30 in 30 - Episode 22 - Stop Chasing Sales: Fix Your Flooring Sales Process

In this solo episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, Tom shares a quickfire sales masterclass for flooring retailers and contractors who feel busy, but not necessarily more profitable. After admitting that a previous sales masterclass recording never made it out as planned, Tom turns it into a practical audio session packed with advice for flooring businesses that already know their trade, but need to sharpen how they sell, follow up and deliver a better customer experience. Tom breaks down why being busy is not always the same as being profitable, why flooring businesses need better systems, and how retailers can stop leaving sales to chance. From CRM systems and follow-up processes to customer service, speed, confidence and perceived value, this episode is a reminder that small changes in the sales process can make a massive difference. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to stop relying on the “golden egg” and start improving execution. Why turnover does not always mean profit. How CRM systems can help flooring retailers create repeatable sales processes. Why customers are looking for clarity, consistency, speed and a smile. How to ask better questions before showing products. Why flooring retailers should sell the outcome, not just the flooring. How speed can help win jobs before momentum dies. Why smiling on the phone can genuinely change the tone of a call. How to deal with price objections without immediately discounting. Why follow-up is one of the biggest missed opportunities in flooring retail. How to measure sales performance and improve conversion rates. Memorable Quote “The fortune is in the follow-up.” Speaker Information This episode is hosted by Tom Cockerill from Cockerill & Co. Tom works with flooring retailers and contractors to help them improve sales, operations, profitability and the overall customer experience. Having visited hundreds of flooring shops and trained retailers of all sizes, Tom shares what he sees working, what is holding businesses back, and where flooring companies can tighten up their sales process. For one-to-one support or free training, Tom can be contacted at: [email protected] Where to Find The UK Flooring Podcast Listen to The UK Flooring Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. New episodes feature conversations, advice and honest insight for flooring retailers, contractors, fitters, suppliers and anyone looking to grow a better flooring business.