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May 2025
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Minimum Value Prospect (MVP) - Sales Inf...

VICTOR ANTONIO
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Victor Antonio introduces the concept of the Minimum Value Prospect (MVP), which represents the lowest financial threshold a potential customer must meet for a business to consider them viable. Using examples from kitchen remodeling and pool companies, the host explains how setting an MVP early in the sales process saves businesses money by quickly qualifying leads and avoiding those who cannot afford their services. The discussion highlights that customers with limited financial resources can often become problematic clients, requiring more effort and potentially eroding profit margins. Therefore, identifying and focusing on prospects who meet or exceed the MVP is presented as a crucial strategy for profitability and efficiency.

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