SynFX 1 Posted July 17, 2010 Hello everyone! I'm sure there are lots of new faces here that don't know me. I'm Cody and I own SynFX Creative Services of East Texas. I have been running my own business now for about 3 years and have been fortunate enough to make it this long. Many of you have followed me and seen my work back when I had more time to post it up. So........ These days I keep it all on Facebook.. Look me up Cody SynFX Wilcox. or mysynfx@yahoo.com Update: I just opened a retail location in the busiest part of Tyler on the main drag where everything is going on, about a week ago. I partnered up with a lady who has embroidery machines (7). I took over half of the space she had. I am paying $400 a month for half the shop that costs $2,000 monthly. Tell me how I managed that... There are lots of pictures on my Facebook of the new shop AND my son Weston who is now 20 months old! Also forgot to mention, I also have a warehouse that I do my vehicle installations in.. wo0t! The vehicle promotion is WORKING VERY WELL.. I have 22 cars on the road with 7ft SynFX on the sides or larger. I have 8 on the waiting list to be installed and they PAY ME $120 to put it on their cars.. Tell me how I managed that..... haha.. God has been blessing me and my help. I have since hired a degree'd designer fresh out of college and a couple people to run the shop. What I'm working on now is a network that will encompass both businesses and consumers called the SynFX VIP-ONE Network. Giving everyone a plastic card for free (for now) that will be a 5 year membership (never to exceed $10) that they can take to any participating business. The business will offer the same discounts as those coupon books you buy. Consumers will have to get online to check for discounts and participating locations. They can also sign up new VIP ONE card holders at their store for $5 and get half the proceeds. They will have the option to either A) just participate in the network and gain access to leads in the area; who will shop there first or do that PLUS get amazing deals on my products when they also display the SynFX logo and short bullet'd list on their exterior windows. We guarantee to meet ANY competitors price and beat that price by either 5%, 10% or 15% (small sticker, bullet'd list & indoor banner). Giving them the edge in marketing their products. I now either produce or have ties with businesses that can make anything from business cards to billboards and everything in between. My partner and I are currently developing a computerized ad system/terminal that can be placed in any of the businesses that will have the VIP ONE Network ads, SynFX ads, their own generic ad (template for any business) and any other businesses that advertise on the network. We will make it ridiculously cheap to advertise monthly on these systems within each business. Ex. Pay between $20 and $40 a month to display an ad that we create; generic, custom or your own in up to 10 locations of your choice. DIRECT MARKETING. So... what I am doing.. Simplifying Advertising Through Direct Marketing Strategies! Should I write a book? lol... you tell me.. I will do my best to get back on here and share more from time to time. Feel free to contact me via Facebook or email me directly for tips, ideas or just to say hi! mysynfx@yahoo.com I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT DAY, WEEK, MONTH AND YEAR! BE BLESSED! Cody Wilcox SynFX Creative Services www.synfxonline.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 18, 2010 Congrats cody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SynFX 1 Posted July 22, 2010 its tons of work... I am putting in around 16 average hours a day.. sigh.. running myself into the ground but there is much to be done.. wish me luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 22, 2010 Just don't forget time with the family cody, you can't get that back later! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bizzytop 1 Posted July 22, 2010 Cody, Great work, your website is pretty nice. Glad to see someone that start up here make it. One question what kind of vinyl did you use for to cover the stove hood you have on your website? I am thinking 951 would work but wanted to know what you used? Ruben from Austin, TX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SynFX 1 Posted September 1, 2010 I really only ever use 651... I dont use the other stuff cause it is not very thick. I have had issues with 751 related to durability. I like the 3mm vinyls best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SynFX 1 Posted September 1, 2010 Redesigned my website again.. http://synfxonline.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signranger 0 Posted September 1, 2010 I looked at your website. Wow you really have some great marketing and other ideas. I really like the pay someone to drive around with the logo on their car that is unless they are involved in a crime or something like that lol then again negative publicity works for Paris Hilton...I'm rambling. What I wanted to ask is what do you pay your marketing people? Do they work part time on contract? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
