How AI is Shaping the Future of Roofing The roofing industry, like many other sectors, has traditionally been slow to adopt emerging technologies. However, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to carve out a space in roofing by improving how contractors manage their businesses. Although AI adoption in roofing is still in its early stages, the […]
New Year Success: Key Strategies for Roofing Companies As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for companies to reflect on the past year, set goals, and strategize for success in the upcoming months. With winter typically being a slow season for roofers due to ice, snow, and unsafe working conditions, this time can […]
Social Media Tips for Roofers: Timing, Content, & Ads In today’s digital landscape, having a robust social media presence is essential for roofing contractors looking to connect with potential clients. Knowing when to post, what content to share, and whether to invest in paid advertising can significantly impact your engagement and lead generation. Best […]
The Art of Holiday Gifting: Building Bonds with Your Clients As the holiday season approaches, many businesses take the time to reflect on the year and express gratitude to their clients. For commercial roofing companies, this is an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with large customers through thoughtful gestures. But is it worth the effort? […]
Essential Tips to Prepare for a Roofing Trade Show Trade shows present an unparalleled opportunity for commercial roofing companies to elevate their brand, connect with potential clients, and learn about industry innovations. Whether you’re exhibiting or attending, thorough preparation is crucial for maximizing your impact. In this guide, we’ll cover tips for exhibitors, attendees, and […]
The Potential Risks and Benefits of AI in the Roofing Industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, and roofing is no exception. While the roofing sector has traditionally been slow to adopt cutting-edge technologies, the integration of AI is becoming increasingly inevitable. As AI continues to evolve, roofing contractors will need to understand both […]
Timely Invoicing: The Key to Success in the Fast-Paced Roofing Industry In the fast-paced world of roofing, timely invoicing isn’t just a goal—it’s a critical component of operational success. Efficient workflow management plays a pivotal role in ensuring invoices are sent promptly and accurately, which not only enhances cash flow but also strengthens client relationships. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clients have needs because they have problems that must be solved. Not all these needs are equal. Some are more important than others. When you first meet clients, you need to spend some time deciding what their needs are. Start by working on the big problems first and then gradually ascend to the smaller less […]
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 […]
Selling Skills – How to Open a Call When it is time to make a sales call, what is the best way to begin? Some techniques to open a call are the following: Open Probes Purpose Statements General Benefit Statements Open Probes: Open probes are particularly useful in situations where you feel the customer will […]
Stop Complaining “How’s business?” one attendee asked another at a networking event. “This (fill in the blank – weather, economy, regulation, manufacturer inventory, flu) is killing us. We’ve got projects delayed right and left and trying to get prospects to close anything isn’t happening — things need to turn around fast.” The person […]
Handling Objection Customer objections usually fall into two main categories: Misunderstandings about our product or service due to a lack of information. Drawbacks of our product or service, which exist whenever we are unable to directly satisfy the customer’s dislike or dissatisfaction with our product or service. Misunderstanding Drawback The customer objects to using […]
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. […]
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 […]
SELLING SKILLS: How to Support When you support, you acknowledge the customer’s need and introduce the appropriate benefit(s) that will satisfy the need. The first step of a support statement is to acknowledge the customer’s need. When you acknowledge, you are showing the customer that you consider the need to be important. You do this […]
