Join the FREE Home Cleaning Courses. Click Here   Introduction to Marketing Strategies 4:10   Marketing is a crucial piece of the business growth equation. Understanding what works and what doesn't is essential for scaling your cleaning business.   Marketing Methods to Avoid 15:08   Nine Marketing Methods to Avoid: Groupon: Attracts the wrong clientele by discounting services too heavily. Thumbtack: Paying for leads that may not respond. Yelp: Known for negative reviews and pay-to-play model. Local Coupon Mailers: Ineffective for attracting high-paying clients. Done-for-You Marketing Agencies: Often keep you in the dark about their methods and can be costly. Home Advisor/Angie's List: Leads are sold to multiple businesses, creating competition. Car Wraps: High hidden costs and operational inefficiencies. Street Marketing: Time-consuming with low ROI. Google PPC: Complicated and often expensive with low conversion rates.   Effective Marketing Strategies 37:23   Eight Effective Marketing Strategies: Personal Network: Leverage friends and family for referrals and free cleans. Referrals: Ask current clients for referrals to their friends and family. Facebook Groups: Post in local groups to find potential clients. Responding to Requests: Engage with posts in local groups where people are looking for cleaners. Internal Marketing: Use SMS to reach out to leads and contacts accumulated through previous marketing efforts. Facebook Ads: Invest in targeted ads to reach a broader audience. Google Local Services Ads: Simple and effective for generating high-quality leads. Cautionary Notes Avoid any marketing method that promises 'set it and forget it' results. Be cautious of agencies that guarantee leads without transparency in their methods. Tips for Efficiency Focus on building a strong personal network to generate initial leads. Utilize free marketing methods before investing in paid advertising. Regularly engage with your existing client base through internal marketing to maximize retention and referrals.