Your business is growing and you need to hire more people! That’s great! But before you rush off and start doing interviews, you need to make sure you understand the legal requirements for having employees and independent contractors working for you.

Did you know that a single mistake with employee classification or payroll practices could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in back wages, penalties, and legal fees? Most business owners started as skilled technicians who were great at their craft, but nobody taught them the complex rules around hiring and managing workers.

Labor law attorney Philip Siegel is about to pull back the curtain on the most common—and costly—mistakes home service business owners make when it comes to their workforce. This episode is your insider's guide to avoiding the legal traps that have caught countless small businesses before they even saw them coming. Make sure you are not one of them!

You’ll Learn…

• Why misclassifying workers could bankrupt your entire business overnight.

• How a labor law attorney would counsel you to approach employee classification.

• The truth about travel time that most business owners never understand.

• Warnings that any labor law attorney would give about your contractor practices

• I-9 form mistakes that could trigger massive government investigations.

• To understand employee documentation and how to avoid major financial penalties.

• How to avoid business threatening risks when filling out the legal paperwork for hiring

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🤝 Connect with Phillip at https://hpsslaw.com/philip-siegel

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Feeling the financial pinch lately? Maybe your blood pressure has raised a point or two? If you're running a home service business, the new tariffs, rising supply costs, and tighter financing options are making it tougher than ever to stay profitable. You're busting your tail day in and day out, but the money just isn’t going as far. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m cutting through the noise and resharing real-world, no-fluff cost-cutting strategies that can help you keep more of your hard-earned cash—without sacrificing quality or burning yourself out.

Let’s talk about how to ride out this storm with confidence, a solid plan, and a mindset that keeps you moving forward.

What You’ll Learn…

• Why your money mindset determines your business's financial destiny

• How cost cutting becomes a strategic art of business survival

• The surprising power of abundance thinking in challenging economic times

• Why knowing your numbers is your secret weapon for growth

• How top performers transform financial pressure into profitable opportunities

• The critical connection between personal development and business profitability

• Why your team's performance directly impacts your bottom line

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🤝 Connect with Diane at https://taxcoach4you.com/

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Home service businesses are not charities, right? You are in this business to make a profit. The problem is that if you are not aware of where your money is going, those profits can leak away so easily.

Operational processes are a particularly important area to keep a sharp eye on. That’s why I invited Lynn Wise from Contractor In Charge to help us uncover those hidden profit leaks. Lynn has 40 years experience growing several small service businesses from the ground up into incredibly successful companies, and she is a powerhouse of knowledge.

By the end of this conversation, you'll have practical, actionable insights that could literally save you thousands of dollars and help you run a more efficient, profitable business.

What You’ll Learn…

• How misaligned job roles silently drain your business's profitability.

• Why your current operational processes might be costing you revenue opportunities.

• The hidden truth about technician billable hours that most businesses overlook.

• How strategic call handling can transform your customer interactions and sales potential.

• Why your bookkeeping determines if you're spending or investing in your business.

• The fine balance between AI and human interaction in operational processes.

• How one extra billable hour per technician could dramatically change your bottom line.

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with Lynn at https://contractorincharge.com/

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💵 Want to know just how much profit you have each month? Get my Free ‘Monthly Nut’ Worksheet here: https://taxcoach4you.com/monthlynut/

💸 There are many “hidden” ways your profits could be leaking out, and I’ve compiled 15 common leaks into this FREE report for you. Download this Free report & checklist here https://profitcoach4you.com/profitleaks

What are some of your favorite brands—and why do they stand out to you? Chances are, it’s because you connect with more than just their products. Maybe it’s the quality they deliver, the way they’ve treated you as a customer, the values they represent, or how they show up in the community. That connection isn’t accidental. It’s the result of intentional branding and powerful storytelling in business—a strategy that helps companies build trust, loyalty, and lasting impressions.

This week on the Profitable Home Services Podcast, Rich Harshaw joins us to dive into the power of storytelling and how to craft a business identity that genuinely resonates with your audience. No fluff, no jargon—just real talk on creating branding that feels authentic and drives results.

What You’ll Learn…

• Why your business identity might be confusing customers without you realizing it.

• How to make your brand instantly recognizable without a huge marketing budget.

• The one thing that will make people trust your brand and want to buy.

• The hidden signals your visuals and messaging are sending to potential customers.

• How to create a business identity that feels right and attracts the right people.

• Why consistency in your branding matters more than having a "perfect" logo.

• The small tweaks that can make your business identity stronger starting today.

Key Moments…

01:45 – Why Your Business Identity Might Be Confusing Customers
06:30 – The Small but Powerful Branding Tweaks That Make a Big Impact
12:15 – How to Create a Business Identity That Feels Authentic and Consistent
18:50 – The One Branding Mistake That’s Costing You Sales
25:20 – How to Make Your Brand Instantly Recognizable Without a Huge Budget
32:10 – The Hidden Signals Your Brand is Sending (and How to Fix Them)
40:35 – The Key to Building a Memorable, Trustworthy Business Identity

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with Rich at https://www.level10contractor.com/

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In a perfect world, your customers would spend more, refer others, and come back again and again, right?

Well, this world isn’t perfect, but believe it or not, that scenario can still happen for your business. Many businesses focus on attracting new buyers but by focusing so heavily on that they can risk overlooking the power of returning customers. The truth is, loyal customers cost less to retain than acquiring new ones.

I recently reviewed a conversation I had with Daniel Dixon where we broke down simple strategies to turn one-time buyers into lifelong fans. It was too good to put back on the shelf, so I’m revisiting it with you so you can get to that place where your returning customers help expand your customer base, boost your revenue and increase your profits!

You’ll Learn…

• Why returning customers are the key to sustainable business growth

• How to create an unforgettable customer experience that keeps buyers coming back

• The one thing that will instantly boost customer loyalty and repeat sales

• About the biggest mistake businesses make that drives customers away

• Why returning customers spend more and help you attract new buyers effortlessly

• How to use email and social media to stay top of mind with past customers

• The secret to turning one-time buyers into lifelong brand advocates

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with Daniel at https://www.sendjim.com/

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💵 Want to know just how much profit you have each month? Get my Free ‘Monthly Nut’ Worksheet here: https://taxcoach4you.com/monthlynut/

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Sometimes, the key to unlocking growth in your business isn’t just working harder—it’s seeing things from a fresh perspective. This week on my podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Andrea Liebross, a powerhouse in the world of business strategy.

Women in home services are a growing force. They are leading the way in many aspects, such as balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with the challenges of everyday life, rediscovering the power of delegation, and managing their energy. The lessons from these women’s experiences can help anyone—men included—build a more efficient, profitable business.

In this episode, we explore the five levels of delegation, uncovering how smart systems and strategic leadership can help you break free from burnout and build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

What You’ll Learn…

• Why business women's mental load impacts their ability to scale and grow effectively

• How to master delegation through understanding it in five different levels

• Your business can thrive when you learn to delegate without guilt or hesitation

• Business women's mindset around delegation often prevents them from growing

• Learn to communicate project expectations clearly with an action, outcome, and deadline

• Discover how releasing control creates more time, energy, and profit for your business

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with Andrea at https://andrealiebross.com/

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💵 Want to know just how much profit you have each month? Get my Free ‘Monthly Nut’ Worksheet here: https://taxcoach4you.com/monthlynut/

💸 There are many “hidden” ways your profits could be leaking out, and I’ve compiled 15 common leaks into this FREE report for you. Download this Free report & checklist here https://profitcoach4you.com/profitleaks

Running a home services business takes more than just technical expertise—you need systems that keep things running smoothly. If you've ever felt like you're constantly putting out fires instead of growing your business, this episode is for you.

Larry Wilberton from Super Tech University joins the Profitable Home Services podcast to break down how simple, strategic systems can reduce chaos, improve team performance, and increase profits. He shares practical steps to help you move from working in your business to working on it—so you can scale without the constant stress.

Tune in to learn how small shifts in your processes can lead to big results.

You’ll Learn…

- Why technical skills alone aren't enough to run a successful business effectively.

- Why systems are crucial for business growth and scaling beyond basic operations.

- How to move past technical skills and learn the needed soft skills for business success.

- The importance of job costing to understand true profit margins in service businesses.

- Why documenting processes gives opportunities for team members to move up.

- How to implement systems gradually by focusing on one process at a time.

- The value of coaching in pushing entrepreneurs out of their comfort zone.

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with Larry at supertechu.com

ACCESS SOME FREE RESOURCES TO BOOST YOUR PROFITS

💵 Want to know just how much profit you have each month? Get my Free ‘Monthly Nut’ Worksheet here: https://taxcoach4you.com/monthlynut/

💸 There are many “hidden” ways your profits could be leaking out, and I’ve compiled 15 common leaks into this FREE report for you. Download this Free report & checklist here https://profitcoach4you.com/profitleaks

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, right? Well, I can’t do anything about death, but the taxes I can definitely help you out with!

So many home service business owners are unknowingly overpaying on their business tax filing, basically leaving the government thousands of dollars in tips every single year. I don’t think they deserve that tip, especially if you didn’t mean to give it to them!

In this episode, I'm going to show you exactly how you can keep more money in your pocket by using strategic tax planning techniques that are completely legal and surprisingly simple. Whether you're running a home service business, a landscaping company, or any small enterprise, these strategies can help you dramatically reduce your tax burden and boost your bottom line.

By the end of this podcast, you'll have a roadmap to transform your approach to taxes from a dreaded expense to a powerful profit-optimizing tool.

What You’ll Learn…

• Why proactive tax planning can save your business thousands in unnecessary tax expenses

• How hiring your kids can create a tax-efficient strategy for family income

• The one thing that will transform your business entity choice for maximum tax savings

• Learn about business tax filing strategies that minimize your overall tax liability

• Why a captive insurance company could be a game-changing financial protection tool

• How retirement plans like 401(k) and SEP IRA can reduce your taxable income

• The Augusta rule: A clever way to legally write off home-based business expenses

🎧 Listen to all episodes at https://profitablehomeservices.com/

🤝 Connect with me at https://taxcoach4you.com/

ACCESS SOME FREE RESOURCES TO BOOST YOUR PROFITS

💵 Want to know just how much profit you have each month? Get my Free ‘Monthly Nut’ Worksheet here: https://taxcoach4you.com/monthlynut/

💸 There are many “hidden” ways your profits could be leaking out, and I’ve compiled 15 common leaks into this FREE report for you. Download this Free report & checklist here https://profitcoach4you.com/profitleaks