@sc.contractor: Replying to @thereallauren3 how many jobs do i "lose" bc i charge for estimates? some see it as a loss bc they take anything they can get, and that leads to all kinds of problems and potential problems. i see it as a win, bc I didn't waste my time on somebody who wanted something for free upfront. this is why you qualify or disqualify customers, so that you dont waste your time on people who already conveyed to you that youre not worth anything by asking you to do labor for them for nothing. #contractor #contractors #contractorsoftiktok #contractorlife #bluecollar

matthewtaylor0031 :

love your channel man. you've given me alot of boost for myself and my buisness

Puckered Up Off-road :

I got a 1 star review from a lady because I charge for estimates, we didnt go out. I loved it because now people will see my 350 5 star reviews and that 1 1 star review that says I charge for estimates so the tire kickers and cheap people won’t call me 😁

Tom foolery :

What do you do about building contractors? Because they’re always getting 3 bids for that one specific trade they need.

Josr Davila :

so established companies have the right to charge a service call before an appointment is set.. think about that

Alex Zamora Designs :

In my landscape design and construction business, I used to give free estimates and designs, and many of those folks just ghosted. Now I charge a design fee and credit it toward the build. That attracts serious clients and lets me focus on quality work. And by the time we wrap the design, we’ve built trust and a clear plan, which is why most move into construction with us. The bottom line? When it’s free, people often don’t value it. But when a client invests, they respect your time, engage seriously, and treat the process differently

TheRealLauren :

Thank you for answering my question. I’m just terrified of losing all our business this way. We are always in competition with the billion other companies that do the same thing. But you’re right. I know you’re right

Ozzy :

do you require all clients to pay for an estimate even when you worked for the same client several times?

Duane Simpson :

curtissmith7515 :

what you are is 100%% correct

Heathen Couple :

How do I make a lead form?

cara :

I completely concur with your assessment. To further elaborate on your insightful observation, a strong conviction in the quality of one's work often negates the need for complimentary declarations.

Royal Counter top gy :

thank you, make this downloadable

Carlos - join construction :

its important to vett a client. preach brother

joekool8 :

Good advice!

Lawn Irrigation Technologies :

Total agree with you.

Nuel Properties :

I make it straight right from the beginning, that I charge an amount of money for the service you want me to render. if it's estimates, I tell you upfront that I charge a percentage. If you agree, we jump on the job. If you don't, we end that call.

vp :

I agree

Clorol Cogency Limited :

well said

Jon :

you lose all the shitty customers. oh nooo

archangeldavid13 :

more like how much headaches you've lost because you charge for estimates

jameselliott236 :

You’re a fucking genius!

Ol Red :

👍👍👍

Israel :

🙌👌✅