There have been many times in sales meetings a sales person will say, “teach me how to close.” He will say, “I just couldn’t overcome that objection and I keep hearing the same one over and over.” Talking strategy over on how to handle that nagging objection and working through a solution is always a good idea. (BUT) Did you ever think about the possibility of overcoming it, before it even arises? That, is the true solution.

No one likes to be sold. Everyone likes to buy. In the remodeling and home improvement industry it may be more important than ever to understand that when a customer becomes a client and says,”yes, you’re hired,” it is an emotional decision. When the decision is made, your prospect will make an emotional decision based from them knowing, liking and trusting you.

A sales process that educates and is unique is ultimately the best path towards reaching your prospect on an emotional level and answering questions before they arise. When more effort to educate before the questions come up,  before the objections have time to dwell in their minds, the less effort and time will be spent in the end trying to convince them you are right for the job. Trying to convince people in the end about something they are unsure of will erode that like and trust and more than likely the opportunity for you.

Marketing materials should educate. The sales process starts before they even contact you. The principles we discuss and the processes we follow at Remodel Buddy coaching and MasterBuilder Roundtables are based on getting the client to Know you, Like you, Trust you and ultimately buy and refer you. All of your communications should allow your prospects to really experience your expertise. The most successful remodeling businesses that increase their conversion rate, increase their profits from earning more of the right jobs and eliminate time chasing leads. It is the ones that understand a sales process that educates and is unique is successful. Here is a case study of a remodeling company that increased their conversion rate, decreased leads and at the year end had more sales and revenue, plus higher profits.

Posted by Tim Nagle