Jim Swetman

The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman

Business EN ↓ 31 episodes

Are you a residential or commercial generator dealer, contractor, or blue collar business owner looking to grow your business? With over 20 years of experience in the standby power industry, Jim Swetman shares proven strategies to help you scale smarter, streamline your operations, improve service performance, and increase profit margins. Each episode features expert tips, real stories from the trades field, interviews with industry leaders, and step-by-step playbooks for running a successful standby generator dealership—from sales and service to marketing and team building.

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Jim Swetman

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Episode #5 - Achieving Operational Excellence in Generator Sales and Installation 22.04.2025 34:19

On this episode of The Standby Generator Podcast, Jim Swetman guides viewers on achieving operational excellence in generator sales and installation from a customer's perspective. Drawing from his extensive experience in handling over 10,000 sales calls and 6,000 installations, Jim outlines a detailed process for ensuring a perfect sale and installation. Key steps include clear communication w...

Episode #4 - The Future Is Standby Power: Jesse Adams Provides Insights On The Standby Power Industry - Plus Strategies On Growth And Culture 08.04.2025 23:11

"Our People, Our Power." - Jesse Adams This week, host Jim Swetman from Power Alliance chats with Jesse Adams, President of Adams. Jesse shares the company's journey, which began in 1988, and its expansion into multiple divisions including electrical, generators, smart homes, solar, HVAC, and plumbing. Jesse and Jim dives into the strategic decisions behind focusing on the standby ge...

Episode #3 - Strategizing for Tariffs: Optimize Your Business Amidst Price Increases 02.04.2025 9:27

In this episode of the Standby Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman discusses the looming price increases for Generac and other standby generators due to tariffs. Jim offers practical advice for generator dealers on how to prepare and optimize operations to manage these additional costs. Topics include stocking up on inventory, motivating sales teams, effective marketing strategies, and maintaining...

Episode #2 - Powering Business Growth: Strategies from a Standby Generator Expert 24.03.2025 20:03

Welcome to the Standby Generator Podcast presented by Power Alliance! In this episode, host Jim Swetman delves into the intricacies of growing a standby power business. Drawing from his 20 years of experience in upstate New York, Jim answers pressing questions from standby power dealers across the U.S. Topics include the inspiration behind starting his generator business, determining when to scale...

Episode #1 - Navigating Price Increases & Boosting Leads in the Standby Generator Industry 20.03.2025 19:06

In this episode of The Standby Generator Podcast , host Jim Swetman dives into some of the biggest challenges facing generator dealers today—rising costs, increased competition, and lead generation struggles. With recent price hikes from major manufacturers, how should dealers adjust their pricing strategy without losing sales? And with lead flow slowing down, what are the most effective ways to a...

Introducing The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman 20.03.2025 0:45

Join host Jim Swetman as we dive into the world of the standby power business. Each episode delivers expert insights, industry trends, and actionable strategies to help you scale, optimize, and increase profitability in your generator business. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, boost sales, or stay ahead of market shifts, this podcast is your go-to resource for success. Tune in and...