Shows
Home Service ToolboxEp. 35 | Simplifying Systems and ProcessesHow can small business owners simplify their workload by engaging in automated software platforms? Guest Leah Livingston2020-06-2445 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 34 | Maintaining IntegrityHow can small businesses owners communicate and capitalize on customer transparency? Guest Bryan Gilbert2020-06-1752 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 33 | Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns: The Secret to Small Business SuccessHow can direct mail marketing campaigns help small business owners as they begin to reopen their doors? Guest Samantha Heald2020-05-2751 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 29 | The Strength of Small BusinessesHow small businesses can stay strong, unified, and continue to grow throughout COVID 19. Guest Lechelle Yates2020-05-2047 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 32 | How the Home Service Industry can Combat COVID 19Combatting the economic challenges home service providers are experiencing during this pandemic. Guest Mischa Fisher2020-05-2044 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 31 | Strength in Social MediaHow social media has kept business owners and customers connected during this current season of business. Guest Katie Thompson2020-05-1351 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 30 | The Power of VideoDiscussing how video has transformed the current season of business2020-05-0645 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 27 | Discussing resources, accessibility, and technology for home service providers2020-04-1553 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 28 | The integration of technology within builder solutions.In this episode we speak with Spencer Padgett from CoConstruct about, the integration of technology within builder solutions.2020-04-1549 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 26 | How can businesses continue to network, virtually.2020-04-0153 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 25 | Why All Businesses Need to Apply for the SBA Disaster LoanStaying prepared and proactive about your finances and financial education. Guest: Gerri Detweiler2020-03-2551 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 23 | Teamwork, time management, and tenacityFinding ways to compromise and maintain a balance between your personal and professional career. Guest Richard Turner2020-03-1141 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 22 | Staring Adversity in the Eye with Guest Andy McKeownCoping with adversity, customers, and other obstacles in business.2020-03-0445 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 20 | The Importance of Quality Service with David Nishan2020-02-1933 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 19 | The Key to Not Losing Focus with Will SpencerEveryone is trying to get your attention and it has become incredibly difficult to stay focused! Will Spencer of JKS Incorporated unpacks how he's stayed focus for over 40 years in business.2020-02-1254 minHome Service ToolboxEp. 18 | How to grow your business by getting smaller!2020-02-1029 minHome Service ToolboxLooking Back on Growth Made Simple in 2019Growth Made Simple started with its first episode on April 3, 2019. Mary and Brian wrap up the end of the year with some reflection and a preview of the business growth podcast in 2020!2019-12-0427 minHome Service ToolboxBuilding a Great Reputation with HomeownersWhen you work in home services, your reputation with your customers can make or break your business. Brian and guest Ashley Lay talk about the importance of building and keeping a great reputation with local homeowners.2019-11-2024 minHome Service ToolboxEverything You Need to Know About BERTWhat is Google's BERT update, what does this mean for SEO and search algorithms, and what can you do to make the most of your site's SEO? Get the answers you need to make smart decisions for 2020.2019-11-0625 minHome Service ToolboxCreating Content with PurposeGreat content strategy means creating valuable content that's written for the customer, not just search engines. Learn how to get started by answering questions.2019-10-1624 minHome Service ToolboxRemoving Roadblocks: How to Build Trust with Your CustomersBrian talks with Megan Hartman, a home stager and interior designer, about how confidence and compassion can play into developing trust with your customers and make them feel comfortable with their buying decisions.2019-10-0922 minHome Service ToolboxThe True Value of Customer ServiceDealing with customers and clients of all types, both ideal and difficult, is inevitable in any business. We're joined by the sales team from Bloomday Granite & Marble to talk about how making a positive experience the priority for any customer is the key to getting referrals.2019-09-1823 minHome Service ToolboxThe Challenges of Selling to the HomeownerEducation is key when it comes to reaching a homeowner audience. Join us with guest Kevin Dyess, a Hubspot channel account manager and veteran of the solar industry as we talk about reaching your customers and helping them make informed decisions.2019-09-0425 minHome Service ToolboxThe Value of Leadership Coaching with Dr. Eric Waldrop Pt. 2Listen to the second part of Brian's talk with Dr. Eric Waldrop about leadership coaching, what to expect from your coach, and how an outside perspective can help anyone overcome the key challenges of leadership.2019-08-2129 minHome Service ToolboxThe Value of Leadership Coaching with Dr. Eric Waldrop: Pt. 1Coaching is an integral part of our lives and to growth in a leadership role. Brian sits down with Dr. Eric Waldrop to talk about the value of leadership coaching and what it entails.2019-08-0715 minHome Service ToolboxFinding the Best Hires with RightPath: Pt 2Take a deeper dive into the hiring process. Crystal and Peter from RightPath Resources share some tangible tips to improve your hiring process and help your company find the right people.2019-07-1716 minHome Service ToolboxFinding the Best Hires with RightPath: Pt 1What effect can the wrong hire have on your team and your company? We sat down with RightPath Resources to talk about the hiring process and how to get the right people for your team.2019-06-2718 minHome Service ToolboxDesigning Your Office with a Growth MindsetWith two major office relocations in the past five years, we've learned a lot about how to design a space that works and promotes growth. Listen in to hear about our tips for designing an office space, and Brian and Mary's office horror stories.2019-06-1928 minHome Service ToolboxBeing Data-Driven Pt. 3: Metrics Your Boss Cares AboutAre your monthly reports a time of dread? Learn how to improve reporting with your boss or client and get on the same page about your goals.2019-06-0422 minHome Service ToolboxPaid Ads Are Great, but Which Data is Most Important?Paid ad platforms provide plenty of data, but which metrics really matter? Learn what to look for and how to read what the data is really saying about your ad performance.2019-05-1525 minHome Service ToolboxWhat Does it Mean to be Data-Driven?Being data driven means allowing data to drive the decisions you make for your company. Learn how in this episode of Growth Made Simple.2019-05-0114 minHome Service ToolboxBridging the Gap Between Marketing and SalesCan sales and marketing actually work together? Statistics show that they can, and when they do it leads to great things for businesses! Learn how to unite these two departments in Episode 2 of Growth Made Simple!2019-04-1615 min
Home Service ToolboxWhat's the Big Deal with Buyer Personas for Business Growth?Buyer personas are representations of your ideal customers. Learn the tools you can use to build personas and help your business grow.2019-03-2721 min