I am taking over the management of a direct TV dealer at a local computer shop. It's been sitting idle for a while, enjoying only the incidental one or two sales a month from walk-ins.
I have about 4 years of cable and satellite experience. I was a lead tech (for what that's worth), always installed to NEC standards, and I recruited and trained new guys. I don't think taking this position will be all that difficult for me.
What I was looking for when I stumbled on the satelliteguys forum is a place where other vendors post. I am interested in what kind of marketing strategies are working out there. Pretty much my plan to drum up sales is by using yard signs on street corners, and the good old fashioned door hangar. My target I think is a reasonable 15 installs per week, considering that large areas just west of where I live do not have cable. I am also wondering what it takes to have Direct TV send you installs directly.
I'm also interested in gaining contacts...Eventually I'll have more than I can handle on my own, and I'll be looking for a couple of experienced, reliable and mature guys in the northern Illinois area, just west of Aurora for some contracting work. So PM me if you are interested and I'll keep you in mind.
Thanks for your input, this looks like it will be a very useful forum. hopefully I can add my .2 cents from time to time as well.
I have about 4 years of cable and satellite experience. I was a lead tech (for what that's worth), always installed to NEC standards, and I recruited and trained new guys. I don't think taking this position will be all that difficult for me.
What I was looking for when I stumbled on the satelliteguys forum is a place where other vendors post. I am interested in what kind of marketing strategies are working out there. Pretty much my plan to drum up sales is by using yard signs on street corners, and the good old fashioned door hangar. My target I think is a reasonable 15 installs per week, considering that large areas just west of where I live do not have cable. I am also wondering what it takes to have Direct TV send you installs directly.
I'm also interested in gaining contacts...Eventually I'll have more than I can handle on my own, and I'll be looking for a couple of experienced, reliable and mature guys in the northern Illinois area, just west of Aurora for some contracting work. So PM me if you are interested and I'll keep you in mind.
Thanks for your input, this looks like it will be a very useful forum. hopefully I can add my .2 cents from time to time as well.
