What does your Q3 and Q4 Planning Look Like?
Here we are, second half of the year! I think we all started the year with the best intentions. Maybe you're on track, maybe you've let yourself get busy and not work ON the business. I'm curious, what things are you going to focus on in the second half of the year to stay on track or get back on track? For me we've been on a little bit of a whirlwind. I've had a lot of turnover so I'm trying to get a few more really good technicians to expand our capacity. Amazingly enough we've done more revenue with less people. I'm also trying to optimize our phone call intake process/ people. My secondary goal is to optimize our project management system through click up. We've started using the program for admin tasks and some on the job stuff but I'd really like to get that dialed in so next year we can focus on optimizing systems, not creating whole new ones. What are you working on to move the needle for the back half of the year?What's Had the Biggest Impact on Your Growth as an Entrepreneur?
Everyone's journey looks different. Looking back, what has had the biggest impact on your growth as a business owner? A mentor? Trial and error? Books or podcasts? Networking? Coaching? Something else? I'd love to hear what has influenced your journey the most and why.Im New to jobber but i made the cut for the 2 round of the grant!!!
As the title says, I made it to the second stage of the grant process. I’m excited for the opportunity and hopeful about making it through to the final round. To get to this point, I focused on building a clear vision for what I want to achieve and then developed a detailed business plan to support it. I took the time to work through future opportunities and challenges, equipment costs, hiring needs, startup expenses, overhead, working capital, and the different directions the business could take. My goal was to fully understand the potential of the business and create a solid foundation for growth. It took a lot of time and effort, but I believe the process has given me greater clarity and a stronger competitive edge. Overall, it has absolutely been worth it.What's the best piece of business advice you've ever received?
What's the most valuable business lesson you've ever learned? How did it change the way you run your business? Drop your advice in the comments so others can learn from it, too! In this special episode of Masters of Home Service, we revisit some of the most memorable advice shared by owners who've built million-dollar businesses from the ground up. Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Who is planning on going to the Jobber Now event in Texas?
I have been seriously thinking about attending the Jobber Now event but for me, it is a serious investment of time and money as I live in Toronto, Canada. I love to hear from some of you who are going and why? I am sure those who live in Houston or in that area would have a different answer than those in New York or even in Canada but do want to hear why.How do you stay motivated as an entrepreneur when facing constant rejection?
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to my fellow entrepreneurs. I am a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses, but I have a strong passion for serving in real estate and traditional home-related services. People often contact me for down payment assistance, closing cost help, home improvements, foreclosure prevention, rental assistance, debt relief, or support for first-time homebuyers. I connect people with the resources they need to maintain and sustain homeownership, promote housing stability, and ensure safe housing. Recently, I decided to form a nonprofit with my amazing team because I’ve mostly been referring people to resources, but I want to become a direct resource myself. If you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned one like me, you know that starting or working on something often involves a lot of rejection. Today, I’m just reaching out to see how everyone stays motivated. My motivation has always been my community and service. I want to hear from my fellow entrepreneurs: how do you stay motivated? I’d love to hear different perspectives in the comments.
