Windshield Time

In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and James Walker discuss the importance of having a conversation with customers rather than interrogating them. They emphasize the need to start the conversation immediately upon arrival, asking questions and engaging in small talk. They also highlight the importance of continuing the conversation as they move through the house or to the affected area. Building rapport and establishing a connection with customers is crucial for long-term relationships and trust. You don't want to interrogate your client! If you're looking for a nugget of wisdom to up your service game, we may just have it here today. Take one small step and you can have it. Listen now!

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The coaches at Service Excellence have worked closely with more than 1,000 service companies and learned from them how to avoid every mistake that can be made. So, if you'd like to talk deeper on this subject and others, use Chris or James' contacts below!

Chris Elmore: 254-733-7109 or [email protected]

James Walker: 254-230-5266 or [email protected]

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In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the RES method of Press Play, which stands for relationship building, evaluation, and settling anxieties. They emphasize the importance of a great introduction and how it sets the tone for the entire service call, provide strategies for starting a conversation with the customer, discuss the importance of being curious and adapting to the customer's profile during the evaluation stage, and more! If you're looking for a nugget of wisdom to up your service game, we may just have it here today. Take one small step and you can have it. Listen now!

The coaches at Service Excellence have worked closely with more than 1,000 service companies and learned from them how to avoid every mistake that can be made. So, if you'd like to talk deeper on this subject and others, use Chris or James' contacts below!

Chris Elmore: 254-733-7109 or [email protected]

James Walker: 254-230-5266 or [email protected]

Go out and Ignite the Power Within!

In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the importance of painting a picture that's easy to see. What does this mean? Your job as a service tech is to diagnose problems, suggest solutions, and execute them. But in the midst of this, it's easy to forget that the homeowner does not always have the knowledge and context you do. Taking the time to explain to the client the extent of your finding and all the little details of the solutions is the act of painting a picture everyone can understand. Check out this episode today and up your service game tomorrow!

Want to talk more on this subject with Chris or James? Feel free to use their contacts below!

Chris Elmore: 254-733-7109 or [email protected]

James Walker: 254-230-5266 or [email protected]

Go out and Ignite the Power Within!

In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the difference replace versus repair dilemma that techniciancs may run into out in the field, and how to deal with these situations. They discuss topics like educating the client on your recommendation, adapting your approach to the client's profile, and more. Check out this episode today and up your service game tomorrow!

Want to talk more on this subject with Chris or James? Feel free to use their contacts below!

Chris Elmore: 254-733-7109 or [email protected]

James Walker: 254-230-5266 or [email protected]

Go out and Ignite the Power Within!

In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the importance of controlling the environment with the client. This is done in large part by properly managing the image you put on display when entering a home. Tune in to hear more about this topic today!

Want to talk more on this subject with Chris or James? Feel free to use their contacts below!

Chris Elmore: 254-733-7109 or [email protected]

James Walker: 254-230-5266 or [email protected]

Go out and Ignite the Power Within!

In today's episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the psychology of the service call. The conversation ranges from talking about the difference between a fun buy and a forced buy, to understanding the customer's emotional state and providing a positive experience in both scenarios. Tune in to hear more!

Go out and Ignite the Power Within!

In today's Windshield Time, Chris and James are joined by special guest Noel Tarter, the newest coach on the Service Excellence team! Check out this episode for an intro to Noel!

In today's Windshield Time, Chris and James are joined by special guest Joe Person, the newest member of the Service Excellence team! Joe isn't actually new though, as he has spent many years with the company in the past and is welcomed back with open arms. Check out this episode to hear the guys catch up and get your first glimpse of our new Inside Salesperson!

In today's Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the elephant in the room that looms at the end of every year for salespeople around the country: the holiday objection. Check out this episode to hear how our hosts filter this objection through Service Excellence's PRESS PLAY system to create more success this holiday season!

In today's Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss how in the age of the internet, potential clients can reach for their phones, go to Google, and say, "This service is cheaper at another company!" Treat this like an objection and problem-solve by preparing for the pushback before the call!