When the Price Goes Up: Objections, Escalations & Legal Strategies for Building Product Pros

Episode 73 April 21, 2025 00:15:52
When the Price Goes Up: Objections, Escalations & Legal Strategies for Building Product Pros
The Platinum Business Break
When the Price Goes Up: Objections, Escalations & Legal Strategies for Building Product Pros

Apr 21 2025 | 00:15:52

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Hosted By

Dan P. Owens

Show Notes

Material costs are up. Tariffs are back. Supply chains are stressed.
And if you're in the building products world—contractor, rep, supplier, or manufacturer—you’re feeling it.

In this episode of The Platinum Business Break, Dan Owens shares practical, research-backed strategies to handle:

✅ Pricing objections
✅ Cost escalations
✅ Material shortages
✅ Communication breakdowns across the supply chain

From GCs to Contractors, Contractors to Suppliers, and Suppliers to Architects, you’ll hear specific scripts, real-world examples, and contract frameworks that may offer protection—plus how Dan’s 3 Platinum Offers can help you lead with confidence in chaotic markets.

You’ll Learn:

- What legal concepts like FAR clauses, price escalation clauses, and force majeure might mean for your contracts

- How to document and justify material cost increases

- Why DISC-based selling matters more when clients push back on pricing

- How to set up your website, systems, and sales team to thrive in volatile times

Ready to lead with clarity?
Book a free 15-min consult → www.platinumbusinessconsulting.com

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This episode is for informational purposes only. Dan Owens is not an attorney and this content does not constitute legal advice. All legal topics are shared based on publicly available resources. Please consult a qualified attorney regarding your specific contracts or legal obligations.

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