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.What's a creative or out-of-the box way you improved your business while short on cash?
In this special episode of Masters of Home Service, Shark Tank's Daymond John talks about "the power of broke," the idea that being tight on money can actually lead to smarter decisions. Has facing financial limitations made you more resourceful or innovative in running your business? Share your story below. You’ll also hear from Daymond advice for business owners on operations, delegation, customer value, business systems, and long-term growth. For home service business owners interested in the Jobber grant program Daymond mentioned, visit jobber.com/grants. Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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.Is Your Home Improvement Business Making a Difference?
As home improvement professionals, we do more than just repair or upgrade homes—we get an opportunity to shape the communities we work in. Every job, every project, and every decision is a chance to make a difference. Hiring local workers? Partnering with local suppliers? Volunteering your time and skills for community projects? That’s how you turn a business into a force for good. Building a well-run business creates stability, fosters trust, and sets an example for the entire community. When your business operates with integrity and efficiency, it inspires pride, strengthens local connections, and drives positive change beyond the bottom line. So, here’s the question: How are you using your business to create meaningful change in your community?
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.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.
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.
Owner Burnout Check‑In! Anyone Else Feeling This?
I want to be real for a moment. Running a business lately feels like a nonstop hamster wheel: trying to get all the work done, making sure our team has hours, constantly chasing new work, while also losing long‑term clients we’ve had for 12 years. The lack of loyalty has been hard to process. Some days, it honestly feels like my entrepreneurial mojo is gone. I’m tired. Mentally and emotionally. This year has been heavy. So I’m asking this community: How do you get through owner burnout? What helps you reset when you’re questioning everything? How do you get your motivation back when the passion dips? If you’re feeling this too, you’re not alone. And if you’ve been here before and made it through, I’d really appreciate hearing how.
