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Establishing Great Communication Within Your Team

Communication and team performance go hand-in-hand in the workplace. When you have a solid communication strategy in place, it builds a foundation that includes strong company culture, a friendly work environment, and smooth systems that propel the company forward.  It’s no secret that effective team communication is an essential factor in the success of a business.  To have a successful business, it is imperative that you establish an…

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Tips for Home Improvement Sales Pros: Providing Social Proof

Some may say that the proof is in the pudding, but does that earn you more deals? The truth is, without real-life examples of a job well done, customers may be wary  of moving forward with your business for their home improvement projects. Having real-life examples, i.e., social proof, is an essential element to any successful sales process.   What Is Social Proof? Social proof is…

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Follow-Up Strategies for Contractors: Text Messaging in 2021

With more homeowners choosing to invest in home improvement projects, it is crucial that you are communicating in the right way.  In February 2021, Modernize Home Services surveyed over 18,000 homeowners and found that nearly 40 percent of homeowners prefer text messaging against other forms of communication.  As a home improvement contractor, it is essential to communicate with homeowners’ in a way that is most convenient for them. Doing…

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How Much Should Your Gutter Leads Cost?

As a contractor, how much are you spending on gutter leads? Regardless of the size of your business, both small and large contractors need to evaluate their return on investment (ROI) to determine the ideal cost of gutter leads before moving forward with a lead generation service.   When determining the right cost of gutter leads, it is important to look at…

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6 Ways to Improve Sales–Project Management Collaboration

Do you have a guaranteed system in place for maintaining a strong communication between the various departments in your home improvement business? If you want to optimize your overall business results, it is essential to ensure that multiple departments have clear communication and ongoing collaboration.  Start by looking at your home improvement sales and project management collaboration. Getting these two teams to trust each other and work…

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Getting the most out of your Virtual Roofing Trade Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way business is done in every industry. Before the pandemic, trade shows were favorably used among roofing businesses as an effective way to generate roofing leads. However, with group restrictions and social distancing requirements, in-person trade shows are no longer a viable solution. Instead of canceling these events, roofing professionals are pivoting their approach and looking for ways…

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Flipping the Script in 2021: Crane Renovation Group

“The millennial generation is aging out. COVID changed this generation, by seeing more relationships, houses being bought, and staying in houses.” – Jim Ziminski, President of Crane Renovation Group Crane Renovation Group, founded in 1947, operates in the residential roofing space as Mr. Roof and Able Roof. Together, they create one of the most respected…

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3 Ways to Help You Improve Home Warranty Leads

Home warranties offer undeniable benefits to home buyers and real estate agents, building in the peace of mind that people need when buying a new home. Even when a buyer finds a home in good condition, unexpected problems can pop up – costing the new home buyer hundreds or thousands of dollars.  As a home…