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Enhancing Residential Efficiency= More Profit!

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Now I’m famous for preaching “charge more”. And yes, you really do need to dramatically raise your prices and NOW is the perfect time to raise prices!(Because customers EXPECT to pay more!) However…

There are ONLY three strategies to increase profits in your Home Services business. 1) Raise prices💲(DUH!), 2) increase production (which brings other issues including HIRING) and/or 3) get more efficient.👍

Even better? Do all three at the same time!🎊🎉🎈 But today, let’s focus on…

How to crank up the efficiency dial in your daily work routine …

Navigating Inflation: Find the Best Price Increase Strategy

by Steve Toburen

KickStart: Benefit from our current run-away inflation rates to justify your new (large) price increases.

OutlineIntroduction – Raise Your Prices The Smart WayTwo Convincing Reasons To Apply Strategic Pricing IncreasesImplement Your Price Increase Strategy Sooner The BetterAct Quickly, But Don’t Get GreedySummary – Confidently Apply Your Price Increase Strategy

Introduction – Raise Your Prices The Smart WayAre you a residential service contractor struggling to keep up with rising costs? You’re not alone! Many of us are facing the challenge of increasing prices while still maintaining good relationships with our clients. If you’re looking for a solid price increase strategy …

Easily Raise Prices without Losing Customers

by Steve Toburen

KickStart: IF you get called out on higher pricing don’t justify. Simply reply, ‘we were forced’ to raise our prices. (And always raise prices by an ‘odd %’!)

OutlineIntroduction – Proceed Fearless!Master the Art: Raise Prices Without Losing CustomersLeveraging Past Successes to Overcome ObjectionsThe Power of the Triple-F ReplySummary – Raise Prices with Confidence

Introduction – Proceed Fearless!

Are you considering raising your prices but worried about losing valuable customers in the process? Look no further! In this blog post, we will share tips and strategies to help you confidently raise your prices while retaining your customer base. With the right …

Solopreneur? 7 Limitations of Being the Hero in Your Service Biz

by Steve Toburen

… sword’ found in the phrase, “…your clients love… YOU!”

On one hand, CONGRATULATIONS! You truly are Winning on the Home Front! After all, we all ‘love being loved’!😍 (Me too!) And yet…

This simple, ego-stroking statement: “…your clients love… YOU!” is a TRAP!😲

Here’s why!

When your customers ONLY want YOU in their homes your business (and your life) will be very ‘limited’.😥 Let me count the ways…

1. LIMITED income potential.

Sure, you can (and should) raise your prices. (In my online ‘Winning Over Callers at Higher Prices’ online course I share how to …

Increase Service Business Revenue with Optimal Pricing

by Steve Toburen

… wages will likely play out with your loyal, long-time staff…

Upset employee: “Steve, wassup with this help wanted ad you just posted for new job applicants? You’re offering new hires more than you’re paying me even after two years working my butt off here!”😣 You know, your worker is right! So this means…

3) “Ummmm, I’m going to need to pay ALL my employees more?” EXACTLY! Which means… You need to raise your prices NOW!

Raising prices can feel tricky, but it’s a necessary step to increase service business revenue and keep your business …

5 Hiring Interview Tips to 'Set The Stage' for Your 'Career Candidate'

by Steve Toburen

… based questions, then move to open-ended questions and end up with tougher “How would you handle this…” scenarios.

MORE HELP? You’ll receive forty Sample Interview questions (you don’t have to ask them all!) in my SFS: Hiring the Very Best! LIVE seminar.

My very best hiring tip? RAISE YOUR PRICES!💲💲💲 “Ummmm, Steve? What does me charging more have to do with hiring the Very Best employees?” EVERYTHING! So let’s talk about “How to raise your prices without fear” soon!

In conclusion, remember that a positive interview experience is key to attracting the best …

Booking Less To Reduce Technician Burnout

by Steve Toburen

… days, well…you get the picture! Plus by not overloading your employees, they’ll enjoy…5. More TIME with their families.😎 I know, your employees crave those hefty overtime paychecks. BUT constantly pushing your team to their limits is a recipe for burnout.😥 So, raise your prices, book one less job per day, and significantly increase your worker’s Additional Service Options bonus!Now everyone profits! Your technicians will have the TIME (Are you seeing a common theme here?)😁 to 1) create delighted Cheerleaders, 2) offer (and perform) Additional Service Options plus 3) have the flexibility …

The Unexpected Happens! Will You Be Ready in Your Service Business?

by Steve Toburen

two home pros establishing a strategic partnership

… raise your prices because you’ll lose clients! This is why you should…
RESOURCE: Discover how to book more work at higher prices in my 3 hour, online SFS: Winning over your caller! LIVE seminar. Click HERE for dozens of ‘Lead Conversion’ scripts to easily close prospects who use text, email, Facebook, website chat or even… the phone! HERE are our upcoming class dates…
Now you may be thinking, “Steve, just tell me HOW MUCH I should charge!” That’s a great idea! I’ll share my (opinionated) thoughts soon…
Steve

4 Real World Service Staff Retention Strategies

by Steve Toburen

… paycheck.👎 BUT upping the wages you pay is an effective staff retention strategy.👍👍NOTE: Can’t afford to ‘pay more’?😬 Then 1) raise your prices and 2) share these new profits with all your workers! Remember, right now is the perfect time to ‘charge more’ because your clients expect you to raise your prices. But they’re not going to pay you more unless you ASK FOR MORE!🙄Resource: Learn how to book your clients at higher prices in my 3 hour, online SFS: Winning over your caller! LIVE seminar. Click HERE for 100’s …

Cost Efficiency Guide for Residential Service Contractors

by Steve Toburen

… nothing to do with the value of the home nor the income of the home owner! Instead, I wanted loyal customers that valued our work AND the high-end service we provided. (Bonus points for homeowners that morphed into delighted Cheerleaders!)

SOLUTION: ‘Service Engineer’ the delivery of the residential services your employees perform. (And hire the Very Best People (VBP) that high-end home owners feel comfortable with.) Plus, have I mentioned “raise your prices“?🙄

NOTE: Quality, high-end clients are correctly suspicious of cut-rate home service providers. (Who can blame them?) Charging higher prices really will attract …