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A $3,200 loss. One missed payment. Zero follow-up. In this eye-opening episode, Roger Magalhaes shares the painful true story of a window treatment installer who learned the hard way why charging a measuring fee isn't optional, it's essential for business survival.
If you've ever been ghosted by a client after a free consultation, driven across town for a "quick estimate" that went nowhere, or wondered why tire-kickers keep wasting your time, this episode will change everything. Roger reveals the simple strategy that protects your time, filters out non-serious clients, and positions you as the expert you are.
What You'll Discover:
- The real cost of "free" consultations and site visits (it's more than you think)
- How charging a measuring fee instantly filters out price shoppers and attracts serious buyers
- Psychological reasons why clients value what they pay for
- Scripts and strategies to confidently introduce your measuring fee
- Bonus behind-the-scenes stories not included in the original blog post
- How this one change transformed profitability for window treatment businesses
Perfect for: Window treatment installers, custom blind dealers, interior designers offering in-home consultations, home improvement contractors, and any service professional tired of giving away expertise for free.
Your time is valuable. Your expertise is worth paying for. This episode shows you exactly how to make that shift.
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Why Window Treatment Installers Should Charge a Measuring Fee
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