Homeowner Conversation about Homeowners' Needs with Lisa Treu
Release Date: 03/06/2025
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In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lisa Treu from Treu Group Real Estate to uncover what homeowners actually prioritize when they buy and renovate homes. If you're a contractor, cabinet maker, or millworker, this episode is packed with insights to help you land more high-end clients. 🛠 Topics Covered: ✔️ The top 3 home renovations that homeowners invest in ✔️ How contractors can ease homeowner fears about hiring the wrong person ✔️ Why building relationships with realtors and mortgage brokers leads to more jobs ✔️ The power of raving fans & word-of-mouth...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lisa Treu from Treu Group Real Estate to uncover what homeowners actually prioritize when they buy and renovate homes. If you're a contractor, cabinet maker, or millworker, this episode is packed with insights to help you land more high-end clients.
🛠 Topics Covered:
✔️ The top 3 home renovations that homeowners invest in
✔️ How contractors can ease homeowner fears about hiring the wrong person
✔️ Why building relationships with realtors and mortgage brokers leads to more jobs
✔️ The power of raving fans & word-of-mouth referrals
✔️ How to market your business to luxury homeowners
📌 If you're looking to grow your business, don’t miss this episode!
Guest Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-kearns-2635123/
Website: https://www.treugroup.com/
YouTube Channel: @LisaTreu
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