Specialty Fabrics Review January 2022 - 50

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" I find that your last job leads to
your next job. People see what you've
done and talk about it, " says Forbes.
" If you do a good job and try to
exceed expectations, it pays off with
word of mouth. "
He points to an interior he did
I find that your last job
leads to your next job.
People see what you've
done and talk about it.
Matt Forbes
Matt's Motortrimming
years ago for a Chevy Chevelle. The
owner wanted an understated look in
black leather that was original to the
car. Forbes says it wasn't a particularly
elaborate job, but it was a nice, clean
interior. It led to a call from the owner
of another local shop who had seen
the Chevelle and was impressed. That
one interior broke the ice with a well
established tradesman who asked
Forbes to help him at his shop. It
turned into a significant contract that
Forbes has had for nine years.
Matt's Motortrimming doesn't have
a website, but Forbes does use social
media and thinks it plays a role in raising
his profile. " If someone hears about you
from a friend, they will look up your
Facebook and Instagram and see some
of the jobs you've done, " he explains. He's
tried some paid social media posts but
hasn't seen a big return for the money.
Forbes is looking to break into
high-end motorcycle seats, and he is
redoing the interior of his shop truck
to demonstrate his capabilities. He
used Facebook to create interest in the
project, posting three different designs
and asking people to vote. Forbes got
good feedback and chose an elaborate
design in Barbarossa Leather. He
believes his best marketing option will
be showing at the Beach Hop hot rod
meet in March that attracts more than
100,000 people.
Julie Swiler is a freelance writer and editor
based in St. Paul, Minn.
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