How to find Leads

[Esther Kamga]

Hello, 

To all my permit expediters and all other contractors, how do you all go about finding leads for projects? 

I’ve been contacted by the Angi company but I’ve read a lot of negative comments regarding how the treat their contractors. Those who had luck getting work paid most of it to the company because of fees and others say it’s a scam. 

I’m a self taught permit expediter. I mostly apply for BTR, Business license, register and file annual report with the SOS. I also handle any inspections needed before the opening of a site. Education is very important, so I’m taking a self taught course to get my permit tech certificate. Not sure if it’s needed or not in the field. 

Many construction companies already have someone who does what I do and other contractors apply for their own permitting for their projects. I just don’t know where to start. I’m in Fayetteville NC and many of the companies I’ve called have not been interested. 

Any advice? Thank you.