Trade Wins Lesson #15

Give three options—they buy. Give one—they say no.

Options turn selling into buying. Mitch's water heater good/better/best, toilet rebuild levels, and compressor stories show why customers trust you more when you include the cheap choice—and why middle options usually win.

Lesson 15: Using Options To Close The Sale Approx. 25 minutes
Psychology

Why three options change everything

  • Room for noThey can reject two and still say yes to one.
  • Amazon mentalityThey chose the tier—they were not talked into one price.
  • Trust the top tierOffering a low option proves you are not forcing the expensive fix.
  • Context beats GoogleHGTV's $800 water heater stops feeling like your fault.

What you get from Lesson 15

0:15
Welcome — options close salesExtension of Lesson 14—now present and close.
0:46
Good, better, bestThree to five max—decision fatigue is real.
5:00
Water heater tiersBase tank, expansion tank, PRV—warranty jumps with price.
10:00
Compressor vs new systemNeighbor HVAC story—options saved the sale.
14:00
Toilet rebuild levelsCallbacks become paid upgrades—not warranty fights.
20:00
Five-star generatorReviews literally mention loving the option process.
Protection

Hidden benefits members use daily

  • Spouse-proof"You chose the $400 level—we showed you $140."
  • Callback clarityLevel up when the stop breaks—price was already disclosed.
  • Middle option targetDesign margins there—most pick the center.
  • Four-day challengeThree options on every repair this week—watch reviews.

Ready to stop single-price standoffs?

Lesson 15 completes the in-home close with Lesson 14's relationship work. Membership includes price book and CRM lessons to feed options in the field.