Home Services Sales Training: The 9-Minute Frame That Wins the Deal
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The 9-minute rule
Walk in. 9 minutes. That's how long you have to set the frame, ask the 3 discovery questions, and earn the right to talk numbers. Reps who skip the frame and dive into the pitch close at half the rate.
The frame
"Before I show you anything, two things — I'm not here to sell you. I'm here to find out if this is a fit. If it isn't, I'll tell you and we both move on. Fair?"
That sentence kills the salesperson reflex.
The 3 discovery questions
1. What's working with what you have right now?
2. What's not?
3. If we fixed [the not], what does that change for you in 12 months?
The third question is where the deal lives.
The kitchen-table close
Two-option close. Never yes/no. "Want to start with the standard install or the upgraded?"
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Internal links
- Home Services Sales Training pillar
- Sales Coaching for Contractors
- Door-to-Door Sales Guide
- Closing Techniques Playbook
- Sales Script Generator
FAQ
What if both decision-makers aren't there?
Reschedule. Non-negotiable. The "let me talk to my spouse" stall kills 30% of deals.
When do I quote?
After minute 9. Never before. Quote in minute 5 and you become a price-shopper datapoint.
Free?
Yes — AI sparring is free until June 1, 2026.
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