Some people are actually on sale immediately. They tend to be people, outgoing and love to talk. For the rest of us are with sales to be difficult and akward. To help you improve your sales techniques to a member of the Forum Gopher Lawn Care Business He shared with us some secrets of his turnover.
He wrote: "I started my lawn service in an effort to find freedom. I was a sales representative outside a hardware company and been fired. I have decided that now is the time of my life where I to go in the proverbial hand and be 100% responsible for my own actions and to reap the fruits of my own hard work.
I'm new to this business, but not for sales. To prepare for my lawn care business I have worked on jobs weekend for friends and family, helping other professionals. Now, I hope the excitement that comes with learning a new profession, and feel more obliged than ever in my life to be a success after.
Can you tell us a little about your mentality when you have your business?
"I feel the weight of the world had been lifted from my shoulders. I tried to find a job for 4 months in this point. All I found was always work 50 hours per week for 10% of what you sell. It has never happened, simply, and I think good things happen, or in this case not happen for a reason. I had to decide to keep trying what seemed to be desperate, or find a way to succeed, regardless of circumstances. I think we made a wise decision (I only have done before) and make more money working less than ever before. What other business can start with very little capital, use of equipment you have in your garage and do what most people go 4-7 years of college to make time? I can think of a legal order. I seem to have found this freedom I was looking for.
What is your advice when it comes to selling people? There are many new owners Lawn maintenance companies on this site that may be afraid to go out and meet people or just do not know what to do.
What would you say that this would easier for them?
- "First, be your own is what we are stronger, and the BS Watch people threw pretty well.
- Second, be ready! People will ask about their services, have well thought out answers. This will help you order the sale, rather than the prospect of more, you get points for professionalism.
- Third, having a client on a walk around their property and report any problems you can solve for them.
- Fourth, bring your team to cut grass along what can start working immediately after approval.
- Fifthly, the beautiful dress for the appointment / first impression. You want to appear well together because it is the first time your prospect gets to you to judge, and believe me, it starts immediately.
- In Sixth, to be honest! If you do not know, do not be afraid to say you're willing to do more research. If you are a beginner, we know their perspective. You can be the difference between a yes and no. Some people feel they want to help a person, especially someone ready to go out and do the hard work for a price fair.
- Seventh, do not be afraid of someone saying no, thanks. Just because they say they do not necessarily mean that know anyone who might say yes. Moreover, not worth taking. You must continue to find so. I usually get some change out of ten homes I speak, whether an actual sale or payment of a referral. For me it is more effective than the payment of 100 brochures and hooks and get a call. But you must be diligent.
About the Author:
Host of the GopherHaul Lawn Care Business & Marketing Show.
Moderator of the Gopher Lawn Care Business Forum.
And the Gopher Lawn Care Business Marketing Podcast.
Author of many lawn care and landscape business operations and marketing books.
Recommends Gopher Lawn Care Business Software.
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