Desk Jockey
Member
Today's price objection....
- Thread starter PrimaDonna
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hogjowl
Idiot™
It could be that those businesses became established, and keep their bills paid because they know their costs and keep their charges in line accordingly.
But, don't let me hurt your feelings. I'm fine with you being cheap, and have no idea if you're having problems paying your bills.
J Scott W
Member
I see that you took Jim's advice to keep sentences short, short paragraphs and avoided over-whelming your prospect.
hogjowl
Idiot™
That, and the fact that we find over-talkative yankees to be a bit annoying. It's much better if we keep it short and not too over-informative.
Down here, anyway.
PrimaDonna
Megatron
Guilty as charged.
Desk Jockey
Member
You're a dik.
I could explain why but I don't want to be accused of being "over-informative".
Goomer
Member
Don't worry your little self.
I'll be ok.
There is nothing you can say to me that can hurt me more than the horrible, mean-spirited things that Richard has said regarding my precious little porty.
Keeps me up at night.
Desk Jockey
Member
hogjowl
Idiot™
You'll have to forgive Taco. He's not been socialized as well as I have.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Why are you being so sensitive? I didn't say one thing bad about wet backs.You're a dik.
I could explain why but I don't want to be accused of being "over-informative".
Desk Jockey
Member
Desk Jockey
Member
Dolly Llama
Number 5
LOL...that's s'posed to be decision
i don't know about anyone else, but my guys are my most valuable asset ..literally worth their weight in gold to me.
I feel a sense of responsibility to keep them working (Shawn has a new baby and Cody recently bought his first house)
I know I'm poor businessman, but I'd rather keep the wheels turning even for a small profit than sitting idle
There have been times in winters past I've taken razor thin profit priced projects (or break even) just to keep them busy.
dumb?? maybe ..but told you i ain't a good bizman
and again, not knocking Meg's decision .
Or Ofer's...hell, he's ready to retire and loves cancellations ...allows him time to go pet the kitty , feed the pigeons and treat the homeless SF sidewalk panhandler to a bottle of fine Mogan David 20-20
..L.T.A.
Shane Deubell
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Not this yankee, i keep everything short and to the point.
Even our e-newsletters are only a couple paragraphs.
I would have called her and asked how much was she thinking.
Then gave her that much service....
Desk Jockey
Member
hogjowl
Idiot™
Ron Curtis has been gone from the board for YEARS.
Don't you think it's time you quit talking like him?
Dolly Llama
Number 5
I don't charge 45 cents sf and dual wand with a Powermatic .
i DO love my crew though...and if I asked them to, they'd drive down an' jack you up
..L.T.A.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Have them stop by and meet Fensterfocker on the way down.
I can't stand the way he talks either.
I can't stand the way he talks either.
ruff
Member
That is the clearest case of derision, if I ever heard one!!
- I don't pet the kitty. I got six cats, two dogs and the wife has two poop machines, otherwise known as horses. So I have to ration my petting.
- I feed all birds (how did you know?) (And please don't give me that "all bleeding heart liberal do" sh#@t explanation) . Specializing though in hummingbirds, finches and particularly- dodo birds. Like: "Don't be a dodo Larry, do charge for your services"
. - Larry, larry , Larry. I am not an enabler. I don't give panhandlers alcohol. Definitely not the cruel and unreasonable punishment of Mogen David. Shisshhhh....North Ohio man.
- Not ready to retire, we're building a new home. Show me the money! But I do enjoy the occasional cancellation. Once you'd venture out of the office (Careful, urban cowboy, don't hurt yourself, you may need a period of adjustment) and do the physical work by your old selfy, you may be able to relate. Three words: Old Bones Syndrome.
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Dolly Llama
Number 5
been humpin' the last three weeks .
but can relate to the joys of cancellations when i was one man show...i carried my fishing pole in the van ..fo-reel
I'd be honored
(as long as you don't ask for a discount)
..L.T.A.
PrimaDonna
Megatron
I know you have all been patiently waiting....Finally got a response from this customer today:
thank you. I will get back to you when we plan to go forward with this quote.
thank you. I will get back to you when we plan to go forward with this quote.
hogjowl
Idiot™
That's it?
SamIam
Member
Ha can we see the itemized estimate to?
Cha ching
Cha ching
SamIam
Member
Actually what I do when doing a phone quote or hear a price objection is to give a detailed description of the service we provide.
Pre vacuum. Pre spot, pre scrub, truck mount water extraction, most furniture moved, speed dried with fans and free shoe covers. Whatever your guy charges and does compare that to what we do. Have a nice day!
Pre vacuum. Pre spot, pre scrub, truck mount water extraction, most furniture moved, speed dried with fans and free shoe covers. Whatever your guy charges and does compare that to what we do. Have a nice day!
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PrimaDonna
Megatron
That's it, Marty.
Point is, I heard back from her. We didn't lose the job and we didn't discount our services. She will get back to me when she plans to move forward. Not "Thanks but no thanks" or no response at all.
Moral of the story, I offered less service, for less money and it looks like that was enough for her.
Here is a screen shot of the estimate:
KevinD
Member
Pretty "PREMIUM" prices there.
PrimaDonna
Megatron
Yup. Proof it CAN be done.
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Kind of interesting .."room" pricing format .
All the hi-rollers i know are priced pr sf
I'm curious how you determine where/when one lg rm gets charged as two?
Guess the average would be "up to" 250sf, what if it's 289sf?
also curious if the bed rooms are traffic ln/open area or you move beds, chests and dressers?
seems an odd way to price, cause some may be getting every penny's worth, while others might be getting ho$ed
..L.T.A.
All the hi-rollers i know are priced pr sf
I'm curious how you determine where/when one lg rm gets charged as two?
Guess the average would be "up to" 250sf, what if it's 289sf?
also curious if the bed rooms are traffic ln/open area or you move beds, chests and dressers?
seems an odd way to price, cause some may be getting every penny's worth, while others might be getting ho$ed
..L.T.A.
Desk Jockey
Member
We are sq/ft but I often wish we were room pricers so we could use Fittlebug. I just don't know how to successfully make a transition to room.
Ofer if it doesn't set you off, would you tell me if you are room or sq/ft?
Ofer if it doesn't set you off, would you tell me if you are room or sq/ft?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Everything sets the Hebrew off.
The mere fact that I'm interested will probably set him off.
The mere fact that I'm interested will probably set him off.
