When customers say, “You’re too expensive,” that gnawing temptation to shave a few dollars off your quote can feel irresistible. In markets crowded with lowball offers and shrinking margins, discounting seems like the only way to survive. But, even a small discount can slice a huge amount from your profit.
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the real maths of discounting – and why caving on price can quietly destroy your bottom line. Because in a race to the bottom, no one wins. If you’re tired of feeling forced to drop your pants just to land a job, we’ll show you there’s a better way.
We encourage you to go back to these three pricing episodes:
- The Most Costly Pricing Mistakes You Can Make in a Trades Business https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UJ8onXmv2NabVnNgPrGyx?si=cabcf5bd4e004b73
- How to Adjust Your Prices as Your Business Grows… Without Losing Customers (Pricing Part 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/1NYi3paURCiPgGWZCqUSBG?si=4e25928ff523411f
- What You Need to be Charging in Your Trades Business (Pricing Part 3) https://open.spotify.com/episode/11lRyLnIMJ86EMBJ8bvRld?si=90fd4eafc37a40f4
In this episode you’ll learn:
🔨 Competing only on price guarantees everyone eventually loses, including your business.
🔨 Customers often compare quotes without understanding scope differences and true value.
🔨 You must clearly demonstrate capability to justify your pricing with confidence.
🔨 Realign project scope to fit budgets instead of reducing your quoted price.
🔨 Protecting your profit margin ensures your business remains healthy and sustainable.
🔨 Avoid racing to the bottom; educate clients on real costs and quality.
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