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On Track in OK for Over $3M Jul 22, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Amy Boatwright, co-founder of Nobility Doors. They cover moving from clipboards and sticky notes to a comprehensive management platform. Amy also talks drumming up business in rural Oklahoma, long drives for service calls, and opening multiple locations to meet the needs of their customers. She also shares how they use Housecall Pro, and the features that are helping their business grow as fast as it is. With a Master’s Degree in HR, Amy is a lifelong learner, and she’s learned first-hand how to build a successful business.

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Weiss Up to 1,500 5-Star Reviews Jul 15, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service strategies with Nick Weiss. Nick is the mastermind behind Weiss Air Conditioning & Heating, serving his community in Texas since 2016, 7 of those years with Housecall Pro. He covers how he got started in the business, the importance of owning mistakes and rolling with punches, as well as finding and vetting potential employees. This episode is packed with wise advice from a man whose business has garnered more than 1,500 5-star reviews. Roland and Nick touch on the time-saving benefits of templates, upselling, and the power of simplistic marketing.

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The Money Mindset Jul 08, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Kyle Clifton of Fixi Handyman. Kyle has grown his business from humble beginnings utilizing the power of SEO, blog content Google would determine was authentic, Facebook networking, and more. Kyle shares how he finds quality employees and how he plans to scale his business to multiple locations. Along with maintaining the right mindset, he also placed an emphasis on the Superpro community group, and how the community helped him refine his logo, mascot, and truck wraps to appeal to a broader customer audience.

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Acquisitions, AI, and Smart Systems Jul 01, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks about entrepreneurship and growth with Cameron Stewart, founder of Pure Light Cleaning. Cameron shares practical leadership tips, including how he motivates his team and covers a massive service area, as well as the importance of systems and standard operating procedures. He also lays out how his business started acquiring other businesses, tricks he uses to sell his business, and how he uses photos and AI. Roland and Cameron cover the automated features of Housecall Pro that have helped him streamline and grow his business even faster.

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One Key to a Multi-Million-Dollar Business Jun 24, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks shop with Phillip Grishchenko, founder and owner of Alpine Fencing. The son of Ukrainian immigrants, Phillip started Alpine Fencing right out of high school in 2021. He shares the key tip he learned from a friend who ran an $8M business on how to grow a multi-million-dollar business in the trades. Phillip also lays out the steps he took to start growing from day one, including how he found his first hires from the community he was already plugged into. What’s Phillip’s secret sauce? He shares that too, along with what the Superpro community has meant to him and his business.

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German Güte in South Florida Jun 17, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Ben and Conny Spiske, founders of SunConsult Home Service Company. They share how Ben, a German architect, started a contracting business in South Florida—and how that took them from cushy jobs to the brink of bankruptcy to running a $2M/year company. Ben and Conny talk about residential vs. commercial and why they’ve chosen to lean into the commercial side. Along with advice for those just starting out, the Spiskes share their favorite Housecall Pro features and benefits of being a Superpro.

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The Profit Margin Secret Sauce Jun 10, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service strategies with David Audy, founder of Absolutely Electrical. David talks about profits and how he and his team achieve an astounding 43% profit margin. The key ingredients that contribute to this success are surprisingly simple, and you can start implementing them today. He also shares his take on the need business owners have for coaching and the value of having someone in your corner who understands. Additionally, David breaks down employee development and bonuses, and what it’s like serving customers on an island in Canada.

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Geaux Time in Louisiana Jun 03, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses the highs and lows of home services with Tylor Bourque, owner of GeauxHVAC. Tylor shares his story of graduating from LSU in Electrical Engineering, then taking over the family business from his father. He emphasizes the importance of core values, effective team building, and leveraging technology like Housecall Pro to streamline operations. Tylor also highlights the significance of service plans in enhancing customer loyalty and business growth, while advocating for a supportive community within the HVAC industry.

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KC and the A Team May 27, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service strategies with KC Cranford, owner of PowerMeans Electric. When starting the business in 2015, KC brought an employee-first mentality. Take care of your team, they’ll take care of your customers. He shares what he looks for in employees, his approach to mentoring and onboarding, how he inspires and cares for his crew, and his philosophy of “hire slow, fire fast.” Roland and KC also break down how to justify charging a premium price. When shifting from commercial construction to service-based work, PowerMeans shifted to Housecall Pro. Learn which features KC and his team rely on daily.

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The Power of Micromoments May 20, 2025

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service techniques with Eric Hope, owner of Quality Electric. Eric shares the journey of starting and growing his electrical business back in 2018. He covers the importance of branding and effective marketing strategies, along with the significance of customer referrals and reviews in driving business growth. Follow-up strategies and small interactions can make a big impact. Eric also lays out valuable insights on website development and employee training, as well as maximizing Housecall Pro for business success and the value of community support.

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