This local electrician was excellent at his craft but faced a common challenge—he wasn’t attracting enough customers.
Like many skilled tradespeople, he relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals, which were valuable but unpredictable. Some weeks were packed, while others were dead silent.
With no website or marketing strategy, he was essentially waiting for the phone to ring.
He realized it was time to take control and make his business more consistent, but with a limited budget, he wasn’t sure where to start.
That’s when he reached out.
The electrician’s situation wasn’t unique, but it was urgent.
He had:
So I needed to make him more visible without breaking the bank.
Since there wasn’t enough budget for online ads, I recommended a cost-effective approach: leaflets
Most people don't use leaflets anymore.
They just search {insert service here} near me on google
It's much more convenient right?
Right?
This is why nobody just threw mine away.
We targeted specific areas using criteria similar to online ad targeting:
And a few more I've been asked not to say.
Why people not only kept them, but called the number.
The leaflet had a rock solid offer.
he was an experienced electrician.
and less than an hour away.
I Knocked on every door I left the leaflets at.
I had a conversation specifically designed for them to remember the business.
I made it more convenient to call him than to search for someone else.
They saved his number.
And those who needed him, called him.
And he'd turn up, do such a good job, the vast majority of people called him again whenever they needed another upgrade.
The Website: Alongside the leaflet campaign, I created a simple yet professional website. Even on a tight budget, the site was essential in building trust and showcasing his services. Which you can find here: Nourtech
This combination gave the electrician a credible online presence and an accessible way for customers to contact him.
In the weeks following the launch of the leaflet campaign and website, there was a noticeable shift:
Here's what he had to say about me.
Ndean
Email: yunus.m@thinkrite.co.uk