Curtain twitchers

As always your 10 minutes early for you pre booked consultation, the prospect has been directed back to your website to look in depth at what you offer, as most of the propects that contact me are'nt going beyond the first page, and more importantly what to expect from you before you open your mouth and warmly shake their hands.Does anyone else take a look at the surrounding 400 / 500m radius of the prospects home and note home many other houses are within the proximity, whilst being guided by the sat nav? I do.Once I've won the project and I land on the job under contract and I step out off the truck for the first day of build up, what do you think the very first task in hand for me is?? Clue in the title....... my answer, later, is exactly what I've been doing my whole career.....I'm very interested to know what you all do, curiosity more than seeking knowledge, this is one area I will not change, ever.... as opposed to every other area within design and landscaping, which is always open to change or modification.Answers on a stamped addressed envelope only please :)I'll tell you my answer on Sunday

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Lawncare-4u.co.uk August 13, 2010 at 2:37pm

put your A-board up or lawn sign............... Jacksons Landscapes ?
Graeme @ BGS August 13, 2010 at 5:05pm

I think Kerry would go and knock on their door and introduce himself.
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Gary RK August 13, 2010 at 6:08pm

Would go with Graeme's response.....
David Bloomer August 13, 2010 at 9:45pm

Green Room Gardens said:
Lunges in underpants? purely as a warm up exercise !!

that is wrong in so many ways...
Steve Snedeker August 13, 2010 at 10:16pm

I would walk up and say hello. Remind them that Beirut will look good compared to what's about to commence. But, for sure, announce one's presence. If no one's home, then figure out where to put the porta potty.
Jackson's Landscape Design August 15, 2010 at 11:47am

Hi All

What works for me is a simple apology letter as shown below, 9/10 the curtain twitchers are flat-out 90mph from this point onwards, I do find we pick up alot of work off the back of this courteous letter as our name is now in their minds.

ball scratching and lunging in my skids?? WTF??

Feel free to use, discard or add ridiculous comments.

Apology Letter for all new projects.pdf
Kieran Ray August 15, 2010 at 12:20pm

Good little letter! If a company put this through my door I would hold them in high regard! I may be nicking a similar version for my own jobs!!!
Jackson's Landscape Design August 15, 2010 at 1:21pm

Here to help, Keiran feel free

The amount of comments, feed back and work received from this simple apology notice can only be described as positive
Jackson's Landscape Design August 15, 2010 at 2:32pm

lol yeah I see the funny side