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Hit the streets and start networking with people in real life!

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That is a competitive industry - lots of noise. In order to help, we need to know what you have done so far that has not worked.

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Attended and sponsored expos, events, created engaging posts, tried a giveaway

Look for networking opportunities in your city. There are some "pay-to-play" networking groups that will send leads, but can be pricey. Even the groups that cost money allow visitors, so visit them all! Bring plenty of business cards!

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100% agree with Sales1...internet/social media marketing is NOT going to get you enough traffic to make your business grow. A PERSONAL connection is what's needed to get people into your market. I've had businesses that were an in-demand product or service with very few, if any, competition in the market, and they took off quickly, building themselves because there's an unmet need in my area for these.

However, when I've tried to tap into a market with other competition who've been doing it longer and have a better base (like your market), then it takes long hours of leg work, meeting potential customers in person, talking with business owners and, if they will give you the time, helping them see why they need YOU for X service/product. Once you start getting those personal connections who see your product/service is top notch along with the way you interact with your customers, then they will become your best advertisement passing on your business to others they know who are looking for what you do.

You'll spend thousands of dollars in radio/tv/internet marketing and yield only a fraction of the returns that you will by being your own best advertising plan to start. Build your reputation, then it will eventually begin to build itself.

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