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

Episodes

Build A Profitable Price Book in 2026 With Danielle Putnam | Ep 113 13.01.2026 1:02:36

In this episode, Phil Risher and Danielle discuss: - How to figure out your burden rate - Turning technicians into sales people - Why 5 options are better than good, better, best 📊 Billable Hour Calculator: google.com/url?sa=D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1-7UxKKvHINT_lsHgmaSVyx5HEfczGGVbeZafrdW-FRc%2Fcopy%3Furp%3Dgmail_link&ust=1766156220000000&usg=AOvVaw042LR...

Unlock Hidden Profit and Scale Your Home Service Business with Jim Bradley | Ep 112 05.01.2026 28:52

In this episode, Phil Risher and Jim Bradley discuss: - The common bottlenecks in 1m to 10m home service businesses - Why your coach should go on site 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-9UlN2DELnWClct...

Do This When Hiring Your Leadership Team with Andrew Henke | Ep 111 29.12.2025 32:09

In this episode, Phil Risher and Andrew Henke discuss: - Attracting top talent away from competitors - How to incentivize your leadership team - Building a culture that attracts and retains A players Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -> https...

Growing a Family Owned Window and Door Company to Multi 7 Figures with Justin & Rose Reif | Ep 110 22.12.2025 37:17

In this episode, Phil Risher and Justin & Rose Reif discuss: - Building a sales team to grow a home service business - Why customer experience matters more than anything else - Why bringing on fractional pieces is the key to growth Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Y...

Building an 8 Figure Home Service Business While Getting More Free Time with Phil Green | Ep 109 15.12.2025 28:51

In this episode, Phil Risher and Phil Green discuss: - Building an 8 figure home service business that runs without you - Who owns what and building simple systems - Creating performance pay for the entire team so your company grows Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Yout...

Growing Your Home Service Business Through Referral Automation with Murphy Nadauld | Ep 108 08.12.2025 28:11

In this episode, Phil Risher and Murphy Nadauld discuss: - Building an automated Referral System in your business - How to get more referrals from your number 1 lead source - Fixing the gap between who would refer you and who actually does Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIC...

Use Virtual Estimates to Grow Your Home Service Business with James Hatfield | Ep 107 01.12.2025 33:01

Check out Live Switch: https://book-a-demo.referral-factory.com/ul0RhnLJ In this episode, Phil Risher and James Hatfield discuss: - How to implement virtual estimates in your business - Turning virtual estimates into ai reports to expedite sales - Using estimates to elevate your customers' experience instantly Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ You...

Building a Profitable Home Service Business That Runs Without You with David Moerman | Ep 106 24.11.2025 40:22

In this episode, Phil Risher and David Moerman discuss: - Building a 7 figure home service business that runs without you - The ideal work week structure to grow a business - Creating a sales system inside your business Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Co...

Bought 4 Businesses & Built a $10M HVAC Business With Brendon Aldridge | Ep 105 17.11.2025 42:10

In this episode, Phil Risher and Brendon Aldridge discuss: - Growing through acquisition - Shifting from technician to sales and owner mindset - How Brendon acquired 4 businesses to fuel growth 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...

How to Build a High-Performing Sales Team in the Trades with Ryan Groth | Ep 104 10.11.2025 34:58

In this episode, Phil Risher and Ryan Groth discuss: - How to build a sales system in your business - What KPIs should you track when building a sales system - Specific steps in a sales process that every business needs Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash C...

How to Build and Sell your Business the Right Way with Lee Heisman | Ep 103 03.11.2025 32:06

Lee's email: Lee@esladvisors.com Lee's cell: 404-431-7800 In this episode, Phil Risher and Lee Heisman discuss: - How to prepare your business to sell - What to look for in a partner to sell too - How to structure the deal for the best upside opportunity Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/chan...

How to Build and Scale a Home Service Business by Hiring Better and Leading Smarter with Jonathan Whistman | Ep 102 27.10.2025 42:24

Group interview SOP - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B4WJEc1z7z35pWmpOH678XrpvKMkuAsD/view?usp=sharing In this episode, Phil Risher and Jonathan Whistman discuss: - How to use AI to hire faster and smarter - How to do group interviews that work - Building a company people actually want to work at Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher...

Building Million-Dollar Home Service Brands That Sell Before You Even Show Up with Ryan Kettering | Ep 101 20.10.2025 40:50

In this episode, Phil Risher and Ryan Kettering discuss: - What goes into a rebrand - Why a brand is more that a logo and colors - The 7 parts of branding home service businesses need to nail 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....

Lessons Learned From 100 Podcast Episodes | Ep 100 13.10.2025 22:03

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-9UlN2DELnWClctxw Submit Questions for Q&A -> phlashconsulting.com/question Join our newsletter: https://phlashconsulting.com/join/

How To COLD Text & Email Home Owners In Your Service Area With Jimmy Speyer | Ep 99 06.10.2025 30:44

Learn more about Glass House here: https://www.glasshouse.biz/phlash In this episode, Phil Risher and Jimmy Speyer discuss: - Hyper-targeted cold outreach strategies - Outbound sales strategies for home service businesses - Legal compliance for digital outreach Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

How to Build a Business that Sets you free Instead of Trapping you with Ryan Tansom | Ep 98 29.09.2025 36:15

In this episode, Phil Risher and Ryan Tansom discuss: - The owner's playbook framework - Balancing time, cash flow, and wealth - KPIs and accountability delegation to team members 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....

How to Hire Better People Faster For Your Home Service Business With Ryan Englin | Ep 97 22.09.2025 37:44

In this episode, Phil Risher and Ryan Englin discuss: - Marketing strategies to attract top talent - Retention strategies for keeping good team members - How to onboard so people stay 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....

Growing a Home Service Business From 0 to a $7.6M Sale in 5 Years With Teddy Slack | Ep 96 15.09.2025 34:42

In this episode, Phil Risher and Teddy Slack discuss: - Building a home service business to $4m in rev with 43% EBIDA - Going from 0 to $1m in 12 months - Building SOPs and a scalable profitable business in 5 years Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consult...

How to Keep the Phones Ringing in Slow Season (Even When Leads Dry Up) Q&A | Ep 95 09.09.2025 16:39

In this episode, Phil Risher answers real 7 & 8 figure home service business owners questions and gives his advice on how to stay busy in the shoulder season, get more leads, and closing more estimates. Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting -&gt...

Q&A: How To Compete in a Saturated Market, Get More Google Reviews, & Get More Leads From Ads | Ep 94 01.09.2025 29:57

In this episode, Phil Risher answers real 7 & 8 figure home service business owners questions and gives his advice on how to grow your business, get more leads, and close more estimates. 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.yo...

I Took a $70K Job Instead of $150k and It Made Me a Millionaire With Phil Risher | Ep 93 25.08.2025 12:52

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a clip from his personal YouTube channel. In 2018 I made a video that now has close to 20k views. Phil did not know at the time, but his decision to take a lower paying job he loved made all the difference in helping him make more money than he ever thought. Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher ->...

Buying & Scaling 4 Service Businesses with Keith Sklarsky | Ep 92 18.08.2025 44:40

In this episode, Phil Risher and Keith Sklarsky discuss: - Buying a service business & scaling - Rebranding & repositioning your business to attract your target audience - Incentivizing your team to grow Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phlash Consulting...

How to Build, Track, & Scale a Referral Program For Your Business with Kendall Hines | Ep 91 11.08.2025 32:28

In this episode, Phil Risher and Kendall Hines discuss: Learn about Clicki & Bravo here: https://joinclicki.clickireferrals.com/s/prishVYlH/joinclickitoday - Building a Referral Program for your customers & employees - How to incentivize customers for referrals - Keeping a referral program organized and working Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/...

Most Home Service Companies Die Here (So Did We…Almost) | Ep 90 04.08.2025 18:34

In this episode, Phil Risher shares a vulnerable and transparent side of his business, and he sees other home service businesses fighting the same battles: - Not being the bottlebeck - Buying back your time - Building culture Connect with Phil Risher LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher/ Youtube Phil Risher -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLMZCYCJsQETEZmlssIClw Youtube Phl...

Growing a Plumbing & HVAC Business to 30 Team Members with Chris Mazinni | Ep 89 28.07.2025 33:48

In this episode, Phil Risher and Chirs Mazinni discuss: - Scaling your business through acquisition - How to add a new service line - Implementing automation tools and tech stack 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/ch...