• Recruiting | How to Hire Better Employees and Build a Stronger Team - Episode 507
    Nov 3 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, we dive into recruiting, hiring, and employee retention for home service businesses. We talk about how to create better job ads, set realistic expectations, screen candidates, and build a recruiting process that brings in the right people. We also break down why culture, communication, and leadership play such a major role in keeping great employees.

    We look at what happens during the first 30 days, why the 90 day mark matters, and how exit interviews can reveal problems inside your business. We also talk about performance based pay, developing leaders, protecting company culture, and building your recruiting pipeline before you desperately need someone. If you want to build a stronger team and make better hiring decisions, this episode gives you practical ideas you can put into action.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Scaling a Home Service Business | AI, Leadership, and Profit Strategies for Growth - Episode 506
    Oct 29 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, we dive into how to scale a home service business with smarter systems, stronger leadership, and better financial decisions. We explore how AI, automation, and recorded-call analysis can improve sales, streamline operations, and help your team work more efficiently. We also break down gross profit, cost of goods sold, marketing budgets, and how to measure the return on your investments.

    We discuss how to hire the right people, build effective training systems, and develop leaders who can take ownership as your business grows. You will hear why accountability, company culture, and clear processes become even more important as you add people and increase revenue. If you want to grow your home service company, improve profitability, and build a team that can handle the next stage of growth, this episode gives you practical ideas to put into action.

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    52 mins
  • Home Service Growth | Jon Vatcher on Scaling a Profitable Cleaning Business and Building a Strong Team - Episode 505
    Oct 27 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, Jon Vatcher from Cleaning World Inc, joins us in the bar, and we dive into what it takes to grow a home service business while managing the challenges that come with each stage of growth. We talk about building better business systems, tracking your numbers, improving profitability, and making smarter decisions as your company expands. We also discuss how marketing, branding, and the right tools help you build a stronger operation.

    We get into recruiting, training, and retaining employees who help your business succeed. We talk about leadership, employee compensation, and creating a team that shares in the company's growth. We also explore owner pay, retirement planning, and the importance of building a business that supports your long-term financial goals.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Hiring Employees | How Home Service Businesses Can Build a Strong Recruiting Pipeline - Episode 504
    Oct 22 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, we dive into recruiting strategies that help home service businesses find qualified employees and prepare for seasonal demand. We talk about interview no-shows, reaching passive candidates, and building a talent pipeline before you need to hire. You’ll learn how faster follow-up, better candidate communication, and consistent recruiting efforts can improve your hiring process.

    We also explore how marketing, social media, and recruiting software help you attract employees and stay connected with potential candidates. We discuss the importance of company culture, community involvement, and showing people what makes your business a great place to work. If you want to build a stronger team and keep your business ready for growth, this conversation gives you practical ideas to put into action.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Employee Benefits | Michael Notte on Affordable Health Insurance for Small Businesses - Episode 503
    Oct 20 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, Michael Notte from Small Biz Benefits Pro, joins us in the bar to talk about affordable employee benefits and health insurance strategies for small businesses. We discuss supplemental insurance, individual coverage options, and ways to design benefits that fit your company's budget. Mike shares how business owners can use employee benefits to attract talent, retain good people, and build stronger teams.

    We also dive into health reimbursement arrangements, tax advantaged benefits, and wellness plans that can help employers and employees save on certain costs. Mike explains how preventive care, virtual healthcare services, and smarter benefit design can give small businesses more options when building employee benefits packages. Plus, we hear the story of how he went from touring with a band to building an insurance business and helping entrepreneurs make better benefits decisions.

    Want better benefits for your business? Visit Small Biz Benefits Pro, for customized insurance solutions and employee benefit plans designed for business owners.

    Learn more at: https://www.mjninsuranceservices.com/

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    47 mins
  • Rodent Control | David Dorfman on Growing a Successful Rodent Control Business - Episode 502
    Oct 8 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, David Dorfman from Rodents Stop joins us in the bar, and we talk about building a specialized rodent control business and serving homeowners with serious rat and mouse problems. David shares how he and his father built Rodents Stop over 20 years by developing a consistent treatment process, investing in their team, and solving the root causes of rodent infestations. We also get into marketing, customer relationships, and the opportunities available in the Southern California rodent control market.

    We talk about what it takes to grow a home service company through strong leadership, employee retention, and smart marketing decisions. David breaks down how he manages a large team, develops leaders, works with contractors, and continues expanding the business while maintaining a strong foundation. If you are building a home service business and want to learn how specialized services, people, and long term consistency can drive growth, this conversation gives you plenty to think about.

    Check out David Dorfman from Rodents Stop. If you're in Southern California, visit Rodents Stop for professional rodent control.

    Outside Southern California? Get the DIY rodent control kit at: rodentcontroltoyourdoor.com

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    57 mins
  • Fall Business Prep | How Home Service Businesses Can Prepare for the Busy Season - Episode 501
    Oct 6 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, we dive into how to prepare your home service business for the fall busy season with a focus on recruiting, marketing, production, and operations. We talk about hiring ahead of demand, building relationships with customers and potential employees, and making sure your administrative systems are ready before things get busy. We also break down why answering the phone, following up on leads, and fixing your processes should happen before you increase your marketing spend.

    We also get into AI, business data, job costing, automation, scaling, leadership, and the competition created by private equity and franchise companies. I share practical ways to think about seasonal recruiting, customer lifetime value, digital marketing costs, and the systems that help you handle more work. Plus, we have some Labor Day trivia, fishing stories, and plenty of conversations from the bar.

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    56 mins
  • Hiring and Leadership | Justin Noggle on Hiring, Firing, Team Culture, and Business Growth - Episode 500
    Oct 1 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Heroes!

    In this episode, Justin Noggle joins us in the bar, and we talk about the leadership decisions that shape a growing home service business. We get into hiring, firing, team culture, operations, employee performance, and building a team that can keep the business moving when you are away.

    We also talk about business growth, financial management, marketing, recurring revenue, commercial services, and the lessons that come from running multiple businesses. Justin and I keep the conversation real as we move from business strategy into hunting, fishing, travel, golf, and the stories that make Home Service Happy Hour what it is.

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    1 hr and 56 mins