round 2 [RE-wrenches]

[Michael Welch, Home Power]

Smitty wrote at 10:01 AM 02/26/2001 -0800:
   
>Carl wrote,
>Perhaps the list could be categorized by state
>or region.
>
>What do you think of the concept of having the prospect go to a "list"
>of wrenches, where by each wrench has a brief profile, (mug shots and a
>list of priors) and more importantly, a description of their location
>and service territory. The prospect would then pick one or several of us
>to contact. This way, they would also not be exposed to the email
>public. Smitty.

Well, that would certainly end the need for posting leads to a mail list. I do not mind running another list, but if there is a more elegant or useful solution, then I am all for it.

We have two sources already for Smitty's idea. First, we have the IPP membership list, and we have Home Power's InBiz database; both on line already. The first would be limited to IPP members only, not necessarily a good thing for the customer. The second is all-encompassing, which includes ANYBODY that even says they are into RE. Also not necessarily a good thing for the customer or the reputable dealers that make up the Wrenches list.

However, under Smitty's idea, the person first receiving the contact could send the potential client a piece of email that says:

"Thanks for your interest in XXX Solar. Unfortunately, we do not do work in your geographical location. Here are some resources for you to find a reputable installing dealer near you. www.i2p.org is a professional organization of people that specialize in RE sales and installation. If you do not find something suitable there, try www.homepower.com/inbiz.htm which is a larger, more loosely gathered database of companies.

If neither of those resources have what you are looking for, please email me again at the above address, and I will help you find someone to work with on your project"

Or some such thing.
   
Michael Welch
   
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