How To Find Local Vendors
- Go to HomeDepot, Lowes, or local hardware store and look for contractors,
- You can use Angie’s List, Yelp, Google, Yellowpages.com and search for the category you are looking for (i.e.-plumbers, handyman, etc.)
- Once you have found a list, print it out and start calling. Do not call the “sponsor” section as they will most likely not be interested.
- Introduce yourself and the company and give a brief explanation as to why you are calling. Ask them the questions on the interview sheet and use the script when calling. (See script in M1 Doc Drop)
- If they are interested and their prices are in line with your company’s pricing then set up an interview. Remember time is money for them, so try to be flexible when scheduling.
- Schedule a follow-up with them for a few days out so they have time to review the information and to answer any questions they may have.
- Once it is established that they want to be in partnership with your company, bring them in for a face-to-face interview. If you both decide to move forward, then they must fill out all the paperwork and provide proof of license and insurance.