Adam Loveridge discusses the importance of comprehensive planning for home service businesses in 2025. He outlines a seven-step process for evaluating past performance, setting goals, and aligning teams for success in the coming year. Adam emphasizes the need for financial reviews, marketing assessments, and operational improvements, while also stressing the importance of personal leadership reflection and work-life balance for business owners.

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0:00 - Introduction and Importance of Planning

3:01 - Financial and Profitability Review

15:55 - Lead Generation and Marketing Review

27:15 - SWOT Analysis for Business

37:41 - Goal Setting for the New Year

40:29 - Team Alignment and Communication

33:54 - Personal Leadership Reflection

40:55 - Documenting and Sharing the Plan

The Job Calls Podcast Episode 9, Adam Loveridge discusses the importance of client management and handling scope creep in home services. He shares a personal story about a kitchen remodel project and emphasizes the significance of understanding client pain points, managing expectations, and delivering excellent service. Adam highlights how effectively addressing client concerns can lead to increased referrals, positive reviews, and business growth in the home services industry.

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0:00 - Introduction and client referrals

0:42 - Kitchen remodel project story

3:39 - Handling client expectations

6:18 - Understanding client pain points

9:34 - Making client priorities your own

11:33 - Closing remarks and podcast info

The Job Calls podcast episode 8, Adam Loveridge talks with Court Lundberg, owner of Rare Breed Plumbing, about marketing strategies and business growth in the plumbing industry. Court shares insights on rebranding his company, leveraging digital marketing tactics like SEO and PPC, and his perspective on private equity acquisitions in home services. The conversation covers practical tips for contractors looking to expand their businesses while maintaining quality service and company culture.

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0:00 - Introduction and background

3:15 - Starting Rare Breed Plumbing

6:15 - Unique selling proposition

10:15 - Marketing strategies and growth

15:45 - SEO and digital marketing|

23:45 - Local Service Ads (LSA)

31:15 - Auditing marketing performance

40:15 - Private equity in home services

49:15 - Court's business philosophy

53:15 - Advice for new contractors