Home Service Happy Hour

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into AI for home service businesses with Lisa Kempton of Booked and Staffed , and we get real about what this stuff actually means for owners trying to grow without drowning in admin work. We talk about automation, trust, marketing, back office systems, and why real human connection still wins even while technology keeps moving faster every...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to win during the busy season in your home service business. We are talking about hiring before it is too late, managing your calendar for profit, and why your worst employee is costing you more than you think. If you are feeling the chaos ramp up right now, this is your reminder to get focused on what actually make...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into the real reason your business feels stuck and why you might be the one causing it. We are talking about leadership bottlenecks, letting go of control, and what actually happens when you hit those growth ceilings. You are going to hear how to identify where you are holding things back and what it takes to move past it. We also get into b...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to grow a home service business past the messy middle. We break down hitting that first $100K month, the chaos around the million dollar mark, and why leadership becomes the bottleneck whether you like it or not. You are going to hear exactly what is happening inside real businesses as they push through growth stage...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I’m hanging out with Jack Hartigan and we’re getting into the realities of building and managing a team in a growing service business. We talk about why keeping the wrong employee around drags everyone down, how firing the bad fit instantly lifts the culture, and why your best people should help decide who stays on the team. If you’ve ever struggled...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, Morgan Knox of Knox Out AI and I are nerding out on hiring, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a team that doesn’t drag your business down. We’re talking about dumpster hiring, why your worst employee controls your company, how reverse interviews help you find A players, and why recruiting way before you need someone changes the whole g...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we’re just kicking it and covering everything from hiring A players to pushing into commercial work and building a business that actually funds your lifestyle. We're talking through what it takes to hit a million dollar pace, how firing the wrong fit instantly changes your culture, and why communication with clients can make or break your reputation...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we’re breaking down mergers and acquisitions in the home service world and what actually makes a business worth buying. We're talking through real examples, valuation mistakes, private equity trends, and why clean books and real profit matter more than hype. If you have ever thought about selling your business or scooping up a competitor, this conve...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what actually fixes your hiring problems and why ghosted applicants are not bad people with Shawn Day of Hire Lead Chill . We’re talking about building a recruiting bench, using smart follow up instead of getting emotional, and why you are in the recruiting business whether you like it or not. If your team is stressing you out, slowing...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into our top three business trips from the last year and why the real ROI never comes from the stage, it comes from the relationships. If you’ve been wondering which events are worth your time and money, we’re giving you the honest version with the wins, the fails, and the moments that actually moved the needle. We also get into the behind t...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Bobby Casey of BusinessAnywhere.io and we’re diving deep into asset protection, lawsuits, and the stuff nobody tells you when you start stacking cash in your business. We’re talking LLC mistakes, registered agent screwups, class action predators, and how one small decision can expose everything you’ve built. It’s real talk abou...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into real conversations about business, relationships, and the messy side of working with clients. We're sharing honest stories about the best and worst client experiences, what those moments teach you, and why character always shows up when money gets involved. This is a candid look at what actually happens behind the scenes when you run an...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into why CleanCon formed and what the residential cleaning industry has been missing for a long time. I’m talking with the founders about building an event around community, education, and real connection instead of hype and selling from stage. This is about creating a space where owners, managers, and A players actually feel seen and suppor...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what actually limits growth in a service business and why it almost always comes back to leadership. I’m sitting down with Borja Cuan of Four15 Digital to talk hiring, mindset, work ethic, and why finding good people is harder than ever. We break down what leaders get wrong when they rely on resumes instead of attitude and how that show...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what you should be doing right now if you run a seasonal home service business and want to stop leaving money on the table. We are talking about preparation mode, not rest mode, and why the slow season is where winning companies separate themselves. This is where systems get fixed, plans get built, and momentum gets created before the p...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into sales tax confusion that trips up home service businesses every single day. I’m talking with Holly Hoffman , the Sales Tax Lady , about why sales tax feels scary, how contractors accidentally get it wrong, and what actually matters when the state comes knocking. If you run a service business and hope sales tax just takes care of itself,...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what it really looks like to run and scale a service business when the numbers start to matter more. I’m walking you through how I look at a real P&L, why a million dollars can feel harder than you expect, and how cost of goods, pricing, and training all collide. If you want to stop guessing and start making decisions with confiden...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to scale home service businesses without losing your sanity or your culture. I’m talking with Kenny Kaufman about adding locations, shared services models, earned equity, and why most people underestimate how long it takes to build a real profit monster. If you think growth is about titles, quick wins, or skipping t...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into why January is the best time to recruit and how supply and demand works in your favor right now. I’m walking you through how to build a bench of A players before you actually need them, so you stop panic hiring when spring hits. If you run a seasonal home service business, this is how you protect your growth and your sanity. We also get...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into a holiday edition of Home Service Happy Hour where things go off the rails fast and stay there. We talk real home service sales stories, bad contractor follow up, and AI actually working in the trades instead of just being hype. If you have ever waited on a contractor who said about three thousand and disappeared, this episode will feel...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into public land hunting stories and the real lessons they teach about business, marketing, and decision making. I am walking through wins, losses, and the emotional grind of doing everything right and still not getting the outcome you want. We talk about pressure, timing, instincts, and why adaptation matters more than stubborn consistency....

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into the real end of year grind for home service owners as the holiday light season wraps up and burnout starts to hit. I am talking with the crew about what went right, what went wrong, and why December feels amazing and brutal at the same time. We get honest about seasonal pressure, pricing mistakes, customer expectations, and the chaos th...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into pricing, scaling, and the realities of owner time as I sit down with the Home Service Business Coach Dave Moerman . We talk about why delayed price increases create pain, how recurring service businesses condition clients, and what owners need to do differently if they want real growth. Dave also shares the thinking behind his first boo...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what really drives growth in home service businesses and it starts with people. I walk you through real conversations about employees, culture, recruiting, and why leadership decisions matter more when the market feels uncertain. We also talk about marketing fundamentals, reputation, and why doing the basics well still wins. We also ge...

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into leadership, ownership, and what it really means to take responsibility when business gets hard, and I am talking it through live with Michael Hinderliter from PowerWash.com . We get into staffing decisions, trust inside your company, why most business problems are people problems, and how clear expectations change everything. I am shari...