The Unexpected Happens! Will You Be Ready in Your Service Business?

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KickStart: “… the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.” (Proverbs 22: 3)  If you choose to “stay small” protect yourself going forward.

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I’m so very proud of you! You’ve analyzed your personality, skills, circumstances and what you (and your family) want out of life.

This honest self-appraisal may have convinced you that the inevitable stress, drama and (at times) agonizing sacrifices required to build a larger Critical Mass Business simply aren’t for you. Instead…

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Two Huge Final Inspection Techniques Before Leaving the Job Site

residential client examines service work with magnifying glass
residential client examines service work with magnifying glass

KickStart: Before leaving give your residential customer a quick walk-through while explaining any possible “areas of concern”.

Discover Customer Complaints Before They Explode

Your company has finished another great job… CONGRATULATIONS!👍 The client loves your crew and it’s time to head to the next job. Right? NO… wrong!

Instead, invest a few proactive minutes to show your customer “The good, the bad and the ugly” of how the job turned out. “The ugly, Steve?” Yep, you’ll clearly explain the “WHY” of a not-quite-perfect job. (You’ve already pre-oriented the homeowner on the “1) WHO, 2) WHAT and 3) WHEN”.) Here’s why…

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OBSESS Over Emotional Intelligence In Residential Contractor Services

Introduction – Successful Companies Focus on Emotions In the residential services world, profits matter—but emotional intelligence might be your real secret weapon. It’s not just about fixing pipes or wiring homes; it’s about understanding the nervous, skeptical, even fearful emotions your clients feel when strangers walk through their doors. And here’s the kicker: your employees …

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