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Lead Tracking for Contractors: Key Strategies for Success 

Lead Tracking for Contractors: Key Strategies for Success  Lead generation is crucial for contractors looking to grow their business and ensure a steady stream of projects. Here are some essential strategies to determine the effectiveness of your lead generation efforts: Measuring Leads Understanding where your leads come from is the foundation of effective lead generation. […]

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Communication in the Roofing Industry: Is Telemarketing Still Relevant?

Communication in the Roofing Industry: Is Telemarketing Still Relevant? In today’s rapidly changing world, the way roofing businesses communicate with their customers is constantly evolving. Traditional methods like telemarketing are being questioned as new technologies and preferences emerge. So, is telemarketing dead? The answer largely depends on your customer base and their communication preferences. Understanding […]

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Leveraging Roofing Software for Effective Lead Tracking

Leveraging Roofing Software for Effective Lead Tracking Roofing software plays a pivotal role in lead tracking efforts for contractors. By integrating advanced tools and systems, contractors can streamline their processes, ensuring no lead falls through the cracks. Here’s how roofing software can significantly improve lead tracking: Centralized Lead Management Roofing software provides a centralized platform […]

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Managing Client Expectations in Roofing Service

Managing Client Expectations in Roofing Service Managing client expectations is pivotal in the roofing service industry. It ensures transparency, builds trust, and enhances overall customer satisfaction. To manage your client’s expectations, here’s a few best practices:   Setting Clear Timelines Establishing clear timelines, such as a 72-hour response for leak calls and a two-week turnaround […]

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Objection: We Are Happy with Our Current Contractor

Objection:  We Are Happy with Our Current Contractor Customer: “I’m sorry you’ve wasted your time.  We’re very happy with our current contractor.”      It’s never easy to find a silver lining when you run into such a flat-out rejection.  Nothing’s ever perfect.  For most clients, telling you they’re satisfied with their current contractor is […]

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Objection: I Need to Think About it

Objection:  I Need to Think About it It’s the ultimate non-decision decision.   Customer: “Well… It’s very interesting.  We’ll need to consider it.” It’s all about timing.  Meet the objection head-on.  Push the decision.   Call out the objector.   Be specific.  Focus on details.  If you judge that the objection is being raised because the decision maker […]

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Objection:  NO! 

Objection:  NO!  Customer:  (Objections throughout the discussion) “It’s too expensive.”  “We’ve never done it before.”  “We are fine the way we are.” Customer: “I want to thank you for coming in here today.  You’ve done an impressive job, and I know we’ve put you through the wringer.  I appreciate what you’re offering, but I must […]

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Preserving Company Culture Amid Growth

Preserving Company Culture Amid Growth Aligning Operations with Customer Perception  In the pursuit of sustainable growth, maintaining company culture while aligning internal operations with external customer perceptions emerges as a critical challenge. Let’s explore ways you can preserve your organizational culture as you grow. Core Values and Leadership Central to this approach is the pivotal […]

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Qualifying Your Customer

Qualifying Your Customer….  When you hear the word qualify, do you feel overwhelmed?   Questions such as, “Was that lead qualified?” are asked with every prospective job.  So, we ask the qualifier if the qualifying for the qualifications were correctly qualified – huh?    Qualifying boils down to asking simple questions to understand the need of […]

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Selling More than Price

Selling More than Price Have you ever been low bid and didn’t get the job?  It doesn’t seem right. How did it happen?  What can you do to avoid that in the future?  Bidding more and more jobs will not guarantee a steady flow of profitable work in today’s competitive market. When a client doesn’t […]

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Stumbling Blocks on the Road to Success

Stumbling Blocks on the Road to Success What’s getting in the way?  You are…. The stumbling blocks on the road to success are of your own creation. Recognize any of them? Wishing and wanting.  Do you have a written list of goals?  Those who write down their goals are more likely to achieve them.  Get […]

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Recognizing Customer Attitudes

Recognizing Customer Attitudes A customer attitude toward our products/services generally falls into one of these four categories: Attitude Example:  😁 Acceptance is a customer statement of agreement with or approval of a benefit.   “It sounds like you cans save us time/money/resources.” “You’re very convincing.  I believe you could help with our budgets.     […]