Notes on quoting and running a service business
Why Your Quotes Take So Long to Send
The gap between the walkthrough and the finished quote is usually where deals quietly die. Here's what's actually eating that time.
What to Photograph Before You Price a Job
Not every photo is useful for pricing. Here's what actually needs to be in the frame, by the kind of job you're quoting.
The Real Cost of a Slow Follow-Up After a Quote Request
A lead that goes cold isn't lost because the price was wrong. It's usually lost because nobody got back to them fast enough.
Why Flat-Rate Pricing Falls Apart on Custom Jobs
A flat per-square-foot or per-unit rate works fine until it doesn't, and the jobs where it fails are usually the ones costing you the most.
How Much Detail Actually Belongs in a Quote
Too vague and customers don't trust it. Too long and nobody reads it. Here's how to find the middle.
Turning a Phone Call Into a Proposal Without Retyping Everything
The call already has everything you need. The typing is the part slowing you down.
The Hidden Cost of Quoting From a Word Template
A template feels efficient. It's actually just a slightly faster way to do a slow thing.
What to Do When a Customer Wants a Quote Right Now
Urgent requests are where speed matters most and where most quoting processes fall apart the fastest.
Why an Embedded Quote Form Beats a Generic Contact Page
"Send us a message" gets you almost nothing useful. A form built for your trade gets you a real starting point.
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