Alex Slater Zoom Interview

Summary

In this interview, Alex Slater, Managing Director of VKA Installation and Rendering, shares his positive experience working with Weeble Trades, a local marketing agency. Alex praises their seamless process, from website development to lead generation, noting how their CRM system and AI features have streamlined operations. After launching digital ads, they received over 20 inquiries, secured five jobs, and fully booked projects for the year, with a total profit of £13,800. He highlights the ease of use and responsiveness of the platform and highly recommends Weeble Trades for business growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Alex Slater is the Managing Director at VKA Installation and Rendering, based in the West Midlands, specializing in external installation and silicon render systems.
• 👍 Alex has had a completely positive experience with Weeble Trades, from the discovery call to the website build and testing phases.
• 🛠️ Alex chose Weeble Trades due to their local presence and already established trust, which was important for scaling his business' marketing efforts.
• 📈 Since partnering with Weeble Trades, Alex has seen immediate results, receiving organic leads even before launching paid ads.
• 💼 During a 15-day launch phase, Alex received over 20 inquiries and secured five jobs, generating over £13,800 in profit.
• 🤖 Alex praises the Trades Gang CRM and its AI integration, especially for tracking leads, communication, and automating email marketing and review collection.
• 🧑‍💻 The CRM platform was easy to use, even for someone with limited IT skills, and the training resources were valuable for learning and troubleshooting.
• 💬 Alex appreciates the consistent communication and quick responses from the Weeble Trades team whenever support was needed.
• 🚀 Due to the high number of inquiries, Alex's business is fully booked for the year, and they've temporarily paused ads to manage the workload.
• 🎯 Alex plans to focus on recruitment to scale up and accommodate more jobs, recommending Weeble Trades to anyone serious about growing their business.

Q & A

Who is Alex Slater and what business does he operate?

Alex Slater is the Managing Director of VKA Installation and Rendering, a company based in the West Midlands, mainly in Birmingham. They specialize in the installation of external insulation and silicon render systems.

What has Alex's experience been like working with Weeo Trades?

Alex describes his experience with Weeo Trades as completely positive, from the initial Discovery call to the website-building process and the testing phase. He mentions the smooth, seamless process and the availability of the Weeo Trades team to answer any questions he had.

Why did Alex choose to work with Weeo Trades?

Alex chose Weeo Trades because he had been skeptical about working with agencies in the past, but felt it was time to scale his business. Knowing Weeo Trades as a local company and seeing the results they achieved for others, Alex decided to partner with them to enhance his marketing efforts.

Has Alex noticed an increase in inquiries since partnering with Weeo Trades?

Yes, Alex noticed an increase in organic leads almost immediately after the website went live, which he hadn’t been getting before. During a two-week launch, he received over 20 inquiries, securing five jobs and booking the remaining availability for the year.

What does Alex think of the Trades Gang CRM software?

Alex finds the Trades Gang CRM very user-friendly, even for those without extensive IT skills. He appreciates the training resources and the ability to track leads through various stages. He particularly values the communication system and automation features like email marketing and review requests.

How easy has it been for Alex to manage his business using Weeo Trades' services?

Although initially daunting, Alex found the transition to Weeo Trades' services easy due to the software’s navigation simplicity and the constant communication with Weeo Trades. Any issues were resolved quickly, typically within an hour.

What were the results of Alex’s first 15-day digital advertising launch with Weeo Trades?

During the 15-day launch, Alex received over 20 inquiries, booked 12 site visits, and secured 5 jobs. His total profit after expenses was over £13,800, enabling him to make back his initial investment and ad spend within a few months.

Why did Alex have to turn off his ads after the launch?

Alex had to turn off his ads because his business became fully booked for the rest of the year due to the high volume of inquiries generated from the ads. He plans to turn them back on once he recruits more labor.

What does Alex need to do to continue scaling his business?

To continue scaling, Alex needs to focus on recruitment and securing more labor so that his business can handle additional jobs. Once that issue is resolved, he plans to restart the ads to further grow the business.

Would Alex recommend Weeo Trades to other businesses?

Yes, Alex would 100% recommend Weeo Trades to businesses that are serious about scaling. He believes they provide the tools and knowledge to build a strong lead-generation system that consistently generates work.