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.
Finalists - Jobber Grant!
Mid July 2025: Finalist Selection - Finalists will be contacted to complete a final round of questions. August 2025: Recipient announcement - Jobber will announce 15 grant recipients and spotlight their stories to share with our community. We’re so honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to hear who the finalists are! The opportunity to dream big and think about how this grant could support our business has already been such a valuable experience. Whether it’s investing in new equipment, expanding services, or finding ways to give back to the community — the possibilities feel wide open. What would you do with the grant if you got it? It’s so inspiring to hear how others in the home service world are aiming high and making an impact. Wishing everyone the best of luck — and no matter what happens, here’s to continuing to raise the bar for excellence in our industry. -Corissa - Mountain Marine ltd.
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.Who is running off of EOS? How has it helped your business grow?
I am a member of a local BNI group. Recently I had a EOS coach join my BNI chapter. I did a free 90 minute consultation with him on EOS. I am looking at potentially making the investment to hire them and fully implement EOS into my business. I'm just curious how it is working for others before jumping into it. EOS is based off the book, "Traction" my Gino Wickman.Lets Celebrate - What are your wins for Q1?
I'll start - some of my Q1 wins are: Stayed busy throughout the winter and ensuring my guys have work. Secured several new big contract jobs for the next few months. Worked on content and made several videos for social media (Something new for me that we are trying).Meet the 2025 Jobber Grants recipients!
It’s time to celebrate home service! 🎉 We're thrilled to highlight this year’s Jobber Grants recipients and recognize the incredible dedication of the entire home service community. Head to jobber.com/grants to read about this incredible group of home service pros! This year, we were blown away by the thousands of applications we received from across the U.S. and Canada. Each story shared reflects the passion, grit, and entrepreneurial spirit that powers home service businesses. You can follow along on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok and help spread the word about all the great work local home service businesses do every day. Congratulations to our 15 recipients for 2025! 👏When did your business start to feel truly professional?
A lot of service pros describe a clear turning point 👉 when their business started running more like a real operation and less like constant improvisation. Before: Chasing payments Re-explaining prices on every job Customers hesitating or shopping around After: Quotes get approved faster Customers trust you earlier in the process Your business feels organized, even on busy days If you’ve experienced that shift, what changed? Was it how you quoted, how customers booked, how you got paid, or something else entirely? And if you haven’t felt that shift yet, what do you think would make the biggest difference?What gave you the courage to finally go “all in” on your business?
Looking back, what gave you the confidence to go all in? Was it a financial milestone, confidence in your craft, a mindset shift, or something else? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Kevin Cook talks about: Starting a business while keeping a steady paycheck How survival-mode thinking hurts your sales and success The lessons and mindset shifts that helped him rebuild and start over Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Would you offer junk removal services after listening to this?
I just listened to Hunter Patrick (Dumpire) share how he turned an $80 couch pickup into a thriving, $1M junk removal business. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, he digs into: What it really takes to start a junk removal company (no fancy degree needed) Why the margins are so strong compared to other trades His mindset, marketing, and pricing tips for scalable growth Would you ever start a junk removal business—or add it as an extra service to what you already do? Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
