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By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 12:49:16 +0000

Sure thing, Sarah! Hope you find something on the list that's successful for you.

By: Sarah Charmley

Sarah Charmley — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:55:39 +0000

Thank you, Lori for a great list that anyone can try. Sometimes I need a reminder of just how many ways there are out there to contact potential clients.

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 23:50:32 +0000

Lumpy mail. Everyone loves it. Other than some postal workers, maybe.

By: Lori Widmer

Lori Widmer — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:56:21 +0000

Keri, do you follow up? That could help increase the response rate. Give it a shot -- either by phone or email.

My direct mail is a personal letter that's tailored to the company's business. And I have been known to send a little trinket in there to increase the open rate. :)

By: KeriLynn Engel

KeriLynn Engel — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:35:38 +0000

Useful list!

I sent out a ton of LOIs over the past year -- I did get a decent response rate, but was disappointed at how few of them landed in actual work. But just now I'm starting to hear back from some I sent over the summer! I'll have to start thinking of that as a more long-term strategy :)

I'm thinking of putting together a direct mail package in the next month or so. What do you include with yours? I was thinking of putting together a small brochure that includes a rate sheet, plus my business card. Anything else you suggest?