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Jeff Borovitz

Marginal Gains: A Simple System for Coaching Sales

Sales leaders in remodeling often feel stuck between two bad options: micromanage every deal or just hope experienced reps “figure it out.” The result is uneven performance and no clear way to help people get better. This article shows how to use marginal gains and elite coaching habits to build a simple, repeatable system for steady sales improvement.

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PALO Upfront Contracts for Remodelers

Why remodeler sales calls fail without upfront contracts

A PALO upfront contract is a short, mutual agreement at the start of a meeting that defines why you’re there, what you will cover, how long you have, who should be involved, and what decisions are on the table. In 40–60 words, it turns vague conversations into focused, adult‑to‑adult sales meetings.

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Sandler Submarine for Remodelers: A Practical Guide

Why remodeler sales break down without a communication system

Remodeler sales rarely fail because you can’t design or build. They fail because conversations drift, expectations misalign, and decisions stall. The Sandler selling system reframes sales as a structured communication process, not a pitch, so you can guide homeowners from curiosity to clear decisions without giving away free design or losing control.

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Itemized Bids for Remodels: How to Respond and Win

Here’s a photorealistic, cinematic remodeler-client meeting scene with the requested over-the-shoulder framing, blue-toned accents, blueprints, tablet

Why homeowners ask for itemized bids (and what’s really happening)

Homeowners ask for itemized bids because they’re trying to feel safer choosing a contractor, not because they need your entire cost structure. The most effective response is to stay lump sum, ask how a breakdown will actually help them decide, and uncover whether the real issue is price, trust, or apples-to-apples comparison.

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