TCF556: Contractor Q&A: “Why The 50% Gross Profit Rule is Right?”

Tom and Dan address the concern of a contractor about the 50% gross profit rule, who argues that 50% gross profit is ripping people off when it comes to home renovations. He claims while 50% gross profit may make sense on a smaller project — like a French door installation — it seems outrageous when doing renovations on a large scale.

 

In this episode, we talk about…  

• Understanding how money works in a business
• 50% gross profit is feasible, and that does not mean you are screwing your customers
• Selling shouldn't be based on your own budget or your own assumptions about the value.
• When you make more profit, you can:

1. Provide a better experience to your customers
2. Honor your warranties 
3. Make a callback and not argue with the customer
4. Hire better people
5. Take care of your team, provide them with training, and provide them with a career path

 

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