What are the best business coaching programs for home service business owners?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a residential construction/remodeling coaching program with systems, daily operations, hiring etc? Looking for a program that you have had personal success with. Thank you in advance!Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.
I heard this quote recently and wanted to share with everyone in the hope it has the same effect on their mindset as it did on me. I have been thinking about this nonstop since it landed on me. It changed my entire way of thinking about my day to day work. I think this saying is so important to keep in mind everyday when you are running a business. Rushing and cramming is never going to make you faster or more efficient in the long run. Its only going to slow you down and cause you to fumble and fall. Sure there are times when we need to get things done quickly but that should never take away from quality of work and completing things that need doing. Slow down and smooth things out, this will only increase your speed and efficiency.
I Just Got my First Commercial Client
I started off seriously reaching out 2 weeks ago for my cleaning business. After designing my flyers and card, I started making the calls and sharing flyers at show homes, construction sites and other business. I walked in into a clinic and as we got talking, I focused on what I could over pointing out areas I could improve in cleaning. I was given a chance to do a one time deep clean and I nailed it. Contract for subsequent cleaning signed for a year. Very excited!!!!
The Best Projects and Programs begin with a Seed of Love and Support
Let’s start a discussion. What would happen if communities, businesses, contractors, creatives, and service providers came together to help people who are trying to build something meaningful, but simply don’t have the resources to get there alone? Not handouts. Not pity. Real opportunities. People with good hearts. People pursuing a dream. People rebuilding after setbacks. People trying to launch businesses that could one day support their families and contribute back into their communities. As a media production company, NWPhotoVideo is preparing community-focused documentary and storytelling projects designed to highlight those individuals and help connect them with real support. That support could mean mentorship, repairs, services, sponsorships, business assistance, transportation, food support, hair and makeup, vehicle repairs, or simply giving someone visibility and encouragement when the world has overlooked them. We are willing to volunteer much of our labor to help make these stories happen, while working to secure sponsorships that help cover the heavy production costs behind professional media work. The bigger question is this: Who would actually be willing to step in and help? Because I believe there are still a lot of good people out there. We’ve just become disconnected from one another. Most people don’t even know their neighbors anymore. It’s time to change that.
Small Business for the Win!
As a small business, we help others start their business by building their dream mobile coffee shop. One of our recent clients made enough money in just one summer selling coffee from their converted horse trailer to now be able to open a brick and mortar location. They will be partnering with the community to offer local meats and baked goods as well.
How to manage all aspects of a business as a sole proprietor?
I started my business in 2024 and although I have been a foreman/project manager for other companies, it seems like I am having a harder time managing everything on my own as those companies had the employees to work those positions As a sole proprietor how else can I be more efficient with juggling tasks from being the laborer of the company to be in the salesman and doing the accounting. Once I am able to, I would like to have hired employees so that it is not as stressful but for now I am just looking for some advice and possible solutions that worked for others.Weekly virtual networking
We’re trying something new in the community! Starting March 17, we’re hosting a weekly 30-minute networking session for home service pros across all industries. Join one session or all four—no commitment. These will run once a week until April 7 while we pilot the idea. 👉 Link to join: https://meet.google.com/vmf-xjiw-iad 👈 The goal is simple: bring a challenge and get ideas from other pros. Format: • Quick intros • Everyone shares one challenge • Group feedback and ideas • Quick wrap-up 🕒 Tuesdays at 11:30 AM ET ⏱️ 30 minutes Interested? Comment below then we'll invite you and send you a reminder email with the link!
Thoughts on this letter?
I wrote an open letter to Mike Rowe and spammed it on all my socials and sent it in multiple emails to someone who may have access to him. I am curious on what others think about this: Mike, You’ve spent years shining a spotlight on the dignity of skilled work and the real opportunities that exist outside the traditional four-year college path. That message has resonated with a lot of people—including those of us actually out here doing the work, building things, fixing what breaks, and keeping everyday life running. But there’s a gap in the conversation that needs more attention. We keep hearing about six-figure opportunities in the trades, about shortages of skilled labor, and about how young people should step into these roles. On paper, it sounds like a simple equation: high demand equals high pay. In reality, it’s not that straightforward—especially at the level where most people actually start. The truth is, a large portion of trade work in this country is carried by small, entry-level contractors—men and women who own small businesses, often running tight margins, juggling inconsistent workloads, and competing with larger operations that dominate big contracts. These small operators are not making six figures themselves in many cases. So how are they supposed to pay entry-level workers anything close to that? The economics don’t line up. Large-scale projects—the kind that can sustain higher wages—are often controlled by well-funded companies with deep pockets and established networks. Meanwhile, the smaller infrastructure—the local electricians, plumbers, welders, and general contractors—are left fighting over thinner slices of the pie. They are essential, but they’re not positioned to offer the kind of compensation that keeps new talent from drifting elsewhere. So when we tell young people, “Go into the trades, you can make great money,” we’re skipping the part where they spend years underpaid, working for small businesses that are themselves trying to survive. That’s where your voice—and your platform—could push the conversation further. You’ve advocated for scholarships and support for individuals entering the trades, which is valuable. But what if the focus expanded beyond the worker and included the small businesses that train them? What if more money was put directly into the hands of deserving small contractors—not as loans that burden them further, but as true investments or grants? Funding that helps them: Pay apprentices a livable wage Invest in better tools and equipment. Take on larger jobs they otherwise couldn’t access. Actually grow into the kind of companies that can sustain those six-figure roles we keep talking about Because without strengthening the foundation—the small businesses that train and employ new workers—the pipeline of skilled labor will continue to struggle. Right now, we’re asking the bottom of the system to fix a top-heavy problem. If we want more skilled professionals, we don’t just need willing workers—we need stronger, better-supported employers at the ground level. Otherwise, the gap between expectation and reality will keep widening. You’ve already done a lot to change how people view skilled labor. This is an opportunity to push that impact even further—by addressing not just the workforce, but the ecosystem they depend on. Respectfully, Someone in the trenches trying to make it make sense
