Whether you see yourself as a salesperson or not, it’s a major part of any contracting business. To win a lead, you must be prepared to speak with the potential customer about why you are the right person for the job. While not every job is the same, it helps if you practice beforehand.

One tactic that some pros find helpful is developing a sales pitch and becoming familiar with it. Your sales pitch could be just what the customer needs to hear to differentiate you from the competition. If you’re creating a new sales pitch or looking to improve on what you’re currently doing, here are a few tips to help.

We all want more leads and more work, but sometimes, there’s just not enough time in the day to take on one more job. Whether it’s a weekend, Thanksgiving, vacation or you’re just too busy, CraftJack makes it easy to pause your leads and save money on our lead generation service. See how easy it is to pause and activate your account whenever you wish.

If you’re ready to take advantage of this unique CraftJack feature, give us a call at 866-456-6977.

Once you sign up with CraftJack, you get personal access to our CraftJack Lead Manager. In this password-protected website, you can manage your leads, adjust your service areas, request reviews, pause or activate your account and do much, much more.

When it comes to marketing, customer reviews are one of the most effective tools a pro has. A great review from a former customer can help you win more jobs and speak to the great work that you do.

That’s why CraftJack provides all our contractors a way to get reviews from their customers, for free. We make it easy for pros to reach out to customers and start building reviews for others to see. Reviews are important, here’s how we can help you.

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Electrical pros must be knowledgeable in their ever-changing field. With new regulations and technologies, you may not know where to turn to be sure you’re up-to-date. If you can relate, joining an electrical trade organization can help.

Trade organizations and association memberships not only help to educate you on the latest in the industry, but you can win more jobs by adding it to your credentials. See why electrical trade organizations are important and which ones you should know about.

The way you carry yourself on the job speaks volumes about your business. That’s why it’s so important to have clear communication skills. While much of it seems inherent, there are plenty of us that could use a refresher on what great communication really looks like.

For contractors, you’re already wearing many hats and delegating tasks. Communication between you and your employees, as well as you and the homeowner, can lead to a more successful job. Here are a few communication tips that can help.

When was the last time you utilized networking as a tool to find leads? The idea of networking might seem intimidating to some small business owners, but it can help you successfully find new customers.

At the heart of networking is forming great relationships with others that will become advocates for your business. Here are a few tips on how you can network with others to generate more leads.

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You could have the best sales pitch in the world, but if you don’t have at least five positive reviews from local homeowners, chances are, you won’t close many jobs.

Reviews are vital to new business. While we’ve touched on this topic before, there is new research available showcasing how valuable online reviews really are. We’re going to summarize the data and then show you how you can get FREE reviews with CraftJack.

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Regardless of what type of company you’re a part of, there’s bound to be a situation where as a business owner, you need advice. Especially if you work in an industry where new products and techniques are changing, it’s a good idea to seek out a reliable source of information when needed.

There are many places and people you can turn to when seeking out business advice. Some of them might be people you know and other resources you may have to seek out using the Internet. If you’re looking for business advice, here are a few places you might be able to find reliable information.

If you’re in the plumbing industry, you know that estimates are important. Not only do they help the customer get an idea of what the job will cost, but it’s also a representation of your business that can help you win the job.

Whether you’re a seasoned plumbing pro or just starting out, the art of presenting an estimate to your customer can always be improved. Here are a few tips on what to include in your plumbing estimate to help you win the job.

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For roofing pros, there’s a lot to navigate when you’re a business owner. While you must be skilled in your trade, you should also be an expert at marketing, sales and administration.

While that seems like a lot of work, owning your own roofing business is rewarding and has plenty of benefits. If you’re looking to become a better roofing business owner, we have a few tips that can help.

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