First post, getting ready to enter the industry!!

[MRGLASS]

Hi jkrepair good to meet you. I also am new to w/r and have a delta kit I love it . good luck

[JKrepair]

Originally Posted by MRGLASS

Hi jkrepair good to meet you. I also am new to w/r and have a delta kit I love it . good luck

Does anyone do business with any local body/paint shops??

I was thinking of a new way to get more retail customers. This may already be used by some but tell me what you think.

I was thinking that you ( the windshield repair tech) could visit some of the more successful, well know auto body repair shops and offer them a commission on each windshield repair they can supply. My has been doing body work since I was a young child and has come across thousands of cracked and damaged windshields. If you can offer them a 10-20% commission on each repair they supply, they might be able to expand your business even more. Just a thought, opinions please....

[Guelster]

Originally Posted by JKrepair

Does anyone do business with any local body/paint shops??

I was thinking of a new way to get more retail customers. This may already be used by some but tell me what you think.

I was thinking that you ( the windshield repair tech) could visit some of the more successful, well know auto body repair shops and offer them a commission on each windshield repair they can supply. My has been doing body work since I was a young child and has come across thousands of cracked and damaged windshields. If you can offer them a 10-20% commission on each repair they supply, they might be able to expand your business even more. Just a thought, opinions please....

It is a very good idea! I have thought about it and I am sure it goes on everyday. The only problem with it is the person that is referring you is going to inquire about every repair. Thats is they arent standing over your shoulder & watching every repair. They will expect the 10-20% after every repair. What happens if the chip/crack cant be repaired....now we let down 2 people the customer and the referrer.
Please dont get me wrong I agree with throwing people a few dollars for referals...I just like paying in other ways. IE: buying the shop lunch (Not buluga caviar like SGT likes...lol), maybe bringing in a few pizzas and soda, beers.