What does it really take to grow a profitable service business? In this episode of The New Flat Rate podcast, President Danielle Putnam breaks down what “money in the bank” actually means for contractors—and why growing your company the right way starts with a solid financial foundation. From simple savings strategies to smart marketing moves and service call tactics that actually work, Danielle shares the exact steps contractors can take today to build a stronger, more secure business.
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Money in the bank
1:05 - Growing from a position of strength
2:52 - Rules to grow your savings
5:22 - Let’s go back to the basics
6:36 - The discipline to save
9:07 - Story time with Rodney Koop
10:23 - Start small
11:51 - Generating extra money - service call options
12:22 - So, where do you start
15:52 - Your techs don’t need to upsell
17:19 - Securing the base - marketing
18:25 - 3 simple marketing tips
20:17 - Track your results
20:43 - TNFR gift
21:35 - Start small, think big
22:31 - Closing
Links and Recourses:
To learn more about The New Flat Rate- thenewflatrate.com
Fun-bound kit- https://app.hubspot.com/payments/tYZ4sz9TgZ9bYkdJ?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz- https://a.co/d/gEFpilh
Foundation Wealth- https://foundationwealth.com/
