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Fall is in full swing and winter’s not far behind. What’s your plan for ending the year strong? If you’re scratching your head wondering what exactly to do, don’t worry! We’ve got the perfect fall strategy to increase sales and add projects to your calendar. Capture a sale from your leads. Don’t let that sales […]
Read MoreFinancing isn’t just a fancy word for customers to borrow money, it’s a program that gives customers hope, businesses strength and P&L statements a positive boost. When you’re in an industry that provides high ticket products, services and an abundance of options, you know that the customer’s pockets have to be lined with an abundance […]
Read MoreAs summer winds down and the temps begin to cool, home improvements certainly aren’t following suit. In fact, the fall season is crunch time for homeowners trying to sneak in late season projects or looking for a pro to complete a yet-unfinished DIY project. This is the perfect time to build your sales pipeline and […]
Read MoreHome improvement activity is still on the rise right along with building material prices. Rather than taking a cut in profit, home improvement contractors are forced to increase their project quotes, daunting some homeowners’ dreams. Know what else is on the rise? Financing! Financing is playing a stronger part in getting homeowners what they want…but […]
Read MoreWith the lumber shortage a major issue still causing home improvement project delays and supply price hikes, scrambling to find lumber and building materials is a true struggle. So much so that NASA is even looking at creating its own alternatives to lumber! If NASA can do it, so can the home improvement contractor. According […]
Read MoreA sales pipeline filled with leads is an invaluable element to keeping you in business. Word on the home improvement contractor street, however, is telling us that lead building has taken a nose dive. Just because sales are trending up right now doesn’t mean you should stop collecting and contacting referrals and leads. Your bottom […]
Read MoreThe pandemic created an unexpected rise in home improvement sales that surpassed expectation. A byproduct of this rise in demand was a shortage of supplies. That supply shortage increased costs, pricing and wait time for consumers. What’s next? Are you ready for the next industry shift?! According to the August 2021 Economic & Industry Update […]
Read MoreSounds rudimentary, doesn’t it? Competitive rates are…competitive. Right. But only if you’re actually offering them to customers! Having competitive rates in hand isn’t quite the same strategy as creating competitive pricing for your products and services and promoting it alongside your competition. What if those prices are still a bit unachievable for potential customers? You […]
Read MoreIt’s been well over a year of cancelled, postponed or virtual-only shows. Are you as thrilled as we are that live industry events are back in full swing? Roofing contractors, water quality dealers, HVAC installers, small and large business owners and many more professionals in the home improvement industry are once again attending trade shows […]
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