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sales (4)

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Discover How to Turn Your Service Calls into $500-$1,500 this summer!

https://youtu.be/usvZaFyWOYM

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Selling to the Opposite Sex

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Common Sense – The Third Pillar

Recently I began the song and dance with a salesman and his ‘manager’ about joining their membership for marketing services.

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Diagnosis For Success

When it comes to diagnostics, isn’t it true technicians can all feel a bit rushed by the home office to get into the home and diagnose the problem...

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Do You Use a Safety Net?

Around 15 years ago I requested a vinyl siding quote for my home. If I’m taking the time to call around and schedule an hour out of my day to get a...

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The Salesman: A Learned Trade – Not an Inherited Gift

Think of the greatest sports stars to come out of American baseball history since its genesis in the 18th century. Not one paramount player was born...

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Test or a Mess

“Some guy came out to my house and SAID he fixed my system but it doesn’t even work!”

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How Our Flat Rate Pricing Can Make an Upsell Happen

We get it — you’re plumber, not a salesperson. Your job is turning wrenches, not turning the thumbscrews on customers to get them to buy more...

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