Profitable Sales, A Contractor's Guide- Book
by Michael C. Stone "This is a powerful, practical book - loaded with great ideas to increase your sales and your profits!" - endorsement by Brian Tracy, speaker, consultant, the most listened to audio author on personal and business success in the world today. Michael's 30+ years of experience in residential remodeling and specialty sales is shared in his new book, Profitable Sales, A Contractor's Guide. The information provided is valuable for both the construction-related business owner and their sales staff. SPECIAL OFFER! Order the Profitable Sales DVD and receive the book for free! In this book, Michael explains how to: - professionally represent your company when a new lead calls in
- determine if a lead is worth your time before you set the appointment
- establish ground rules with a potential client during the initial phone call
- address the three fears of every customer
- successfully ask the four questions you need answered, and how they relate to the three fears
- navigate through design agreements, letters of intent, and other documents that prevent you from wasting time
- help customers make selectionsturn a cancellation into a positive event
- find, train, motivate and compensate sales staff
- and much more
A significant portion of the book is devoted to "What if" scenarios. What if the customer wants you to fix something in their home during the appointment? What if they are distracted by the TV, by unruly kids, by neighbors who stop by? Michael discusses insurance calls, dealing with other professionals (attorneys, architects and designers, realtors, engineers, lenders) and issues that can arise after the contract is signed. The scenarios range from mildly humorous (arriving at a home to find homeowners inappropriately dressed) to frightening (handling firearms on a sales call). "I got your sales book a couple of days ago and I've read it already. You did a great job blending theory with flexibility and realistic situations. I struggle with sales, not wanting to 'over-qualify' prospects, but at the same time not wanting to waste my time. The point that hit me the most was setting guidelines and parameters, but remaining helpful and patient with potential customers. Your real-life experience is evident, as many of your stories and situational advice sounds like some of my sales calls. I enjoyed the book, and it will definitely help me on future sales calls. Thanks for being an advocate for all of us." Profitable Sales, A Contractor's Guide, Chapters in the book are: Chapter 1 - Attitude as Your Sales Foundation Chapter 2 - Old Ghosts and New Concepts Chapter 3 - The Salesperson Chapter 4 - The All-Important Sales Lead Chapter 5 - The Sales Call Chapter 6 - Your Customer's Three Fears Chapter 7 - The Four Basic Questions Chapter 8 - Objections Chapter 9 - Design Agreement and Letter of Intent Chapter 10 - Callbacks and Rehashes Chapter 11 - Estimating Chapter 12 - Contracts Chapter 13 - Missing the Sale and Cancellations Chapter 14 - Employing A Salesperson Chapter 15 - Make Every Possession Count Chapter 16 - Sales "Opportunities" Sample forms are included, along with access to downloads allowing you to save many of these forms on your computer for easy use. This 300 page Guide is published by Construction Programs and Results. SPECIAL OFFER! Order the Profitable Sales DVD and receive the book for free! ________________________________________
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