Construction Chat was started May 8, 2014, to build community among the construction-inclined.
This weekly chat is hosted by Riggins Construction Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. We’d love you to join us, if you’re free next week.
(I put a reminder in my calendar. Otherwise, even I would forget.)
This week’s topic:
This week’s topic is using Twitter’s platform as a contractor to build your business.
Below are the questions, as asked, and some highlighted answers. Some weeks there are so many great answers, it’s hard not to include them. I apologize for the length in advance. The purpose of the recap is to give you, the reader, some insight.
Q1: When did you start your Twitter account?
A1: Our twitter account was started in 2010. I've been manging it for the past 12 months #ConstChat
— United Site Services (@UnitedSiteServ) June 26, 2014
A1 About 8 Months ago #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
@RigginsConst A1. As a company, back in 2009 but we just started actively using it about a year and a half ago.
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) June 26, 2014
@RigginsConst 2008 actively tweeting from 2010. mainly to connect with the industry and costumers
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
Q2: What prompted you to start the account?
A2 Expanding #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
A2. We wanted to be more active with people who use our products and Twitter has been the best vehicle so far! #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) June 26, 2014
Q3: What is your strategy or what do you hope to gain from using Twitter?
A3: build relationships, engage w/prospects, partners, industry & customers. Occasionally promote our products/services. #ConstChat
— United Site Services (@UnitedSiteServ) June 26, 2014
@RigginsConst – A3: One intention is to get the word out on our recently patented tool for cnc users. #ConstChat #YorkCatClaw
— York Cat Claw (@YorkCatClaw) June 26, 2014
Q4: Do you connect with parallel industries?
A4 Yes, connections are powerful tools. We keep up to date with them all. #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
A4. Yes! Connecting with parallel industries is a huge plus. Esp since we serve so many different industries ourselves! #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) June 26, 2014
A4: yes, connecting is key in this industry. #ConstChat
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
Q5: Do you follow everyone back?
A5: We do not, been spamed a few too many times #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
A5: About 88% we follow back. If they look spammy or fake we don't follow back. #ConstChat
— United Site Services (@UnitedSiteServ) June 26, 2014
A5 – I review their portfolio first, if it is relative to the field, absolutely #constchat
— RFJ Meiswinkel (@RFJMeiswinkel) June 26, 2014
I fell followback is courtesy. we filter the spammers and clean up the account every other month. #ConstChat
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
@RigginsConst A5. We try and follow any folks in the industry but have been spammed a few time so are more careful #ConstChat
— CITC of WA (@CITC_WA) June 26, 2014
Q6: Have you made the most of lists?
A6. Absolutely live by lists. Locals, friends, trades, etc. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
Q7: Have you taken any relationship originated online offline?
A7. Yes! I'm very good friends who *ahem!* someone at @RigginsConst 😀 #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
Q7 ironically not construction, took a guy who needed a ride to a chemo appt. #constchat
— RFJ Meiswinkel (@RFJMeiswinkel) June 26, 2014
A7. Have met MANY people through Twitter. When we meet, it's like meeting someone you already know. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
A7. Absolutely! Particularly, when we get ideas for product dev. We love new ideas and working with the pros in their fields #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) June 26, 2014
A7. We are all about continuing education so we try to extend our online presence so potential students know we are here! #ConstChat
— CITC of WA (@CITC_WA) June 26, 2014
Q7: Yes, online leads to real life. Human interaction still the core of business :) #ConstChat
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
Q8: What are some of your Twitter challenges?
@RigginsConst A8. Would like to create more introductions from online to offline. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
A8: Teaching others to use the account effectively #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
A8 Seeing more contractors on Twitter #constchat
— RFJ Meiswinkel (@RFJMeiswinkel) June 26, 2014
Q8: Not enough time to spend here. #ConstChat
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
A8: Engagement – particularly for the sweeps we're running. Trying to target such a broad audience due to serving mult industries #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) June 26, 2014
A8. Would like to see more property managers on Twitter. And people in general. #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
Bonus Tweet:
Of course return on investment (ROI) was brought up. I liked this tweet.
.@RigginsConst @RFJMeiswinkel Whats the ROI of a basketball? What if Lebron's holding it? Its a tool depends on who is using it #ConstChat
— Mussachio Architects (@MussachioArch) June 26, 2014
Shoutout to a first timer!
Bridget! it was really fun. Our first time and definitely not the last. #ConstChat
— Amvic (@Amvic) June 26, 2014
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