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Profitable Home Services Podcast | Increase Profits & Improve Cash Flow

Diane Gardner; Your Profit Coach
Profit First
Profit Leaks
Home Services
Tax Planning
Pricing
Profit
Cash Flow
Marketing
Home Service Industry
Labor Efficiency
Hiring
Leadership
Exit Planning
Systems and Processes
Networking
IRS
Barry Moline
Taxes
Home Service Profitability
Small Expenses/overhead

Most home service business owners don't have a revenue problem. They have a profit problem. More jobs. More stress. More payroll. More money coming in — and somehow not enough left over at the end of the month. You've tried the standard advice. Generate more leads. Raise revenue. Hire faster. Scale harder. But growth without financial control creates a business that gets bigger without actually be... more

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If your revenue is up but your bank account never seems to reflect it, you probably have hidden profit leaks somewhere in your business. In this episode, I walk you through 10 signs I see over and over with my home service customers: the quiet leaks ... more

How home service financial systems get built starts with one truth. If everything depends on you, you don't own a business. You own a job. That is exactly what Chris Diroll and I dig into in this episode. Chris co-runs SMA Support, helping contractor... more

Good contractor financial management is the difference between a business that survives a tight month and one that gets stuck signing a loan it regrets. I sat down with Gerri Detweiler from Nav for this one, and she has spent years helping business o... more

Close more deals with a better sales process, not a bigger marketing budget. Sales trainer Ben Wright joins me this week on the Profitable Home Services Podcast to talk about why home service businesses don't need more leads to grow, they need to clo... more

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Chris Diroll
Joining as a guest to discuss systems, processes, and profit improvement for home services
SMA Support
Episode: How Home Service Financial Systems Saved One Fleet $80K
Gerri Detweiler
Financing expert discussing merchant cash advances and business credit
Episode: Contractor Financial Management Tips To Know Before You Get A Quick Loan
Ben Wright
Successful sales trainer interviewed on the show
Episode: The Best Way To Grow Lead Conversion For Contractors With Ben Wright
Seth Greene
Founder/Executive at Market Domination
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Episode: The Contractor Marketing Mistake That Wastes Thousands with Seth Greene
Phil Risher
Founder/CEO of Flash Consulting
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Episode: Profit leaks in Home Services: the 5% Close-rate Fix Worth $35,000 a Month with Phil Risher
Bill Black
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Episode: How To Choose The Best Small Business Retirement Plan With Bill Black
Kenny Ridgell
Marketing expert for home services
Ridg Media LLC
Episode: Neglecting Loyal Customers Is Your Biggest Profit Leak with Kenny Ridgell
Gretchen Roberts
CEO of Red Bike Advisors
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Episode: The Profit Is in the Numbers: Understanding Financial Statements With Gretchen Roberts
Jonathan Whistman
Hiring expert, author of Unrecruitable
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Episode: Reduce Employee Turnover and Stop One Of The Biggest Profit Leaks In Your Business with Jonathan Whistman

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Diane Gardner
Host of the Profitable Home Services Podcast; Profit Coach focused on turning labor into profit for home-service businesses.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Clear. Tactical. Valuable.

    As the owner of a marketing agency that works exclusively with home service companies, I listen to a lot of industry content. This podcast stands out. Each episode blends practical, tactical guidance with real-world examples and expert interviews that cut straight to what actually moves the needle, from uncovering hidden profit leaks to improving hiring, marketing, financial literacy, and leadership. The conversations are strategic without being complicated, and consistently deliver actionable s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackMack1
    United States5 months ago
  • Build your business on purpose!

    Diane does a fantastic job providing both encouragement and education as she helps business owners be more intentional about their companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veritas Chad
    United States2 years ago

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How Home Service Financial Systems Saved One Fleet $80K
Q: How can a contractor begin to plug profit leaks with process mapping without getting overwhelmed?
Start with the customer journey and map the flow from lead to review, documenting what the business will do at each step. Use simple tools like whiteboards or Post-it notes, write down the problems first, root-cause the issues, and then implement small, repeatable steps that address those critical points. You don't need a perfect system at first—begin with essential steps and build out as you go.
How Home Service Financial Systems Saved One Fleet $80K
Q: What's a hidden or unique profit leak that you see when you're working with home service businesses?
Addressing the process around marketing and advertising is the top hidden leak; many businesses spend to generate leads but lack a plan to prevent spending when there's no new lead coming in. The solution is to build a repeatable, non-spend-based approach by networking with local realtors and other non-paid channels, then systematize the steps so you can consistently convert leads and keep margins intact.
How Profit First Saved Them After $56K in Surprise tax bills With Shaun and Erin Leary
Q: How did you first get exposed to Profit First, and why did you decide to implement it in your business?
We learned about Profit First during a challenging period after the tax scare, realized we needed a system to protect cash flow, and adopted it to separate funds for taxes, payroll, and operations, which helped us stay profitable even as we grew.
"Mastering Data-Driven Decisions To Skyrocket Your Profit" With Jack Tompkins
Q: What's a hidden profit leak or uncommon profit leak you see when working with home service businesses?
A deeper hidden leak is that pricing and cost of goods sold can be optimized when you track and compare jobs, allowing you to shift toward leaner pricing models or subscription elements, which can boost margins by 5-10% or more on multiple jobs over a year.
How a Company Newsletter Builds Trust, Boosts Profit, and Keeps You Top of Mind with Cathy Minz
Q: Can you share an example where a newsletter led to measurable revenue changes?
Yes. An HVAC company that started offering plumbing used a second newsletter to announce the new service and generated direct revenue within two weeks, with noted cases of over $10,000 in that period; repeat exposure and branding also contributed to long-term revenue gains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Profitable Home Services Podcast

What is Profitable Home Services Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on turning home-service businesses into profitable, scalable operations through practical finance, marketing, hiring, and leadership tactics. Across episodes, the host and a rotating lineup of expert guests dissect profit leaks—from taxes and cash flow to mis-hires and poor pricing—and offer repeatable systems, templates, and measurable actions. Listeners gain concrete steps to improve margins, streamline operations, and grow with less stress, including Profit First-inspired cash management, maintenance-contract strategies, and reputation-driven growth. Notable aspects include a strong emphasis on owner mindset, actionable frameworks, and guest-led deep dives into niche topics like staffing, retirement planning, and social ... more

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