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.A site for service pros to rate a customer?
I had a thought the other day about a website to rate a customer experience. A way for us home service professionals to rate an experience with a client and either warn others about a bad client or leave praise for them. A customer should not have to deal with an unprofessional, dishonest, sloppy service provider. And a professional should not have to deal with a rude, aggressive or shady homeowner. Also, knowing you are going to walk into a welcoming home with a great client, can make that drive in to work very pleasant. Why should a homeowner be allowed to not pay us? Or talk down to us and try to walk all over us? Just as a homeowner should not be have to pay for something from a "professional" who takes their money and disappears? It's like dealing with a child, you wanna act up and be rude? You aren't going to get what you want acting like that. Reviews, reviews, reviews...I hear that all day about how important they are to a business. Just as important to a business owner would be getting paid for your work, not being harassed, safe working conditions and have a nonconfrontational day at work. I am not sure if there would be legal considerations to this as we have been hired by them to complete the work, but I have had a few clients that I would love to warn others to stay away from. I wonder what others think about this idea.Did you learn more about business from school or from experience?
When it comes to running your home service business, did formal schooling prepare you, or did you learn more from on-the-job experience? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Hunter Patrick (Dumpire) shares how he built a $1M junk removal company at just 24 years old. He talks about: How he learned key business lessons without formal education Overcoming critcism when choosing your own path The real value of mentors and hands-on experience Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!🔥 Entrepreneurs — What’s ONE lesson you wish you’d learned earlier?
I’ve noticed that everyone’s entrepreneurial journey looks wildly different. Some people jump in and figure it out as they go, others spend months planning before they take the first step. But every entrepreneur I meet has at least one “I wish someone had told me this sooner” moment.How did you decide between residential vs. commercial work?
Residential or commercial jobs, what’s been better for your business so far, and why? And is anyone here doing both? How’s that working out? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Savannah Revis and AnatolyNaz2000 break it down from the cleaning side: Why residential tends to bring in faster, steadier cash How commercial contracts come with more hoops, but bigger payouts Why picking a lane early matters more than you think Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
From weekend side hustle to full-time: what would you start with?
Hey everyone We’re in NJ and exploring starting a weekend home service business that could eventually replace full-time income. My husband comes from road service and gas station inventory work—very hands-on, problem-solving, and customer-facing. The plan is to start on weekends, replace overtime first, and grow from there. For those who’ve done it: - What service did you start with on weekends? - What would you do differently if you were starting again? - Any service you wish you hadn’t tried? Would love to hear real stories and lessons learned.
