To The Point - Home Services Podcast

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The Home Services podcast that gets to the point, with solutions to help your service company grow. Our focus is to help HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, etc. companies learn how to grow their companies with marketing & operational solutions.

  1. -2 J

    The Business Playbook We Wish We Had 10 Years Ago

    In this episode of To The Point, host Chris Yano sits down with Chad Peterman of Peterman Brothers to reveal the business playbook they wish they’d had a decade ago. From marketing strategy and branding to leadership, hiring, and operations, this episode is packed with proven lessons for contractors and home service business owners. 💡 What You’ll Learn: The marketing channel Chad wishes he’d doubled down on earlyHow branding and storytelling built the Peterman Brothers nameThe importance of measuring ROI and tracking marketing performanceWhy your call center is your sales team (and how to train it like one)The hires that changed their business — and the bad ones that hurtThe turnover process that keeps installs flowing all yearActionable tips for smarter scaling, systems, and leadership ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Halloween dad jokes 06:00 – Marketing & branding insights 20:00 – Hiring and leadership lessons 31:00 – CSR coaching & AI tools 41:00 – Operations and turnover process 50:00 – Final takeaways 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Peterman BrothersProlific Brand DesignRYNO Strategic Solutions Thank you to our Sponsors! Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint 👉 Subscribe for more episodes on marketing, leadership, and growth in the home services industry. 👍 Like the episode if you learned something new. 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway below! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

    1 h 6 min

  2. 7 OCT.

    Use Trends To Give Your Business a Personality & Stand Out

    In this episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, we sit down with Derek Cormier, owner of Climate Experts in Melbourne, Florida, to unpack how contractors can use social media to grow their business, recruit talent, and showcase company culture. Derek shares his unique journey from police officer to contractor, how he built a thriving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company, and why leaning into humor and personality on platforms like TikTok and Instagram has been a game changer.   We cover: Why brand awareness over chasing leads on social mediaHow Derek’s team cut recruiting costs by 60% thanks to TikTokThe role of entertainment vs. education in creating engaging contentTips for smaller contractors who don’t feel “funny” or “creative” enough.The importance of authenticity over polished productionGetting your employees involved (and why you should embarrass yourself first!)Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your marketing, Derek’s strategies prove you don’t need a Hollywood production budget to crush it on social.   ⏱️ Timecodes 00:00 – Intro & Pantheon shoutouts 01:45 – Meet Derek Cormier (Climate Experts, Melbourne, FL) 05:00 – From police officer to contractor 10:00 – The Gary Vee inspiration to post every day 18:00 – Adding service lines the smart way 24:00 – Why social media is the new TV 28:00 – Long-term brand awareness - chasing KPIs 34:00 – In-house vs. outsourced marketing 37:00 – Practical tips for contractors starting out 42:00 – Employee participation & culture videos 46:00 – Derek’s favorite viral-style campaigns 52:00 – Wrapping up: authenticity & consistency   🔗 Resources & Links Learn more about Climate Experts: https://www.climateexpertsac.com/Follow Climate Experts on TikTok & Instagram for inspirationConnect with To The Point Home Services Podcast  Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint   👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and share with a fellow contractor who could use some fresh marketing ideas!   #HVAC #HomeServices #SocialMediaMarketing

    57 min

  3. 30 SEPT.

    The Power of Words & Attention: Chris Yano Keynote at Home Service Freedom

    In this electrifying keynote, Chris Yano—CEO of RYNO Strategic Solutions—delivers an unforgettable presentation on the true power of words and how they shape our businesses, our people, and our lives. With humor, personal stories, and hard-earned lessons from nearly two decades in the home services industry, Chris reveals the secrets to capturing attention, building influence, and driving results in an ultra-competitive market. Whether you’re a contractor looking to grow, a leader wanting to inspire your team, or just someone needing a shot of motivation, this talk will leave you fired up and ready to win. 💪   💡 Key Takeaways The Power of Words: How what you say—and how you say it—can inspire, influence, or destroy.Attention is Everything: Why your first ROI must be Return on Influence before Return on Investment.4 Pillars of Getting Attention: Urgency, Savings, Trust, and Comfort—use these to drive action.Marketing Made Simple: Stop overthinking content—authenticity beats perfection every time.Self-Talk & Leadership: Why the words you say to yourself shape your mindset, performance, and ability to lead others.Focus on Winning: Why winners focus on winning, not on competitors.  ⏱️ Timecodes 00:00 — Opening energy & stage intro 02:00 — The power of words and influence 06:30 — Story: How one word changed a life 11:00 — Return on Influence vs Return on Investment 14:00 — The 4 pillars of attention: urgency, savings, trust, comfort 19:00 — How to win on social media (Gary Vee’s two pillars) 21:00 — “Ship My Pants”: What Kmart taught us about grabbing attention 23:00 — Pay attention to your results, team, and self-service 24:00 — The 3-words self-talk exercise 29:00 — Words, tone, and their hidden meanings (fun live demo) 31:00 — Recap: words matter + be mindful 35:00 — Winners focus on winning, not competitors 37:00 — Karaoke finale: All I Do Is Win 🎵   📌 Resources & Mentions RYNO Strategic Solutions — Digital marketing for contractorsGary Vaynerchuk — Entrepreneur & marketing expertToastmasters International — Public speaking trainingFollow Chris Yano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyano/  Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint   📣 Join the Conversation Did Chris’ talk inspire you? What’s one word that motivates you or your team? Comment below and share it with us!   💥 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on more powerful talks and home service business insights.   📢 Share this video with a friend or teammate who needs a boost today!

    39 min

  4. 25 SEPT.

    TTP Micro Episode: A.I vs Human: Call Handling Revolutionized in Home Services

    In this episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, Chris and Chad sit down with Tyson Chen, founder of Avoca AI, and Paul Barth from TurnPoint to answer the questions contractors are asking most about AI in the trades. From booking rates to customer experience, and from integration with CRMs to saving costs on the bottom line—this episode breaks down how voice AI is changing the way home service companies handle calls.   You’ll learn: What Avoca AI is and how it works for contractorsWhy AI is quickly becoming the first line of defense for call handlingHow AI compares to live CSRs in booking rates & customer satisfactionThe role of human-in-the-loop support for complex callsHow AI can integrate with CRMs like ServiceTitanReal-life results from TurnPoint and Eco partners using AI todayWhat onboarding Avoca looks like for contractors of any size  Whether you’re skeptical about AI or curious how it can improve your operations, this conversation brings real data, experience, and perspective you won’t want to miss.   ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Kickoff: Football, dust storms, and no dad jokes 01:38 – Why we brought Tyson from Avoca AI on the show 04:45 – What Avoca AI does for contractors 06:16 – Coaching CSRs & outbound call capabilities 08:12 – How Avoca is different from competitors 09:48 – Paul’s real-world evaluation of multiple AI vendors 12:18 – Overcoming objections & customer fears about AI 15:13 – Human-in-the-loop support & call center integration 17:19 – How AI saves money & improves efficiency 23:53 – Customer experience, IVRs, and the future of AI adoption 27:07 – Online booking vs AI vs live CSR performance data 32:14 – How AI books the right jobs, techs, and times in your CRM 37:19 – What “best-in-class” booking rates mean at Avoca 42:04 – Operational factors that affect booking rates 43:34 – Does brand equity affect AI booking performance? 45:11 – Transparency & disclosure when using AI 47:09 – Onboarding Avoca: setup & support explained 49:48 – Training AI like a CSR & continuous improvement 50:57 – Final thoughts + how to connect with Avoca AI   🔗 Resources & Links 👉 Connect with Avoca AI: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint 👉 Call/text Tyson directly: (717) 318-0198 👉 Follow To The Point Home Services Podcast for more   Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint     💡 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to To The Point Home Services for more conversations that help contractors grow and level up their business.   👍 Like the video if you found it helpful 💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes

    53 min

  5. 23 SEPT.

    Lessons Learned: A Post- PE Breakdown 2.5 Years Later

    In this episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, Chris and Chad welcome back their longtime friend and guest, Jason Buehler of Buehler Air Conditioning & Plumbing. Jason has been on quite a ride since first joining the show back in episode 90 and then again in episode 187 when he shared his incredible growth story: from $3M to $18M in just 4 years. Now, Jason is back to open up about what life looks like two and a half years post-acquisition after partnering with Legacy Service Partners—sharing the highs, the unexpected lows, and how he rediscovered his drive to lead and scale his business to over $24–25M in annual revenue at 20% EBITDA.   This episode is packed with real talk on leadership, burnout, private equity partnerships, and reigniting your passion when the weight of growth starts to wear you down. Contractors and business owners thinking about selling, scaling, or stepping back into their business won’t want to miss this conversation.   ⏱️ Episode Timecodes 00:00 – 05:00 | Kicking off the show, travel talk, football season chatter, and dad jokes05:00 – 10:00 | Introducing Jason Buehler — his journey from Air Source America to Buehler Air and private equity with Legacy10:00 – 15:00 | Scaling from $3M to $18M and navigating post-acquisition reality15:00 – 20:00 | Hitting a wall: burnout, pressure, and lessons from tough quarters20:00 – 25:00 | Regaining confidence and perspective, learning from peers in the platform25:00 – 35:00 | Jumping back in as GM, re-engaging with the team, and fixing what drifted35:00 – 42:00 | Maintaining culture while driving growth, dealing with leadership turnover, and evolving as a leader42:00 – 50:00 | Deal structure insights: equity rollovers, betting on yourself, and thinking long-term50:00 – End | Jason’s advice for contractors eyeing private equity and his renewed vision for the future🔗 Resources & Mentions Buehler Air Conditioning & Plumbing: https://www.buehlerair.comLegacy Service Partners: https://www.legacyservicepartners.comTo The Point Home Services Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify  Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint     💬 Enjoyed this episode? If Jason’s journey inspired you, let us know in the comments!   📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with other home service leaders who could use the motivation.   #ToThePointPodcast #HomeServices #ContractorGrowth #Leadership #PrivateEquity #HVAC #BusinessGrowth

    56 min

  6. 16 SEPT.

    The Turning Point: The Moments That Changed My Business Forever

    In this special episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, Chris, Chad, and their good friend Aaron Gaynor (Eco Plumbers, Drains, Heating, & Cooling) dive deep into the pivotal turning points that shaped their businesses and personal journeys.   From the early grind of starting out, to breakthroughs with Nexstar, writing down big goals, creating a Vivid Vision, and learning from both wins and failures—this conversation is full of raw, unfiltered insights every contractor and home service leader can relate to. You’ll hear about:   The exact moments when each of them realized they had “a real business”Why writing down goals and building a strategy changed everythingHow to stay aligned with your vision during tough timesThe role of self-talk, affirmations, and personal growth in business successHard lessons learned from making the wrong hires (and how to fix it)Why culture, leadership, and energy transfer matter more than you thinkAnd of course—some dad jokes to keep things light. Whether you’re at $1M, $10M, or scaling toward $100M, this episode is packed with practical takeaways on leadership, growth, and resilience in the trades.   ⏱️ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro & catching up with Aaron 01:27 – The Turning Point: defining moments in business 08:00 – Realizing you’re running a successful business 12:00 – Writing down goals & building a long-term vision 20:00 – Vivid Vision & EOS: how to align your team 24:00 – Daily affirmations & self-talk for leaders 30:00 – Handling challenges & negative chapters in business 32:30 – Lessons from bad hires and how to avoid them 40:00 – Sales leadership: coaching vs. cutting ties 50:00 – Final takeaways on growth & leadership   📌 Resources & Mentions: Vivid Vision by Cameron HeroldDouble Double by Cameron HeroldEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) frameworkEarl Nightingale – The Strangest Secret👉 Connect with us: 🎧 Listen to more episodes: To The Point Home Services Podcast 📲 Follow us on social media for updates, clips, and insights.   👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to: ✔️ Subscribe to the channel ✔️ Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway ✔️ Share this video with another contractor or business owner who needs to hear it

    1 h 4 min

  7. 9 SEPT.

    A Home Services State of the Union with the LSD Group

    This week on To The Point Home Services Podcast, Chris is joined by the full LSD crew (minus Hoffmann, who bailed!) for an unfiltered, high-energy conversation about business, personal growth, and what’s next in the trades. From hunting trips to industry conferences, the guys cover everything from the future of the market, AI’s role in profitability, and whether door knocking can really work in HVAC and other home services. They also get real about personal development, therapy, emotional intelligence, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.   👉 If you’re a contractor or home service leader looking for insights, laughs, and some hard truths, this episode is for you.   🔑 Key Topics Covered: Market optimism for 2025–2026 and deal flow in the trades (08:00)Door knocking: can roofing & solar strategies work in HVAC? (15:45)Personal development: fitness, therapy, and emotional intelligence (28:00)How to increase profit without adding headcount (planned but derailed 😉)RYNOx 2026 sneak peek + upcoming industry events🗓️ Events Mentioned: Nuve Network Event – October 17 at ServiceTitan HQ (VIP sold out; limited GA tickets left)Pantheon 2025 – September 17RYNOx 2026 Theme Reveal – Early rollout in September⏱️ Timecodes: 00:00 – Welcome & the missing Hoffmann 01:00 – Upcoming events: Nuve Network, Pantheon, RYNOx 2026 02:00 – Hunting trip recap 04:45 – Topics rundown: market, personal growth, AI, pricing tactics 06:00 – First Amendment chat & Cracker Barrel branding 08:00 – Market outlook for 2025–2026 15:45 – Door knocking in roofing & HVAC: opportunity or risk? 28:00 – Personal development: fitness, books, therapy, accountability 40:00 – Emotional intelligence & therapy in leadership 44:00 – Learning to be alone & building mental resilience 47:00 – Surrounding yourself with the right people (Conversation runs long and wild from here—classic LSD crew!)   📌 Resources & Links: Nuve Network Event InfoServiceTitanTo The Point Home Services Podcast  ⭐️ Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint   👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, comment, and share with other contractors and home service leaders. Let us know in the comments: Have you tried door knocking in your business? Did it work?

    56 min

  8. 2 SEPT.

    Why Some Home Service Businesses Stall at $5M While Others Hit $50M

    In this episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, we dive into why some contractors hit a growth ceiling while others continue to scale. Hitting $5M, $10M, or even higher in revenue can feel like a huge win—but what happens when growth stalls? We break down the common pitfalls, mindset shifts, and operational strategies that separate the businesses that get stuck from those that keep scaling.   🎙️ Key Points Covered: The most common reasons home service businesses plateauThe role leadership and culture play in breaking through growth ceilingsWhy some owners unintentionally limit their company’s potentialLessons learned from contractors who scaled past $50MPractical steps you can take today to reignite growth📌 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: To The Point Home Services Podcast Website: https://rynoss.com/podcast/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/to-the-point-home-services/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/to_the_point_podcast/ ⏱️ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Why businesses stall at certain revenue milestones 08:40 – The leadership factor: bottlenecks and breakthroughs 15:20 – Building the right team culture for growth 21:55 – Real-world examples: companies that broke through ceilings 29:45 – Steps you can take to get unstuck 36:10 – Final thoughts & key takeaways   ⭐️ Thank you to our Sponsors!   Rilla: https://www.rilla.com/tothepoint Chiirp: https://chiirp.com/ Contractor Commerce: https://www.contractorcommerce.com/ryno/ Bluon: https://www.bluon.com/get-demo?referral_code=ToThePoint Avoca.ai: https://avoca.ai/r/tothepoint   👍 If you found value in this episode, don’t forget to: Subscribe to the channel for more insightsLike this video to help others find itComment below with your biggest takeaway or question—we’d love to hear from you!Share this episode with a fellow contractor who needs to hear it

    59 min
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The Home Services podcast that gets to the point, with solutions to help your service company grow. Our focus is to help HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, etc. companies learn how to grow their companies with marketing & operational solutions.

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  • Création
    RYNO Strategic Solutions
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    318
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