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Christmas Lights Pricing Wars: Why Cheap Always Loses

Jason Geiman

The $4/foot guy down the street just went out of business. Again.

Every Christmas season, the same story plays out: New installers come in charging rock-bottom prices, steal a bunch of customers, then disappear by February. Meanwhile, the premium-priced pros keep growing year after year.

Here's why cheap ALWAYS loses the pricing war:

The Cheap Guy's Death Spiral:
• Can't afford quality materials = more callbacks
• Can't pay good workers = constant turnover
• Can't invest in marketing = feast or famine
• Can't handle one lawsuit = instant bankruptcy
• Can't build systems = stuck doing everything himself

The Premium Pro's Advantage:
• Quality materials = happy customers who refer
• Well-paid crews = reliable, skilled workers
• Marketing budget = consistent lead flow
• Profit margins = business can survive problems
• Systems and processes = scalable operation

Real math from my market:

$4/foot installer: Out of business in 18 months
$6/foot installer: Struggling, working 80-hour weeks
$10/foot installer: Profitable, growing, hiring
$12/foot installer: Booked solid, turning down work
The pricing war isn't about who's cheapest - it's about who can deliver the most value.

Why customers choose premium pricing:
✅ Professional appearance and communication
✅ Quality materials that last 5+ years
✅ Reliable service and callbacks handled quickly
✅ Insurance and proper business setup
✅ Systems that deliver consistent results

Stop fighting a war you can't win. Start winning the war that matters.

Win the pricing war:

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