Electrical Contracting Estimating Basics

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Synopsis:
First impressions are a weighty thing in life: Personal & business! In this video, Joel will walk through his approach to estimates, how they set the tone for a customer, who’s responsible within his business, and the subtle things that set the best electricians apart from the rest. If you’re a DIYer, sorry, this video’s not for you, but if you’re a large or small-business electrician seeking to improve the quality of work for your people and maybe boost your profits while you’re at it, look no further.

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Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
0:39 - Pre-Call
1:42 - Differentiator
2:53 - Up-Front Contract
4:56 - Be The Doctor
6:39 - Equal Business Stature
10:07 - Bonding & Rapport
16:10 - Value Statements
17:18 - Inclusions & Exclusions
20:48 - Margins
23:44 - Expectations: “Let’s Pretend…”
26:04 - Ballparking
27:52 - Just Shut Up
30:58 - Final Audit

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