SBTB Ep. 20 | The Forgotten Phase of Customer Experience: Pre-Production Mistakes Contractors Make

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Many contractors excel at sales or production… but fail in the space in between. In this episode of Success Beyond The Brush , Mark Black and Scott Lollar discuss one of the most overlooked opportunities to create a premium customer experience: the pre-production phase . After the contract is signed but before the project begins, many companies unintentionally create frustration, uncertainty, and doubt due to lack of communication and unclear expectations. Mark and Scott break down how contractors can: Maintain trust after the sale Reduce customer anxiety during long scheduling timelines Build systems that create a “white-glove” experience Improve referrals and repeat business Eliminate common pre-production breakdowns The reality is simple: customers don’t just evaluate your craftsmanship - they evaluate your communication. If your company wants to stand out as a premium service provider, your pre-production systems must be just as strong as your sales and production systems.

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