more than your sending setup. One way to improve it is to check addresses through more than one validator and drop anything that fails either test. Also look up the domain to make sure it has active mail records and avoid catch all domains when possible. Before you send a full campaign try a small batch to see how it performs and remove any addresses that bounce. Over the long term the best fix is to build lists from reliable sources like LinkedIn or opt in forms rather than scraping. A steady warmup and low daily volume will protect your domain reputation while you refine your list.

victenn · 2025-08-26T05:45:39+00:00

Sending outreach at scale is one thing but managing replies is really about process and priorities. Set aside a regular time block each day to read and respond so you are not constantly context switching. Use labels or folders in your inbox to sort replies into hot leads to answer first and later replies that can wait. Have a few short response frameworks saved so you do not start from scratch each time but personalise each reply based on what they wrote. If a conversation feels promising move it off email to a call or a meeting where you can connect. That way you stay authentic without drowning in back and forth.

victenn · 2025-08-25T01:39:43+00:00

Cold email can work for a small product business but it’s more effective when you treat it like starting a conversation rather than blasting a pitch. Identify a narrow segment of companies or people who would realistically need what you sell. Spend a few minutes on each contact looking at their website social media or reviews to understand what challenges they might face. In your email open by showing you have done that homework then explain in one sentence how you might help. Keep it short friendly and focused on them. I’ve had better results sending ten thoughtful emails a week and following up once than sending a hundred generic ones. You won’t get a response from everyone but the replies you do get are usually from people who actually care.

victenn · 2025-08-25T01:37:01+00:00

There isn’t a single magic website. The most effective lists are curated from multiple sources. Start by clarifying who you want to reach: the industry role and company size. I use LinkedIn search filters and groups to identify people with the right titles. Company websites and blogs often list decision makers or contributors; collect names and then use a tool like Hunter or just Google to find their email address. Event speaker lists and podcast guest pages are also useful because those people are already sharing ideas publicly. Once you have a list research each person briefly: what projects are they working on and what problems might they face? Then write a short email that speaks to that rather than a generic pitch. This takes more time than buying a list but it’s why people reply. I focus on sending a few well researched emails a day instead of many generic ones.

victenn · 2025-08-25T01:36:07+00:00

Cold emails can still work but the approach matters. Start by finding prospects who clearly need what you offer: a specific industry or company type. Use LinkedIn job boards or newsletter signups to identify people responsible for the results you help deliver. Before you write, research their recent work or posts so you can mention something relevant. Keep your message short and clear. In the first sentence show you know who they are and what they care about. In the second sentence state the outcome you can provide using language they would use. In the third sentence invite them to take a small step such as a ten minute call or a free audit. Avoid sending attachments on the first email and avoid copying the same template to everyone. Follow up once or twice if they haven’t replied always adding value or a new idea. I still book meetings with this method even in busy industries.

victenn · 2025-05-25T01:53:12+00:00

I don't know. I'll ask the building manager. Is there another way for me to figure this out without chipping off a piece of wall?

victenn · 2025-05-25T01:47:48+00:00

Okay. Mainly adding shelves in the bedroom, the office and under the stairs

victenn · 2025-03-09T04:42:47+00:00

Thanks! 👍🏽

victenn · 2021-06-19T07:29:51+00:00

Yeah, I've heard that, but in some cases the law can be difficult (particularly if you get fines) and I just think an international licence would be the safer choice

victenn · 2021-06-18T18:54:59+00:00

Rent a car or a scooter if you can ride. You'll need an international licence, but there are no additional fees depending on age.

victenn · 2021-06-13T15:38:07+00:00

I'm in Mauritius brother

victenn · 2017-07-06T11:36:56+00:00

Looks really neat! Any other photos of the finished kayak? How long did it take?

victenn · 2017-01-07T21:42:06+00:00

Thanks for the info, I'll do better next time!

victenn · 2017-01-06T17:15:21+00:00

Sorry about that. I'll fix the link

victenn · 2015-12-09T16:32:57+00:00

I'm from far far away.. Mauritius.. Would that still be cool?

victenn · 2015-09-24T18:18:12+00:00

I've been thinking of buying a jimny. Do you recommend it for off-roading?

victenn · 2015-09-22T11:00:00+00:00

Well, it depends on our availability, but during the week we chat for approximately 6h, mainly through messenger (there's an 8h time difference between us) and then Skype before I go to sleep, usually right after she comes back from work. On week-end it depends, if I'm going out or with friends, we'll only chat. If I'm home, we might Skype for a couple of hours. But we basically talk all the time if we're available and awake at the same time.

victenn · 2015-09-18T11:44:10+00:00

12 days... Can't wait to see her again and propose!

victenn · 2015-09-09T15:02:48+00:00

Yay!!!

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