Adding a Service Unit in Your Roofing Business: Key Steps and Strategies Expanding a roofing business to include a dedicated service unit can be a transformative step, but it requires a thoughtful approach. Whether you’re an established contractor adding another service vehicle or starting from scratch, strategic planning is essential. Here’s a breakdown of what […]
Building a Data-Driven Sales Strategy in Roofing For roofing companies, creating a data-driven sales strategy can be a powerful way to increase efficiency, target valuable clients, and grow revenue. Data insights allow contractors to make informed decisions about which leads to pursue, how to structure proposals, and how to tailor offerings to client needs. Here’s […]
Choosing the Right Software for Your Commercial Roofing Business Selecting the right software for your commercial roofing business can feel overwhelming. With countless tools available, from CRMs to estimating platforms, finding the one that fits your company’s unique needs is critical. The key lies in understanding your business processes, goals, and the people who will […]
Effective Pricing Strategies for Commercial Roof Maintenance Contracts Setting the right price for commercial roof maintenance contracts is crucial for roofing contractors who want to maintain profitability while delivering value to clients. Here are practical strategies for pricing maintenance contracts that align with industry trends, meet client needs, and provide sustainable revenue. Analyze Cost Components […]
Building a Balanced Sales Team: Strategies for Growth in Commercial Roofing For commercial roofing businesses, growth hinges on more than just gaining new clients; it’s about having the right team in place to meet both immediate and long-term goals. A balanced sales team ensures you can scale effectively, whether through acquiring new customers or deepening […]
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 […]
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? […]
Unlocking Opportunities for Contractors on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram In the fast-paced world of commercial roofing, networking is essential for securing long-term clients and growing your business. While traditional methods like cold calling or in-person visits once dominated the field, platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram have redefined how roofing contractors connect with potential […]
The Power of Data in Transforming Commercial Roofing Service Operations In today’s competitive roofing industry, data has become one of the most valuable tools for commercial roofing contractors looking to scale their service operations. From tracking roof conditions to optimizing workflows, data offers roofing companies a way to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer […]
Earning Property Managers’ Trust in the Commercial Roofing Industry Earning the trust of property managers is crucial for building long-lasting relationships and securing business. Property managers oversee substantial investments and require reliable partners to maintain and improve their properties. Trust is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. Here’s how commercial roofing companies can earn […]
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 […]
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 […]
Objection: You Haven’t Been Honest With Me Respect the other person. Lying diminishes trust. At some point, you may have not provided facts, even if it’s unintentional. Never lie to try to gain an advantage over the client. If you’re caught in a fib, have enough respect for the Client to admit it and work […]
Objection: Need to Compare Prices with Competitor The presentation is completed. It went well. Very well. You are ready to close. Then, the following conversation occurs: Salesperson: “Is there anything else you want to ask?” Customer: (the client taps a pencil against a yellow pad. Glances down through the notes and taps again and shakes […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Overselling In the movie, Jerry Maguire, TomCruise reaches an epiphany which he must share with Renee’ Zellweger. After his LONG spiel Renee’ interrupts him saying, “Shut up. Just shut up….You had me at hello. You had me at hello.” Do you know when to shut up? How often do you oversell? Can you read […]
Selling Skills: Selling by Satisfying a Need Selling is a process of uncovering and satisfying customer needs. When communicating with a Client, we must be able to recognize needs for our product or service. A need is a customer want or desire that can be satisfied by your product or service. The key words that […]
