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I’m curious as to what results you all have gotten from Groupon or Living Social. For example what percentage has continued as quality students committed to a long-term relationship? We’re currently at about 15-20% from our Groupon with some finishing up now. Curious as to…

• Last updated 10 years ago
• advertising, Groupon, Living Social, online advertising

I am still slowly building up my piano business but have had several speculative calls or emails from people asking how much? How often? etc. I find myself having a lengthy conversation with these people either via email or on the phone, and none of…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• 80/20 rule, business calls, call to action, claiming territory, FIS, how much do you charge, information packets, scheduling FIS, speculative calls, stating fees, Talking to People, workshop

Hey everyone, I want to increase the number of people posting on my Facebook “page”, making Yelp comments as well as writing reviews on Google Places, etc. I know that these kinds of things not only increases your ranking in Google searches but also influences…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising, advisory board, cash incentive, facebook, getting reviews, gift certificae, google, parent review, raffle, referral, referral incentive, word of mouth, Yelp

It seems that I am in a very low class area and I’m finding it truly difficult to find students that are committed to lessons. What are some things that you all have done to find your students and keep them? I need consistency and…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising, advertising ideas, advertising to homeschoolers, facebook, finding students, homeschool community, mass email, retaining students, talking on phone

As I prepare to go “door to door” with my flyers for my SM business, I am wondering when would be the best day/time to go? Is there anyone in the “SM Family” who has already done this? Any ideas on what to do when…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising, bring a friend to class, building your studio, coupon advertising, coupons, creating awareness, door-to-door, flyers, Laurie Richards, money mailer

We just wanted to share some of the ads we’ve been using. Some of these have worked incredibly well, others not so much. Either way, we hope some of them work for you! Most of them were designed by our local newspaper, which has a…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• ads, ads depicting fun, advertising, art for ads, newspaper, young man ad

The best advertising I have found is FREE. I live in CA across the bridge from San Diego. I went to the local newspaper and placed a classified ad (which I pay for) that comes out weekly. While placing the ad, I found out just…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• ads, advertising, business cards, free advertising, marketing, newspaper, personal notes

I just did my third “ad” with a coupon type site. Now I’ve had experience with several companies- Groupon, Living Social, and Entertainment Book. These sites sell a coupon, and it’s worth half off- so you pay $10, its worth $20 My first deal: half…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising, coupons, Groupon, growing your studio, incentives, Living Social, marketing, social media

I have received a really nice pen with my business name and phone number on it. It was sent unrequested by me. With the initial free ones they work out at $1.50 each for top quality. Has anyone used these successfully? I’m being careful as…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising ideas, advertising pens, marketing, resources

I’ve been reading the recent posts and noticed several mentions of the free advertising available on the web. I’d like to know where you were able to find free advertising. Most piano stores and music stores in your area have a website and will list…

• Last updated 9 years ago
• advertising, free advertising, marketing, music stores, relationship with music stores