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Are You Guilty?
Have you ever been on a sales call and decided to bid the project at a higher price because you knew the homeowner was going to drive you crazy? Thinking to yourself, “I’m gonna add an additional 20% to my proposal price to account for the headache factor. If I get the job great, if not who cares?” Did you still get the job?
Head Trash or High Pressure?
Unpack the emotional barriers and shift your mindset towards selling with confidence. Asking for the sale is not being pushy if you understand why and when to do it!
Winning the Deductible Game
If you’ve been a storm-restoration contractor for more than a day, you’ve likely come up against unscrupulous contractors who compete on the promise of waiving or eating deductibles. This can be a difficult challenge to overcome because while many homeowners recognize they’re breaking the law, they see it as a “white lie” type of crime and think there’s zero chance of them ever getting caught.
Upselling Your Customer to Achieve Higher Profits
Giving your clients options is an excellent way to differentiate yourself and get your clients emotionally invested in their project. Rather than offering one size fits-all type of roofing system, I would strongly suggest contractors educate their prospects on the different options available to them and letting them choose the options that best supports their vision for the project.
What You Think Determines How You Sell
What are the images that come to mind when I say the word “salesperson”? How many of you would be quick to paint a negative picture by using unfavorable stereotypes such as “used car”, “slick”, “fast talker” or (worse) “liar”? If so, you better be careful because your negative perceptions may be affecting your sales effectiveness.
What Goldilocks Teaches Us About Upselling
For those of you unfamiliar with the famous children’s story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears retells the story of a home invasion conducted by an unsupervised, hungry child. Over the course of her journey she finds herself faced with the need to make several choices. Which bed do I sleep in? Which chair do I sit in? Which bowl do I eat out of?
The Rise of NextGen Restoration
Founded in 2015, NextGen Restoration has grown from a fledgling business into a beacon for excellence in the roofing industry. This post unfolds the journey of Josh Steinberger and NextGen Restoration—a story that not only inspires but also educates budding entrepreneurs.
Top Reasons Salespeople Cut Their Price
Research suggests more than 60% of salespeople will cut their price if the prospect requests it – even if the prospect acknowledges the solution is better and worth more. Think about that. In our world, this equates to the prospect telling you they believe you’re the better choice and you deciding to give them a discount anyway.
From neighborly chats to roofing contracts on Nextdoor
By creating a compelling Nextdoor Business Page and actively engaging with your community, you can take your roofing company’s marketing strategy to the next level.