EP21: Don’t Be an Order Taker

Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking that being a business owner means you need to be a doormat in order to please everyone. Listen up for a big mindset shift you need to make!In this episode, we talk about…Why you might be tempted to give every person that calls you an estimate - but you shouldn’t waste your time until you’ve pre-qualified people.How money can tempt you to begin taking on services outside the scope of your business, and why you should avoid this.Why if a client is giving you red flags, you need to take action early on in the process.Some examples of stories the guys have had with difficult clients who wanted them to be order takers.How to handle special requests that come in from customers.Various ways that working with a customer is like a marriage, including that it is an equal partnership with mutual benefits.How the professionals in the Profit Club group are a great support system to help you take ownership of yourself, learn, and grow.Links to Resources:Profit Club – Paid Coaching group www.hammerandgrind.com/theprofitclub Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecontractorprofitgroup Facebook – Hammer and GrindInstagram - @hammerandgrindpodcastBrad’s Instagram - @teamhandy - Brad HuebnerEric’s Instagram - @theponddigger – Eric TriplettWebsite – www.hammerandgrind.com Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.