You just wrapped one of your best projects. Maybe it’s a whole-home addition in a neighborhood you’d love to work in again. Maybe it’s a kitchen that took six months and turned out better than anyone imagined. The clients are thrilled. The photos are stunning. Your crew did exceptional work. And then what happens? The […]
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TL;DR — The quick version: There are four ways remodelers and home builders can document completed projects, and they’re not interchangeable. A testimonial is a short quote from a homeowner. It’s great for quick credibility but light on detail. A customer story is a full narrative told from the homeowner’s perspective. It builds emotional connection
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Success stories can be one of your most powerful marketing tools. A good story sticks with us. A good story has the power to move us, both emotionally and to action. Stories resonate with us in a way that numbers can’t match. Considering these truths, using stories for contractor marketing is a no-brainer. Success stories and case studies,
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Best practices for construction marketing involve proven results, right? But how to convey those results to others is often a big challenge for contractors. Those in the building industry tend to be analytical – wanting to share findings in the form of numbers and percentages. While this practice tends to work well for some buyers,
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When it comes to content marketing, construction project success stories are one of the best ways to showcase your craftsmanship, design skills and problem-solving abilities. They help paint the picture of your full depth of capabilities in story form. First, what is a construction project success story? The best way to describe a construction project
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As more voices compete in the crowded digital space, there are a few businesses who are stepping away from the “content machine” and reassessing their digital marketing approach. Instead of overwhelming their audience with more content, they are thoughtfully choosing to separate from the competition with the stories they tell. Storytelling Marketing is different. Storytelling
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In the last six months, I’ve encountered several contractors who have admitted that they don’t have a lot of good testimonials. Believe me, it isn’t because of their work; they are fine craftsman. It’s simply because they don’t have a system in place to get testimonials. Testimonials are great because they market your business through
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When remodelers are looking for the “secret” to generating leads, one does exist – right under their noses. It inspires prospects, displays their fine craftsmanship and even spurs on sales. It’s called writing case studies (or project spotlights). Project spotlights are a remodeler’s “secret weapon” to showing potential customers the thoughtful design and detail put into
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When a new home builder or remodeler approaches me to write about one of their projects, they often aren’t sure what exactly they want. Some call it a “feature article,” while others say “case study” or “project story.” They just know they want an article written about one of their successful projects to use in
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Telling the success story behind your building project makes all the difference to your customers. Last week in my Mastermind group, I heard a phrase that resonated with me: “The Story Behind the Product.” In this instance, the phrase was used in reference to marketing locally-produced products, but the same can be said for just
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