Home Improvement Sales Training
Why So Many Fail in Home Improvement Sales (And How to Avoid It)
Learn why so many fail in home improvement sales—and the mindset, habits, and skills needed to join the top 10% earners.
Thinking About a Commission Sales Job? Here’s Why In Home Estimate Sales May Be Right (Or Wrong) for You
Discover why in home estimate sales can be a high-paying commission career, including risks, rewards, and how to choose the right opportunity.
Home Improvement Sales: How To Avoid and Fix a Sales Slump
Have you ever been or are you currently in a sales slump, doing in-home sales like selling home improvements? Here are four things you should be aware of to avoid getting in a slump, or what to do if you are already in one.
My Best One Call Close Secret
A one-call close is something that is an art and still done a lot today. A lot of people don’t like it, meaning either the salesperson (then you are in the wrong job) or the customer, because it conjures thoughts of the old-time siding salesperson or stereotyped used car salesperson – i.e., meaning just annoying high pressure with no integrity. It’s what the amateurs, or what I call the neanderthal type of salespeople, do when they try to one-call close. However, if it’s done right, it can be professional, have integrity, and be a pleasant experience for the customer.
Why You Get Resistance At The Door and How to Handle It
I always hear home improvement salespeople say that they never got in, and it was a bad lead. When does the lead start? It doesn’t start when you present. It actually starts when you get the lead from your company. Then you have to make it to the home, get there on time, and do your sales presentation. That’s all part of it. If you want me to be nice, then it starts when the door opens.
The Fastest Way To Make More Money Doing Home Improvement Sales
In every sales call, it’s very important that you are either making commission or paying tuition. If you don’t make a sale, obviously that’s bad for you and your company, but if you learn from it and get better, then it’s worth it. If you keep learning from your mistakes and get better and better, then eventually you will be forced to make the sale.
New To Home Improvement Sales
I don’t think anybody growing up ever said I can’t wait to be a home improvement salesperson. I thought they would be in the NBA, a rock star, an internet guru maybe… but definitely not selling home improvements.
What To Look For In Home Improvement Commission Sales Job
A commission based in home or home improvement sales job can be the best or worst opportunity depending on the job and company you pick. Worst because as you have heard one of the biggest frauds are contractors or people who sell home improvements.
Home Improvement Sales: 4 Ways in 5 Minutes to Have a Great Year
The first thing you want to do is make sure you have goals and more importantly, a specific plan and how you're going to get there. You need to have a goal using the numbers for where you work. In other words, how many leads you're going to run, how many appointments you get.
Why Your Paycheck Sucks: The Brutal Truth About Commission-Based Sales
It’s tough to admit, but if others in commission-based sales can succeed with the same leads and market conditions, the problem isn’t the leads—it’s you. The truth is, all leads are created equal. What sets top performers apart is how they handle those leads.