Victor is calling on Meridian Cabinetworks. His goal is to close a deal for a customized profile sander valued at about $3,500. He'd be willing to accept if Meridian purchases one of his firm's ready-made sanders, which costs about $2,000. Victor wants to convince the owner of Meridian to use the sander and to provide his company with a testimonial that would help him approach other local wood workers. For Victor, the sale of the less expensive ready-made profile sander is his _____.