Wholesaler · Westminster, CO · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 1 vote
Hey Guys, listened to the newest podcast, about building a wholesaling machine, which was amazing. Then on another podcast, Wholesaling Inc, where they discussed using the skip tracing and text program to get their leads pre-qualified. Texting is definitely the new wave, with less pressure to answer a call from an unknown number.
Wanted to see if anyone here has had experience, and what are the biggest hurdles you faced? I love hearing success stories, but I also want to hear the other side of the story, which maybe people advertising their business/methods on a podcast, like to avoid or not mention altogether.
Investor · Alvin, TX · Member since 2014 · 87 posts · 124 votes
6y
Launch control is a cheaper option for user friendly mass texting. A lot of the investors I know using them are extremely happy with the service and some of them have used Sherpa as well.
I own Skip Genie so you can discount my advice, but we offer the most complete data set available combined with highest quality of data you’ll find outside of something like TLO. We’ve had plenty of investors shop our prices ageist others and compare our data to others, and when they do they see we provide maximum value. Feel free to do your own comparisons. Poor data costs people more deals than they’ll ever know, but I’ve learned it’s not something I can explain to most people. They either understand or they don’t
Mount Pleasant, SC · Member since 2018 · 18 posts · 6 votes
7y
@Bryan Stovall do you have a Lead Sherpa account set up? I tried to set one up tonight, but I'm not sure about the invitation code. I also went to the show notes from the podcast (#332) and didn't see anything there, other than the link to the website.
Wholesaler · Westminster, CO · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 1 vote
7y
@Keegan Beck I applied to be set up, but they cancelled my phone interview, because they are currently capped in Florida. They said they would let me know when they open it back up.
Rental Property Investor · New York City · Member since 2019 · 58 posts · 29 votes
7y
Hey @Bryan Stovall, it was definatly a great podcast. approching a lead from different angels is definatly smart. you should know what you are doing before starting to throw money around. Like I already wrote on a different thread, you need to mindful of 3 things in order to succeed with any marketing strategy:
1. Sufficient volume - cover enough ground so you don't need to ask yourself if your lists are accurate, or if these sellers are motivated enough. We do 500-800 phone calls daily on each of our funnels.
2. Consistency - once you find the right volume, you need to be persistent with your plan. It helps you cover that massive ground and make lead flow, more predictable. Again those 500-800 calls we do on each funnel - are done DAILY, Monday-Friday, no hiccups.
3. The right system for follow up - you invest a lot of money and effort in acquiring those leads - make sure they don't slip up.
You don't actually have to wait for a phone interview to do the skiptracing, I just skiptraced with leadsherpa and it was the most insane thing ever. 95% hit rate in literally 4 minutes. Just make an account and click skip tracing on the top left its only 15 cents per address and you only get charged for returns not inputs.
Flipper/Rehabber · Philadelphia · Member since 2019 · 5 posts · 5 votes
6y
Has anyone had recent experience with Lead Sherpa? Today's price in my market is $500 a month for 3 months; no trial. I have a list of vacant houses and I am looking to text the owners. Any other companies out there that provide this service?
Rental Property Investor · Prairie Village, KS · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
6y
@Justin Epperson Lead sherpa will just let you skip one off now. Or you can skip using skipgenie but it's 47/mo. I'm not associated with either of these companies just have used them for skip tracing.
Investor · Alvin, TX · Member since 2014 · 87 posts · 124 votes
6y
Launch control is a cheaper option for user friendly mass texting. A lot of the investors I know using them are extremely happy with the service and some of them have used Sherpa as well.
I own Skip Genie so you can discount my advice, but we offer the most complete data set available combined with highest quality of data you’ll find outside of something like TLO. We’ve had plenty of investors shop our prices ageist others and compare our data to others, and when they do they see we provide maximum value. Feel free to do your own comparisons. Poor data costs people more deals than they’ll ever know, but I’ve learned it’s not something I can explain to most people. They either understand or they don’t
Rental Property Investor · St Augustine, FL · Member since 2019 · 74 posts · 47 votes
6y
@Larry Higgins Launch Control looks interesting and definitely much cheaper than Sherpa. Probably going to give it a try once I close this deal I'm working on now. Is it relatively new? I don't see many reviews online at all.
I'm using Genie now and love it, switched from WhitePages and the data is 100x better and more thorough. Thank you!
Investor · Alvin, TX · Member since 2014 · 87 posts · 124 votes
6y
@Jacob Kline happy to hear that and appreciate you sharing. I think you’ll really like our new plans we’ll be releasing soon.
I think launch control is fairly new because I had never heard of it until 3-4 months ago maybe. I’m pretty well plugged in on what all is out there regarding services, so if it had been around long I should have heard of it sooner.
Wholesaler · Westminster, CO · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 1 vote
6y
@Larry Higgins
thanks for the reply. I haven't heard of either program, but I'll definitely check them out. Had read a post about the very strict requirements in regards to TLO.
If I have any questions, I'll be sure to reach out!
Flipper / Buyer · Tacoma, WA · Member since 2013 · 160 posts · 80 votes
6y
@Larry Higgins@Jacob Kline isn't both Sherpa and launch control both unlimited texting with any plan. I get that there is a limit to how many uploads (both seem similar) so where is the price difference other than launch control does have the intro program. Is there a catch on this or something else. I suppose the limited contact uploads would affect your outgoing texts assuming you aren't bombarding the same people over and over.
Atlanta, GA · Member since 2017 · 15 posts · 3 votes
5y
@Larry Higgins I'm Just starting out and do not need a $500 per month plan through lead Sherpa. Do you know of any text companies that charge per text, or have plans for a new investors?
Specialist · Denver · Member since 2021 · 159 posts · 101 votes
5y
Hey everyone, I wanted to jump on this thread to clarify a few things. I'll try to be as objective as possible while giving you as much info so you can make your own decision.
On the skip trace, you can actually do single skips as well as through a list. The data that we can access is at the credit bureau level and so the data tends to be very accurate. The skip trace also allows you to skip trace LLCs, corporations, trusts and individuals. It does much more and can get you very recent and unique data points but I wanted to share the high level elements -- especially on things mentioned above.
On the texting side, Sherpa is the OG texting platform for investor and the value of that is it has worked through a whole lot of kinks that other newer platforms are now working through. It also means that its on the cutting edge and we are invested in ensuring that texting is here for the long haul since it has skin in the game.
The subscriptions are all inclusive with the determining factor being how many people you'd like to add to the system.That means unlimited texting, unlimited calling & minutes, unlimited users, follow ups etc. I'd love to take any questions or clarify anything you are curious about here.