Home Service Leaders
By David Hartman
We bring you the best minds in trade services to help take your business to the next level.
Home Service LeadersJul 22, 2020
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Getting the Story Straight | Beth Carr on the HSL Podcast
Beth Carr of Fortified Branding (https://www.fortifiedbranding.com) tells Nathan and Dave that they need to get their story straight if they want to attract and retain customers. Check out this amazing, free resource with Beth's company, Fortified Branding: https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/54679150406288dea4d25d0cc12b26a35292aecd?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2Ffca6245b8632%2Felevator-pitch-workbook&userId=6198509&signature=b9c9d01ebbcd20c6
Sep 24, 202148:35
Special: Dan Platta of BlueSkies, Bookkeeping, Beer, and BS
Nathan and Dan Platta from BlueSkies Services (https://www.blueskiesservices.com/) sit down to do have a conversation about bookkeeping and marketing for service companies. It's simultaneously an HSL episode and an episode of Dan's Bookkeeping, Beer, and BS podcast. So it kind of ends up being neither. But it's a great conversation.
Sep 10, 202101:25:24
Keeping Up With Ever-Changing Marketing | Dave Sage on the HSL Podcast
Nathan talks with Dave Sage, head of sales for More Leads Online, about all that he's learned in his role about marketing for the trades.
Aug 13, 202123:03
Reaching the Next Generation of Tradespeople | Kate Cinnamo on the HSL Podcast
Kate Cinnamo (www.explorethetrades.org) stops by to talk about how to get people interested in the trades. Nathan realizes he's actually part of the problem, and Kate is cool about it.
Jul 23, 202149:23
Growing Your Business By Giving it Away | Mark Jones on the HSL Podcast
Mark Jones from Blue Street Pools is on the podcast, and marketing school is in session. Nathan's brain may never be the same.
Jul 09, 202101:01:34
Long-Term Growth and Strategy in the Painting Trades | An HSL Podcast interview with Zach Ausherman
Zach Ausherman from Ausherman Painting (https://www.aushermanpainting.com/) stops by to talk about how to hire, bid, and grow with quality for the long haul.
Jun 18, 202152:40
Starting a solar small business | Martin Morud on the HSL Podcast
Nathan brings on Martin Morud (https://www.trunorthsolar.com/) to talk about what it's like to start a renewable energy business from the ground up. But in the end, Nathan really wants Martin to help him figure how to charge an electric car with an ill-advised mobile solar set up.
May 18, 202101:05:47
Budgeting, Growth, and Ops Deep-Dive | Round 2 with Al Levi
Nathan gets Al Levi's name right on the second try. Al (7powercontractor.com) is nice enough to come back and talk in-depth about his approach to budgeting and managing growth for contractors.
Apr 23, 202153:59
SOPs, Strategy, and Small Business Success | Al Levi on the HSL Podcast
Al Levi (7powercontractor.com) sits down to school Nathan on how to pronounce his name and how get your contracting business growing with by getting everything organized and written down. If you feel like you're fighting the same fires every week in your business, this is the episode for you.
Apr 02, 202101:07:59
Electrical trades, new technology, and tech education | HSL Podcast Interview with Chad German
Chad German (Nationwide Electrical Education Services - www.electricaledu.org) drops some knowledge on Nathan about the current state of electrical trades and tech education. Listen to the end for Chad's insights on how to use social media in an authentic way and still grow your business.
Mar 19, 202101:00:04
Every cost should serve your customer | Steve Sheinkopf on the HSL Podcast
Steve Sheinkopf from Yale Appliance stops by and blows Nathan's mind with Yale's 360-degree approach to tying costs to serving customers.
Feb 26, 202138:50
Landscaping, COVID, and small business integrity | Round 2 with Mike Arnold (Part 1)
Mike Arnold from Creekside Outdoor Living stops by to talk with Nathan about bidding with confidence, what he thinks about "fake it 'til you make it," and how to adapt for customers during a pandemic.
Feb 05, 202132:18
Supply chains, new technology, and building a career in the trades | Round 2 with Alex Hallmark (Part 2)
Catch the second part of Nathan's conversation with Alex Hallmark of Fred's Appliance Academy. Alex talks about how educating is the best way to stay innovative and runs the gauntlet of Quick-fire Questions.
Jan 29, 202140:04
Supply chains, new technology, and building a career in the trades | Round 2 with Alex Hallmark (Part 1)
This week Nathan talks appliance repair and so much more with Alex Hallmark of Fred's Appliance (https://fredsappliance.com) and Fluid Services (https://fluid.services/). This is the first part of a two-part conversation, and in this installment Alex talks about how to educate and provide good services during the erratic parts delivery of the pandemic.
Jan 11, 202132:44
The future of construction in a post-COVID world | Derek Clarkin on the HSL Podcast
Derek Clarkin of Prime General Contractors stops by to give his perspective on the impact of the pandemic from the view of a thriving general contractor. Listen as Derek speaks frankly about the dynamics of the contractor/subcontractor relationship during the craziness of 2020.
Dec 21, 202054:47
Online marketing, digital strategy, and building a brand | Tim Brown on the HSL Podcast
Tim Brown (Hook Agency) stops by to talk about digital marketing for service trades and how to get your employees involved in building successful business processes.
Oct 30, 202040:28
The Home Mag knows what makes a winning trades business | Amanda Boomen on the HSL Podcast
Amanda Boomen (TheHomeMag Minnesota) stops by to talk about a range of topics in home services. Listen as Nathan's mind gets blown by some of Amanda's tips on hiring in home services.
Oct 16, 202040:12
Online marketing and strategies for growing your trades business | Matt Tyner on the HSL Podcast (Part 2)
Rejoin Nathan's conversation with Matt Tyner and hear Matt drop gems as he answers the round of Quick-Fire Questions.
Sep 25, 202030:12
Online marketing and strategies for growing your trades business | Matt Tyner on the HSL Podcast (Part 1)
Matt Tyner from Williams Comfort Air joins the show to talk about how provide 5-star trades service.
Sep 11, 202031:41
Serial entrepreneurship, innovation, and new product development | Alex Hallmark on the HSL Podcast
Alex Hallmark of Fred's Appliances tells you how to train successful employees. It's seriously impressive.
Aug 28, 202028:54
Education and employment in the trades | Dustin Stelzer on the HSL Podcast
Dustin Stelzer from Electrician U joins the show and drops some wisdom on how to keep good workers in your shop.
Aug 14, 202049:59
Good people, great culture, and building strong companies | Mike Arnold on the HSL Podcast
Austin Caldwell from MLO sits down with Mike Arnold, President of Creekside Outdoor Living of Northwest Indiana. They address key small business topics such as finding and keeping good talent, how to find good customers, and how to grow your business smarter.
Jul 22, 202029:11