The door-to-door method of marketing hit its peak in the 50s and 60s, a time in which it was considered standard practice. Door-to-door sales spanned numerous industries and became a common occurrence in populace-dense neighborhoods. Over the years, this sales practice fell out of use as businesses adopted new, tech-forward marketing strategies. Since falling out of popularity, we’ve seen door-to-door sales professionals catch a bad rap. More recently regarded as “pushy” and “aggressive” in technique, door-to-door marketers have become far and few between. This is true for many previously booming industries of direct sales, including pest control services. However, a handful of reputable pest industry experts have reclaimed door-to-door sales, with EcoShield Pest Solutions blazing the way. While we are not strictly a door-to-door sales company, we also focus on direct marketing, customer referrals, social media, local events, and other activities to support our communities in order to educate and serve our customers.
While door-to-door sales may be an age-old practice, the new wave of pest professionals doesn’t subscribe to 60’s sales schemes. EcoShield’s experienced sales team knocks on your door with the intention to educate. The goal of our highly trained professionals share industry knowledge with homeowners, educating them on high-risk pest problems specific to their neighborhood. Because our sales pros are local to the areas they’re knocking, they have specialized knowledge of pest concerns that pertain to a customer’s unique region. They aren’t reading from a script – they’re providing valuable information that will benefit a homeowner in their pest solution journey (whether they sign with EcoShield, or not.)
EcoShield believes strongly in the power of educating our customers. Trained pest professionals don’t rely on manipulative or questionable practices. When provided the proper knowledge, we feel customers can make informed decisions about protecting their homes and families against potential pests. As industry experts, we hope you’ll entrust us with the safety and happiness of what’s important to you without pressure.
An added benefit of choosing a pest service that utilizes door-to-door sales methods is the ability to meet your pest provider before service. Allowing a technician into your yard or home is an act of faith that EcoShield never takes lightly. To book a provider online or over the phone can be a big (and scary) step. This is why we value the opportunity to meet with you before you’ve even decided if you’d like to work with us. We believe that establishing a connection with our customers and building a solid rapport is crucial to a harmonious customer-provider relationship. Getting to know you–and you getting to know us–is an integral part of our gold-standard customer service.
Countless customer reviews attribute their continued loyalty to their first encounter with a knowledgeable and friendly EcoShield representative who knocked on their door to introduce themselves. It’s EcoShield’s mission to provide an experience that creates the “happiest customers on earth.” Our team feels this wouldn’t be possible without establishing a strong foundation; one that can only be solidified by an in-person connection. In a digital world, we strive to provide a human touch that can’t be achieved by clicking “book now.”
If you have an EcoShield pro standing at your door, it’s likely because we’re already providing services to your neighbors. You may have already noticed an EcoShield truck down the street or parked a block over well before you have your doorbell rang. This is because we hit the streets of our more popularly serviced neighborhoods to reach out to potential customers we haven’t had the chance to meet yet.
Why? Well, there are a few reasons
At EcoShield, we understand convenience is an important factor in scheduling a pest solution provider. When you need pest service, you typically need it quickly and efficiently. Bugs don’t wait, and neither do we! If we’re already providing services to those around you, it’s pretty easy to schedule neighboring customers in the books. This means you’ll have more availability to choose from as a customer because chances are, our prior appointment is just around the corner. Not only will you have greater flexibility in scheduling a time slot that is suitable for you, but you may even have the option of same-day service. While immediate service is nearly impossible for many pest providers to support, EcoShield’s unique presence in densely-serviced areas allows the opportunity to schedule the occasional on-the-fly appointment. After all, convenience is king in the service industry!
In addition to mutual convenience, EcoShield door-to-door sales professionals will often provide exclusive discounts to new customers in established territories. If we’re providing pest control to the houses on your left and right, it only makes sense to service your home since you are likely dealing with similar pest issues. Not only is this a benefit to our new customers, but it also promotes a significantly diminished pest population in the community.
How?
Pest populations within serviced areas cannot feasibly grow or thrive due to routine pest prevention techniques utilized throughout neighborhoods. For customers, this comes with a simple perk: fewer bugs. If all the homeowners on your street are treating, preventing, and eliminating problem pests, you’ll have fewer bugs to contend with and on a more sustainable level. This means safer, happier homes and properties with a substantially diminished pest population. Now that is effective pest control!
When you have an EcoShield sales professional approach you, they are giving you control. Because our priority is educating and offering gold-standard customer service, our trained door-to-door sales representative’s objective is never to exploit, deceive, or manipulate potential customers. EcoShield’s goal is to empower homeowners by providing them with the essential knowledge to make the best decisions for their families. This means you can say “no!” if EcoShield is not the right solution for you, but it also means you can (and are encouraged!) to ask questions, seek additional information, and follow up with us should you have any concerns. We’re here to help you in your decision-making process every step of the way.
That includes your decision to cancel. Our dedicated customer care team is available to assist should you ever decide to cancel EcoShield services sold to you in any method, including at your door. In fact, EcoShield offers new customers free cancellation for 24 hours after signing up for services. We want you to be as thrilled with choosing EcoShield as we are that you chose us.
Door-to-door sales in the pest service industry have undoubtedly experienced a major resurgence due to EcoShield’s new standards in direct sales best practices. Door-to-door sales methods have exponentially improved from the era of intrusive and seedy salesmen hounding you at your doorstep. EcoShield’s approach is rooted in the education of customers, committed to reintroducing the “human touch” to sales, tailored for customer convenience, demonstrated to reduce pest populations, and devoted to creating happy and in-control customers. Our reimagined door-to-door methods have been adapted to directly benefit EcoShield customers, best exemplified by our 120,000+ 5-star customer reviews.
To learn more about EcoShield, our services, and our service areas, check out our website here or call our office at 1-888-744-1284.