How to “super charge” your online positive reviews
Online five star positive reviews are “gifts that keep on giving”! Your challenge? Residential customers promise to review you online but forget!
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Tried and proven Techniques, Ideas, Procedures and Systems (TIPS) that have been submitted from Strategies For Success members. If you would like to join the fun you can submit your own as well!
What to do NOW to save your company this winter!
WINTER strikes terror in the heart of most in our industry. Should you be worried? Not if you make these winter preparations.
How to keep your stuff running
6 steps to keep your stuff working in case you don’t have a service center close by.
Implement a Production Day Sheet- Part Three
Stop sending broken equipment BACK into the field with this essential piece of paperwork.
Implement a “Production Day Sheet”- Part Two
Make sure your Techs have the “specialized” tools they need for each job with a “load list”. Avoid those multiple trips back to the shop!
Implement a “Production Day Sheet”- Part One
The Production Day Sheet details out all the key information to your tech for a given work day.
Organize your techs with “Job Folders”
Make it easy for your front-line technicians to focus on making the Cheerleader by giving them all their information in Job Folders.
How to ‘stage manage’ your employee’s job routine
For a turnkey profitable company you must focus on efficient, consistent production AND a positive customer experience. This means defining the job routine.
How to improve your “set-up routine”
Find the right balance between efficiency and quality service by following a perfected set-up routine.
Less trips out to the van = more efficiency/money in your pocket!
“Save time and energy”. Countless gadgets and tools promise this now. This TIP uses a simple backpack to boost your work efficiency.
A utility cart for more efficient truck re-stocking
You need your tools and chemicals in the field with the technicians. Not forgotten back at the shop! Check out Steve’s great tip using a utility cart.
Stop “desperation re-ordering” once and for all!
A truck mount without cleaning supplies won’t make you any money. Make sure your work crews always restock the chemicals they need.
Why (and how to) ask permission BEFORE “intruding”…
Good manners and common sense go a long way in making Cheerleaders. For example, know how to ask permission …
How to answer when the Decision Maker “isn’t available”
Sooner or later you HAVE to contact the Decision Maker to finish the sale. Steve gives another golden phrase to keep the process on track.
Why (and how) you should use “VBQ’s” with your Initial Contact
Use this five step initial contact interview process to increase your commercial sales.