Handling Skepticism or Indifference When a customer questions or doubts that our product will provide the benefit, we say it will, you make a proof statement. You make a proof statement by citing a proof source. A proof source is any reference or piece of information that proves the benefit in question. Below is a […]
Why Nobody Calls You Back Calling someone you don’t know is difficult. If you’re like most people, you agonize over what to say for an eternity before you finally pick up the phone. Then, instead of getting a human being on the line, you end up having to leave a voicemail message. And nobody calls […]
Roof Inspections and Formal Roof Care Programs A formal roof care program assists a roofing contractor with keeping client relationships. Through roof care programs, a company will offer life cycle care of roofing and building assets so those assets provide service for their intended design life. Roof Management moves customers from “leak management” to “asset […]
Top 4: Sustainable Products that a Roofing Contractor Can Implement NOW! Sustainable Products provide environmental, social and economic benefits while protecting public health and the environment. Performance: These products are based upon a planned event and planned services. Features: The Client may receive government incentives to install product/use product. The Client may be required […]
Top 5 Professional Services to be Offered by a Roofing Contractor Clients buy and sell properties or begin managing a new property. During times of transition, data of roof conditions are required to assess the value of their assets. Clients need to have access to their roof data where and when they want it to […]
Top 7 On-Demand Products for the Roofing Industry to Grow Your Business Your client has un-planned service at a facility. The client has a current problem that needs to be addressed quickly. Performance: These products are based upon a current need. The service is required now to fix a problem. These products all require quick […]
Did You Say What I Thought You Said? 7 Keys to Good Communication Communication is a key ingredient to working together effectively. Communication is not easy; talking is easy. Communication requires that we listen and speak skillfully, so our message is understood. In our business, we interact with all sorts of people. Some people maybe […]
How to Connect & Re-Connect We don’t connect with someone when… 1. We interrupt. 2. We don’t listen. 3. We are quick to tell our solutions – to fix it. 4. We ask more than one question at a time. 5. We ask a question and then answer it too. 6. We tell our story […]
Top 10 on Managing Email “Please read the attached email about the email I sent yesterday in reference to flooding the system with too many unnecessary emails. Please forward to your entire staff. “ Some of our email requires us to take action, and some is for information only. How can we make email more […]
Reducing Verbal Clutter with 4 Key Steps Join the conversation on Zoom, listen to a reality talk show, or talk to someone on the phone. In these various places, listen for the “you knows”, “likes”, and “ums”. You may be saying “you know” at the beginning and end of every phrase and you don’t even […]
Roofing Contractor Growth Through Changing the Discussion Change the discussion from leak repairs to roof management for growth. Convince Customers to Spend More now to be Happy Later…. It’s easy to focus on the minimum a customer must have – because of sensitivity to price. We know the customer is thinking about price, so we […]
Tips for Excellent Customer Service Define what extraordinary really means…. Knowing what exceptional service entails is essential to establishing the procedures and the mindset with which to achieve it. What does extraordinary mean to you? Keeping appointments…saying please and thank you…. a clean shiny truck…. uniformed service crews…. Ask if you’re not sure…. If you […]
Develop a Clear Message for Roofing Contractor Growth Q: “What’s your secret to being a top seller?” A: “Great customers”, she responded. Q: “How do you get great customers?” A: “Phenomenal customer service”, she replied. Q: “How do you provide phenomenal customer service?” A: “Listening”. Q: “What are you listening for?” A: “Their specific needs.” […]
The key to growing a roofing company is a mindset change and not necessarily an infrastructure change. Instead of managing the work – manage the account. Each Client, each portfolio, each site, each phone call, each report, each proposal, each contract, each invoice is important. Taking the time to develop a relationship and exceed the […]
Managing and Protecting Your Brand Your brand is your reputation. Each one of your team members has an impact on your brand. What you do and don’t do each day impacts how you are depicted in the marketplace. How do you protect your image? • Display a consistent look – Logos on trucks, team members, […]
