Engraver Joe Found Profitability in Decorative Concrete One Job at a Time

Engraver Joe found profitability in decorative concrete. Groov-E-News had a post working out the NET with costs and rates that is connected to this infographic used in an email to Engrave-A-Crete customers.  The post is entitled “Success Story | Engraver Joe and His Mongoose.”

Engraver Joe and His Mongoose | A Success Story

It is important to remember that the concept works. And that it works on more than paper.

It is important to remember that not all projects are going to be 1,000 sq. ft. and pay for the Mongoose in one fell swoop. Just as important to remember that there will be larger projects and in the beautiful art of math, the smaller projects do add up.

 

It is important to remember that this probably didn’t ‘just happen’ to Joe. He did some marketing. Maybe he networked in person to offer his services. Maybe he’s been working for quite awhile building a circle of influence where he is trusted. So that when Joe stands up and says he’s going to provide decorative concrete, his reputation has proceeded him and the best jobs are his. That reputation is a stellar marketing tool because when people have good things they can say about you, others want you to work for them.

Joe’s El Dorado of decorative concrete is there for him to mine over and over, because he got himself set up with excellent equipment, training and marketing.

You could be Joe. But, you gotta get off the couch and make the decision. Engrave-A-Crete offers a 3 day seminar with hands-on for the tools, stains and sealers. Not a “butt going numb in the chair” lecture training, but a “get in there and try it all” training. It is a good investment for business (or successful DIY.)

I heard on the grapevine that a comprehensive equipment rental program is about to be launched. Don’t have details, but you can call Engrave-A-Crete at 800-884-2114 and find out more. When I get the whole story, I will share it. Meanwhile, don’t wait for me…get off the couch and find out for yourself.

 

Pinterest Could Show Your Decorative Concrete Advantage

Looking for another way to get your message out there? Think about Pinterest.com, a social bookmarking site that is zooming in popularity and which uses video and images as the connection.

According to a post over at Groov-E-News, official blog for Engrave-A-Crete, the stunning photos you have of your work could surely have application on someone’s For the Home board or on an Art board or Yard board. Your customers who pin photos and video of the projects you have done for them are giving you an additional boost.

The other day, someone pinned the page with the new Idea Book that Engrave-A-Crete put together. (It just came out in Print format in November, 2011). Within minutes someone else non-connected had seen the information and re-pinned it on her “Dream Basement” board.

Read more about the possibilities for Pinterest and ways to use it at Using Pinterest as a Market Place for Decorative Concrete.  Don’t stop reading till you’ve finished the Pinetiquette paragraph. There are tips about pinning manners and how to label your files so that you are mentioned in all the right places.

Interesting how people using Esty.com  to sell their handmade items have seen some pretty impressive activity through Pinterest.com.