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Wired for Growth Mar 04, 2025

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Matthew Hirthe, owner of JaxPowerPro, sits down with Roland to discuss how his business has grown to over a million bucks in just two years. Matthew shares how he finds electrical professionals with drive and goals, and how he opens the door to opportunities for his team to prove themselves and advance their careers. He also breaks down how he handles emergencies and educates customers, as well as how he implements systems (like Housecall Pro) that his employees can easily use. Don’t miss JaxPowerPro’s #1 value and the one tool Matthew can’t live without in his truck.

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Phoenix Rising Feb 25, 2025

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Roland is joined by Tanya Wilson of Priority Pumping in Phoenix, Arizona. She shares how she built her business out of the ashes of divorce and has grown it over the last seven years. Tanya discusses the value of creating a winning culture, selecting the ideal employees (including an amazing and sneaky tactic to use at restaurants), coaching, and delegating. She also breaks down the importance of goal-setting for the business and her team, especially as they’re in the process of launching a franchise location. Growing up on a farm in Wyoming, she learned to go for it but also to ask for help when it’s needed.

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25 Years of Wisdom in 54 Minutes Feb 18, 2025

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Andy Mickelson of Mickelson Plumbing & Heating is a plumber, a podcaster, and a lifelong student. He and Roland discuss the not-so-gentle learning curve that comes with learning on the job. All entrepreneurs know that curve. Andy also shares who he’s received advice from over the last 25 years and the role mentorship has played in his own development. Learn how Andy ditches routine to look for better and more innovative solutions on every job, keeping things new and exciting. He also explores the install vs. repair mindset and shares what his team loves most about Housecall Pro.

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Winning Runs in the Family Feb 11, 2025

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Jennifer Rex-McCray joins Roland to talk shop. She shares how she and her husband left the medical world to start McCray & Sons Home Services. Hear how they learned to work together and why they brought their children into the business. Jennifer lays out how they put systems and processes in place to become successful, and why they recently moved the home office. Spoiler: the grandkids played a big part. The McCrays are creating a family legacy sure to grow far beyond their family tree.

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Picking Up Steam in Michigan Feb 04, 2025

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Roland is joined by Alexis Orris-Dinsmore, founder and owner of Cleaning with Meaning. With a husband who’s an electrician, she got a head start on the home service world. But what led a stay-at-home mom to start a cleaning business? It may be similar to your story. Learn how Alexis manages time, defeats fear, and uses social media to find customers and employees. She also offers advice on how to improve social algorithms, offer value, and maintain authenticity online without spending a ton of time. She follows the 8-1-1 rule. Find out what that is and why it’s helping her business grow.

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Epic Plans for an Inspirational Entrepreneur Jan 28, 2025

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In Episode 45 of the “Superpro Podcast,” host Roland Ligtenberg interviews Ben Bergloff, a young entrepreneur who started his journey in the home service industry at the age of 15. Ben shares how he has grown Epic Exterior Services, his strategies for networking and marketing, and his vision for expanding the business into other categories and a franchise model. The conversation hits some highlights you don’t want to miss, including smart branding tips, leveraging tech, and the value of mentors and community connections.

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Cleaning Up on the Treasure Coast Jan 21, 2025

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“Superpro Podcast” host Roland Ligtenberg grills Chris Cea, owner of Treasure Coast Grill Cleaning. Chris walked away from life as a firefighter to start his own grill-cleaning business. And it’s a business that’s growing like crazy down in Florida. He shares some of the challenges he’s faced and strategies he’s used to grow his company. Get his tips for hiring right, navigating seasonal business cycles, and adopting tech like Housecall Pro to streamline operations and keep customers coming back. “The phone never stopped ringing.” Find out why!

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Make a Name for Yourself Jan 14, 2025

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Meet Jake Cordero, owner of Motherflushers Plumbing… one of the best names in the industry. Jake sits down with Roland to share his journey of building a plumbing business from the ground up, his unique hiring strategies, and the significance of branding and professionalism. He emphasizes the massive role of social media in growing his business and how you can’t expand without taking risks. Jake also provides valuable insights on using Housecall Pro to enhance business operations and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to get out there and make a name for themselves.

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Finding the Edge Over the Sharks Jan 07, 2025

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In this episode of the “Superpro Podcast,” host Roland Ligtenberg interviews Marko Jovanovski, owner of Magnus Flooring. Like so many other Pros, Marko started his business during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares the challenges he faced in those early days and the strategies he’s leaned on to grow his company and beat the competition. Marko expresses the importance of delivering quality work, strong customer relationships, continual learning, and giving back to his community in New Jersey. He also lays out why it’s so important to leverage tech to streamline operations.

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Trust Your Gut. Empower Your Customers. Dec 31, 2024

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Host Roland Ligtenberg sits down with Thomas Millender, owner of TMAAC, a provider of IT consulting and cybersecurity solutions. Thomas shares his journey from serving in the military to serving customers in the business world. He also discusses how faith guides his business practices and the need to know what you bring to the table. They touch on the importance of building partnerships, overcoming objections and establishing trust with customers, and empowering them through education. Thomas also outlines his future plans, including securing state contracts and leveraging Housecall Pro to continue growing his business.

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