I've been working as a dog walker for a while through a small company but I need more work so I came to rover! Does anyone have any advice on how to attract new clients? I havent gotten any yet and it kind of feels like the only way to get clients is to have already had clients? If anyone has advice for me it would be much appreciated! :)
No need to get rid of the photo with your blue hair! Be yourself, this includes not hiding your appearance or personality. Have fun, check in with the Q&A board for answers to questions you never knew you had, and be patient! Be descriptive of the services you're offering, what is included in them, etc. Always request a meet and greet for new clients no matter what. And during those, ask tons of questions, especially for your first clients while you get into the swing of things. This will be the time that you discuss your availability etc. As for recruiting new clients- get the word out! Share via craigslist (rover already has a template set up so all you have to do is copy and paste), facebook, etc. Make business cards or buy some through the Rover store and pass them out like crazy. And don't forget to hand out your custom promo code! Cheers!!
I can see your profile was just approved so welcome to Rover. Acquiring clients can take time, so are lucky and get a few right away, for some, it takes months to get the 1st one (as in my case). I searched Minneapolis for dog walkers and you came up on the 2nd page near the bottom, so that's not good. There is a lot of competition so you need to do somethings to bump you up in the search engine. 1) Take and pass the Rover 101 quiz and get the badge, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. 2) get rid of the picture with the blue hair. 3) your about me section reads "well I work for another company and MAYBE I can fit you in my schedule" to me this indicates you aren't committed to Rover and it will to potential clients - you need to rethink and rewrite the section
Hope this helps and here's to lots of success in the future
I am newer in my area also and I think having referrals might help and I put out $30 to get business cards and a car magnet made with my profile and custom promo code. I pass out my business card in pet stores, parks, and in my neighborhood. People look at the car magnet all the time.