• Business & Culture | Recruiting Early, Reading P&Ls, and Leading Better Teams - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 441
    Jan 27 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into what it really looks like to run and scale a service business when the numbers start to matter more. I’m walking you through how I look at a real P&L, why a million dollars can feel harder than you expect, and how cost of goods, pricing, and training all collide. If you want to stop guessing and start making decisions with confidence, this one is for you.

    We also get deep into recruiting early, building a bench, and why your worst employee sets the ceiling for your business. I talk about culture, core values, appreciation, and why investing in your people is not optional if you want long term growth. This episode is about building a business that supports your life, takes care of your team, and actually works when things get hard.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Home Service Leadership & Growth | Kenny Kaufman on Scaling Locations, Building Real Leaders, and the Future of Lighting - Late Night Happy Hour
    Jan 22 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to scale home service businesses without losing your sanity or your culture. I’m talking with Kenny Kaufman about adding locations, shared services models, earned equity, and why most people underestimate how long it takes to build a real profit monster. If you think growth is about titles, quick wins, or skipping the hard parts, this conversation is going to challenge you.

    We also get into leadership, parenting, grit, and how the same principles apply at home and in business. We talk about technology, AI, phones, discipline, and why making things harder on purpose might actually make you better. If you care about building a business that lasts, leading people the right way, and understanding where industries like lighting are headed, this episode is for you.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Recruiting Secrets | How to Build a Year Round Hiring Pipeline - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 439
    Jan 20 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into why January is the best time to recruit and how supply and demand works in your favor right now. I’m walking you through how to build a bench of A players before you actually need them, so you stop panic hiring when spring hits. If you run a seasonal home service business, this is how you protect your growth and your sanity.

    We also get into real stories from the trenches, including what happens when you hire the wrong people and what it looks like when employees go off the rails. I’m talking about training, culture, and why a great employee experience still needs real expectations and real systems. If you want a stronger team this year, start recruiting now and stay consistent.

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    1 hr
  • Happy Hour Christmas Chaos | LiveSwitch AI Demos, Tree Service Sales Fails, and Price Is Right Madness - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 438
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode, we dive into a holiday edition of Home Service Happy Hour where things go off the rails fast and stay there. We talk real home service sales stories, bad contractor follow up, and AI actually working in the trades instead of just being hype. If you have ever waited on a contractor who said about three thousand and disappeared, this episode will feel very familiar.

    We break down LiveSwitch the way I have seen it as a customer and from the business side, showing how video and AI can save time, fuel, and money. We also play a wildly competitive Christmas Price Is Right using real marketplace listings that somehow exist. Stick around because this episode is part sales lesson, part holiday hangout, and pure Home Service Happy Hour chaos.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Hunting and Business Lessons | What Public Land Hunting Teaches Us about Marketing, Pressure, and Timing - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 437
    Jan 1 2026

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into public land hunting stories and the real lessons they teach about business, marketing, and decision making. I am walking through wins, losses, and the emotional grind of doing everything right and still not getting the outcome you want. We talk about pressure, timing, instincts, and why adaptation matters more than stubborn consistency.

    We also connect hunting experiences directly to marketing cycles, Google Ads volatility, and why what worked last year can suddenly stop working. I share how seasonality, positioning, and knowing when to push or pivot applies both in the woods and in business. If you like real stories, honest perspective, and lessons you can actually use, pour a drink and enjoy the show responsibly.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Home Service Operations | Seasonal Pressure, Systems, and Hiring Timing - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 436
    Dec 30 2025

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into the real end of year grind for home service owners as the holiday light season wraps up and burnout starts to hit. I am talking with the crew about what went right, what went wrong, and why December feels amazing and brutal at the same time. We get honest about seasonal pressure, pricing mistakes, customer expectations, and the chaos that comes with running a service business at full throttle.

    We also get into what smart operators do when the season slows down instead of disappearing until spring. I walk through why systems, recruiting, VAs, insurance planning, and financial cleanup matter most when things finally quiet down. If you want to head into next year clearer, calmer, and better prepared, this conversation is exactly the kind of bar stool talk that helps you think straighter.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Business Growth | Dave Moerman On Pricing, Scaling, And Getting Off The Truck - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 435
    Dec 25 2025

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into pricing, scaling, and the realities of owner time as I sit down with the Home Service Business Coach Dave Moerman. We talk about why delayed price increases create pain, how recurring service businesses condition clients, and what owners need to do differently if they want real growth. Dave also shares the thinking behind his first book, Get Off The Truck, and why owners staying in low value tasks keeps them stuck.

    Dave and I get into scaling purgatory, climber versus camper seasons, and how to decide whether to push forward or stabilize your business. We talk about attrition, seasonality, and why avoiding hard conversations makes things worse instead of better. If you want to build a business that runs without you and actually supports your life, this conversation will hit home.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Leadership And Growth | Home Service Culture, Hiring, Marketing, And 2026 Planning - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 434
    Dec 23 2025

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into what really drives growth in home service businesses and it starts with people. I walk you through real conversations about employees, culture, recruiting, and why leadership decisions matter more when the market feels uncertain. We also talk about marketing fundamentals, reputation, and why doing the basics well still wins.

    We also get into labor market trends, hiring timing, and how smart owners use the slow season to prepare for the year ahead. I share real world examples around recruiting early, building systems, and investing in your team before demand hits. If you want to head into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum, this conversation will hit home.

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    1 hr and 3 mins