“I’d rather have a prospective client try to negotiate… I’ll ask what range they’re looking to be in… maybe we can change a couple of things… I’d rather have the job than not”

Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast · #184: Inside Crime Scene & Hoarding Cleanup, with Alex Philbrick

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When a client says the quote is too high, ask for their price range and then either adjust scope or lower the price to match, even forfeiting margin to win the job

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