How do I justify charging more than competitors?

By Ask a Shop OwnerUpdated Pricing

Short answer

Stop justifying. Show the difference. The customer who needs justification isn't your customer.

Show the work

Photos, warranty, timeline, who shows up, what happens if it goes wrong. Customers don't buy 'better,' they buy 'less risk.' Premium pricing is a promise that they won't worry.

Be confident in the number

If you flinch saying the price out loud, the customer flinches paying it. Practice saying your number in front of a mirror until it sounds normal.

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