The Void

In this episode, Mitch and Dave talk about dealing with situations that don’t have a clear outcome. They then talk about texting services under the FTC. Mitch then talks about a sewer flood. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch and...

In this episode, Mitch and Dave discuss how they would approach dating if their wives died. Next, they discuss the landscape of marketing on Google. To finish off the show, we talk about trust and fear in life, and in business. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If y...

In this episode, Mitch and Dave talk about the intricacies of employee vs. employer. Mitch shares a story about an employee confronting an HR dept during a job evaluation. We finish off by talking about setting a big vision for yourself and for your company. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks fo...

In this episode, Mitch and Dave talk about the FTC banning non-competes. Mitch tells a story about candied yams. And we finish off with talking about how much you should charge your customers. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d like more insight from Mitch a...

In this episode, Dave shares a personal experience with a really bad salesman at his front door. Mitch then talks about how Brand Aid has now helped in getting his business 20 new 5-Star reviews in the past 2 weeks. We then finish off the podcast by talking about empower payments. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for...

In the second part of this episode, we talk about the subject of adversity. Adversity in business, adversity in life in general, you’re always going to have it no matter where you’re at. We talk about all things safety regarding digging ditches. We then finish off by talking about RFID Google Review Cards. Stay tuned to find out how well they work. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, pl...

In this 2-part episode, we talk about the subject of adversity. Adversity in business, adversity in life in general, you’re always going to have it no matter where you’re at. At the end of this part 1 show, we start to talk about review cards. Stay tuned for part 2 to get the rest of this discussion. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSme...

In this episode, we start off by talking about the collapsed bridge tragedy in Maryland. We then talk about how you should approach social media management. We then finish off the podcast reacting to hate and troll comments from Mitch’s recent viral video. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for...

In this episode, we start off by talking about how we need to behave and problem solve when things on the job don’t go according to plan and adapt to the circumstances. We then discuss a concept Mitch learned at a recent marketing conference last week about following up with leads. We then finish out the show with a presentation of how much you could potentially sell your business for and how to g...

In this episode, we talk about all things flat rate pricing. We discuss all the pros and cons of flat rate pricing and compare that to the pros and cons of time and material pricing. We then finish the discussion with how you can transition to a flat rate pricing model. Here's the Trade Wins Price Book tutorial video. https://youtu.be/xQIU8JORLY4 If you have questions you’d like us to answer, plea...

In this episode, Mitch talks about his new wake surfing boat that he bought. Mitch and Dave then talk about the facebook outage and ask a very important question for business owners. We finish the podcast by talking about how to take responsibility for your actions in any way possible. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks...

In this episode, Mitch and Dave give an overview of the recent Trade Wins event that happened in Vegas. Dave tells a funny story about his experience with the hotel room amenities. Mitch and Dave finish off by talking about Mitch’s crazy experience at the bar Saturday night in Vegas. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks f...

In this episode, we talk about the perspectives of both employers and employees in the workplace. We talk about marketing strategies in the social media age. We then finish off by telling you the best way to track a certain type of lead back to your business. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks f...

In this episode, we talk about the Kansas City Chiefs winning the super bowl. We then talk about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. We then bring it all together with a discussion about the winner mindset vs. the loser mindset. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing! Enjoy the show! If you’d...

In this episode, we talk about how the chiefs are playing and what we expect to happen ahead of the Super Bowl. We then talk about some funny dental office stories. We finish off the podcast by talking about marketing mistakes and how you can avoid them. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sh...

In this episode, we talk about a recent phone call Mitch had with a city inspector and what made him stop all Joco jobs in Prairie Village. We talk about the importance of having standards. And then we finish with having a conversation about racism. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing...

In this episode talk about Mitch and Dave’s fun vacation to Breckenridge Colorado. We then talk about setting differences aside and just doing what you’re supposed to do, the work! We then finish off by talking about haters and how they actually can help you. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and thanks f...

In this episode we continue off where we ended in the last episode where we have Andrew Powell from State Line Door and Lift on to add additional business insight. Andrew talks about how men can shift their mindset. Dave shares his passion on mental health for men. Mitch talks about how to balance that in the workplace. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them...

In this episode, we have Andrew Powell from State Line Door and Lift on to add additional business insight. Andrew talks about how he goes about hiring employees. Dave shares his take on social media and his journey to overcome his posting tendencies. Mitch talks more about social media and the impact it can have on your business. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to...

In this episode, we take 4 rules of plumbing and convert them into general business rules. Don’t get caught downhill when things go south. Don’t gossip about other employees. Payday is everyday. And lastly we talk about not letting business take over your marriage. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and th...

The Void #123 - Mitch got Canceled! In this episode, we discuss what happened at the Smedley Plumbing Christmas party. We talk about what it takes to deal with being canceled on social media. We then talk about different ways to handle being canceled on the business front. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listenin...

In this episode, we talk about the chiefs poor performance and how we as business owners can learn from Patrick Mahomes’ way handles the press. We then talk about an amazing customer service experience that MItch had at supplement superstores. Mitch then gives Dave a really special gift! If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Than...

In this episode, we pick off where we left off in episode 120 as we talk about what it means to be a leader. Are you a good leader? You’ll definitely want to listen to the show to see if you are or if you have room to grow (everyone has room to grow). We talk about reasons vs. excuses. Also, we get into quite a debate at the end. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to e...

In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a leader. Are you a good leader? You’ll definitely want to listen to the show to see if you are or if you have room to grow (everyone has room to grow). Also, Mitch gets an injury but we kept the cameras rolling! If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening and than...

In this episode, we talk a lot about electric vehicles and the impact they have on people. We discuss some philosophical issues as to whether we would feed people in Africa, or go to space. We then finish off by talking about white collar workers vs. blue collar workers. If you have questions you’d like us to answer, please feel free to email them to AskMitch@MitchSmedley.com Thanks for listening...