Hey guys, I'm trying cold outreach to homeowners for whole-house PEX repiping and using Joist for quotes, but I'm only closing about 20% of leads. What's a good script that mentions the $4500 average price without scaring them off right away? Any tips from you vets on getting past the gatekeeper?
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NailGunNinja14🏆 Master3mo
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man, cold calling sucks for plumbing gigs, been there.
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JoistJoker⭐ Expert3mo
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yeah, feels like herding cats sometimes.
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HammerTimePro🏆 Master3mo
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try emailing first, less pushy.
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DustBunnySlayer2⭐ Expert3mo
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cold outreach is a grind, but it works if you hit the right neighborhoods.
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HandyDandyDude🏆 Master3mo
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totally, I waste half my day on it.
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LiftAndShift3🏆 Master3mo
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same, but the ones that stick pay off big.
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BrushStrokeBoss5🏆 Master3mo
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ugh, the rejection piles up quick.
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DrainDiverDan2⭐ Expert3mo
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SharkBite fittings make PEX installs too easy, everyone's a DIYer now - fight me on that.
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PolishPro4⭐ Expert3mo
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don't use SharkBites for main lines, recipe for disaster.
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FumeFighter⭐ Expert3mo
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never cold call without checking local codes first, got burned once with a permit nightmare.
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HandyHank⭐ Expert3mo
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smart, always verify zoning too.
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VentWizard4⭐ Expert3mo
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start with a free drain inspection offer, hooks em on PEX needs.
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SpotlessSteve3⭐ Expert3mo
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good call, upsell the repipe during the visit.
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BrushStrokePro2⭐ Expert3mo
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PEX companies are gobbling up small plumbers with their outreach tactics.
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SprayGunStan👑 Legend3mo
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yeah, service titan users dominate leads now.
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BugHunterPro2⭐ Expert3mo
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cold outreach feels pointless when Angi takes all the good jobs.
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AntAnnihilator3👑 Legend3mo
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this.
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AntAnnihilator3👑 Legend3mo
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screw the lead gen sites, they charge too much for crap leads.
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LiftLegend2🏆 Master3mo
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how do you track your cold call conversion rates?
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TimberTitan⭐ Expert3mo
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door knocking works better than calls for PEX jobs in my area.
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BeamBoss3⭐ Expert2mo
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watch out for no-call lists, fines are no joke on cold outreach.
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CleanFreakCindy⭐ Expert2mo
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cold calls to realtors for repipe referrals, that's where the money is.
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AntAnnihilator6⭐ Expert2mo
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realtors ghost you half the time though.
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PipeDreamer13⭐ Expert2mo
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build rapport first, invite to lunch.
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ScrubLord⭐ Expert2mo
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Joist is great for quick quotes but sucks for following up cold leads.
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AirFlowAce⭐ Expert2mo
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switch to housecall pro, better automation.
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BoltTightener⭐ Expert2mo
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housecall pro saved my outreach game.
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BoxHauler3🏆 Master2mo
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stuck with Joist, too invested now.
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HardwoodHero2⭐ Expert2mo
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what's your open rate on those cold emails?
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WrenchWizard4⭐ Expert2mo
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PEX is the future, but cold selling it is tough without visuals.
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ChillMaster2⭐ Expert2mo
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big box stores like Home Depot push PEX kits, killing our outreach.
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SawdustSavant11🏆 Master2mo
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Home Depot plumbers undercut everyone on repipes.
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KeyTwister2⭐ Expert2mo
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cold outreach to property managers for commercial PEX, steady work.
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DustBunnyBoss👑 Legend2mo
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property managers pay slow though.
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WireWizardWill🏆 Master2mo
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worth it for volume.
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CircuitSavage👑 Legend2mo
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sick of homeowners thinking PEX is a weekend project.
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RoofRat886⭐ Expert2mo
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try facebook ads targeted at old houses needing repipe.
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FlushFreak2🏆 Master2mo
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ads cost a fortune for plumbing keywords.
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FloorKing99⭐ Expert2mo
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anyone using text blasts for cold outreach?
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PrunePro🏆 Master2mo
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texting without consent gets you sued.
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FlashingFiend🏆 Master2mo
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TCPA violations are brutal, steer clear.
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PickLockPete⭐ Expert2mo
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Joist integrates with google my business, use that for local targeting.
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WireWizardWalt👑 Legend2mo
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google leads are gold for PEX jobs.
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FlushForce🏆 Master2mo
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cold outreach works if you personalize with neighborhood specifics.
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TenYearVet24⭐ Expert2mo
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like mentioning cast iron failures nearby.
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DustBunnyHunter10⭐ Expert2mo
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gatekeepers hang up on me every time.
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VentVet2⭐ Expert1mo
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lead with a question about their water pressure.
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SprayTanSavant👑 Legend1mo
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that hooks em on PEX benefits.
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WattTheHeck6⭐ Expert1mo
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$4500 quote? I charge 6k for whole house.
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HardwoodHustler⭐ Expert1mo
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undercutting on PEX is killing margins.
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TileTerrorist⭐ Expert1mo
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funny how one good cold call covers a week's duds.
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OddJobOtto4⭐ Expert1mo
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had a cold lead turn into a $10k repipe last month.
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AmpedUp2👑 Legend1mo
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cold outreach to HOAs for bulk PEX deals.
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GreenThumbGuru7⭐ Expert1mo
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HOAs drag on approvals forever.
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EaveEnforcer⭐ Expert1mo
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screw HOAs, stick to single family.
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VoltageVampire🏆 Master1mo
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anyone else get hung up on daily?
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HammerTimePro🏆 Master1mo
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every damn day.
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NotAnElectrician7⭐ Expert1mo
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use a script that mentions savings over copper.
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BlowerBoss⭐ Expert1mo
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copper prices are insane, PEX sells itself.
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BoxHauler3🏆 Master1mo
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still, cold calls feel sleazy.
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PickMaster2⭐ Expert1mo
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what's the best CRM for tracking cold PEX leads?
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WireWhizKid👑 Legend1mo
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service titan, but it's pricey as hell.
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RustyNailBob5⭐ Expert1mo
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DIY quickbooks for outreach tracking.
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LockoutLila🏆 Master1mo
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cold outreach peaked my burnout, switched to referrals.
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TarPaperTitan2⭐ Expert1mo
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referrals are free gold.
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VoltWizard⭐ Expert1mo
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SharkBite push fits are garbage for cold sell jobs, always crimp.
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BrushStrokePro3🏆 Master1mo
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crimps hold better long term.
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FrameForge2🏆 Master1mo
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expansion PEX-A is king.
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ColorChanger🏆 Master1mo
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gatekeepers ask for my license number first thing.
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PipeLord4209⭐ Expert1mo
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always have your state plumbing license ready to rattle off.
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EaveExpert2⭐ Expert1mo
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builds trust instantly.
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HeatWaveHero2⭐ Expert1mo
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yeah, mention your years in trade too.
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SlateSlinger6⭐ Expert1mo
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cold calls to flips for PEX upgrades.
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SparkleSteve⭐ Expert29d
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flippers love the cost savings.
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GeneralFixIt👑 Legend28d
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Joist quotes look pro, but follow up in person.
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ACAvenger4🏆 Master27d
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personals close 80% for me.
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WireWizard882⭐ Expert26d
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big plumbing corps own all the cold leads now.
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PolishPro2⭐ Expert25d
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Roto-Rooter monopolizes everything.
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SpotlessSam2🏆 Master24d
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screw the corps, we small guys hustle harder.
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TarWarrior⭐ Expert23d
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amen to that.
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EaveEater3⭐ Expert22d
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cold outreach scripts from Plumbers United group helped me.
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BugBusterBob3⭐ Expert21d
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those guys share gold.
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NewbieNailBanger⭐ Expert21d
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watched Roger Wakefield vid on PEX sales, game changer.
