Weird Marketing That Actually Works ($1M from Home Shows, Newspaper Leads, & Toilet Ads)

About this episode

This episode discusses unconventional marketing strategies that are effectively generating revenue for home service businesses.

Is “weird” marketing actually working in home services… or are contractors missing massive opportunities? In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Sam Preston (CEO of Service Scalers) to break down unconventional marketing channels that are quietly driving real revenue for home service businesses. From advertising above 100+ stadium toilets to generating leads through church bulletins and local newspapers, this episode explores the overlooked strategies that most contra...

People in this episode

Host: John Wilson

Guest: Sam Preston

Topics covered

• weird marketing
• home services
• unconventional strategies
• revenue generation
• advertising
• contractor opportunities

Keywords

• weird marketing
• home shows
• newspaper leads
• toilet ads
• contractors
• advertising strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Service Scalers

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