TRUSTED BUT STILL COMPARED
Here’s What’s Happening
Trust exists. Buyers believe you’re capable.
But justification doesn’t.
They still feel the need to compare — and that’s where price pressure shows up.
Comparison isn’t a buyer habit. It happens when differentiation doesn’t feel safe enough.
What This Usually Looks Like
- •“We like you, but…” conversations
- •Price becoming the deciding factor
- •Discounting to close deals
- •Winning some deals — but fewer than you should
What This Is Costing You
- •Margin erosion
- •Unnecessary price pressure
- •Decisions made on comparison instead of fit
- •Revenue leaking to competitors
BUSINESSES THAT FIXED THIS EXACT PROBLEM
“We were always being compared to cheaper competitors. Now prospects come to us first and stay with us. We're not competing on price anymore—we're the obvious choice.”
“Price shopping killed our margins. Now we command premium rates because clients see us as the clear expert, not just another option. 47 new recurring clients last month alone.”
“Customers used to get 3-4 quotes and pick the cheapest. Now they call us and book—no comparison needed. We close 28% more jobs without discounting.”
The Fix
You need to govern how choices are framed before comparison begins.
This means controlling:
- ✓How alternatives are evaluated
- ✓How differentiation is justified
- ✓Whether price becomes the deciding factor
This is not pricing strategy or sales scripts. Comparison collapses when justification feels complete.
When corrected:
- ✓Fewer competitive bids
- ✓Higher close rates
- ✓Less discounting
YOU HAVE THREE WAYS TO FIX THIS
Most businesses with this failure mode choose Path B. Why? Because this requires building systems you don’t currently have. It’s faster to have us build them.