In episode 473, host Matt Jones sits down with Sean Samson, dialing in from Cleveland, Ohio, for the third and final part of their enlightening series. Today, they’re diving deep into the powerful world of service agreements—why they matter, how you can sell them effectively, and the massive opportunity they represent for electricians, plumbers, and other reactive-service businesses looking to build recurring revenue.

Matt and Sean break down the nuts and bolts of what a service agreement actually is, outlining the differences between commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, and sharing real-world tactics for turning a standard job into a long-term client relationship. From the importance of having a solid sales process, to insightful tips on targeting the right demographics, and how technology plays a key role in making service agreements work, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for business owners wanting to grow sustainably.

Timestamps:
00:00 "How to Sell Service Agreements"
06:12 NFPA Standards for Service Agreements
09:36 Residential Maintenance Membership Benefits
11:45 Selling Through Fear of Loss
15:01 Seasonal Maintenance Tips
16:53 Targeting High-Value Service Customers
22:14 "Technology Needed for Service Agreements"
24:45 Sean's Show Notes and Episodes

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In this episode, host Matt Jones is once again joined by Sean Samson for the second part of their insightful series. If you missed the first installment where Sean shared the ten reasons your service and maintenance business will never grow, be sure to catch up, because today’s conversation builds on those foundational ideas.



Timestamps
00:00 Service Sales Process Benefits
04:34 "Scaling Requires Systems"
08:30 "Tracking Sales Process Metrics"
13:10 Sales Systems Enable Scalable Growth
14:09 Onboarding Requires Role Transition
20:09 "Discovery: Key to Problem-Solving"
23:44 "Process Guides Safe Problem Solving"
26:42 Job Walk and Verification Process
28:11 Outdated Residential Business Model
32:43 "Service Agreements & Recurring Revenue"

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In Episode 471, host Matt Jones chats with Sean Samson, founder of Sean Samson Training to dig deep into the world of service and maintenance agreements for contractors. Sean shares his journey from an electrical service agreement sales rookie to training contractors around the globe, helping them transform transactional businesses into predictable, recurring revenue powerhouses.

⏱️Timestamps:
00:00 "Maximizing Lifetime Value in Marketing"
06:31 "Five Reasons People Don’t Buy"
07:16 "Optimizing Sales & Service Processes"
11:36 "Scaling Business Growth Strategically"
16:18 B2B to Residential Transition Challenges
19:39 "Improving Service Through Proactive Leadership"
21:40 "Undervaluing Service Expertise Hurts Business"
25:07 Clients vs. Customers in Contracting
28:48 "Trust Built on Intimacy"
32:20 "Transactional Revenue Lacks Excitement"
35:36 "Contractors as Sales Organizations"
41:22 Compounding Revenue Drives Business Success
43:02 "Importance of Trained Salespeople"
45:45 "Tech Selling vs Doing"
50:00 "Contracting Growth Challenges Unveiled"

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