Douglas Robinson owner of Robinson Carpet Care

LeTip of Monterey has enriched my carpet and upholstery cleaning business by providing me with loyal customers who require the highest quality of service. I have been the owner-operator of Robinson Carpet Care since 1987, and I have advertised my company in newspapers, using both column and classified ads. Other methods of promotion have been employed. I have used local radio advertising and I have targeted specific communities with the bulk mailing of coupons. The yellow pages of our local telephone directories provided me with display ads as well as coupons. All of these promotional tools have generated business for my company, yet LeTip of Monterey is a completely unique method for growing and promoting my carpet cleaning business.

Every week I meet with my LeTip chapter. We are a group of local business operators, each member representing a specific business category. At our meeting, we promote our own business to our fellow LeTip members. We give each other the names of prospective customers who are expecting a call. In addition to the contacts given at our weekly meetings, my fellow members call me throughout the week providing me the names of those requiring my service. These LeTip members are my sales force.

When I contact a potential customer who has been referred to me by a fellow LeTip member, this potential customer knows about me and is ready to schedule a job. These customers quickly become loyal to me as they already have with LeTip member who referred me. These new customers become my repeat customers. As an owner-operator of a small business, my time is precious, and the LeTip membership allows me to focus on providing quality service to my customers rather than constantly answering the telephone and attempting to generate business by undercutting the competition. LeTip of Monterey is enabling me to establish my service in the finest homes and offices on the Monterey Peninsula.

“The referrals I received from LeTip have opened up doors I would have never been able to open myself. The first year commissions I received are great, but it is the long-term value of the referral string that I get most excited about.”, Ed Snoble, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Business Success Network LeTip

“I was becoming increasingly frustrated with trying to get my business to grow, and had tried every type of advertising there was, from restaurant placemats, local ads, new home buyer promos to word of mouth. My return was slow to non existent. I was approached about LeTip, and had never heard of it, and was skeptical about another form of advertising. It has been the best decision I have made! There is a professional loyalty in the Group that is refreshing, the meetings are fun and productive, and I can say that LeTip referrals have increased my business income 50%. The resources from the other members expertise has also helped my business flourish where I am weak, and provides me with continuing confidence and success.”, Bridget Hanley, Little Conestoga Picture Framing, LeTip of Chester County East

“When I started my business, I attended a lot of networking functions and groups. LeTip has been, by far, the most productive and successful of anything I experienced. In the 18 months I have been a member, I have received approximately $9,000 in business as a direct result of LeTip membership.”, Lisa Cowger, Palmarium Home Inspection Services, Inc., McHenry County LeTip

“LeTip has been a great group for referrals. It has also generated over $90,000 income in the last year alone. Over my three years as a startup business it has generated $160,000. It is so nice to work with the members in the group., Dr. Clifford Fisher, Fisher Family Chiropractic, LeTip Reno

“As a member of LeTip, I have generated enough business to pay my dues for the next 15 years. However, what I find more important is, I have been able to put my clients in the hands of other very reliable professionals. I am very thankful that I found this organization and would refer it to anyone.”, Marc Bamford, Marc Bamford Accounting, LeTip of Chester County East

“I have been in LeTip for 6 years and nothing beats it as far as return on advertising investment. My company has a direct mail program and a large ad in the Yellow Pages, but we make more money from LeTip than both of those combined.”, John S. Finnegan, Atlantic Office Systems, LeTip of Monmouth County

“I make chocolate for all occasions and have done many weddings. I received a tip for a wedding, contacted the bride to be, discussed her needs and made an appointment. The time came for the meeting and she never showed so we rescheduled the meeting. Again, she was unable to make the meeting. At this point she decided to place the order sight unseen. She told me she trusted the person who had referred me. Several weeks later I delivered her chocolate roses. She was ecstatic with her purchase. She also complimented me on my demeanor over the phone. She said I had made her feel very comfortable. She trusted both of us, the person who referred me, and me to produce a product for a very important day in her life. It was a win-win for everyone. This is how LeTip works!”, Nancy Swart, Aztec Gold Gourmet Chocolates, McHenry County Chapter

"I have been a member of the Point West LeTip group for the last year and am currently the Treasurer. I believe in LeTip so much that I received my blue badge within my first 90 days. Over the last year I have received over 40 tips, of which 32 have become not just clients, but outstanding clients. An outstanding client to me is one who values the services they receive and is pro-active in their business and financial decisions. Actually, the larger value I have received from my association with this group is the business relationships that I have established, i.e. insurance broker, real estate agent, payroll service provider, just to name a few. These relationships have become an integral part of my practice. I now have a resource pool of quality, professional service providers that I feel confident will provide the same caliber of services that I provide my clients and these relationships have become priceless. If you work LeTip, LeTip works for you Ð it’s the best advertising dollar I’ve ever spent.", Michelle Elder, CPA, Elder Accountancy, Point West LeTip

“I am a Doctor of Natural Health and hold the Health and Nutrition category in the Letip of Cherry Creek CO. This last March ‘07 was my 20th year anniversary for LeTip. If LeTip doesn’t work why would I have stayed so long? My biggest year’s income from LeTip was $75,000 and my lowest was $9,000. LeTip is an incredible organization that allows to us meet other professionals and to make friends with them. After 20 years, I can’t count how many friends I have from LeTip. It has helped me build my practice. I love how I have grown in the public speaking category. I used to shake in front of the room. LeTip has helped my confidence as well as my pocket book. Feel free to call me anytime to ask questions about LeTip. I truly believe in it’s concept.”, Dr. Paulette Coates, Essential Wellness, LeTip of Cherry Creek