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The Service Industry Podcast is built for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to go deep into learning how to grow their business. In this podcast we talk systems, marketing, growth, business development, opportunity, employees, and more. Bringing on some of the best talent in the world to share their experiences with you to help you avoid costly mistakes and to live a better life.
Service industry business expert Brian Harding draws upon his many years of experience to share insights, strategies, tactics, and ideas to help business owners in service industries (like contractors, home and auto repair services, IT providers, CPAs, and B2B businesses) overcome challenges in their businesses. Brian takes on a wide range of topics small business owners face with growth, delegating, customers, employees, and processes, as well as the internal struggles and fears small busin ...
Career bartenders Mike Vanderbilt and Ashley Karasoff dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of the service industry from the front of house all the way to the back of house. With over two decades of experience behind the bar, the two hosts talk shop over a couple cocktails sure to entertain anyone who's worked service or ever eaten in a restaurant.
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BarCode TSI-The Service Industry Podcast
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BarCode TSI-The Service Industry Podcast
Charlotte Ellis
Hello there and welcome to our new service industry podcast BarCode TSI, where we discuss all things service industry related. We interview bartenders, servers, managers, and owners of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and more. Our purpose is to shed some light on topics we all run into while doing our job. Some are fun, and some are hideous, but all are relevant to what we do on a daily basis. Even when we’re off the clock trying to enjoy our own time being served, we still end up busing our ...
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Dial In: Navigating The Customer Service /Call Center Industry
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Dial In: Navigating The Customer Service /Call Center Industry
Muzick Hairston
I will be providing information on how to navigate the customer service call center industry. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/muzick-hairston/support
No doubt you’ve heard somebody say “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” Of course that is true. But, more importantly, how do we stop doing the same thing over and over again once we’ve figured out we aren’t getting the results we want? In this episode, we will talk about one of the key things we ca…
In this episode, Matt talks about why it's so important we go through hard times in business and in life. He talks about personal experiences of things he's went through and why it was so valuable for him to go through those tough times.저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
You ever feel like your employees just don’t get it? Like it just seems they don’t understand why you want or need things done a certain way, or why certain things cannot be done in a particular fashion? Of course you have. Tune in to learn one major thing you can do to solve this problem. Also... If you are ready to have an easier time building th…
With costs going up like crazy right now, many business owners have figured out that they need to increase revenue. But there are many way to go about this, and sifting through all the possibilities can be confusing. What's the best method for you? Tune in to find out! Many business owners are feeling a lot of stress because it seems that they must…
In this episode Matt answers three questions that a Weedman Franchisee asks. Questions are related to growing services, when to get a shop or office, and how do you know when it's time to hire an office person?저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
Before our business can thrive, it must be stable. To achieve stability, we must eliminate or mitigate risks - to the degree possible. So how do we do that? Tune in to find out! Many business owners are feeling a lot of stress because it seems that they must choose between absorbing all the higher costs we are seeing in 2022, which will dramaticall…
How can you speak about - or teach your sales and/or service professionals to speak about - providing your customers a solution in a way that really addresses the customers' needs, and is compelling? How can we sound competent, without crossing the line to making the sales call all about us, our abilities, and our knowledge - which we know will com…
Some people in your life are going to say things which can support your existing negative thoughts about your ability to achieve success, or your worthiness of finding success. Why does this happen, and what can we do about it? Tune in to find out!저자 Brian Harding
There are basically four types of conflict resolution. Which one does your company's culture embrace? Also, if you're looking for more in depth, comprehensive information on the topics we cover in this podcast, in an easy to follow, step-by-step format, check out my Business Owners' Freedom Blueprint course by going to www.siscourse.com today! It c…
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61. The Top Reasons Our Employees Don't Do What We Need - Part Four
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One of, if not the most, frustrating parts of owning and running a business is the constant battle of getting employees to comply, follow important processes, and get on board with company goals and initiatives. Why is it so hard to get buy-in? Based on my experience, what feels like reluctance from our employees really comes down to only six thing…
In today's episode, Matt talk's about what to do if there is a recession. Email Mattinfo@serviceindustrycoach.com저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
In today's episode, Matt talks about how to go find your ideal customer, and get them to call you today. Take notes as he gives multiple action steps you can take in your home service business to start, grow, and scale.저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
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60. The Top Reasons Our Employees Don't Do What We Need - Part Three
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One of, if not the most, frustrating parts of owning and running a business is the constant battle of getting employees to comply, follow important processes, and get on board with company goals and initiatives. Why is it so hard to get buy-in? Based on my experience, what feels like reluctance from our employees really comes down to only six thing…
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EP. 111 How To Charge More For Your Services And Win More Jobs
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In today's episode, Matt teaches you ways to stand out from your competitors and charge more for your services. Take notes on the four categories you will want to improve on inside your home service business. Regardless if you own a window cleaning, pressure cleaning, hvac, plumbing, roofing, or any service company, this will apply to you.ASK MATT …
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EP. 110 Should You Go Into Debt To Start Or Grow Your Business?
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In today's episode, Matt talks about the pros and cons of business debt. He goes over reasons why someone would use business debt to grow their business and what his opinion is on it.Have questions for Matt? Email him! info@serviceindustrycoach.comYOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/serviceindustrycoach…
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EP. 109 How To Stay Motivated In Your Home Service Business
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In this episode, Matt talks about how to stay motivated inside your business and gives four tips that have personally helped him achieve his goals and stay motivated.Have questions for Matt? Email him at info@serviceindustrycoach.com저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
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59. The Top Reason Employees Don't Do What We Need - Part Two
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One of, if not the most, frustrating parts of owning and running a business is the constant battle of getting employees to comply, follow important processes, and get on board with company goals and initiatives. Why is it so hard to get buy-in? Based on my experience, what feels like reluctance from our employees really comes down to only six thing…
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EP. 108 Why Owning A Service Business Is One Of The Best Routes To Buid Wealth
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In this episode, Matt talks about why he believes service businesses are a great opportunity to build the life you desire as a business owner and how it's only going to get better.Have questions for Matt? Email him at info@serviceindustrycoach.com저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
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58. The Top Reasons Our Employees Don't Do What We Need - Part One
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One of, if not the most, frustrating parts of owning and running a business is the constant battle of getting employees to comply, follow important processes, and get on board with company goals and initiatives. Why is it so hard to get buy-in? Based on my experience, what feels like reluctance from our employees really comes down to only six thing…
In this episode, Matt talk's about how you set the rules for your life and how when you don't allow others to dictate your actions, you'll be happier and more successful.Have questions for Matt? Email him at info@serviceindustrycoach.com저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
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57. Are Your Conversations With Your Team Creating Freedom or a Permanent Job?
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Your employees are going to call for help, or ask you questions in the office or in a meeting. That’s a given. What is not a given is how you approach those questions. How you handle these questions can be the difference between one day having freedom, or building a business that owns you. Is your approach working towards giving you freedom, or is …
We all know that the skills and abilities that got us to the point we are at today are not likely to be the same skills and abilities to get us to our ultimate goal. At this moment, none of us would argue that. But what do we do in those moments where we must take on one of these unpleasantries, and just don't have the energy or desire? Tune it to …
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55. We Offer Industry Leading Quality, Superior Customer Service, and Unbeatable Value – Just Like All Our Competitors!
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You know your company really does offer better quality, better service, and/or better value than your competitors. And you’re very proud of this. But why don’t your customers, or potential customers, believe you? More importantly, how you can you fix this? Are you trying to hire, but are just not currently getting the results you want? Have you alm…
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54. The Best Way to Learn How to Coach or Motivate any Employee
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A question we have all, no doubt, asked aloud or just to ourselves hundreds of times is “How can I motivate this particular employee?” That’s exactly what we talk about in this episode. Are you trying to hire, but are just not currently getting the results you want? Have you almost given up on the idea that you really recruit the talent you need to…
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53. How do I know I'm Fixing the Root Problem and Not Just a Symptom?
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A listener named “Lynn” wrote and she said, “I am facing a repetitive problem in my dispatch department that makes me want to pull my hair out because it’s so frustrating. Just like clockwork, I think the problem is solved, and before I know it, the same problem becomes an issue again. We have tried everything to fix this problem. It’s been going o…
Why do some projects or initiatives get stuck, or don’t really take off? Why do we end up facing some of the same challenges over and over again? What can we do to make sure we don't lose sight of projects or initiatives that are supposed to make our lives easier? Tune in to find out! Also, if you have a question or topic you'd like Brian to addres…
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51. What are the Key Elements of an Effective Procedure?
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Listener 'MP' asked, "Brian, I am heavily focused on writing procedures for my business. What do you suggest I do to make sure the procedures I write will be effective?" There are key elements every procedure must contain to be effective. What are they? Tune in to find out! Thanks for your question 'MP'! If you have a question you'd like me to answ…
A listener named Jesse asked, "Brian, can you walk us through how your typical coaching conversation with an employee goes?" So here is a step-by-step blueprint for coaching an employee up on just about any behavioral or performance issue. Thanks for submitting your question, Jesse! If you have a question you'd like me to answer, shoot me a DM on m…
It's that dreaded time of year again. Time to pay the monetary penalty for being successful and hand over some of the money we worked so hard to earn in the form of income taxes. There is one reason to be happy tax season is here though. Sounds crazy, right? But there is one thing we can do which will make our lives dramatically easier, and we can …
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48. Is Perpetually Working 60-80 Hours per Week Really a Plan?
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You're reluctant to turn over control or delegate decision making. Probably rightfully so. No doubt you've been disappointed and burned by employees before. But is perpetually working 60-80 hours per week so you can have control really a reasonable plan? If you have a question or topic you'd like me to address or answer, please shoot me a direct me…
One of the most common things I see - which is much easier to see from the outside of a business, rather than the inside - is business owners trying to manage and grow their businesses with no defined goals, or by trying to achieve too many goals, or solve too may problems at one time. How can you avoid making those mistakes? Tune in to find out! G…
Depending on who you listen to, we are either very much overdue for a major recession, or it is not too far off. Knowing that businesses that adapt more quickly and successfully when major economic or other challenges present themselves are the most likely to successfully get through them, we should all be asking: "Is my business ready for the rece…
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45. How and When to Tell Applicants About the Negative Parts of the Job
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Every job has negative aspects to it. When is the best time to tell people who are applying? Don't forget, Brian's new book is out and you can find it at www.sisthebook.com. You can also schedule a call with Brian at www.serviceindustrysuccess.com.저자 Brian Harding
Why won't your team get on board with your goals? Why don't they do what is necessary to reach your goals? Why do you have to keep nagging, begging, or threatening them to comply? Why is this such a common problem among service industry business owners? Tune in to find out! Also, don't forget to go to www.sisthebook.com to get your copy of SERVICE …
What are the 3 most important points of view we should consider when making a change, rolling out a new initiative, or improving a process? How can we do our due diligence to avoid unintended negative consequences? Tune it to find out!저자 Brian Harding
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42. The One Word I Don't Let Myself or My Managers Use
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What is the one word that you can limit from your vocabulary and gain significantly better results from your team? I guarantee it's not what you think. Removing this one word from my day-to-day use over 20 years ago was one of the first major changes I made in my leadership efforts, and one that I saw immediate improvements from. Tune in to see wha…
What are protected classes? Why should you care? What should you do in your business to make sure you are being compliant with the laws regarding protected classes? Tune in to find out!저자 Brian Harding
Why do we keep getting the same undesirable or unacceptable results after we have explained things to our team, over and over again? How can we take a major step towards getting our employees to do what we need them to do without begging or threatening them?저자 Brian Harding
As a business owner, you will have many decisions to make that are filled with discomfort and uncertainty. How can you increase your chances of making good choices when you are filled with doubt, unconsciously overconfident, or facing a very unpleasant situation? In addition, you will one day need to teach your leadership team good decision-making …
As a business owner, you will have many decisions to make that are filled with discomfort and uncertainty. How can you increase your chances of making good choices when you are filled with doubt, unconsciously overconfident, or facing a very unpleasant situation? In addition, you will one day need to teach your leadership team good decision-making …
As a business owner, you will have many decisions to make that are filled with discomfort and uncertainty. How can you increase your chances of making good choices when you are filled with doubt, unconsciously overconfident, or facing a very unpleasant situation? In addition, you will one day need to teach your leadership team good decision-making …
We all have leadership weaknesses based on our personality drivers and natural inclinations, among other factors. Learning what our particular weakness is allows us to develop skills to overcome that weakness. What is yours? And how can you overcome it? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode!…
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35. Technical Skills Set the Floor, the Customer Experience Sets the Ceiling
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How do you get your highly trained revenue producing employees to understand that the customer experience is how customers judge and rate your company’s performance, rather technical skill, without coming off like you don’t value your employees’ expertise? Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode!…
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34. Should Profits be Reinvested in the Company or Invested in Real Estate?
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How much of the profits your company generates should be reinvested and how much should be set aside for other investments like real estate? When is the "Right" time to begin investing in outside ventures like real estate?저자 Brian Harding
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33. What's the one thing I would do differently if I could do it all over again?
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I was asked "Brian, what's the one thing you would do differently if you could do it all over again?" My answer may surprise you for sure. Tune in to see what it is. Also, submit your questions via DM to facebook.com/serviceindustrysuccess저자 Brian Harding
Not understanding what a bank and banker care about when it is time to consider a loan makes getting your company in a situation where approval is likely much more difficult. What are the criteria for making a decision? How does the approval process work? What are the common misconceptions? What would make a loan unattractive to the bank? We cover …
In this episode, Matt talks about whether or not print marketing is dead. Enjoy learning about how to expand your marketing strategy for your business.Have questions for Matt? Email him at info@serviceindustrycoach.com저자 Service Industry Podcast by Matthew Smith
Not spending the necessary time training your managers and supervisors can be catastrophic. In this episode we talk about why this is so important, and specific topics that should be covered.저자 Brian Harding
The only way to make real progress in your business, and gain skills you haven't yet mastered is by putting in the reps. This is one of those things that is obvious when we sit back and talk about it, but does not feel so obvious in the moment.저자 Brian Harding
Probably the biggest challenge business owners are facing today is staffing and hiring. In this episode, I share exactly how one of my clients recently overcame this problem in about 6 weeks.저자 Brian Harding
