October 30, 2026 Edition
Hello home service operators, |
I have a lot of cool stuff to share today. LFG. |
💰️ Are your biggest challenges hiding in your numbers? Here’s one way to fix that. |
🏠️ Google is testing Business Home, a Gemini-powered dashboard that helps businesses manage their Google presence, create AI-generated content, communicate with customers, and get personalized growth recommendations. |
📈 Watsco reported record Q3 sales of $2.22 billion, up 7%, with residential HVAC equipment sales climbing 7%, signaling improving demand across the industry. |
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How Much Could One Conversation Change Your Business? |
Think about the biggest improvements you've made to your business. Chances are, at least a few started with a conversation with another operator. |
That's the idea behind Catalyst 2027. |
We're creating an environment where home service owners and leaders can openly discuss what's working, solve problems together, and learn from each other's experiences. |
Three days in Akron, Ohio. May 3–5, 2027. Real conversations with people who understand your business. |
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Three Tactical Blog Posts |
1️⃣ Shane Viggiani grew Ampere Electric from $700,000 to nearly $15 million in annual revenue in five years. |
2️⃣ Electrical service might be one of the best acquisition opportunities in home services right now. |
3️⃣ There are a lot of KPIs that deserve your attention...are you tracking all of them? |
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Three Must-See Videos |
How I'd Build a $10M Welding Business From Scratch |
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How I'd Build a $10M Welding Business From Scratch |
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I Spoke with Brian Burton About Why Technicians Lose Sales (And How to Fix It) |
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Why Your Technicians Are Losing Sales (And How to Fix It) |
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Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric CEO on multi-state expansion, AI adoption, culture |
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Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric CEO on multi-state expansion, AI adoption, culture |
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Three Social Media Updates |
These numbers will change the way you think about yard signs forever. |
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Buyer beware. Check out the rest of this “listing” and you’ll see what Jack is talking about. |
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What does the rest of his story look like? You may be surprised. |
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Did I miss anything this week? Reply to this email and let me know. |
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How do you feel about today's newsletter? |
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👊 John |
Disclosure: Some of the content and links in this newsletter are sponsored or affiliate links, which means we may receive payment or earn a commission if you click through or purchase. However, all opinions expressed are entirely my own. |
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