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Rules For Success In Retail Window Treatments

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RULES FOR SUCCESS IN RETAIL WINDOW TREATMENTS

THERE ARE NO RULES FOR SUCCESS

  • Pay attention to what works
  • Don't be afraid to try something new
  • Always be learning new things
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EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES

IT'S WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE MISTAKE THAT MATTERS

TRAINING AND SEMINARS

IF YOU GET ONE GOOD IDEA – IT WAS WORTH IT!
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REFERRALS

ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE

PRICE LISTS

READ THEM WITH A HIGHLIGHTER IN YOUR HAND
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GET COMFORTABLE

IT TAKES 6 TO 12 MONTHS TO GET COMFORTABLE WITH ALL YOUR PRODUCTS
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SAMPLES

  • Look at them as if you were the client.
  • What catches your eye?
  • What story do they tell?

WHY AM I DIFFERENT?

(DIFFERENT THAN MY COMPETITORS)
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COMPETITORS

  • Who are they?
  • What are they doing right?
  • What are they doing wrong?
  • What can I learn?
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IT'S A BRAVE NEW WORLD

  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Houzz
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Yelp
  • Angie's list
  • Blogs, video, websites, links, and more
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INSTALLERS

  • Ride with them
  • Learn from them
  • You will need more than one
  • There's a difference between a blind hanger and an installer

Features are great
Advantages are better
Benefits are best

PEOPLE DON'T BUY PRICE

SELL VALUE INSTEAD

ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS

WHAT QUESTIONS WILL YOU ASK YOUR CUSTOMER?
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HAVE FUN!

THIS ISN'T BRAIN SURGERY
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