Why (and How to) Focus on Your Last Scene with the Homeowner

front line service workers under pressure

KickStart: Before leaving, give clients a “tour” of the job and thank them for their business.💖

front line service workers under pressureI know, you (and your front-line workers) are under a lot of pressure.😲

The phone (hopefully) keeps ringing and every crew needs to “shoehorn in” an extra job or two… every day! So, it’s tempting to bang out this project and ZOOM off to the next Job! Don’t fall into this trap!👎

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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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