TCF517: The Sales Show - "Sharpen Your Pencil Game"

Have you ever been told by a client that they want to do business with you, but you should sharpen your pencil a bit, and you ended up charging way less than you should have? Tom, Steve, and Derek discuss how to deal with clients who want you to give them a good deal.   In this episode, we talk about… Experiences of Tom, Steve, and Derek with the sharpen your pencil game How to confidently state your pricing Why you should start selling at 60% gross profit  Advice for seasonal contractors who miss a lot of projects because they are fully booked Putting standards over feelings and the easiest way to raise your standards   Resources: == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Up your sales game! Find everything your contracting business needs to price, sell and produce for profit in one comprehensive program - BATTLEGROUND. For more info check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your free copy of Tom's book Winning the Contractor Fight (Just pay to ship) == https://thecontractorfight.com/book == Connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: http://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/    == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: http://thecontractorfight.com/ig Live Unafraid Swag: http://thecontractorfight.com/unafraid     The Contractor Fight is the ultimate resource for becoming an uncommon contractor! Pick a fight with mediocrity. Live Unafraid.