Why Customers Need Clarity Before the Price

Most technicians think customers push back because of the price. But the truth is simpler:

Customers push back because they don’t understand the problem.

In this episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and Brandon Cockrell break down the “value gap” — the space between what the technician knows and what the homeowner understands.

When techs jump from “Here’s what’s wrong” straight to “Here’s how we fix it,” the customer is forced to make a decision without clarity… and that creates objections every single time.

You’ll learn how to fill the value gap using the FAB model (Features–Advantages–Benefits), how to explain the old part before recommending the new one, and how to translate technical language into real-world meaning the customer can trust.

This episode shows you exactly how to build value before the price — so the price finally makes sense.

Inside This Episode:

-Why unspoken questions turn into future objections

-How mixed signals from homeowners mislead techs

-The psychology of explaining the old item before the new one

-How FAB automatically creates understanding and trust

-Why technical jargon kills confidence

-How to slow down, explain clearly, and close calmly

-The real reason skipping steps forces you to backtrack

When you fill the value gap early, trust rises, objections fall, and approvals become natural.

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