Marketing materials for non-pros?

[SameGuy]

Like many, I'm what you might call an "enthusiast detailer." I take care of cars belonging to family and friends, and take great pride in my work. I apply the same level of dedication to the (very) occasional sideline jobs I take. But averaging perhaps one paid detail a month, I just can't offer professional-only products and take advantage of the marketing materials offered to installers of these products.

For those of us who do the occasional paid job, are there any marketing material available that we could use to help potential customers make decisions about paint coatings or sealants and other services?

 

[Dr_Pain]

The best marketing material regardless if you are a Pro or not is YOU! Shake hands and educate people!

 

[Corey]

Like many, I'm what you might call an "enthusiast detailer." I take care of cars belonging to family and friends, and take great pride in my work. I apply the same level of dedication to the (very) occasional sideline jobs I take. But averaging perhaps one paid detail a month, I just can't offer professional-only products and take advantage of the marketing materials offered to installers of these products.

For those of us who do the occasional paid job, are there any marketing material available that we could use to help potential customers make decisions about paint coatings or sealants and other services?

#1 The good doctor makes the greatest point and best advice of all!!

#2 We already have gorgeous CarPro catalogs to help you explain about the products to your customers. You can buy one for 1.50 OR request one in the notes with any order over 50$

#3 Absolutely! We truly value our enthusiasts (that's where I started in this industry) its on my list to create trifold brochures explaining the product and associated services to your customers for each of our products expanding on the catalogs we currently offer.

 

[SameGuy]

That's great, good answers from both of you! Thanks!

 

[Pureshine]

A trifold for the new leather coating would be awesome!

 

[fdresq4]

Same,

Being in the same boat as you, I like to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to inform folks about products and what they offer. It's free and folks can Bookmark pages and refer back to them later. What I also like is that technology allows for the viewing of videos that highlight those products.
As a fellow enthusiast, I'm careful and very picky about jobs that compensate. I have made it a rule that unless it is family or a close friend, I don't take them. I will refer them to a local guy who happens to be a CQuartz Finest authorized installer. I have concerns about the Litigious society we live in today but that is for another topic.

Good Luck!

Steve

 

[Corey]

A trifold for the new leather coating would be awesome!

I agree Todd!! Thats the one I'm looking forward to most! What do you think of one that covers all the coatings vs one separate for each one? I'm leaning towards one for all coatings just due to the cost of design and printing of large qty.

CQuartz UK
CQuartz
Dlux
Leather
Forte
Fabric
Reload
Hydro2

 

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^, one for all the coatings and don't forget about some shirts for the small business people. Lol

 

[Pureshine]

I agree Todd!! Thats the one I'm looking forward to most! What do you think of one that covers all the coatings vs one separate for each one? I'm leaning towards one for all coatings just due to the cost of design and printing of large qty.

CQuartz UK
CQuartz
Dlux
Leather
Forte
Fabric
Reload
Hydro2

That would be awesome Corey one for all Then we could hand them out to customers. They would be great for car shows and events also.

 

[Corey]

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^, one for all the coatings and don't forget about some shirts for the small business people. Lol

Will do bud!

 

[allenk4]

Easiest thing is to make downloadable PDF. files of your brochures available on the Forum

The file could then be used to print at home or be emailed to Kinko's and have them print and fold them

Eliminates the cost of shipping and the headache of managing the program

 

[Vital Car Care]

Easiest thing is to make downloadable PDF. files of your brochures available on the Forum

The file could then be used to print at home or be emailed to Kinko's and have them print and fold them

Eliminates the cost of shipping and the headache of managing the program

This ^^^^^^^^^^^^, one for all the coatings and don't forget about some shirts for the small business people. Lol

ALl of this^^^! PDF docs to print, shirts, brochures to order...all in!

 

[Ultimate Finish]

would love some marketing products as well

 

[allenk4]

Easiest solution is to make the PDF of the document available

You don't want to deal with the hassles associated with printing, storing and shipping

 

[Pureshine]

Any up date on these Corey?

 

[Corey]

Any up date on these Corey?

Yes sir! Notoriously.... I'm never satisfied with what I do... so that has caused delays with both the shirts and new brochures but I will say likely 2 weeks till completed and in stock on store.
February they will be complete for sure

 

[Pureshine]

Yes sir! Notoriously.... I'm never satisfied with what I do... so that has caused delays with both the shirts and new brochures but I will say likely 2 weeks till completed and in stock on store.
February they will be complete for sure

Sweet can't wait I'm buying 100 brochures and some shirts!

 

[Dr_Pain]

Getting exciting!! I can't wait!

Hey Corey, can you make some T-shirt available for long torso people. I love my CarPro t-shirt but at 6'6" and after a couple of washes....my belly button is showing every time I raise my arms.

 

[fdresq4]

Getting exciting!! I can't wait!

Hey Corey, can you make some T-shirt available for long torso people. I love my CarPro t-shirt but at 6'6" and after a couple of washes....my belly button is showing every time I raise my arms.

Wow Claude! You must have the famous Ab Master machine.

 

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Shirts, now we are talking.