Service Industry Podcast by Matt Smith

Service Industry Podcast

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The Service Industry Podcast is built for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to go deep into learning how to grow their business. In this podcast we talk systems, marketing, growth, business development, opportunity, employees, and more. Bringing on some of the best talent in the world to share their experiences with you to help you avoid costly mistakes and to live a better life.

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Service Industry Podcast by Matt Smith

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

EP. 277 The Only Mindset Hack You Need To Be Successful 26.06.2026

In this episode, Matt talks about the one mindset shift he made that he gives all his success credit to. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 276 I Hired BEFORE I Was Ready… Here’s What Happened 21.05.2026

In this episode, Matt breaks down one of the biggest mindset shifts that helped us scale fast: hiring before we felt “ready.” Most business owners wait until they’re overwhelmed to build a team — but by then, growth is already bottlenecked. I share the risks, lessons, and real-world strategies we used to go from zero to millions by building the infrastructure first and figuring it out along the wa...

EP. 275 Zero to $5 Million in our first full year of roofing 11.05.2026

In this episode, Matt updates the audience on what his roofing business did in 2025 and what they are shooting for in 2026. He breaks down the struggles of his first year and how he got through them. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH PRINT MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com CHECK OUT MATT'S YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/zn3fbYTtj6g

EP. 274 Do This Before Spending Another Dollar on Marketing 20.02.2026

On this episode, Matt talks about one small tweak you can make with your marketing to help it perform better. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 273 The Grind To $20,000 Months In My First Home Service Business 26.01.2026

In this episode, Matt talks about what it took to get to $20,000 months in his window cleaning business back in 2012. He gives a real fresh perspective of what it takes in order to gain momentum in your business. WANT HELP WITH MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- Info@serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 272 The Fastest Way to Become the ‘Go-To’ Contractor in Luxury Neighborhoods 16.01.2026

In this episode, Matt talks about how to break into high income neighborhoods fast in your home service business and become the preferred contractor of your niche. WANT THE NEIGHBORHOOD DOMINATION KIT? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/high-end-neighborhood-domination-kit

EP. 271 We Changed ONE Thing in Our Sales Process… and Our Close Rate Exploded 06.01.2026

In this episode, I break down the very first step of our roofing sales process that allowed us to increase our close rate and charge more than the competition—without pressure or price cutting. If you’re tired of selling on price, this episode will change how you approach every sales call. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN OUR FREE SKOOL COMMUNI...

EP. 270 Should Your Grow A Big Or Small Business In 2026? 02.01.2026

In this episode, Matt discusses goal setting for 2026 and whether or not you should grow a big or small home service business. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR 1 ON 1 COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ANzvCSExf/

EP. 269 It's Time To Reset The Scoreboard In Your Home Service Business 19.12.2025

In this episode, Matt talks about resetting the scoreboard in your home service business. He talks about what it means to chase your own goals and how it's essential for true happiness and owning a business that serves you and your family. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GkFkPJuah/

EP. 268 Stop Using the Economy as an Excuse 09.12.2025

In this episode, Matt breaks down the delusion that “sales are slow” or “the economy is down” and exposes the real problem: lack of action. Learn how elite operators take full control, dominate their market, and grow even when everyone else is complaining. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 267 How to Beat Low-Price Competitors in the Home Service Industry 30.11.2025

In this episode, Matt talks about why you are losing to the cheap competitors in your market and how to change it. MARKETING & COACHING https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 266 Top 5 Mistakes I See Home Service Companies Make 19.11.2025

In today’s episode, Matt breaks down the five biggest mistakes he sees home service business owners make that keep them stuck, stressed, and unable to scale. If you fix even one of these, your business will grow. Fix all five? Total game changer. Shop Print Marketing: https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/collections/print-marketing Work With Me 1:1: https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/collections...

EP. 265 The Power of Focused Marketing: How to Look Bigger Than You Are 12.11.2025

Most home service business owners waste money trying to market everywhere — when the real secret is to dominate somewhere. In this episode, Matt breaks down how to create a marketing plan that works together across multiple channels — direct mail, Facebook ads, yard signs, and door knocking — all targeted in one small area. You’ll learn how to spend less, look bigger, and make your marketing compo...

EP. 264 How to Build a Home Service Business Private Equity Fights to Buy 29.10.2025

In this episode, Matt breaks down how to build a home service business that private equity wants to buy. He covers the key factors that make your company valuable — from brand and marketing systems to financials, leadership, and technology. Even if you never plan to sell, these are the same things that make your business more profitable and easier to run today. 👉 Want Matt’s help with marketing o...

EP. 263 The Death Of The Referral 27.10.2025

In this episode, Matt breaks down why relying solely on referrals is the biggest growth trap in the service industry today. You’ll learn how to turn “word of mouth” into a modern, repeatable system using reviews, content, and social proof — so your business can scale predictably instead of waiting on luck. 👉 Want Matt’s help with marketing or coaching? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💬 Join...

EP. 262 Too Many Marketing Channels Are Killing Your Growth 18.10.2025

Most home service business owners think the answer to growth is adding more — more ads, more channels, more complexity. But in this episode, Matt breaks down why simplifying your marketing is actually the key to scaling. He shares how focusing on just a few core channels can help you generate consistent leads, reduce wasted spend, and create a marketing machine that actually works. If your marketi...

EP. 261 The Basics Still Produce Millions 08.10.2025

In this episode, Matt breaks down how the simple marketing fundamentals are still generating millions in revenue for home service businesses in 2025. He shares how he built Early Bird Roofing into a 7-figure company in just five months — using nothing flashy or complicated — just the basics done right. You’ll learn: What marketing strategies still work (and why most people overlook them) The compo...

EP. 260 High-Ticket = High Profit: How to Work Less and Earn More 12.08.2025

Episode Description: In this episode, I break down the difference between running a high-ticket vs. low-ticket home service business — and why high-ticket is the smarter play for scaling, profitability, and sanity. If you’re tired of chasing volume and want to learn how to land fewer jobs at higher margins, this one’s for you. 📈 Marketing & Coaching: https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💬 Free F...

EP. 259 This Is Why You’re Burnt Out (And No One’s Talking About It) 04.07.2025

In this episode, Matt talks about the fire that made you start your business — and why losing it is the reason you feel stuck, tired, or unmotivated. If you’ve been grinding but feel disconnected, this one’s for you. 👉 Need help with coaching or marketing? Visit: https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 📣 Join our free Facebook group for home service business owners: https://www.facebook.com/share/g...

EP. 258 I Tested A New Direct Mail Strategy.. Here's The Results 02.07.2025

In this episode, I break down a brand-new direct mail strategy we’ve been testing—and the early results are looking strong. If you’re in the home service space and want leads coming in without relying solely on digital ads, this one's for you. I cover how we’re targeting neighborhoods, the flyer we’re using, and the tweaks we’ve made to stand out in the mailbox. 👉 Grab the flyer we use: https://w...

EP. 257 Why You Shouldn't Take Advice From Anyone (incuding me) 06.06.2025

In this quick episode, Matt shares why blindly following advice — even from him — can be dangerous, and how to filter guidance through your own goals and instincts. Need Matt’s help with marketing or coaching? 👉 https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com Join the FREE Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12LEdrYpiBy/ Email Matt: 📩 info@serviceindustrycoach.com

EP. 256 The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Enough Leads In Your Business 29.05.2025

Most service business owners don’t have a lead problem—they have a consistency and volume problem. In this episode, Matt breaks down what it really takes to generate leads and why random marketing doesn’t work. 🔗 Links & Resources: 👉 Want Matt’s Help with Coaching and Marketing? https://serviceindustrycoach.com/ 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group for Service Business Owners https://www.facebook.com...

EP. 255 The Owner Identity Crisis: Why You’re Stuck and Don’t Even Know It 18.05.2025

Most service business owners are stuck wearing the wrong hat. In this episode, we break down the 3 roles — Technician, Manager, and Visionary — and how knowing which one you are (and aren't) could unlock the next level of growth. 💥 WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💥 JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AYt87CS4T/ 💥 EMAI...

EP. 254 Why Most Business Owners Fail Right After They Start Winning 08.05.2025

In this eIn this episode, Matt breaks down how businesses build momentum with marketing and lead gen—then lose it by abandoning the very strategies that got them results. Don’t make this mistake. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AWdjHYADU/?mibextid=wwXIfr EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustr...

EP.253 - Your Customer Journey Is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It 22.04.2025

In today's episode, Matt talks about how to create a predictable and top notch customer experience inside of your home service business. 💥 WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💥 JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19bS1JbdVR/ 💥 EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

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