Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Kyle Clifton of Fixi Handyman. Kyle has grown his business from humble beginnings utilizing the power of SEO, blog content Google would determine was authentic, Facebook networking, and more. Kyle shares how he finds quality employees and how he plans to scale his business to multiple locations. Along with maintaining the right mindset, he also placed an emphasis on the Superpro community group, and how the community helped him refine his logo, mascot, and truck wraps to appeal to a broader customer audience. Sign up for Housecall Pro: https://bit.ly/3G6SKAA
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Acquisitions, AI, and Smart Systems
Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks about entrepreneurship and growth with Cameron Stewart, founder of Pure Light Cleaning. Cameron shares practical leadership tips, including how he motivates his team and covers a massive service area, as well as the importance of systems and standard operating procedures. He also lays out how his business started acquiring other businesses, tricks he uses to sell his business, and how he uses photos and AI. Roland and Cameron cover the automated features of Housecall Pro that have helped him streamline and grow his business even faster. Sign up for Housecall Pro: https://bit.ly/3G6SKAA
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One Key to a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks shop with Phillip Grishchenko, founder and owner of Alpine Fencing. The son of Ukrainian immigrants, Phillip started Alpine Fencing right out of high school in 2021. He shares the key tip he learned from a friend who ran an $8M business on how to grow a multi-million-dollar business in the trades. Phillip also lays out the steps he took to start growing from day one, including how he found his first hires from the community he was already plugged into. What’s Phillip’s secret sauce? He shares that too, along with what the Superpro community has meant to him and his business. Sign up for Housecall Pro: https://bit.ly/4jUbodE
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German Güte in South Florida
Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Ben and Conny Spiske, founders of SunConsult Home Service Company. They share how Ben, a German architect, started a contracting business in South Florida—and how that took them from cushy jobs to the brink of bankruptcy to running a $2M/year company. Ben and Conny talk about residential vs. commercial and why they’ve chosen to lean into the commercial side. Along with advice for those just starting out, the Spiskes share their favorite Housecall Pro features and benefits of being a Superpro. Sign up for Housecall Pro: https://bit.ly/4jUbodE
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The Profit Margin Secret Sauce
Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service strategies with David Audy, founder of Absolutely Electrical. David talks about profits and how he and his team achieve an astounding 43% profit margin. The key ingredients that contribute to this success are surprisingly simple, and you can start implementing them today. He also shares his take on the need business owners have for coaching and the value of having someone in your corner who understands. Additionally, David breaks down employee development and bonuses, and what it’s like serving customers on an island in Canada. Sign up for Housecall Pro: https://bit.ly/4jUbodE
Tune into “Superpro Podcast” by Housecall Pro, where home service professionals share their journeys and expert advice. Each episode dives into real-life stories, offering insights on overcoming industry challenges, innovative business strategies, and personal growth. Learn how to elevate your service business from marketing tips to tech innovations. Perfect for newcomers and veterans looking to stay ahead in the home service industry.
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