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Service Business Mastery for Skilled Trades: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Home Service

Skilled Trades Syndicate - Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch
Plumbing
HVAC
HVAC Regulations
Elite Trade Championship Series
Home Service Industry
Home Services
Technician Training
Company Culture
Call By Call Management
Cxc.ai
Hiring Strategies
Gender Dynamics In Trades
Business Struggles
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Customer Retention
Contractors
Marketing Strategy
Inflation Reduction Act

Ready to revolutionize your home service business? Tune into the Service Business Mastery Podcast! We dive deep into automation and AI, including swarm agents, AI chatbots, and AI voice agents, to help you streamline and optimize your operations. Whether you're in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or any other home service trade, we cover leadership, marketing, finance, pricing, and HR to give you the e... more

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AI is everywhere right now. But most contractors don't actually understand how it works. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Jeff Torello, founder of Sinjun AI, to break down what AI really is, ... more

Most contractors are still hiding their prices. But customers are already finding that information somewhere else. In this episode of Service Business Mastery, Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch sit down with Paul Redman, President of Contractor Commer... more

AI is no longer just automation or chatbots. It's becoming a real employee for service businesses.

In this episode of Service Business Mastery, recorded live at AHR Expo 2026, Tersh Blissett sits down with Dennis Steele, co-founder of Podium, to ta... more

Marketing for home service businesses is evolving faster than ever. Rising lead costs, private equity competition, new AI-driven ad platforms, and changing consumer behavior are forcing contractors to rethink how they attract customers. In this episo... more

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Recent Guests

Eric (Eric, co-founder and CEO of Podium)
CEO and co-founder; early stage leader in Podium
Podium
Episode: AI Employee: How Home Service Businesses Are Scaling Without More Staff
Ryan Fenn
Expert in AI applications for service businesses
Chiirp
Episode: How Service Businesses Can Use AI to Convert More Leads
Peter Murphy Lewis
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer and filmmaker
Marketing Agency in Wichita, Kansas
Episode: Why Contractors Who Don't Own Their Customer List Will Lose
Ari Meisel
Entrepreneur, productivity expert, and coach known for his methods on automation and optimization.
Episode: How Contractors Can Automate Their Business Without Losing Control
Justin Deese
Podcast host and expert in service management and training
Service Manager Academy
Episode: Why Promoting Your Best Technician Almost Always Backfires
Darren Shaw
Local SEO expert, speaker and founder of Whitespark
Whitespark
Episode: Google vs ChatGPT in Local Search and What Actually Ranks in 2026 with Darren Shaw
Crystal Williams
Marketing coach and branding partner for home service companies
Lemon Seed
Episode: Missed Calls in HVAC for Contractors to Stop Killing Growth by Fixing Operations - Crystal Williams
Scott Patterson
CEO of STUFF Junk Removal
STUFF Junk Removal
Episode: How CallRail's Call Tracking and AI Transformed STUFF Junk Removal's Revenue with Scott Patterson
Josh McCarter
CEO of EverPro
EverPro
Episode: The Business Consolidation Tactics for SaaS Leaders to Scale Multi-Brand Platforms - Josh McCarter

Hosts

Tersh Blissett
Host of Service Business Mastery Podcast with a focus on home service growth, automation, and marketing for trades.
Joshua Crouch
Co-host offering operational and marketing perspectives to home service topics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 318 ratings
  • My Mt. Rushmore of Podcasts

    As the title suggests , this podcast is on my Mt. Rushmore of HVAC and trades podcasts. I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have found Tersh and Josh, but if I continue to follow and implement their content, I’ll probably be able to generate a worthy review via AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pvincen24
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Very useful information for my hvac company. Helping me build an automated business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Newby shore guys
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast and wonderful people!

    Tersh and Josh absolutely knocks it out of the park with their podcast! Every episode is packed with real value, practical insights, and genuine conversations that speak directly to home service pros and entrepreneurs alike. Their passion, experience, and heart for helping others shines through. Keep up the amazing work, you’re making a real impact!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travis Mong
    United States10 months ago
  • Jarrod

    These guys are the podcast wizards of not just automation, but leadership and business for home service companies in the US 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minuteman services
    United Statesa year ago
  • Game-Changing Insights for HVACR Professionals

    I’ve been following Service Business Mastery with Tersh and Josh, and they continue to impress with their forward-thinking content. Their recent focus on how AI is transforming the HVACR industry is a game-changer. They break down complex topics into actionable insights, making advanced technology accessible to contractors, business owners, and technicians alike.

    Tersh and Josh don’t just talk about AI as a buzzword; they show how it can be applied to improve service efficiency, enhance custome... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refrigeration Mentor
    Canadaa year ago

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AI Employee: How Home Service Businesses Are Scaling Without More Staff
Q: What are the practical ROI and monetization angles for these agents?
Agents can generate revenue by handling bookings, supporting memberships, and enabling outbound campaigns, reducing reliance on human CSRs while expanding capacity and calendar-fill potential.
AI Employee: How Home Service Businesses Are Scaling Without More Staff
Q: How does Podium build and customize these AI agents for different clients?
Podium uses a system called AI Studio where clients can customize how the agent responds, creating playbooks that reflect different scenarios (incoming, after hours, etc.), which the agent recalls and applies automatically.
AI Employee: How Home Service Businesses Are Scaling Without More Staff
Q: What exactly is an AI agent and how does it work in this context?
An AI agent is an AI model that can perform a set of tasks with sufficient context to complete them, moving beyond simple automation to handling multi-step processes like customer interactions, bookings, and data-driven outreach.
How HVAC Contractors Are Making More Money with Duct Sealing Technology
Q: What makes Aeroseal's technology stand out in the industry?
It significantly enhances comfort and efficiency for both contractors and homeowners, making it a competitive advantage.
How HVAC Contractors Are Making More Money with Duct Sealing Technology
Q: How does sealing impact static pressure, especially in older systems?
It usually doesn't raise static pressure to problematic levels, and this is something we clarify with contractors to avoid issues.

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The show targets home-service business owners and managers across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades, focusing on practical growth through automation, AI, and data-driven marketing. Episodes consistently explore leadership, pricing, HR, and operations, with frequent conversations about AI tools, lead conversion, and customer experience. Notable strengths include a clear focus on actionable strategies, real-world guest experiences, and a strong emphasis on scaling while preserving service quality. This mix makes it particularly valuable for listeners seeking to modernize operations, improve lead-to-customer conversion, and adopt cutting-edge tech without losing the human touch.

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4. Ari Meisel
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