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Before
(Prospect)

1. My Target Market

Primary Target Market Summary

  • Homeowners, tenants, or property managers aged 25–65 who value cleanliness, hygiene, and long-lasting carpet care. They specifically appreciate visible results, eco-friendly solutions, and reliable service.

Audience Type

  • B2C
  • Homeowners, Tenants, Property Managers)

Needs – Primary Buying Considerations

  • Deep, effective carpet cleaning
  • Eco-friendly, family-safe products
  • Visible results and quick drying times
  • Reliable service with satisfaction guaranteed

Demographics

  • Age Range: 25-65
  • Gender: Not specified (both genders assumed)
  • Geography: Waikato, Bay of Plenty region, New Zealand
  • Income Level: Not specified (middle to high assumed due to premium service)
  • Profession: Not specified (Both homeowners and tenants)

Psychographics

  • Lifestyle: Values cleanliness and hygiene
  • What they value: Professional service, modern methods, safe cleaning products
  • Pain Points: Unclean carpets, ineffective cleaning solutions
  • Buying Behavior: Prioritizes quality and effectiveness over price

2. My Message to My Target Audience

Refined Elevator Pitch

  • Carpet Cleaning by QualGroup revitalises spaces for homeowners, tenants, and commercial clients through deep-seated cleaning and stain treatment, delivering visibly cleaner, healthier homes and workplaces.

Understanding Their Pain Points

  • Dealing with dirt-encrusted and stained carpets and upholstery.
  • Spaces lose comfort and hygiene due to unclean surfaces.
  • Difficulty finding reliable high-quality carpet cleaning services.

Transformation

  • Visibly cleaner, revitalised spaces, free from dirt and allergens.
  • Feel safer and healthier in your clean environment.
  • Appreciate the longevity and freshness of cleaned carpets and upholstery.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

  • Utilise eco-friendly, advanced technology for carpet care.
  • Technicians are QualClean Academy trained for tailored treatment.
  • Outperforms quick-wet methods with colour restoration, residue removal, and reduced drying times.

Brand Values & One-Liners

  • "Cleaner Carpets. Healthier Spaces."
  • "Applying hygiene science for everyday carpet care."
  • "Trained expertise for a revitalised home."
  • "Protecting your family and property with eco-safe methods."
  • "Your satisfaction is our guarantee."

Tone

  • Our brand embodies reliability, professionalism, and thoroughness, making clients feel trusting and satisfied with revitalised spaces to live and work in.

Hero Text Idea

  • Flag Text: "New Zealand's Trusted Expert"
  • Main Headline: "Reinvent your Space with QualGroup's Cleaning"
  • Sub Headline: "Committed to deliver visibly cleaner, healthier spaces using advanced technology and trained expertise. Experience the QualGroup difference."
  • CTA: "Schedule Your Cleaning Today"

3. The Media I Will Use to Reach my Target Market

Website

  • Update website content with refined elevator pitch and USPs
  • Leverage HubSpot for lead capture and tracking
  • Optimize for mobile usage due to the increasing trend of mobile browsing

Social Media

  • Leverage Facebook and Instagram for B2C interaction
  • Post at least 2-3 times per week with content highlighting service benefits and customer testimonials
  • Ads targeting homeowners and tenants, ages 25-65 in Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions

Paid Advertising

  • Continue with Google Ads focusing on relevant keywords (e.g. carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning)
  • Use Meta for targeting desired demographics

Content Recommendations

  • Blog posts on carpet care, effectiveness of eco-friendly cleaning, and showcasing before after results

Podcasts

  • Sponsor local podcasts related to Home Improvement and Property Management

Directories

  • List service on New Zealand local business directories like Yellow NZ
  • Consider listing on international directory platforms like Yelp, TripAdvisor

Publications

  • Try to get features in local magazines or newspapers like NZ Herald

Partnerships & Outreach

  • Partner with local real estate, rental agencies, and commercial spaces for regular service agreements
  • Join local Chambers of Commerce for networking

SEO and Content

  • Leverage Google My Business for local SEO
  • Update website regularly with blog posts focusing on targeted keywords

Offline and Local Media

  • Sponsoring local events, distributing flyers in the targeted residential areas
  • Leverage Word-of-mouth by encouraging happy customers to refer service

Online Events

  • Schedule webinars providing tips on carpet and upholstery care

Online Networking

  • Engage in local community groups on Facebook
  • Participate in Reddit communities related to home cleaning, improvement

Cold Outreach

  • Use emails to reach out to potential customers with special offers
  • LinkedIn messaging for targeting property managers, real estate, and rental agencies
During
(Lead)

1. My Lead Capture System

Lead Magnet

  • 'Carpet Care Guide': DIY maintenance tips and stain removal tricks. Remember to capture emails.
  • 'Quick Quote': An estimation calculator for cleaning services. Perfect for segmenting service type leads.
  • 'Spot the Stain Quiz': Interactive quiz to guess stain types and solutions. Engages and educates leads effectively.

Tripwire Offer

  • 'New Customer Special': Discount on initial cleaning service. Increases conversion from lead to sale.
  • 'Mini Cleaning Kit': Low-cost DIY cleaning pack with eco-safe products. Upsells your commitment to eco-safety.

Welcome Sequence

  • Welcome Email: Thank for joining, introduce the company, and share the Carpet Care Guide.
  • Follow-Up Emails: Share more about services, offer the New Customer Special and Mini Cleaning Kit.
  • Engagement Emails: Send Spot the Stain Quiz results, additional tips, blog posts, and customer testimonials.

Segmentation

  • Segment by service type: Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, stain treatment, etc.
  • Segment by property type: Homeowner, tenant, or property manager leads. Segment by repeat customer or one-time clients.

Chatbot and Automation

  • Chatbot: For initial lead qualification, appointment scheduling, and basic FAQ.
  • Automation: Auto-respond emails for lead magnet downloads, schedule follow-up emails post-service.
  • CRM Improvement: Use HubSpot to track lead source, segment demographics, and manage email sequences.

2. My Lead Nurturing System

Marketing CRM

  • Current platform: HubSpot
  • Automation capabilities: Email sequences, lead tracking, segmentation
  • Recommended improvements: Implement chatbot for lead qualification and appointment scheduling

Sales CRM

  • Current platform: HubSpot
  • Pipeline tracking or handoff process: Lead capture through Google Ads, social media, and website quote forms; quick quote or on-site assessment scheduling; digital proposal with pricing and testimonials
  • Recommended upgrades: Continual updating and refining of sales sequence based on customer feedback and conversion performance

Automated Follow-Ups

  • Types of automations: Welcome email sequence after subscribing or downloading lead magnet, 6-month reminder email for next clean with loyalty discount offer
  • Frequency or triggers: Immediate follow-up after subscription or lead magnet download, time-based follow-up for cleaning reminders

Newsletter

  • Frequency: Bi-monthly
  • Topics or content pillars: Carpet care tips, stain identification and treatment, special offers, customer success stories
  • Segmentation: Service type leads (carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, etc.), property type leads (homeowners, tenants, property managers)

Retargeting & Ads

  • Platforms and goals: Run retargeting campaigns on Google Ads, focusing on website visitors who didn't convert

Social Media and Content

  • Posting frequency: 2-3 times per week
  • Content type or campaign focus: Showcase before and after cleaning results, customer testimonials, and cleaning tips

Webinars and Events

  • Suggested cadence or purpose: Monthly webinars on carpet and upholstery care tips

Other Nurture Channels

  • Chatbot: Implement a chatbot on the company website for initial lead qualification and appointment scheduling
  • SMS: Consider implementing SMS for timely reminders and special offers

3. Sales Conversion Strategy

Sales Process

  • Automate CRM follow-up reminders for sales rep to contact leads within 1 hour.
  • Create SOPs for enquiry handling and lead scoring to ensure accurate qualification in HubSpot.
  • Train team using scripts for calls and on-site assessments to standardize sales language and process.

Sales Assets

  • Develop proposal templates featuring service options, pricing, and testimonials.
  • Create uniformed employee guidelines and SOPs to ensure service consistency.
  • Design case-study templates to showcase the success stories of past clients.

Testimonials and Case Studies

  • Systematize testimonial collection via follow-up emails, requesting client reviews and before/after photos.
  • Showcase testimonials on website and in sales proposals to enhance credibility.

Conversion Rate Insights

  • Use HubSpot to track and analyze conversion rates from different lead sources.
  • Review performance monthly; prioritize marketing budget towards best-performing channels.

Urgency and Offers

  • Promote Bundled Offers and Loyalty Discounts to encourage immediate booking.
  • Introduce limited-time deals for seasonal cleaning needs (spring, post-holiday).

Guarantees and Risk Reversal

  • Highlight 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Free Pre-Inspection in all sales conversations and materials.

Shock and Awe

  • Send a thank-you note or token gift (such as company-branded cleaning product samples) after service completion to surprise and delight clients.
After
(Customer)

1. How I Deliver a World Class Experience

Onboarding Experience

  • Welcome email with Essential Care Tips for your Carpet and Upholstery.
  • Delivered on-boarding kit including stain removing guide and a discount coupon for next service.

Communication Cadence

  • Periodic check-ins on service quality and customer satisfaction via email or phone in the first month.
  • Quick response to any questions or concerns via phone, email, or text.
  • Regular email updates on service arrivals, status and post-care tips.

Client Education

  • Access to an online Carpet Care Guide with best practices for maintaining cleanliness and freshness.
  • Regular informative content on social media channels.

Personalized Touches

  • Send a handwritten thank you note after each cleaning service.
  • Celebrate customer's house-anniversary with a discount offer.
  • Remember and acknowledge repeat customers with a loyalty card.

Visuals and Documentation

  • Digital before-and-after photos included in the follow-up email.
  • Certificate of Service detailing the cleaning process, products used, and technicians involved.

Feedback and Proactive Support

  • Post-service satisfaction survey to rate and review the service.
  • Quick and responsive issue resolution process.
  • Proactively ask for feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Guarantee or Promise

  • QualGroup’s satisfaction guarantee: re-clean any area if the customer isn't completely happy.
  • Promise of eco-friendly and family-safe cleaning solutions.

Operational Excellence

  • Uniformed, fully trained staff for service delivery.
  • Adherence to pre-scheduled times and speedy service.
  • Easy scheduling and rescheduling availability on website.

2. How I Increase Customer Lifetime Value

Renewals & Contracts

  • Launch automated reminders through HubSpot 1 month prior to preferred cleaning interval
  • Introduce annual contracts with a 10% discount on quarterly cleanings
  • Offer an additional 5% discount to those who pay upfront for the annual contract

Upsells & Cross-Sells

  • Promote Tile and Grout cleaning as an upsell opportunity
  • Cross-sell Stain Treatment service to customers availing regular cleaning services
  • Cross-sell Odour Treatment service to pet owners
  • Bundle Upholstery Cleaning with Carpet Cleaning service

Bundling & Packaging

  • Bundle multiple services (Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Stain and Odour Treatment) at a discounted rate
  • Offer discounted 'Complete Cleaning' package: Carpet, Upholstery, Tile and Grout, and Stain Treatment

Loyalty & Retention Programs

  • Continue the 10% discount for repeat customers within 6 months
  • Implement a referral program: clients referring a new customer receive a one-time 15% discount

Custom Services and Personalization

  • Offer custom cleaning plans for complex jobs or unique carpet fabrics
  • Provide personalized maintenance tips post-service based on carpet type and usage

Pricing Strategy

  • Offer loyalty discounts for long-term commitment
  • Introduce bulk discounts on larger cleaning assignments

Customer Data and Insights

  • Use HubSpot to track job frequency and upsell success rate
  • Analyze customer feedback to identify churn risk.

3. How I Orchestrate And Stimulate Referrals

Referral Incentives

  • Reward both referrer and referee with a 15% discount on their next service.
  • Free spot cleaning service for every successful referral.

Shareable Assets

  • Digital referral cards that referrers can distribute to friends.
  • Social media templates for customers to share their clean carpet experiences.

Timing and Triggers

  • Send a referral invitation during the follow-up email after the service has been completed.
  • Automate customer check-ins every six months for repeated service and referral reminders through Hubspot.

Client Success Stories

  • Promote customer testimonials with impressive before and after photos on your site and social media.
  • Offer incentives for sharing their success stories publicly on their social media channels.

Referral Contests

  • Quarterly contests rewarding the customer who made the highest successful referrals with free whole house cleaning.

Partner or Affiliate Programs

  • Collaborate with property management companies in return for each tenant referral they generate.

Thank-You Experience

  • Handwritten thank you note and a carpet maintenance kit for top referrers.

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