Why Premium Pricing Is a Leadership Decision—Not a Market Condition [VIDEO]
Most banks believe their market determines pricing. Discover why that belief destroys profitability—and how elite community banks command premium pricing instead.
Welcome to the Top 5 Percenter™ Blog
Research Your Competition
Determine what advantages you have over each of your main competitors.
Then ask questions to encourage prospects to actually tell you your competitors’ weaknesses:
“How long does it take for your lender to get back to you when you leave a message?”
“How long does it take to get money at your current bank when you want to invest in a new opportunity?”
Not only does it help you understand more about your competitor’s weaknesses, it will get your prospects telling you why they want to switch… and who are you to argue with them?
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