This is the show where we bring you interviews with todays trades business leaders and game changers to help you grow your business.
The general consensus about debt is that it’s bad. I do agree with it when it comes to personal finances, but in business finance, it may not always ring true. In this episode, I talked about how debt can be a tool to scale your business. Join the Contractor Momentum Lounge FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ 00:08 Introduction […]
2021 has arrived! It’s been a good year for most trades businesses, but we’ve got two marketing hurdles in our path this year. I discuss those, how I’ve been preparing my businesses and clients for them, and the biggest opportunities. Links: Contractor Momentum Lounge (FB Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514 Cloudways Hosting (affiliate): https://www.cloudways.com/en/?id=738246
By radically successful trades business, I mean businesses or companies making 8 figures every year. In this episode, I discuss the 6 marketing elements that you will find in those kinds of companies in whatever trades industry. The elements I talk about here are also a part of The Market Domination Method. Join the Contractor […]
This is a quick episode with Mike Nicolai of Triton Air in Orange County, California about the benefits of private labelling equipment. He mainly talks specifically about private labelling in the HVAC industry, but in the end there are tips that apply to other industries as well. Join the Contractor Momentum Lounge FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ […]
Corey Hickman runs Comfort Matters in Minneapolis. In this short 15-minute episode, he shares the processes and techniques he’s implemented to improve employee attendance. In this, you’ll learn concrete solutions to resolve unplanned absences, tardiness, and missed meetings. Corey also guested on a previous episode about shifting to a 4-day work week. Contractor Momentum Lounge […]
Ellen Rohr is a female powerhouse in trades business. In this episode, I caught up with her about Zoom Drain since her last guest episode on this podcast. It’s a nationwide franchise business that has helped small independent plumbing businesses reach $100M annually. We also talked about how she plans as an executive and how […]
This week, I’ve got a quick solo podcast discussing performance-driven compensation – what challenges you might face when implementing, how to avoid those problems, and how to make it work so that employees are motivated. Join the Contractor Momentum Lounge FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514 Here’s what I discussed: 00:35 Challenges with performance-driven compensation 01:22 How to […]
Coming back on the podcast is Mike Nicolai of Triton Air. In this episode, we’re talking about how he uses forms to get his team to do things the way he wants them done and up to his standard. He also gave out pointers on how to assimilate your staff to this system, how to […]
Travis Smith led his company, Sky Heating and Cooling in the Portland, Oregon area, to be named the “Best Heating Contractor to Work For” in 2015. If there’s anyone who knows more about how to make a company the place people want to work for, he’s the one! In this episode, we talk employee benefits […]
Shawn Reynolds owns a gutter and siding business called Reynolds Brothers Exteriors along with his brothers in Canada. He’s a returning guest of the podcast. A year and a half since the last episode with him, he’s back to discuss the immense growth his company has achieved in that time, specifically growing his business from […]
Tom Lopatosky of Lopco Contracting is a recurring guest on the podcast. In this episode, we start where we left off, specifically the effects Covid-19 has had in his business. Then we hit it off with a discussion of different offline marketing he’s done since our last conversation – getting a deal for a local […]
Joining us on the podcast in this episode is Tanner Mullen, the owner of Premium Painting in Ocala, Florida. His company does interior and exterior painting with a team comprised of 10 employees. From sending a bigger team out on the field to using Google Forms as a critical part of recruitment to filter out […]
In this episode of the podcast, we have as our guest Scott Berman, the owner and founder of Florida Window & Door. His company covers the entire east coast of Florida from Jacksonville to Miami. In 10 years of being in the business, he’s grown his company to over 250 employees. We touched base for […]
Subscribe on iTunes In this week's episode of the Contractor Momentum, we are joined by Travis Ringe, the owner of ProSkill Services, one of the best service trades in the Southwest. He shares with us how he built a successful business through his unique philosophy and mindset. Hit play to find out how he gets […]
Subscribe on iTunes In this week’s episode of the Contractor Momentum, we are joined by Travis Ringe, the owner of ProSkill Services, one of the best service trades in the Southwest. He shares with us how he built a successful business through his unique philosophy and mindset. Hit play to find out how he gets […]
Subscribe on iTunes Through my extensive experience in the home service industry – running a contracting business, producing a podcast for contractors, managing a contractor community group, and working with other contractors in general – I realized there are certain problems at various company sizes. In this episode, we’re focusing on businesses that are around […]
Subscribe on iTunes Through my extensive experience in the home service industry – running a contracting business, producing a podcast for contractors, managing a contractor community group, and working with other contractors in general – I realized there are certain problems at various company sizes. In this episode, we’re focusing on businesses that are around […]
It’s time for a real chat about SEO! I have never seen anything that has contractors mystified, mesmerized, and otherwise chasing a mystical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, that may or may not be there, like search engine optimization. Let’s discuss my experience what is and has worked. Go to the […]
It’s time for a real chat about SEO! I have never seen anything that has contractors mystified, mesmerized, and otherwise chasing a mystical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, that may or may not be there, like search engine optimization. Let’s discuss my experience what is and has worked. Go to the […]
Our special guest for this week's podcast is Chris Carey. He is the president of Windows Direct USA, a Window and Door Company based in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. During their first year of operations, they almost went out of business. But those challenges did not hold him back—he created his very own secret formula […]
Our special guest for this week’s podcast is Chris Carey. He is the president of Windows Direct USA, a Window and Door Company based in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. During their first year of operations, they almost went out of business. But those challenges did not hold him back—he created his very own secret formula […]
You’ve worked hard. But instead of feeling elated when you look into your books, all you get is a sinking feeling. Why do the numbers say you made less money than you expected? What went wrong? It’s a terrible situation and believe me, it has happened to me before. I understand a lot of trades […]
You’ve worked hard. But instead of feeling elated when you look into your books, all you get is a sinking feeling. Why do the numbers say you made less money than you expected? What went wrong? It’s a terrible situation and believe me, it has happened to me before. I understand a lot of trades […]
Our special guest for this week's podcast is Tom Howard of Lee's Air Conditioning Company, a $15 million operation in Sacramento, California. In this week’s podcast, we give you the opportunity to listen to his understanding of budget strategies and the benefits of Lean Management principles. Learn all about the importance of budgeting, what seasonality […]
Our special guest for this week’s podcast is Tom Howard of Lee’s Air Conditioning Company, a $15 million operation in Sacramento, California. In this week’s podcast, we give you the opportunity to listen to his understanding of budget strategies and the benefits of Lean Management principles. Learn all about the importance of budgeting, what seasonality […]
How An Org Chart In this episode, our special guest is Mike Nicolai of Triton Air. Triton Air is a family-owned HVAC business in Southern California run by Mr. Nicolai himself. Mike and I talk about organizational charts and how these could help your company grow. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ Mike’s Org Chart: http://contractormomentum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hvac-org-chart-from-podcast.jpg Mike’s Company […]
How An Org Chart In this episode, our special guest is Mike Nicolai of Triton Air. Triton Air is a family-owned HVAC business in Southern California run by Mr. Nicolai himself. Mike and I talk about organizational charts and how these could help your company grow. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ Mike’s Org Chart: https://www.contractormomentum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hvac-org-chart-from-podcast.jpg Mike’s Company […]
Jason Lee from Indianapolis brings up a burning question in our Facebook group about people not showing up during job interviews. How do you get a better commitment from those who respond to your job ads? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ Here’s what we discussed: 0:10 How we deal with people who don't show up Our own […]
Jason Lee from Indianapolis brings up a burning question in our Facebook group about people not showing up during job interviews. How do you get a better commitment from those who respond to your job ads? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/ Here’s what we discussed: 0:10 How we deal with people who don’t show up Our own […]
This week’s episode with Gokul Padmanabhan was a complete EYE OPENER. With customer acquisition getting harder and harder, how do we know if our companies have what it takes to stay and grow? From recruitment, so we become the company people want to work for, to marketing, where we become the company people want to […]
This week’s episode with Gokul Padmanabhan was a complete EYE OPENER. With customer acquisition getting harder and harder, how do we know if our companies have what it takes to stay and grow? From recruitment, so we become the company people want to work for, to marketing, where we become the company people want to […]
???? NEW NAME: From Home Pro Success toooooo Contractor Momentum. The focus remains the same; no fluff interviews and insights on contracting business! In this episode I explain why I decided to rebrand and rename the podcast after almost 3 years. Links & Mentions Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896216427196514/
According to John Huffman of Innovative Design Concepts, building a successful business isn’t just about finding the next client to keep the cash flow going. He has his own principles on how to manage a design-and-build operation that keeps clients happy and more likely to stick to his business. We cover these principles, as well […]
According to John Huffman of Innovative Design Concepts, building a successful business isn’t just about finding the next client to keep the cash flow going. He has his own principles on how to manage a design-and-build operation that keeps clients happy and more likely to stick to his business. We cover these principles, as well […]
Having to rely on estimates is a system that has proven efficient for businesses which depend on sales, but this system also has its fair share of drawbacks that could be improved. Fortunately, we discuss a fresh alternative that could be a total game changer in this episode of the Home Pro Success Show. Here’s […]
Having to rely on estimates is a system that has proven efficient for businesses which depend on sales, but this system also has its fair share of drawbacks that could be improved. Fortunately, we discuss a fresh alternative that could be a total game changer in this episode of the Home Pro Success Show. Here’s […]
Ready to take your sales up a notch? Whether you suck at sales or are a top performer these tips will get you more signatures and deposits!
Ready to take your sales up a notch? Whether you suck at sales or are a top performer these tips will get you more signatures and deposits!
Follow up to HPS026: SECRETS TO GETTING CLIENTS THAT PAY HIGHER PRICES (THEN YOUR COMPETITORS) Including: What does it mean to be a premium service provider? How much should you charge? Are you charging customers for your inefficiencies? Click the play button!
Follow up to HPS026: SECRETS TO GETTING CLIENTS THAT PAY HIGHER PRICES (THEN YOUR COMPETITORS) Including: What does it mean to be a premium service provider? How much should you charge? Are you charging customers for your inefficiencies? Click the play button!
It’s always better to be a premium service provider! In this episode I discuss psychological ‘pre-positioning’ strategies that will get customers paying higher prices for your services.
It’s always better to be a premium service provider! In this episode I discuss psychological ‘pre-positioning’ strategies that will get customers paying higher prices for your services.
The concept of a four-day workweek might sound unusual to some—and it might be a foreign idea to you, as well—but more and more cities around the world offer this type of work schedule. Some are much closer to you than you think! Corey Hickman of Comfort Matters doesn’t just make sure that they provide the […]
The concept of a four-day workweek might sound unusual to some—and it might be a foreign idea to you, as well—but more and more cities around the world offer this type of work schedule. Some are much closer to you than you think! Corey Hickman of Comfort Matters doesn’t just make sure that they provide the […]
Jeff Juchnowicz, the owner of Terra Garden Solutions, works mainly with commercial clients — property managers and lawn companies. As much as it takes such a big risk to deal with large-scale projects and work on big communities, Jeff has found the system that works for his company so that they can accommodate both residential […]
Jeff Juchnowicz, the owner of Terra Garden Solutions, works mainly with commercial clients — property managers and lawn companies. As much as it takes such a big risk to deal with large-scale projects and work on big communities, Jeff has found the system that works for his company so that they can accommodate both residential […]
Organizing and keeping up a dispatch calendar is a big ordeal for service businesses. However, the rewards are great when you finally figure out a way around it, build a system, and make it work for you. In this episode, I talk to someone with a lot of experience with it, Tommy Mello. He operates […]
Organizing and keeping up a dispatch calendar is a big ordeal for service businesses. However, the rewards are great when you finally figure out a way around it, build a system, and make it work for you. In this episode, I talk to someone with a lot of experience with it, Tommy Mello. He operates […]
You’ve probably seen contractor websites with live chat functionality. Is it worth it? Does it get new business? You’ve probably wondered. I recently added it to my website. In this solocast, I discuss how it is working for us so far. Below are some screenshots of how my website site looked with the live chat […]
You’ve probably seen contractor websites with live chat functionality. Is it worth it? Does it get new business? You’ve probably wondered. I recently added it to my website. In this solocast, I discuss how it is working for us so far. Below are some screenshots of how my website site looked with the live chat […]
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