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.
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?Feb Community Spotlight: Quality Convos That Move the Needle
The best threads in this community don’t just ask questions. They spark real discussion, practical insight, and honest reflection about what it takes to grow. 🌱 This month, we’re recognizing a few members who did exactly that: GreenwoodPro — for openly sharing the realities of building in year one. From marketing and lead generation to tools and growth goals, their questions reflect what it looks like to build with intention. Thanks for inviting others to share what’s worked (and what hasn’t). tbarth — for consistently bringing detailed, systems-level thinking across multiple discussions. From workflow inefficiencies, honest reflections around staying profitable, and tactical advice, their responses push conversations beyond surface-level answers. Laura1111 — for asking thoughtful, growth-oriented questions around scaling, succession, and starting smart. From “non-negotiables for scaling,” to discussing weekend side hustles, her posts encourage forward-thinking discussions. sam-s — for jumping into their first few posts and engaging with curiosity and intention. In threads like “Postcard marketing” and “Who in your company could replace you?” they asked thoughtful follow-up questions around acquisition costs and leadership vision. Growth doesn’t just happen inside your business. Create a post or hop into a thread! Let's build this space together. 🙌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.
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.GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Share What You Know. Learn From Someone New. (The $100 Coffee Card? Just a Bonus)
Every day, convos in this community help someone run their business a little smoother—pricing, hiring, workflows, and everything in between. As we wrap up the year, we want to spark even more of those helpful conversations. The giveaway is just a nudge to jump in. ☕ From Dec 1~31, engage to enter to win 1 of 10 × $100 Coffee Gift Cards 💌 How to Enter 1️⃣ Start a post—share a story, question, lesson learned, or goal from your business. Pick a board and click Start a Discussion to post. 2️⃣ Reply to another member’s post to earn an extra entry—your perspective or encouragement could be exactly what someone needs. That’s it! Every post and reply helps keep this community strong and earns you more chances to win. Congrats to our lucky 10 winners! 🎉 Thank you for being such a thoughtful and engaged part of the community. We really appreciate you sharing your experiences and showing up for other members! berrycleanusa RedAlder DarrenSteele jonmaegaard MonkeyDLuffy danjhu Kamgard totalkare abbahvac Dina_PJC Terms & ConditionsAre you personally ready for the holidays?
Running a business can be time consuming and keeping the balance with personal life can be challenging. Are you ready for the holidays? What tips can you share from entrepreneur to entrepreneur that worked for you to shut your business brain off and turn on your family/personal/hobby brain on?What do you focus on for end of year planning? What goals do you focus on?
We are wrapping up 2025 with our standard end of year planning. We just grew 45% over last year. A great year for the most part. What are some of you doing to grow in 2026? What are your goals? What is some of the most important data you are reviewing? How do you include your team?How did you start your own service business after working for another company?
How many people started their own company after working for someone else and thinking they could do it better on their own? Or saw the flaws in a company and aligned themselves to not make those mistakes? I have worked in my industry for 12 years and saw the best and the worst. I learned from both, probably more from the bad! I adapted all of those into my own business and my customers love it. How many people thought they could easily take customers from their previous company? Did it go as planned? Was there hesitation from any of them? Obviously I am sure everyone respected their Non-Compete Clause if there was one signed, but I feel like a lot of us started their dream in the same way! I would love to hear these stories!Which moments make you smile as a business owner?
Yesterday as I was doing some exclusion work for a residential customer, I had a moment that just made me feel so happy and couldn't help smile. I finally took the leap and started my own company in a field that I am a true professional! I am finally doing this for myself. This is my business. I am my own boss. I am not working for the man anymore. I was swept away by this feeling of pride and joy knowing that I am doing something I have been dreaming of for 5 years. It filled me up with such a positive glow. I really and truly hope everyone gets these moments sometime during your day. It's small things like this that keep you going. It softens the blows when you have a bad day or letting the negative thoughts move in. We are all going to have those stressful times, scary times, hard times... but when you get these positive feelings, take it all in and enjoy that sense of pride.
