Cold calling is my bread and butter, I did it today to 150 hardscapers. My recommendation? Find adjacent. Painting companies need to pressure wash before painting, paver installers need sealing after a fresh install Make a list of the companies in a 20 mile radius, get on the phone and offer yourself as a sub. Most will say no, but even if you get a 5% yes rate, you’re winning. And they’ll be consistent. I have 10 accounts like this and they keep me fed with 2-3 jobs a month each

Any realtor sign, I call mention the address and ask if they ever need anything to contact me And you gotta make sure they’re added to your data base. They may not buy from you until the 10th out reach