Re: [World] Service magic

I started using service magic two weeks ago so far and I had 4 bogus  
leads wich I call and they will give me credit else I got 4 leads  and  
I did 1 job possible one more I was told call tommorrow the other 2 I  
never got hold of customer just voice mail would u guys consider this  
two bad leads.I'm else trying pay per call from at&t and is horrible
addressis@removed
Scs po box 4640 west hills ca 91308
On Nov 24, 2009, at 8:44 PM, "Chris Pitkin" <addressis@removed 
> wrote:

> SM does have mixed results.  Many people want it cheap.  Many are  
> bogus leads.  We dispute every lead that doesn't result in a job.   
> We don't get all of them back.  We do make money from it, but is  
> definitely a mixed bag - profitable but you do waste time.
>
> Chris Pitkin
> Karin's Services, LLC
> 8201 - 38th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55427
> C: 763-227-7037     O: 763-546-9131     952-474-0688      
> 651-917-4200     F: 763-546-9891
> addressis@removed          www.KarinsServices.com
> Window Cleaning - Gutter Cleaning - Rain Flow Installation -  
> Pressure Washing - Chandelier, Light Fixture, Ceiling Fan Cleaning -  
> Blind Cleaning - Vine Removal - Snow & Ice Control
>
> Oh, by the way...if you know someone who would appreciate the level  
> of service we provide, please call us with their name and phone  
> number and we'll be happy to follow up and take great care of them.   
> Thank You!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: addressis@removed [mailto:addressis@removed On  
> Behalf Of addressis@removed
> Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:28 AM
> To: addressis@removed
> Subject: Re: [World] Service magic
>
> Thanks to all that responded. One thing I have learned, is to learn
> from others mistakes.  Sounds like very few have had any luck with  
> this
> company, more headaches than it's worth.  Thanks again for the input,
> I'm going to pass on this company.
>
> Mark Holder
> Hoosier Window Washer
> Valparaiso, IN
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Hart <addressis@removed>
> To: addressis@removed
> Sent: Sun, Nov 8, 2009 1:44 pm
> Subject: RE: [World] Service magic
>
>
>
> service magic has been very very poor for me.  If you want the
> irritation at least tell them they will have to waive the $100 sign up
> fee like they did for me.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Bob Hart
> Sparkle Plenty Window Washing Service
> A Green company, featuring
> Windows so clean...
>     You'll think they're open!
> website - www.sparkleplenty.cc
> Blog - www.sparkleplentywindows.com
> 727/686-2979
>
> As always - who do you know who would enjoy
> our excellent window cleaning?
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: addressis@removed [mailto:addressis@removed On Behalf
> Of Henry Bautista
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 7:34 PM
> To: addressis@removed
> Subject: Re: [World] Service magic
>
>
> I'm planing to give then a try I will keep u posted how it goes
>
>
> Spotless cleaning systems
> addressis@removed
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Nov 5, 2009, at 8:57 PM, addressis@removed wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> 130 leads and 4 jobs??  That's not a good recommendation and about  
> fits
> my experience too.  Consensus about Service Magic is try them if you
> like but be prepared to be frustrated and burned.  Personally I
> wouldn't ever touch them again - after trying them for two separate
> stretches of time
>
>
>
> Stuart Sugden
>
>
> www.a1theclearchoice.com
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: RE: [World] Service magic
> From: "Doug Koliboski" <addressis@removed>
> Date: Wed, November 04, 2009 6:25 am
> To: <addressis@removed>
>
>
> Service Magic is different for everyone. If you have not tried it go
> ahead,
> but keep track of your leads and how many jobs you get from it.
>
> We tried it for six months. We had a five star rating with them. We  
> got
> 130 leads and got only 4 jobs. It was not worth the price, but you  
> have
> to
> keep track. It may work for some, but not for others. One of the
> problems,
> is that Service Magic keeps calling me to re-sign, and I have refused.
> It
> is my opinion that if you have an already large customer base, you  
> don't
> need Service Magic. Your calendar is already filled with your  
> customers
> and
> some of the Service Magic customers want the service right now.
>
> You have to watch the leads. You may get some bad leads, really  
> outside
> your area or false names. If you do, you have to call Service Magic to
> get
> a credit and that take time.
>
>
> Doug Koliboski
> President
>
>
> Doug Koliboski, Inc dba
> Your Window Cleaning Company
>
> 9536 Cincinnati Columbus Rd.
> Cincinnati, Oh. 45241
> 513-777-7050
> www.yourwindowcleaningcompany.com
>
>
>
> The information contained in this electronic mail message is
> confidential
> information of Doug Koliboski, Inc. dba Your Window Cleaning Company
> and is
> intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and
> may
> be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended
> recipient
> or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended
> recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,  
> distribution
> or
> copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have
> received
> this communication in error, please immediately notify us by telephone
> (513-777-7050), and delete the original message. Thank you
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: addressis@removed [mailto:addressis@removed On Behalf
> Of
> addressis@removed
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:24 PM
> To: addressis@removed
> Cc: Jim Reed
> Subject: Re: [World] Service magic
>
> Jim is right. I have a business partner installling rain flow. He  
> got a
> call from Service Magic for gutter cleaning and didnt return it untill
> two
> hours later. They had already hired. Ended up being an apartment  
> complex
> in North Atlanta. Ouch.
> I dont think charging $12 for a lead is outreachous at all. Think of  
> all
> the traveling and time on the phone we do with people just curious
> about our
> pricing. With SM these are serious inquirys. I also think of the money
> paid
> out for contractors who get a cut of the job as a referrel. You dont  
> pay
> that to SM.
> --
> Shawn Banach
> Quality Window and Pressure Cleaning
> Turin Georgia
> 678-908-6266
> 770-502-8438
>
>
> ---- Jim Reed <addressis@removed> wrote:
> > I'VE BEEN WITH SERVICE MAGIC ABOUT TWO MONTHS, I LIMIT THE NUMBER OF
> LEADS
> TO TWENTY A MONTH. WE DO CARPET AND WINDOW CLEANING, AND ITS GENERATED
> ABOUT
> $4,000.00 UP TO THIS POINT. THE KEY IS GETTING BACK TO THE LEAD ASAP.
> > JIM REED
> > BURBANK'S J & J SOLUTIONS
> > 330-624-5411
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: John James
> > To: addressis@removed
> > Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 11:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: [World] Service magic
> >
> >
> > I have found Service Magic to be a good source of leads and I am on
> the
> high end of the price range for my area.
> > On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 6:43 PM, <addressis@removed>
> wrote:
> > Its not a scam like Every Contractor.
> > --
> > Shawn Banach
> > Quality Window and Pressure Cleaning
> > Turin Georgia
> > 678-908-6266
> > 770-502-8438
> >
> >
> > ---- addressis@removed wrote:
> > > Group,
> > >
> > > Anyone have good /bad experience using Service Magic for leads?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Mark Holder
> > > Hoosier Window Washer
> > > Valparaiso, Indiana
> > >
> > > Window Cleaning Network - since 1996
> > > The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
> > >
> > > Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
> > > www.ipceagle.com
> >
> >
> > Window Cleaning Network - since 1996
> > The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
> >
> > Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
> > www.ipceagle.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > John Wesley James
> > John The Window Cleaner
> > Seattle, Wa addressis@removed
> > Looking forward to making your day a little brighter
>
>
> Window Cleaning Network - since 1996
> The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
>
> Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
> www.ipceagle.com
>
>
>
>
>
> Window Cleaning Network - since 1996
> The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
>
> Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
> www.ipceagle.com
>
>
>
> Window Cleaning Network - since 1996 The industry's largest and most
> credible independent forum Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
> www.ipceagle.com
>
>
>
>
> Window Cleaning Network  - since 1996
> The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
>
> Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
>            www.ipceagle.com
>
>
> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus  
> signature database 4587 (20091109) __________
>
> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security.
>
> http://www.eset.com
>
>
>
>
> Window Cleaning Network  - since 1996
> The industry's largest and most credible independent forum
>
> Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
>            www.ipceagle.com

Window Cleaning Network  - since 1996
The industry's largest and most credible independent forum

Sponsored by IPC Eagle/IPC Pulex
                        www.ipceagle.com