# Contacting decision makers **URL:** \ **Category:** Commercial\ **Created:** [February 20, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385 "2017-02-20T22:52:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Charles_Esc)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/1 "2017-02-20T22:52:05Z")
What are your strategies for contacting decision makers for commercial jobs? What strategy has been most effective for you? I’m looking to do mostly flat work on the commercial side with some building washing as well, I just need some ideas for how to get the ball rolling. thank you from AZ! ---
**Author:** ![arnermw](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/user_avatar/pressurewashingresource.com/arnermw/32/7729_2.png) [@arnermw](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/arnermw)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:30am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/2 "2017-02-21T06:30:15Z")
Walk in and say hi …Introduce yourself and leave a flyer or card or a packet explaining who you are and what you do…don’t be pushy just keep it simple and when they need you they will call…also just calling places and asking to talk to the manager…just be respectful of the times you call…don’t hit up Wendy’s and McDonald’s during the peak of lunch rush that sort of thing … ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Charles_Esc)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/3 "2017-02-21T16:14:07Z")
So what’s a better time to hit up those places? Early morning or in the afternoon? ---
**Author:** ![mudbug](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@mudbug](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mudbug)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/4 "2017-02-22T19:30:05Z")
Google the business. Most of the time, Google will give you the hour by hour breakdown of when the place is most popular. Pick a slow time during the 9-4 range (when most managers are in) and pay them a visit.Pay attention to “No Solicitors Allowed” signs and respect them. If a sign is in place, you can opt to either mail them a sales package or make a phone call. Anyway, that’s my 2 bits… ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Charles\_Esc](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Charles_Esc)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/5 "2017-02-22T19:43:13Z")
Thank you mudbug! Do you have any advice for property management? Or do you kind of take that same approach? ---
**Author:** ![mudbug](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/b3f665/32.png) [@mudbug](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mudbug)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/6 "2017-02-22T19:48:33Z")
Same approach. Sometimes a little online research will lead you to the parent company of a franchise or business complex, apartments etc. Spend a few dollars for some professionally put together sales packages. These can be done thru Staples or most any Quick Copy type of establishment. Once you get something that you are happy with, you can try your hand at recreating it. ---
**Author:** ![BBNPwash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/848f3c/32.png) [@BBNPwash](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/BBNPwash)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/7 "2017-03-03T20:59:07Z")
Don’t forget the all important follow up. If someone is too busy or already under contract, try and get a commitment from decision makers to come back and see them at a later date. Put it in you calendar and be sure to call or meet them. Also, places like apartment communities in my area set their budgets the year before so, they have a certain time of year where they look are looking to accept bids. Find out when that may be and get in on it. Good Luck ---
**Author:** ![bonefish](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@bonefish](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/bonefish)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/contacting-decision-makers/7385/8 "2017-07-12T12:39:42Z")
Apartments - walk in a ask for the manager, they will tell you who to contact Office buildings - Ask the leasing agent who handles the maintenance, usually a management company. Industrial parks - leasing company Townhomes and condos - ask manager, usually a management co.