We're dedicated to the essential ingredient, the people, in the home and automotive service industries. Each episode we talk business and life with owners, specialists, and other professionals sharing their successes, motivations, and of course, lessons learned. We bring real strategies that help you understand and get you excited about growing your business.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Ep. 20 - Quit Getting Stiffed - Karalynn Cromeens
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Karalynn Cromeens is back to share more wisdom with us in navigating legal issues within the home services industry. This time it's all about collection: how do cover your bases and make sure you get paid for the services you provide?
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Ep. 19 - Mary Kay Liston - From Television to President in the Trades
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Mary Kay Liston says mentorship is the hallmark of her career - and mentorship is exactly what she passes on to us in this week's episode of Today In Trades. We are talking about how she achieved success and inspired success in others, from starting in television to becoming the president of Five Star Painting and Molly Maid, and everything in between.
Today in Trades is sponsored by BidClips.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Ep. 18 - The Trap of Time and Materials
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Are there better ways to estimate? Time and materials might be the way we've always done it, but it could be time for a change. This week we're talking about the downsides of using time and materials to quote a job, and discussing the alternatives.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
What are some avoidable mistakes we make when putting together subcontracts? How does learning about contracts help us do better business, and why does it matter? This week we're talking with Karalynn Cromeens of the Subcontracting Institute, and author of "Quit Getting Screwed," to go over the importance of contracts and how an in-depth understanding of them can improve your business.
Find Karalynn's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Getting-Screwed-Understanding-Negotiating-ebook/dp/B08QMBBLLS
Find out more about the Subcontracting Institute: https://subcontractorinstitute.com
Listen to Karalynn's Podcast: https://the-quit-getting-screwed-podcast.castos.com
Learn more about BidClips: https://www.bidclips.com/
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Ep. 16 - Tessla Rennie - Teamwork in the Trades
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Today we hear the story of Tessla Rennie - How teamwork, perseverance, and hard work has paid off and allowed her to excel and encourage a place for anyone who is considering the trades as a career path.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Ep. 15 - Lessons from the Floor - What We Can Learn from Trade Shows
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Trade shows are a huge part of the Service Industry, and this week we dive into the lessons waiting to be learned from the people who attend. We talk about labor and labor retention, new consumer behaviors, cross-selling, and tools available to meet demands as consumers begin to expect more from service industry professionals.
Today in Trades is sponsored by BidClips, empowering home service businesses with tools to build better quotes, engage with customers, and sell more jobs.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Ep. 14 - Running a Stronger Business - Auto Glass with Mike Evans
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Building a culture, building trust, and empowering your people. Today we have Mike Evans - certified business and leadership coach, as well as owner of a Glass Doctor Franchise - to talk about beginning a business, managing employees, and valuing your business right.
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
What are the attributes that set the best shops apart? Glass industry expert Mark Haeck of Mainstreet talks about using tech in the trades, partnerships, and looking long-term in the midst of a changing industry.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Free estimates have become an industry standard, but is it time for a change? This week we're talking about the actual cost of doing a free estimate, and different ways of doing estimates that can bring more value to both you and your customer.
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Ep. 11 - Reviews and Reputation Management - Featuring Shawn Hill from NiceJob
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Why reviews are so important for your business, how you can turn a bad review into great marketing, and the benefits of great reputation management software.
Today in Trades is sponsored by BidClips.