Masters of Home Service

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Jobber’s Masters of Home Service podcast features in-depth interviews with industry experts to help make your business more profitable and efficient. Tune in today to get actionable advice, insights, and inspiration from successful business owners who live and breathe home service.

  1. 1D AGO

    Shark Tank's Daymond John on Good Debt, Execution, and the Power of Broke

    What does it actually take to scale a business? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, Adam Sylvester sits down with entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor Daymond John to talk about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, leadership, money, systems, investing, and what separates successful business owners from everyone else. This episode is packed with practical business advice for entrepreneurs and home service business owners. From building FUBU into a global brand to investing in some of Shark Tank’s biggest success stories, Daymond shares real lessons on business growth, communication, mindset, leadership, hiring, financial literacy, and scaling sustainably. You’ll also hear practical advice for home service business owners on operations, delegation, customer value, business systems, and long-term growth. Show Notes: [00:00] Intro [00:52] What Daymond John wants to be known for [01:27] Why some people succeed in business [03:05] Financial literacy and entrepreneurship [04:52] Good debt vs bad debt [07:22] What investors want to see [08:24] Risk and entrepreneurship [13:03] Why Bombas became successful [16:02] Solving problems in business [17:46] What makes a good communicator [23:07] Health, burnout, and entrepreneurship [26:13] What business owners need to know [29:23] Working on vs in the business [31:06] Every solved problem creates another problem [33:15] The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make [39:04] Why data matters in business [41:14] Why execution matters more than ideas [44:20] Letting go as a business owner [46:29] Final advice for entrepreneurs New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    48 min

  2. MAY 12

    This 24-Year-Old Proves You Don’t Need College to Make $1M

    Think you need a college degree to build a successful business? At just 24 years old, Hunter Patrick is living proof you don't. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester dives deep with Hunter, founder of Dumpire Junk Removal, who turned multiple business failures into a thriving $1M junk removal business, all without finishing high school. Show Notes: [01:16] The tough decision that led Hunter to entrepreneurship [02:13] How do you learn business without a formal education? [03:42] Overcoming self-doubt and criticism [05:08] The value of mentorships and why it matters [08:32] Why you shouldn't listen to everyone’s advice [11:38] The advantage of being young in entrepreneurship [13:58] Staying humble despite achieving success [17:40] Hunter’s advice for young entrepreneurs [19:02] How do you find the right mentors and coaches? [22:30] Using YouTube University and free resources New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    26 min

  3. MAY 5

    Save 20+ Hours/Week with These Automations

    Constantly chasing leads? Trying to stay organized? You’re not alone. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Phil Risher of Phlash Consulting and Cory Byron from Vancity Electric to break down how automations can take that work off your plate. They share real examples of how to save 20+ hours a week, close more jobs, and create a better customer experience without hiring more staff. Download the 10 automation moves checklist for this episode: https://bit.ly/4w9Pd9M Show Notes: [01:15] Why automation reduces business chaos [02:15] The two automations every business needs [06:52] Should you follow up by text, email, or phone? [07:30] Why your CRM is a hidden revenue opportunity [12:13] How an online estimate calculator can 10x your leads [13:07] Using equipment age to trigger high-value upsell jobs [14:54] Project management automations to reduce manual work [15:42] How to automate hiring and build a bench of candidates [17:11] How automations can save 20+ hours per week [17:38] Simple upsell and follow-up systems to boost job size [18:55] The instant handoff system that builds customer confidence [19:36] How to automate billing and stop chasing payments [20:59] Automating your business and data insights New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    26 min

  4. APR 28

    Want to make $1M Cleaning? Pick Your Path (Residential or Commercial)

    Should you build a residential cleaning business or go all-in on commercial? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with two operators on opposite sides of the industry to break it down. Savannah Revis runs a residential, eco-friendly cleaning company, while Anatoly Nazarov focuses on commercial and government contracts. They share what actually matters when choosing your path and what most people get wrong. Show Notes: [01:25] Should you do both residential and commercial cleaning? [02:26] Is residential cleaning easy to start? [03:15] Which cleaning market is more competitive? [04:10] Misconceptions about commercial cleaning [05:14] Residential vs commercial: workforce differences [06:56] Insurance, licensing, and certifications explained [10:23] Low barrier to entry vs high competition path [12:11] Volume vs big contracts: which model fits you? [14:05] How recurring work shows up in commercial cleaning [16:05] Does branding matter in commercial cleaning? [16:33] How commercial cleaning bids work [19:33] Relationships vs transactions in cleaning  [21:20] Do employees prefer residential or commercial work? [24:35] How to start a cleaning business (residential and commercial) [26:02] Pay structures: wages, benefits, and subcontractors [27:26] Why being intentional and niching down leads to faster growth New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    32 min

  5. APR 21

    Scaling Without Sacrifice: Protecting Your Time, Health, & Family

    What’s the point of a successful business if it costs you your health, marriage, or time with your kids? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Kelly Guerrero of HomePro Coaching and Cory Byron from Vancity Electric to talk about growing a business without letting it take over your life. They get real about long days and the slow drift away from the very reasons you started your business in the first place. Show Notes: [02:06] Simple boundaries that protect your family time [04:49] Why does a lack of systems lead to burnout? [06:16] How do you stop being the middleman in your business? [08:44] Automation, system and delegation: where to start [11:34] Why doing estimates at night is a mistake [12:37] Block scheduling your week for better focus [14:44] How your phone is hurting your work-life balance [18:04] Letting go of the need to always be available [20:33] How do you maintain friendships while running a business? [24:17] The one-task-per-week delegation strategy [26:00] Ask your family this question to fix your priorities New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    32 min

  6. APR 14

    7 Steps to Rank Higher in the Age of AI Search

    If your marketing relies on Google alone, it’s time to rethink your strategy. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Phil Risher, owner of Phlash Consulting, about what’s changing in search—and what service pros can do to keep up and stay visible. Phil shares seven key steps to help your business rank higher as AI search becomes a bigger part of the buying journey. Download the 7-step AI search checklist for this episode: https://bit.ly/47WAjt2 Show Notes: [01:34] Is Google search dying? What’s changing in 2026 [03:53] Step 1: How reviews influence AI search [05:53] Step 2: Service area pages and FAQs [09:11] Step 3: Licenses, certifications, and insurance  [10:43] Step 4: Building credibility without formal credentials [11:30] Step 5: Service quality signals in search [15:18] Step 6: Showing real customer experience [18:42] Step 7: Local reputation that strengthens your brand [19:52] Does SEO still matter as search evolves? [20:35] What are large language models (LLMs)? [22:31] Why social media is a growing opportunity [25:16] Where contractors can start with AI search New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    29 min

  7. APR 7

    Stop Competing on Price: Make Offers That Sell Themselves

    Competing on price is a race to the bottom, but a sign your offer isn’t doing its job. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, about how to create offers that stand out without discounting your value. She shares what customers look for and how to turn that into irresistible offers that consistently win the job. Show Notes: [01:06] What makes an irresistible offer (beyond price)? [02:16] How to find customer pain points early [04:27] Proactive vs reactive customer service  [05:40] Building offers around real customer problems [07:41] How to use customer lifetime value to shape offers [09:13] How to make offers with recurring services [11:19] Do discounts actually attract customers? [12:09] Improve your offer with a clear promise [14:02] How guarantees reduce customer risk New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    18 min

  8. MAR 31

    Tech Won’t Replace Your Team. It’ll Make Them Unstoppable.

    The question’s no longer if you should adopt technology, but how fast you can. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester sits down with Ryaan Tuttle, owner of Best Handyman Boston, and Rob Soper, business development manager at Eagleview Technologies. They talk about how the right tech helps service businesses move faster, win more jobs, and run more efficiently without adding headcount. Show Notes: [02:42] Is technology just another team tool? [05:12] How customer expectations are driving digital adoption [06:17] How tech can free up your team for revenue-generating work [08:27] How Jobber and tech improved Ryaan’s operations [11:09] What is “project compression” and why does it matter? [14:55] How AI can help create estimates faster [17:40] How aerial measurements reduce site visits [19:49] Does technology make training easier? [21:25] Are virtual assessments the future of quoting? [22:28] How virtual quotes can save hours of drive time [23:02] How COVID accelerated tech adoption New to Jobber? Masters of Home Service listeners can claim an exclusive discount for Jobber at https://bit.ly/4olKiNR

    27 min
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Jobber’s Masters of Home Service podcast features in-depth interviews with industry experts to help make your business more profitable and efficient. Tune in today to get actionable advice, insights, and inspiration from successful business owners who live and breathe home service.

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  • Creator
    Jobber
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Masters of Home Service Jobber
  • Show Website
    Masters of Home Service

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