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Tips for rural sitters?

Hello everyone I was just wondering if you have tips for someone starting out in a more rural/less populated area. Does anyone have experience with this?

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I'd imagine in more rural places you may have more success putting up flyers around the main spots in town and visiting veterinarians. You might be able to set up a referral program with them. Including your own photo on the flyer, for face recognition, might be helpful too. Starting off with family/friends who know people is always a good place to start.

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I live in a spot that's out of town a ways.. So I get less business. But I set up my promo code for the $20 off and Rover sent me cards in the mail.. Like business cards, but they have my promo code and Rover information. I've been trying to hand those out to get more clients.

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If I were rural I'd probably focus on the nearest city dwellers, posting flyers and leaving cards at businesses there. Many city people feel at least a little guilty that their dogs don't get to run around freely as much as they'd like, so especially if you provided a shuttle service, you could market to those people who want to assuage their guilt by giving their dogs the rural experience. There are a lot of city border collies and Aussies out there--I have two, myself, and while they get lots of exercise, I'd love for them to have the chance to hang out somewhere where they could have a little more freedom. Play on that guilt!

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I'm a rural sitter! I'm a little off the beaten path and it's taken me a while to get some clients since I'm a bit further out, but I've also found that the same customers keep coming back now. I have yet to promote my business locally, but I'm sure that would definitely draw in more clients.