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In 2007, DreamMaker Ogden won Franchise of the Year for their concerted effort to help veterans and seniors with special needs remodel their kitchens and baths. Nate Coombs (middle) was in a sales role at the time, where he worked under his father and learned firsthand how a tanking economy can disrupt the remodeling industry.
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A quick look at three of the speakers who presented at this year’s Extreme Lead Generation conference, and the actionable tips they shared
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"Not only was it more reliable and easier on our bodies, it also halved the time it takes to complete those types of jobs."
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“Learn to really stop and listen,” says Allison Iantosca, president of F.H. Perry Builder. “It creates a dynamic between two people that is not normally there.”
Learning how to coach is part of the leadership skill set
Too many product choices is one of many factors that can lengthen the sales cycle. Others include indecisiveness in selecting a remodeler and fears about the economy.
5 tips for decreasing the time needed to turn a lead into a signed contract
Should you cash a final check marked “paid in full” if you dispute the amount that’s owed?