A Huge Pricing Mistake - Short #93

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A Huge Pricing Mistake - Short #93

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Apr 28, 2020

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Many contractors confuse markup with margin and it can lead to the difference between being profitable and losing it all.

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Apr 28, 2020

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A Huge Pricing Mistake - Short #93

A Huge Pricing Mistake - Short #93

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