Time Will Always Expose the Wrong Employee
Good afternoon all, I just had back to back meetings with our investor and business advisor Patrick Bet David. I wanted to share with you all some exciting notes from our 1 on 1... Business Lesson: Time Reveals the Truth About Employees When someone joins your company, they may look like the perfect fit at first. They say the right things, nod their head in meetings, and blend in with the culture. But here’s the reality: people can’t hide their true values for long. 1. The Filter of Time Good fits prove themselves through consistency, work ethic, and alignment with company values. Bad fits eventually slip — they cut corners, clash with culture, or show they were only there for a paycheck. Time sorts people better than any interview ever can. 2. You Don’t Have to Rush Sometimes you’ll see red flags right away, but other times it takes months. Don’t stress over catching everything immediately. Give people enough room to show their true selves. 3. The Donnie Brasco Lesson Joe Pistone (undercover FBI agent “Donnie Brasco”) spent nearly 6 years inside the mob before exposing 240 criminals. The point? No matter how well someone blends in, identity always surfaces. In business, the same is true: people reveal themselves eventually. 4. The Leader’s Job Confront directly when behavior clashes with values. Observe patiently when you’re not sure yet. Act decisively once the truth is clear. Takeaway Hiring is never about perfection, it’s about filtering and continuing to filter. Time is your ally. The right employees prove themselves. The wrong ones expose themselves. Your job is to stay sharp, pay attention, and act when the evidence is there.Do Electrical Contractors own a business or job?
A lot of guys say they “work for themselves.” But when I ask who controls their schedule — it’s the customer. When I ask what happens if they take a day off — the work stops. And if they stop answering the phone — the leads disappear. That’s not a business. That’s a job with more pressure. I built this visual because I lived it. The truth is: most contractors don’t own their time, they just own the stress. So I came to the conclusion: If you stop working and your income stops too… You don’t own a business ... you just own your own job. How do you guys feel about that ?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.
What motivated you to start your business? This young entrepreneur shares his story
At the 01:11 mark of this episode of the Masters of Home Service, Zech Osburn (who started his business right out of high school) says he started out of necessity as he had to move out of his parents’ house and start paying rent. What motivated you to start your business? Was it survival, opportunity, or something else? Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
When pressure hits, who do you become?
Met with PBD today on our monthly call for Energize Us Edu. These were the lines that he shared with me about our current state: “Watch your language—the world will gives it to you back.” “Overwhelmed? The man upstairs says: give him more, he can handle it, or give him less” “You need the BEST people to handle pressure. Find the pulse on your team, their pain threshold, remove negative or “real talk” mentality, focussed on negative aspects calling it real talk.” Gods listening: Don’t ask for more if you fold when it shows up. I wanted to share this with you all. What do you think ?3 Lessons from Leviton for Electricians
3 Things I learned about Leviton Longevity takes vision: Leviton has been in this industry for over 100 years. That doesn’t happen by accident. It takes resilience, smart pivots, and staying relevant to the people you serve. Innovation is constant: Their origin story ties all the way back to Thomas Edison, when gas lamps were being replaced with electric fixtures. And still to this day, they’re thinking ahead, building for what’s next, For example their new Load Centers with Smart Breakers. Preparation x Planning: Learning how they plan ahead for storms, outages, and supply readiness was eye-opening. They anticipate, so when people need them, they’re ready to deliver. I’m grateful for the experience and already thinking how we can apply those same principles to Energize Us EDU.Do Home Service Pros Never Make It Past This Point?
You start out doing the work. You stay busy. You make decent money. But then what? You feel like you’re building something just because your phone keeps ringing. But if you’re not learning AND applying, I feel as if you’re wasting time. I was watching all the videos, reading all the books… but nothing was actually changing because I wasn’t acting on it. I’m saying this because I’ve lived it. And I know there are other guys out there right now doing good work, but they’re not leading. Not building. Just staying busy. How do you all handle these feelings? All the IG post hit , motivate then Im just stuck scrolling. What helped you take action?Before You Change ANYTHING — Be Honest About What Needs to Change
Am I overthinking?? Whenever I feel stuck, or entering a new phase of my business, either uncertainties or a new challenge, these are the exact questions I ask myself: - Am I happy with where my business/life is right now? - What’s actually working: financially, operationally, personally? - What’s not working: stress, cash flow, structure, balance? - And the big one: If I keep doing what I’m doing… - Will I get the results I want? How about you guys ?You Didn’t Buy Freedom. You Bought Responsibility
A lot of people think starting a business means they’ll finally have freedom. Their own schedule. No boss. No rules. But here’s the reality check: If you stop working, the money stops. If you miss a call, the customer walks. If you push a job back, you have to make it up later. You didn’t escape the 9 to 5. You just traded one boss for twenty. What have you all done to stay flexible ?
