Paint Ed Podcast

Tom reveals one of the most common mistakes contractors make when talking with potential clients and trying to get a sale — the mistake of asking them, "What's your budget?" He explains why this question can be the worst thing to hear during a sales conversation and how it can be detrimental to your sales process. He offers alternative strategies that will help you close more deals and build stronger client relationships. Conversation Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [01:01] - Trust issues in sales [02:15] - The worst question to ask on a sales call [03:52] - Pre-qualifying prospects [04:21] - Two budget scenarios to engage prospects [05:57] - The golden question [07:19] - Free Resource: How to Prequalify Better Resources: The Mile High Profit Summit isn't your typical boring contractor conference. Our speakers are experts who will keep you engaged with valuable tips and tricks that will immediately impact your bottom line. You can say goodbye to boredom and welcome actionable insights to help yo