David owns a paint contracting business and he also hosts his own podcast called Contractors Secret Weapon Podcast where they help contractors learn more about sales and marketing and driving output.
Here are the highlights of my conversation with David:
The biggest challenge David has faced:
Being asked for his best price
Strategies David has done to overcome this question:
- “Either/or” option
When asked for his best price, David gave his client two options of either bringing the price down or upgrading the quality of his paint and extending the warranty to two years. The client went for option B.
- Prove your value
The coolest thing was when they finished the job, the client gave them an extra $600. If you can prove to them that the value is there for the money they’re spending, then they’re going to go with it.
- Don’t start off your relationship with a lie
You’re selling on the value and not on the price. When you go in knowing that you’re going to bump your price up 10% and give them a 10% discount, you’re basically lying to the customer on the premise that you want business.
David’s Major Takeaway:
Just go out there and be confident in what you have and who you are. Whatever you have, you’re going to provide them value and not sell on price otherwise you become a commodity. Just get away from price.
Episode Resources:
Learn more about David on www.contractorssecretweapon.com.
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