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		<title>Five Ways to say “I’m a Professional” on Sales Calls</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Terry Begue
I’ve given thousands of bids over the past thirty years as a residential painting contractor. During that time I’ve learned there are certain things you absolutely must do or say to create a positive impression with a client.
It’s nearly impossible to be the kind of guy, or gal most homeowners want to hire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Price vs. Value Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Con&#8217;d from last week&#8217;s article&#8230;
Stand out by finding a powerful way to differentiate yourself, or, the only way left to compete is price. Never let that happen. If your business has gotten to a place where it can only compete on price then it&#8217;s probably time to get out of the business.  There will always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Price vs. Value Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:15:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our painting business is located in a small city in Ohio – one of the states hardest hit in the current economic slow down. Yet, 2008 turned out to be our best year ever.  We did about the same number of jobs, and had the same size crew however we made more money. Why?  Because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Price vs. Value Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Terry Begue
With new home construction in free fall in the 2009 economy, there&#8217;s more competition then ever before in the residential repainting industry.  Painting contractors that used to depend primarily on new construction are shifting gears, moving into residential repaints to fill the void caused by the slow economy.
In order to compete successfully you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recession-Proof Your Business Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five ways to help your company thrive in a slumping economy con&#8217;d

2. Do this instead of cutting prices
Some contractors instantly drop their price when estimating a job they really want (or need). Instead of lowering your price, try offering related additional services for little or no charge. Services like pressure cleaning decks, fences, or cement [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recession-Proof Your Business Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Terry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five ways to help your company thrive in a slumping economy
 
Homeowners are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, and maintenance and upkeep have dropped on their priority lists. Still, people need competent professionals to handle their painting needs. We just wrapped up our best season ever, and we&#8217;re located in a small city [...]]]></description>
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