I decided to do a little study. I took hobby phone #2 and got a brand new number. I started texting providers with published phone numbers.
Hello...
I saw your AD on ECCIE. I'm very interested in meeting you. I would like to schedule an hour appointment. I can do in or out call. Please let me know when you might be available. You can call or text me at this number any time.
Jay
I even made my account look disabled so I could not fall back on a PM from ECCIE. Texts were sent Thursday 8-10 am Again Thursday 1-2 pm Friday 12-2 pm Saturday 2-4 pm Here are the results:
CONTACTED (94)
3 Providers on BP
10 Providers from Welcome Section
48 Providers from Ad section
32 Providers from Weekend Line Up
1 Agency
MADE CONTACT WITH ME(17)
2 Providers on BP
1 Providers from Welcome Section
9 Providers from Ad section
4 Providers from Weekend Line Up
1 Agency
WILLING TO MEET WITHOUT SCREENING(12)
2 Providers on BP
1 Providers from Welcome Section
6 Providers from Ad section
2 Providers from Weekend Line Up
1 Agency
I did NOT give one single reference. Never told them I was SL. Told the agency I was on P411 but never sent a request. That seemed to be good enough.
Apparently the ladies here in Austin must be doing just fine. Most obviously didn't need or want the business. But what's up with the SCREENING??? Is any one screening any more?