Phil Risher

Whole Squad Eats

Business EN ↓ 139 episodes

Welcome to Whole Squad Eats w/ Phil Risher. On this podcast you'll hear stories from successful people doing cool things, discussions on making more money and growing a business, as well as the failures and lessons Phil has learned on his journey.

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Phil Risher

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Why Your Home Service Business Isn't Making Money (Even at $5M+) | Ep 138 06.07.2026 29:02

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Diane about running a profitable home service business - How to take your profit first - The best way to budget your revenue weekly - Why most contractors run at less than 5% profit and never know it Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIC...

The Home Service Hiring System: How to Attract, Qualify, and Hire Better People | Ep 137 29.06.2026 54:51

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Ryan Englin about hiring and attracting team members - How to actually build an employee referral system - The best way to attract technicians to your business - Why starting with your ideal team player is the most important part Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/...

Why Your Best Employees Are Burning Out (And What To Do About It) | Ep 136 22.06.2026 27:03

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Jess Hallahan about team member morale and retention. - How to build trust between team members - The best way to introduce team bonding exercises - Why going all in on your employees is the only way to operate Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJs...

Google Accidentally Revealed the Future of SEO | Ep 135 15.06.2026 9:55

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a recent video from our youtube channel - Does SEO still matter? - What type of content Google says you should be making - How to prepare your home service business for the shift Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consult...

Commercial Real Estate Explained for Home Service Businesses | Ep 134 08.06.2026 26:35

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Graham Storey about using commercial real estate to build wealth. - How to buy commercial real estate as a home service business owner - The commercial real estate SBA loop hole - When to hire someone to help you buy real estate Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/c...

The CEO of Google Just Warned Home Service Businesses About AI Search | 133 01.06.2026 21:59

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a recent video from our youtube channel - What the CEO of Google said about the future of search - Why traditional SEO is dying - How to prepare your home service business for the shift Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash...

From Reputation Management to Experience Management - The Big Shift in Home Service | Ep 132 26.05.2026 30:04

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Pierce Birkhold about shifting from reputation management to experience management. Learn more here: https://www.realworklabs.com/phlash-consulting-podcast?utm_campaign=326805186-Phlash%20Consulting%20Referral&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=landingpage&utm_term=phlashconsulting&utm_content=phlashconsulting - How to do happy calls and actually...

Why Most Home Service Brands Look the Same (And Lose Customers Because of It) | Ep 131 18.05.2026 30:19

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Sergio Silva about building a home service brand that dominates your market - How to decide it's time to rebrand - The branding no-no's home service businesses should know - What branding assets you need to dominate your market Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.yout...

She Built Her Home Service Business to $10M...Then Almost Lost it All | Ep 130 11.05.2026 41:37

In this episode, Phil Risher talks with Kerri Raynor about scaling her business to $10M and almost losing it to a hidden lawsuit. - How to build a $10M home service business - The hidden lawsuit most home service businesses may face - How to find a PE firm that is good Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/...

Stop Hoping for Referrals — Build This $1M Referral System Instead | Ep 129 04.05.2026 20:05

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a recent video from our youtube channel - How to build a $1M referral system - What numbers to track year over year to grow - How to structure your referral system for success Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting...

How I Scaled a Home Service Business to $5M Using Enterprise’s Playbook | Ep 128 28.04.2026 31:20

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a recent video that went viral on LinkedIn about how he used Enterprise strategies to grow a home service business - How to use a $27B family owned business framework to grow your business - What numbers to track year over year to grow - How to structure your team for success Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube...

5 Marketing Pitfalls Costing Home Service Businesses 8 to 10% of Their Revenue & How to Fix Them | Ep 127 20.04.2026 1:02:29

In this episode, Phil Risher and Tom Casey discuss: - How to dominate local neighborhoods - How to track ROI & growth from marketing - Why most home service owners fail with marketing Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www.youtu...

Still Closing Every Deal? Here’s How to Replace Yourself and Scale to $10M | Ep 126 13.04.2026 31:07

In this episode, Phil Risher and Steve Caron discuss: - How to hire salespeople for home service businesses - How to build a sales system inside your business with key metrics - Why most home service owners fail when hiring salespeople Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Y...

The $100M Home Service Cheat Code (Alex Hormozi Strategy) | Ep 125 06.04.2026 49:15

In this episode, Phil Risher share a live event he did on the $100M Series from Alex Hormozi - How to use the $100M Series in a home service business - Call scripts with the grand slam offer - Using the $100M money models to actually scale from 1M to 10M Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZC...

She took this home service business from $8M to $11M in 2 years | Ep 124 30.03.2026 30:18

In this episode, Phil Risher and Marie Elliott discuss: - What gaps she saw at an 8M home service business that led to quick growth - Why spending more on ads was not the quick fix to growth - How leadership meetings helped scale vision and data Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZ...

Building a Culture That Actually Drives Growth, Retention, and Profitability 23.03.2026 52:27

In this episode, Phil Risher and Nicole Greer discuss: - Building a culture that grows your business - How to have conversations with tough employees - The accountability framework to use with your team Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> ht...

Ai Search is Shifting in Home Service Businesses - What You Can Do To Prepare | Ep 122 16.03.2026 24:05

In this episode, Phil Risher and Carl Willis discuss: - Preparing your home service business for ai search - Virtual estimating and ai - Creating content to rank in ai search Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www.youtube.com/channe...

The 4 Relationships Standing Between You and a $10 Million Home Service Business | Ep 121 09.03.2026 27:48

In this episode, Phil Risher and Sara Hardwick Grintz discuss: - 4 PACT relationships every business needs to scale to $10m - How to build a b2b referral partner program - Why Gifting is only part of relationship building Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash...

Stop Buying Leads: How This Turf Business Scaled to Multi-7 Figures Using Relationships | Ep 120 02.03.2026 20:30

In this episode, Phil Risher and Connor Sweeney discuss: - Building partnerships to grow multi 7 figures - How to build a premium brand - Opening new office and scaling Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS...

3 Years to Exit: A Masterclass on Preparing Your Business for Sale | Ep 119 23.02.2026 33:20

In this episode, Phil Risher and Scott Snider discuss: - 4 Capital Levers to grow a business - How to 2x value without more revenue - Why 75% of Business Owners Regret Selling (And How to Avoid It) Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https:/...

10x thinking formula to grow your home service business and prepare you to sell with Bill Gallagher | Ep 118 16.02.2026 33:58

In this episode, Phil Risher and Bill Gallagher discuss: - 10x mindset to explode growth - Why 10x is easier than 2x - Scaling frameworks to think bigger Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSuWJ-9UlN2DELnW...

He Hit $1M… Then Got Stuck. These 4 Fixes Took Him to $1.8M with Adam Sylvester | Ep 117 09.02.2026 33:25

In this episode, Phil Risher and Adam Sylvesteer discuss: - How he stalled at $1.2M then unlocked 40% growth - How he took 5 weeks off from his business - Building a sales and marketing machine Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www...

$1.3M Home Service Business Added Another $1M in 12 Months With Kevin McCarthy | Ep 116 02.02.2026 37:49

In this episode, Phil Risher and Kevin McCarthy discuss: - How he added $1m to his home service business in 18 - Buying back his time to lead - Hiring a sales person and building a sales system Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://ww...

Build Wealth Inside and Outside of Your Home Service Business with Jason Gabrieli | Ep 115 26.01.2026 32:41

In this episode, Phil Risher and Jason Gabriele discuss: - The home service wealth ladder - How to plan for an exit of your home service business - Where to start if all your wealth is tied up in your business Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -...

Google Ads ROAS Data, Marketing Budget Killers, Q&A With Phil Risher | Ep 114 21.01.2026 25:05

In this episode, Phil Risher discusses: - Benchmark data on Google Ads for home service businesses - The difference between premium brand content and trust building content Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/...