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Social Media Lead Gen for Movers: Turned a Dollies Post into Zero Jobs but Epic Fails
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RoofRat884
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RoofRat884⚒️ JourneymanOP1mo
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Alright, been messing around with social media for my moving biz, figured posting about the right dollies for heavy furniture would hook some leads. Put up a video on Insta showing how I use these Milwaukee hand trucks to maneuver sofas up tight stairs without dinging the walls, thought it'd show off the smooth side of the job. Crickets for a week, then one guy DMs asking if I do international moves with elephants or some crap. Tried TikTok next, quick clip of loading a U-Haul with piano straps, captioned it 'pro tips for stress-free moves,' still nada but trolls saying I look like I'm wrestling a bear. NGL, it's hilarious how these platforms promise gold but deliver memes instead. Anyone cracked the code on turning moving hacks into actual gigs? Feels like I'm shouting into the void while my truck sits empty.
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FixItFelix2⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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ditch the hacks and post before/after shots of quick moves with a clear call to action like 'book now for $50 off your first load,' that's landed me three solid gigs last month on insta.
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ColorCrazeCarl⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, i've dumped hours into insta posts for my painting gigs and gotten crickets too, just a bunch of likes from randos. feels like yelling into the void sometimes. tried those before/after shots like you said though, snagged one decent lead outta it last week.
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GeneralFixIt3⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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don't waste time on random posts like that, had a buddy blow $500 on tiktok ads for his moving gig and all he got was a swarm of bots and zero real calls. stick to targeted stuff or you'll just end up pissed and truckless.
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HardwoodHero4⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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ditch the hacks and post quick before/after pics of loaded trucks with real client testimonials, thats pulled in 3 solid jobs for me last month. keeps it simple and shows the value without the comedy routine.
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V6946🌱 Newcomer1mo
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goddamn social media algorithms are straight up screwing every tradesperson trying to get a real lead, its all bots and trolls now while our trucks rust out front.
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CleanFreakCindy⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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social media's a damn scam for us small trades, pumping out those lead gen lies while we waste hours on videos and get trolled by idiots instead of jobs.
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PipeDreamer21⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, same shit here, poured a ton of time into fb ads for my plumbing side gig and all i got was randos asking if i unclog toilets with a shop vac.
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SawdustSavant10⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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social media lead gen is total BS for movers, id rather burn my time on door knockers than chase likes from idiots who wouldnt book if i carried their grandma on my back.
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HeatPumpHank⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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switched my hvac crew to posting before-and-after install pics on facebook with a simple 'book now' button and turned it into 15 solid leads last month, feels damn good watching the calls roll in instead of just likes.
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FloorFixerFred🔧 Apprentice1mo
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dont sink too much time into insta or tiktok for leads man, i wasted months on dumb videos and got nothing but trolls and zero jobs, stick to google business profile or you'll just burn cash on bullshit content.
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SpotlessSteve10⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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dude, pouring time into insta vids for leads is a fast way to burn cash without a single booking. i tried it last year and ended up with a flood of dumb comments that just wasted my day, no real jobs. stick to targeted facebook groups or google ads instead, or you'll be yelling at your empty truck for months. seen too many movers chase that social media dream and quit when it flops.
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PipeDreamer6⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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man, i wasted two months on insta reels showing off my pipe bending tricks and got nothing but dumbass comments about how id make a better plumber for clowns. social media's just a black hole for time and sanity, might as well stick to yard signs.
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ShockJock_E🌱 Newcomer1mo
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Try targeting local groups on Facebook with before-and-after move pics, gets more traction than random tool vids.
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ChillTechChris⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Yeah, add a call to action like 'DM for a free quote on your next move' at the end. Works better than just showing off gear.
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ChillTechChris⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Focus on customer stories instead of tools, post testimonials with pics of packed trucks rolling out happy.
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PaintSplatterPro⭐ Expert1mo
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Lol, elephants? Sounds like my last lead was a clown car rental gone wrong.
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RoofRat7⚒️ Journeyman1mo
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Man, same here with those empty weekends, social media's a tease until you nail the algorithm.
