Opinions please. We cut a deal with DIRECTV to add value to member's services.

[Nick Gromicko]

We're working with DIRECTV to offer some added value to InterNACHI member's inspection services.

CLICK HERE:
http://www.nachi.org/documents/InterNACHI-DIRECTV.pdf

The toll-free number isn't set up yet but will be soon.

Thoughts?

[mnahrgang]

I signed up as a Direct TV affiliate about a year ago... They've got a great affiliate offer, or so I thought (every bit as good as this one.) Unfortunately even after a year, zero response. I don't see this as being any better deal.... So don't mean to piss on your parade, but since you asked... (It does seem like a great deal to offer to your clients on the surface, but not a real money maker in the long run.)

[klott]

Sounds good to me.

[Jonathan T. Hittle]

JUst something to think about: I have DirecTv so I have experience. What happens when you get a call from the client about the no show contractor, after they waited 4 hours for him to show up. You will probably have to reinspect after the installer lifts up your roof flashing and runs the 3 wires into the attic because he will only drill 1 hole without extra cost. I think it is great that NACHI is trying to add benfits but I dont recommend contractors for the same reason. When they dont show up or do a crappy job, I get called about it. DirecTV service is great but their subcontractors are horrible!

[Nick Gromicko]

I don't think this program amounts to recommending contractors. It is simply a way for clients of members to get 2 free months.

[aroncone]

Any possibility of a Canadian deal? Keep up the good work.

[dmcauley]

I, too, was an affiliate for Direct TV for 1 year. I had a website, worked it to get lots of visits, and even offered the program to my clients as an added benefit. Results: 2 sales with one canceling just after ordering. I also received a call from a someone who had purchased a system from someone else wanting me to come repair it. I informed them I was only in the sales department as an affiliate and did not perform repairs/installations. Direct TV informed them incorrectly.

Nick, it's out of the box thinking, but in my opinion, does not add much value to our services. I say go for something else to add value for our clients and to our services.

[Billy Boerner]

Nick why would you cut a deal with anyone before asking our input? Keep up the great work boss however get our input first before you waste your time and money.

[dmcauley]

Ah Billy, he owns the joint and doesn't have to ask our permission to do whatever he wants or needs to do. He does a great job of coming up with unique things to make our inspection work and career more prosperous for us, that's all that counts.

[Nick Gromicko]

I'm lost. This deal doesn't have you referring installation contractors or becoming an affiliate of anything.

It is simply a freebee (2 free months of DIRECTV)for your client. Similar to giving your client the "Now..." book www.nachi.org/now.htm with the report.

[rmaday]

Is NACHI a DirectTV affiliate?