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Happy July 4 th in the United States and Happy July 1 st in Canada. Do you really have freedom? Find out in this podcast. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

World Refrigeration Day celebrates the people and technologies responsible for creating and maintaining the world we live in, a world dependent upon temperature-controlled environments. The event is supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals. A. O. Smith’s Josh Greene, Vice President, Government and Indust...

We all know that we need social media in our businesses today. What if you could set and forget it…and have it run automatically for you. It’s now possible with Social Jazz. Paul Baccaro, Founder and CEO of Social Jazz, discusses this new software and how it might fit into your business. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing Li...

How many times do you avoid conversations because it will be a difficult conversation? Do you dread them? Do you hate conversations with team members who have “screwed up” and you have to have one of those “3 strikes and you’re out” talks? How about a customer with a problem? Scott Harvey gives you tools you can use to have those painful, difficult conversations. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit...

Do you want a financially fit business? Discover how you can analyze your financial statements, increase profitability, and build wealth in less than 10 minutes a month. Podcast Sponsor is Financially Fit Business - https://financiallyfit.business/ Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam...

You won a bid. You receive the contract and you sign it thinking you can’t negotiate the terms of the agreement. Actually you can and should negotiate contracts. Cian Brennan, founder of Quantum Contract Solutions, gives you tips to negotiate and things to watch out for before you sign any contract. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitte...

Money. It’s a hot topic with many people. Some think it is evil. Some think it is good. The reality is that money is energy flow. What is the conversation about money in your head? Join Hugh Massie, founder of Money Energy Pioneer and DNA Behavior, gives you strategies to make good money decisions based on your beliefs and get unstuck moneywise.   Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https:...

What if you had an automatic follow up sequence to close jobs and do referral marketing? One of my clients increased their closing rate by more than 50% doing this automatically. Kirk King (no relationship to me), the creator of Contractor Halo, will tell you about how Contractor Halo produced these results for one of my clients and other contractors. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - ht...

In this second podcast Tom explains the critical three step sales process and what happens if you accelerate or skip any step of the process. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Closing sales in busy times is not an automatic “slam dunk”. Tom Piscitelli debunks this myth in this two part selling in busy times series. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Will we be in a recession soon? The media seems to think so. I discuss seven things to help you thrive in uncertain economic times. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What does wealth mean to you? What does being a wealthy contractor mean to you? Are you one? Brian Kaskavalciyan gives you the tools and insights to achieve greater success, wealth, and freedom. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://w...

Summer is coming soon. What type of training is productive in the summer? How can you use video evidence to quickly help technicians diagnose and solve problems? How about customer questions? My guest, Aaron Salow, CEO of XOi Technologies gives you the answers to these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKi...

Every heard of the Home Comfort Book? I hadn’t until Nate Adams stopped by the Women in HVACR booth at AHR. Nate graciously gave me a copy of the book, This is something you might use in your business. Nate explains the details behind the Home Comfort Book. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linked...

There is one very easy, simple thing to do to help prevent mistakes and theft. I give you what it is, and how to implement it during this short Contractor Cents. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co   Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b3...

“I don’t make financial mistakes.” This was said to me by a contractor who felt he never made mistakes. We all do. We’re human. I give you five procedures to minimize financial mistakes in this podcast. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam htt...

How would you like to turn more leads into better customers? Imagine if you could increase your call booking rate by 10%. What would that do for your bottom line? Massami Middleton, Chief Marketing office for Call Rail discusses how to get better customers and a better bottom line. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing Linked...

Getting the right media coverage can help potential customers find you and give your existing customers another reason to do business with your company. Heather Ripley, CEO of Ripley PR, discusses how to get earned media coverage and how to leverage it. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com...

How would you like to be unstoppable in business and life? Join Jonathan Page, an attorney in an entrepreneur’s body, as he gives you the tools, a framework, and mind-shifts to be unstoppable. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.l...

It’s February. A traditionally slower time of the year for many contractors. I give you five things you can do to make the slower season less slow Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you focus profitability on website design and website conversion rates? What does your website need to look like? Where do your potential customers go when they land on your website? These questions and more are answered by my guest Katlyn Slocum. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.co...

What are you grateful for How do you express gratitude – even in situations which, initially feel horrible – you have to fire your oldest employee, a close relative passes away, a customer who has been with your company more than 10 years suddenly leaves…or something else. Lisa Ryan gives you the keys to easily and quickly expressing gratitude to your employees and your loved ones. Podcast Sponsor...

You all know that maintenance plans are critical to the long term success of your company. David Lopez, CPA gives you the Rule of 78 as it applies to growing your maintenance base. This is something that mot of us don’t think about. Yet, implementing it will help you generate and expand your maintenance base. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth Kin...

How do you create loyal customers who think of your company every time they need plumbing, hvac, electrical, or another service in their home or office? And, how do you turn an unhappy customer into a satisfied customer who will refer your company?  Join Zac Garside of Power Selling Pros as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movem...

There are many companies who provide extended HVACR and Plumbing parts and labor warranty products.  How do you choose the right company for you?  What should you ask before you “sign on the dotted line?”  Join Gus Vassilopolous, Digital Marketing Manager of Trinity Warranty, one of the largest warranty providers, as he answers these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement -...