Masters of Home Service

Should you lease, buy new, or buy used commercial trucks for a home service business? Discover fleet management strategies to scale your business, manage cash flow, and handle vehicle maintenance without draining your budget. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Beau Batcheller (Five Stones Landscaping) and Kyle MacDonald (Force Fleet Tracking) to break do...

What advice do successful home service business owners wish they had on day one? In this special episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester revisits some of the most memorable advice shared by owners who've built million-dollar businesses from the ground up. From overcoming self-doubt and staying focused to building confidence through action, these six lessons come from pros who lived...

Growing a seven-figure home service business shouldn't cost you your sanity. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, about what it truly takes to scale your business past the $1 million mark. Savannah shares how discipline, systems, SOPs, and a focus on consistency helped her grow without sacrificing service quality...

Does quoting big-ticket jobs leave you feeling nervous? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Anatoly Nasarov, owner of N&P Cleaners, and Kevin Cook, founder of The Dirty Work Sales System, to uncover the secrets to closing $20K jobs without feeling pushy or uncomfortable. Discover the mindset shifts, practical sales techniques, and instant confidence b...

Worried about losing your top-performing employees? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester chats with Cory Byron of Vancity Electric about building a bonus program that motivates employees to stay and perform better. Cory shares the simple bonus system that improved his team's productivity, cut down costly mistakes, and boosted employee retention without breaking the bank....

Government contracts can pay 2.5x more than residential jobs, yet many service businesses overlook them entirely. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Anatoly Nazarov, owner of N&P Cleaners, to unpack how small businesses can break into government contracting and start winning profitable bids. From finding bids on resources like SAM.gov to understandin...

45 minutes, once a week. That’s all you need to win on social media. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Hunter Patrick, founder of Dumpire Junk Removal, and Phil Risher, owner of Phlash Consulting, to show how home service businesses can use social media to attract real, paying customers. Download our free weekly social media plan for this episode: https...

What does it actually take to scale a business? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Adam Sylvester sits down with entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Daymond John to talk about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, leadership, money, systems, investing, and what separates successful business owners from everyone else. This episode is packed with practical business advice for entrepreneurs...

Think you need a college degree to build a successful business? At just 24 years old, Hunter Patrick is living proof you don't. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester dives deep with Hunter, founder of Dumpire Junk Removal, who turned multiple business failures into a thriving $1M junk removal business, all without finishing high school. Show Notes: [01:16] The tough decis...

Constantly chasing leads? Trying to stay organized? You’re not alone. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Phil Risher of Phlash Consulting and Cory Byron from Vancity Electric to break down how automations can take that work off your plate. They share real examples of how to save 20+ hours a week, close more jobs, and create a better customer experience w...

Should you build a residential cleaning business or go all-in on commercial? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with two operators on opposite sides of the industry to break it down. Savannah Revis runs a residential, eco-friendly cleaning company, while Anatoly Nazarov focuses on commercial and government contracts. They share what actually matters when choo...

What’s the point of a successful business if it costs you your health, marriage, or time with your kids? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Kelly Guerrero of HomePro Coaching and Cory Byron from Vancity Electric to talk about growing a business without letting it take over your life. They get real about long days and the slow drift away from the very rea...

If your marketing relies on Google alone, it’s time to rethink your strategy. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Phil Risher, owner of Phlash Consulting, about what’s changing in search—and what service pros can do to keep up and stay visible. Phil shares seven key steps to help your business rank higher as AI search becomes a bigger part of the buying journ...

Competing on price is a race to the bottom, but a sign your offer isn’t doing its job. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, about how to create offers that stand out without discounting your value. She shares what customers look for and how to turn that into irresistible offers that consistently win the job....

The question’s no longer if you should adopt technology, but how fast you can. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Ryaan Tuttle, owner of Best Handyman Boston, and Rob Soper, business development manager at Eagleview Technologies. They talk about how the right tech helps service businesses move faster, win more jobs, and run more efficiently without addin...

What happens when you buy a business that’s falling apart? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, about what it really takes to buy a business—and the risks that come with it. From paying off a seller’s unpaid cleaners to using video to build instant buyer trust, Savannah shares the lessons that helped her turn mes...

Taking 24+ hours to send estimates? You might be losing the job to someone faster. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Cory Byron, owner of Vancity Electric, and Ryaan Tuttle, owner of Best Handyman Boston, to break down the real secret behind their growth: speed to lead. They share the systems that help them respond and quote fast, boosting close rates b...

Women are reshaping the home service industry, and there's a lot to learn from how they lead. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, and Kelly Guerrero, owner of HomePro Coaching. They unpack how culture, empathy, and integrity drive long-term success. If you want a team that cares as much as you do, start here...

Rebuilding your life from rock bottom takes a different level of grit. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Kevin Cook, a former police officer turned multi-business owner and now sales coach. Kevin shares how he went from $31,000 a year and a house headed for foreclosure to building a seven-figure landscaping company, growing a 15-truck fleet, and startin...

Scaling your service business should bring more control and stronger profits, not longer days and constant stress. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Cory Byron, owner of Vancity Electric, and Ryaan Tuttle, owner of Best Handyman Boston, to talk about what scaling actually requires. They break down how to build a strong business foundation so growth does...

If you hear “you’re too expensive”, it can feel like the deal already slipped away. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Kevin Cook, founder of The Dirty Work Sales System, and Rob Soper, business development manager at Eagleview Technologies. They break down what price objections really mean and how to handle them like a pro. Discover simple mindset shift...

Junk removal is a $10B gold mine—and you don’t need a fancy degree to start. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Hunter Patrick, owner of Dumpire Junk Removal, joins host Adam Sylvester to share how he turned one $80 couch pickup into a $1M junk removal company. Get real pricing and marketing tips, learn why the margins are so big, and what it actually takes to start a profitable junk remo...

If you’re winning almost every estimate, your prices might be too low. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Wilson Betances, electrical contractor and founder of Energize Us EDU, to break down a simple profit formula that shows where every dollar goes. Find out how to spot underpricing, protect profit, and charge with confidence—without scaring customers a...

Luxury service isn’t about fancy products—it’s about removing friction at every step. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Kelly Guerrero, owner of HomePro Coaching, about making lasting impressions through small, intentional habits. From “on my way” texts and asking "anything else we can do?" to clean job sites and timely follow-ups, learn the moves that crea...

Get inspired by the service pros who are rewriting the rules. On Masters of Home Service, we go beyond the how-tos and into the real stories of tradespeople building thriving businesses. From lawn care to locksmithing, hear how these entrepreneurs are scaling up, showing up, and turning everyday jobs into something bigger. Hosted by Jobber.