Contractor Cents - Episode 123

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USP Really Works

Many of us pay lip service to developing a USP – Unique Selling Proposition. Daniel Squires, CEO of Vincent Plumbing & Heating discovered theirs and used it to dominate their market. Find out how he did it on this week’s Contractor Cents

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Jul 28, 2020

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Contractor Cents - Episode 123: USP Really Works Many of us pay lip service to developing a USP – Unique Selling Proposition. Daniel Squires, CEO of Vincent Plumbing & Heating discovered theirs and used it to dominate their market. Find out how he did it on this week’s Contractor... by Contractor Cents
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