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Sitting in traffic trying to stay productive.
What do other entrepreneurs do while driving and stuck in traffic. Me personally I make all my phone calls. I will respond to texts when I get them (not driving), and tell them I will call them back during the time I know I will be on the road and can speak safely, handsfree. I feel like this is a good use of my time sitting, otherwise unproductive. I wonder what other people do? Listen to podcasts? Plan? Strategize? Recite their sales pitches to themselves? Catch up with your team? Random check in calls with clients?Increase Revenue - Cross-service Sales
Hey everyone! As many of you already know, it’s much more budget-friendly to market to our current customers than to chase after new ones. So, how can we make the most of our existing clientele? One simple approach is cross-selling! Did you just install a new hot water tank? How about offering an annual maintenance package for the HVAC system to keep everything running smoothly? Mowing lawns? Why not suggest spring and fall aeration, or even re-edge those garden beds! Cleaning houses? Don't forget to mention the window washing for those outdoor panes! Pumping septic? Share that you can install risers with easy-access lids! Just completed a gorgeous landscape? Encourage them to sign up for your maintenance package. Installed new outdoor light fixtures? We can also hang Christmas lights to bring some extra cheer! What are some creative ways you cross-sell your main services?Business Advice
I am extremely skilled in the trade that my business operates, I am a owner/operator of a pest control company. I have been working in the industry for 13 years as a technician, senior technician, supervisor, manager and a trainer. I know the industry inside and out but when I decided to start my own company I realized fast there are things about business I know nothing about. Taxes, accounting, bookkeeping...those types of things. I am wondering if anyone has had these same experiences, where they knew there would be challenges and learning but were shocked to see the reality of it? Have you hired someone as an advisor? Have you watched YouTube videos? Studied all the material you could find? What turns a good worker in the industry into a good owner of a business in that field?How do you Differentiate Yourself from Your Competition?
One of the frequent concerns we all hear from businesses in the service industry is their struggle to attract more customers due to competition from others offering similar services at lower prices. So, if you're a business owner committed to growth, what can you do to navigate this hurdle without resorting to undercutting your prices? First and foremost, it’s essential to recognize that if the only thing setting you apart is your price, potential customers will naturally gravitate toward the cheaper option. After all, who would willingly pay more for the same service? The real key to overcoming this pricing challenge is to highlight what makes your products and services unique in the eyes of your potential customers. So, what strategies are you using to draw new clients through your doors?October Giveaway: Post, Connect, and Win!
Fall’s in full swing, and we’re celebrating with something extra sweet — your chance to win one of three $200 Visa Gift Cards! 💸 Here’s how to enter 👉 Create a new post in any of our community boards! Share a recent business win or learning, post a question, or ask for advice — anything that gets the conversation going. Bonus entries: Reply to other members’ posts! Each meaningful reply = 1 extra entry (up to 3 total). That’s 4 chances total to snag a $200 Visa Gift Card! 🙌 Giveaway runs through October 31. Winners will be announced right here in the community the first week of November! So grab your coffee, hop into a few threads, and let’s make October a successful month together! 🍂 🌟 WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED 🌟 Congratulations to Spencer1 , PestFreeCanada , and Housekept_Tim! Terms & ConditionsWant to connect with another local business for B2B referrals?
We've heard from countless pros that real, local partnerships are the #1 way to grow your business. To help, we're running a trial where the Jobber team will connect you with a local pro who is also on Jobber. Just fill out the Google form, and someone from Jobber will be in touch. 👉 Form Link Here Have questions or suggestions about how Jobber can help supercharge your B2B referral plan? Let us know in the thread below!Thinking of selling your business? Here’s how to build a business that’s worth buying
Buyers aren’t just buying your cool brand or logo. They’re buying for profit, strong systems, and a business that can run without you. 👇 Watch the latest Masters of Home Service episode as Forrest Derr and Daniel Dixon share what makes a business sellable 👇 🤔 Question for you: If you’ve thought about selling, what do you think would be the hardest part? Delegating, organizing financials, or stepping back from the business? Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Can we be real? What do you do on the days/weeks you just want to quit?
Occasionally, I will have days or weeks I just want to give up. I'm 9 years in. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I have learned hard lessons. I have experienced big wins and losses. And every once in a while I feel defeated. I try everything to grow and make my business better and then I find myself taking steps backwards and feeling exhausted over the thoughts of having to build something again. This could be team members leaving that I invested in, money I saved that I now have to spend on repairs, or unexpected losses, and the list goes on. We all have those days we feel like we just don't have what it takes to actually make it. What do you do? How do you keep moving forward? Share some hopeful stories. Share the worst stories and how you overcame. I don't want to hear how you just win all the time. Tell me the stuff that made you sleepless, the stuff that made you cry, and that stuff that you thought you just couldn't rise from. I need some encouragement that even when I think the worst is happening I can still overcome and keep moving forward and win!When cash is tight, do you double down on marketing or pull back?
In this episode of Masters of Home ServiceDaniel Dixon joins Adam to share three growth tactics to help maximize revenue. One piece of advice they both agree on is to keep the foot on the gas for your marketing efforts even during slow periods. Agree? Disagree? Check out the full episode below. Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
