Had a call out for a pick up

Today I had received a text for a pick up, I called the number and a guy was wondering if I could pick up some metal from a house that he was redoing, I said yes.
When I got there I picked up an old water heater a large a/c window unit and the freon was already drained out of it and a old gas heater and a ceiling grid frame and some old metal shelving.
That load really made my day, see things around here where I am at is slow, but I still place my Craig's list ads like clockwork, so tomorrow I will haul it off and collect my money and start looking for another load.

Sounds good, just gotta keep at it even when it's slow.

Originally Posted by miked

Work on developing some commercial customers. Most that I have delt with successfully respond to me as you would expect any service business. (This advice is not aimed at you, I don't know you but as a general statement to anyone needing more business) Show up neat and clean. Respect the owner/manager's time. Here's my basic intro: My name is____, My business name is ____, I recycle metal and sepcialize in electronics(if appropriate for the business), The reason I am here today________(example:I am here to see if you can use a regular recycler,ewaste recycler(whatever seems best)

If you are shy or not accustomed to talking with people in business make a little note of what you want to say and practice it in front of a mirror. You must be looking at the mirror while you practice. Believe me this will make you a comfortable pro in no time. I used to be in corparete sales and this technique made all the difference.

The earlier part where I outlined your introduction was referred to as the "four rights of the customer". I was shocked to watch salesmen attempt to make a sale without even telling the customer their name or that of the company they represent.

Next is service, I try to operate "under promise and over deliver". Respond when your customer calls and show up when you are scheduled to be there,

With regular customers you don't have to waste time or gas and for me much larger loads. Lastly if you are not paying for scrap you are very likely missing out on large regular amounts of scrap.

On pricing read alot of the threads here and carefully consider the amount you will pay. I can tell you it is difficult to cut the price you are paying someone just because you are not being paid as much.

Sorry for the long winded post and sorry if I have overstepped onto your thread. 73 Mike

that's alright for the long thread, there is a lot that I can consider, but right now, I am not in the position in buying scrap from anyone, I just don't have the money to fork out in buying large quantities of scrap, so I advertise as free scrap metal pick up or haul off.
There are some people out there that see the word free they jump right on it, but I do see your point in starting a commercial deals and those accounts I would love to have on a regular basis.

After 7 years I have guys call me and I say how's it going and they go ohh just the rent lol even though the place Has been paid for since the 70s and some guys go give me a bid and I still walk away with what I came for or some jus say go look in the back which is nice