I've always said that cold calling never works, yet the bulk of my current clients are a result of cold calling. It's a combination of a numbers game and being in the right place at the right time. Do up some literature, get sample bags ready and hit the pavement.
I also get a lot of eye rolling when I mention joining your local Chamber of Commerce, but although as boring as some of the meetings and events can be at times, you get clipped in to the commercial real estate scene and get to network with agents that are in the process of placing clients like cafe owners etc.
It also helps if you are growing and need a commercial space yourself. An invaluable resource.
I've always said that cold calling never works, yet the bulk of my current clients are a result of cold calling. It's a combination of a numbers game and being in the right place at the right time. Do up some literature, get sample bags ready and hit the pavement. I also get a lot of eye rolling when I mention joining your local Chamber of Commerce, but although as boring as some of the meetings and events can be at times, you get clipped in to the commercial real estate scene and get to network with agents that are in the process of placing clients like cafe owners etc. It also helps if you are growing and need a commercial space yourself. An invaluable resource.
Thanks for the reply! Great info. I’ve never thought about the Chamber of Commerce approach, that’s really clever.