Dan Platta

Home Service Happy Hour

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🏠 Welcome to "Home Service Happy Hour," the ultimate rendezvous hosted by Dan Platta , the mastermind behind " Best Damn Bookkeeping "! 🍻 This show is your passport to candid conversations and practical insights, all while sipping on the expertise served by the best in bookkeeping. As your host, Dan Platta brings a wealth of experience and a touch of humor to every episode. From the challenges of the home service industry to unleashing the secrets of badass bookkeeping, Dan keeps it real, relatable, and downright informative. Join us for a virtual happy hour where no topic is off-limits. Whe...

Author

Dan Platta

Category

Business

Podcast website

bestdamnbookkeeping.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Building a Trash Bin Cleaning Empire: Scaling, Marketing, and Recurring Revenue with Brannon Fowler & Ashley Bissing - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 382 05.06.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, Brannon Fowler shares how he built a successful trash bin cleaning business from scratch—scaling from one truck to a national brand. Ashley Bissing joins in to explain how she uses Facebook ads and authentic marketing to drive recurring revenue for home service companies. We dive into route strategy, building community, and why most entrepreneurs fa...

Why Recurring Goals Drive Real Growth in Home Service Businesses - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 381 03.06.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into how goal setting can either lift your business—or crush your culture. I break down why static, one-time goals might be setting you and your team up for disappointment, and how recurring, behavior-driven goals can keep your business focused, motivated, and moving in the right direction. I also talk through why client attrition is the mo...

Can AI Replace Your Marketing Team? | Social Media Automation for Home Service Pros with Dan Young - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 380 29.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I’m hanging out with Dan Young from Service Pixel and we’re diving into how AI is reshaping the home service industry. We cover everything from social media automation and brand consistency to wild conversations about AGI, regulation, and even whether lazy people might run the world. This one's packed with laughs, beer, and real talk about what AI m...

How AI, Client Retention, and Multi-Channel Marketing Are Shaping the Future of Home Services - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 379 27.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into how AI is changing the game in home service. From phone support and bookkeeping to marketing and hiring, I talk through how fast it’s evolving, what scares the hell out of me, and where I still think people matter most. Plus, we get into how to stay relevant when AI is doing the work faster than we can learn it. I also break down why cl...

Why Client Attrition Is the Only Metric That Matters in Home Services - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 378 22.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive deep into why client attrition is the most important metric for recurring service businesses. We unpack the connection between team happiness, customer retention, and sustainable growth—plus how goal-setting, onboarding, and production rate all tie back to keeping clients long term. I also share real stories about bad hires, onboarding failu...

Scaling Your Business with Pay-for-Performance and Smarter Goals with Ryan Lee - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 377 20.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I hang out with Ryan Lee on the Lighting for Profits Podcast and we get into the real stuff that home service business owners deal with every day. I talk about how I approach pay-for-performance, why performance-based pay systems solve more problems than they create, and how to avoid the burnout that comes from chasing the wrong goals. We also dive...

No More $h!tty Jobs: Building Culture, Pay Plans, and Profit in Pet Waste with Justin Owen, Part 2 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 376 17.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into performance pay, team incentives, and how to clean up the inefficiencies that make your business a total $h!t show. Justin Owen from Department of Doody shares how he built a seven-figure pet waste removal company and scaled himself out of the field with smarter systems and paper performance. We talk through pay structures, call-backs,...

No More $h!tty Jobs: Building Culture, Pay Plans, and Profit in Pet Waste with Justin Owen, Part 1 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 375 15.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into performance pay, team incentives, and how to clean up the inefficiencies that make your business a total $h!t show. Justin Owen from Department of Doody shares how he built a seven-figure pet waste removal company and scaled himself out of the field with smarter systems and paper performance. We talk through pay structures, call-backs,...

How Performance Pay Transforms Team Culture and Profits in Home Service - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 374 13.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode of, we break down how switching from hourly to performance-based pay can boost productivity, accountability, and profits. We share how to build effective scorecards, reward top performers, and create team alignment around results. We also talk about shifting market trends, regional slowdowns, and launching internal tools to improve operations. Plus,...

Spring Growth, SEO Strategy, and a Facebook Meltdown - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 373 10.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I break down how getting hacked on Facebook turned into a full-on account suspension, what that means for our business, and why it's forcing us to get serious about SEO and YouTube strategy. We talk about the frustrations of relying too much on one platform and what it looks like to build a brand that’s not at the mercy of algorithms. Then we jump i...

Mike Marlow Unplugged: Lighting Wins, Facebook Fails, and Building a Legacy - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 372 06.05.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I catch up with Mike Marlow from Wintergreen Corp to talk Facebook hacks, business growth, and the holiday lighting industry. Mike shares his wild story of getting hacked, plus how he went from lighting trees and running a newspaper to leading national sales and helping others scale. We dive into the power of collaboration, mentorship, and building...

Business Mindset Insights: Home Service Growth, Family Balance, and Defining True Success - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 371 29.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into balancing business demands with personal happiness, family priorities, and defining what true success looks like. We share real stories about juggling work, trade shows, family time, and how chasing goals can sometimes pull us away from what matters most. We also break down how economic uncertainty and seasonal swings are affecting the...

Campfire Talk: Airline Rants, Hunting Stories & Our Wild Boundary Waters Plan with Justin Noggle, Part 2 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 370 24.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into another laid-back, beer-in-hand conversation with my buddy Justin , who’s back on the show for more stories and laughs. We get into everything from terrible airline experiences—yes, American Airlines gets roasted—to why Delta has our vote. Then it’s onto hunting tales that include elk, turkey, and even a cougar encounter, plus some unex...

Campfire Talk: Airline Rants, Hunting Stories & Our Wild Boundary Waters Plan with Justin Noggle, Part 1 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 369 22.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into another laid-back, beer-in-hand conversation with my buddy Justin , who’s back on the show for more stories and laughs. We get into everything from terrible airline experiences—yes, American Airlines gets roasted—to why Delta has our vote. Then it’s onto hunting tales that include elk, turkey, and even a cougar encounter, plus some unex...

Turn Your Biz Into Freedom: Hunting Trips, Networking, and Passive Income - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 368 17.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into what it takes to build a business that funds the lifestyle you want—whether that’s fishing in Costa Rica, chasing elk in Utah, or floating the Missouri for a multi-species hunt. We’re talking saddle hunting vs. climbers, tips for traveling hunters, subcontracting strategies to scale your business without extra trucks, and how to build a...

Big Reveal Event, Spring Sales Tips & Redneck Games - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 367 15.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I’m catching up with Angela and Jai to talk about everything from our upcoming Big Reveal event to business strategy tips for the busy spring season. We dive into how to be proactive with your marketing, how I’m rebuilding my Facebook profile post-hack, and why now is the best time to chase new leads instead of waiting for your phone to ring. You’ll...

The Plant Hustler & Taco Truck Dreamer: Berry Little on Serving Through Entrepreneurship - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 366 10.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, I’m hanging out with my buddy Berry Little—a dude who can’t sit still and somehow turns everything he touches into a full-blown business. We talk about how he grew Littles Pressure Washing, how his wife blow up on Instagram with rare houseplants, and even started a taco truck. This guy’s got more hustle in his pinky than most people do in a lifetime...

Spring Rush, Facebook Hacks & Home Service Sales Tips - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 365 08.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into the chaotic kickoff of spring in the home service world and why fast follow-up, strong hiring practices, and smart use of your existing client list are make-or-break moves for seasonal businesses. We break down trends across pest control, landscaping, and cleaning services, talk through early-season sales strategy, and explain how the m...

Getting Hacked, Leading Teams & Laughing Through the Madness - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 364 05.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into the chaos of getting hacked—yeah, I got duped—and break down what you should actually do if your Facebook account gets compromised. Corey jumps in to school us on cyber insurance and why it's more than just a checkbox on your policy—it’s a must-have, especially when your business lives online. We also riff on leadership struggles, sprin...

From Football Fields to Business Systems: Building Ward Board and Winning Without the Hard Sell with Jonathan Cromwell - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 363 03.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we dive into how football coaching systems like Wardbord are transforming the way teams operate—on the field and behind the scenes. Jonathan Cromwell shares how coaches can track execution, build workflows, and apply business-style systems to their programs for next-level performance. We also talk about why podcasting is one of the best marketing to...

Late-Night Real Talk on Growth, Grit, and Getting Back in the Field with Trevor Steel, Part 2 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 362 01.04.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, Trevor and I get into the gritty reality of growing a business—from the chaos of bookkeeping cleanups to the unexpected money pits of scaling too fast. We talk about the “purgatory zones” no one warns you about and how stepping back into the field can actually boost profit, not kill it. But hey, this isn’t just shop talk. We mix in stories from the...

Late-Night Real Talk on Growth, Grit, and Getting Back in the Field with Trevor Steel, Part 1 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 361 25.03.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, Trevor and I get into the gritty reality of growing a business—from the chaos of bookkeeping cleanups to the unexpected money pits of scaling too fast. We talk about the “purgatory zones” no one warns you about and how stepping back into the field can actually boost profit, not kill it. But hey, this isn’t just shop talk. We mix in stories from the...

The Power of Brand Storytelling & Facebook Ads for Home Service Growth with Ryan Chute - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 360 20.03.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we break down the most effective marketing strategies for growing a home service business with Ryan Chute from Wizard of Ads . We dive into the power of brand storytelling, why impressions outperform clicks in Facebook Ads, and how to avoid Google Ads dependency. Plus, we explore the psychology of sales, the future of AI in business, and why enterta...

The Future of Home Service Conferences & Why Networking Still Wins - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 359 18.03.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of the Home Service Workshop, diving into trade show trends, the value of in-person networking, and the real ROI of industry events. We also share travel mishaps, lessons from running a business booth, and why smaller, more intentional events might be the future. Plus, insights on employee policies, event planning st...

Live Happy Hour at Home Service Workshop: Business Growth, Sales & Trivia Fun! - Boots On Ground Radio. Episode 357 13.03.2025

Hey there, Home Service Homies! In this episode, we’re diving into business growth, sales strategies, and a fun industry trivia showdown. Our panel shares expert tips on follow-up strategies, hiring top talent, using video for content marketing, and maximizing industry connections. Plus, we test our knowledge with home service industry stats, beer trivia, and more! If you're looking for actionable...

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