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Artificial intelligence, AI, is the latest buzz word that has been thrown
around for a few years. ChatGPT and others use AI…and it can help us in
many ways. What are the pros and cons for us in our industry?
My guest, Roland, Ligtenberg, one of the founding members of House Call
Pro, talks about using AI in three areas: automated scheduling, inventory
management, and enhanced data.

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Your Rolodex is NOT your CRM. I’m probably dating my self when I use the
word Rolodex. Back in the day we used our rolodex to keep track of our
contacts, customers, and potential customers. No we have software to help
us.
Join Jason Kramer, the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that
empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real
revenue. Jason gives you easy ways to track and transform leads into sales.

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There is an exit plan for all of us. We don’t know how long we will be on this
earth. The last thing most of us probably want to do is to die in our office
chair. But, what should your business exit plan look like?
Chris Buttenham is the co-founder of Reins. They recently launched an
equity solution that might help you.

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Imagine what your life would be like if you had financial freedom and time
freedom. Many of us have financial freedom yet we are slaves to our
businesses.
Clay Staires gives you several easy to implement practices that can increase
your time AND financial freedom. Clay is a seasoned leader, speaker, and
coach with more than 25 years of transformative experience. His mission is
to liberate business owners so they can experience time and financial
freedom.

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What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson?
Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title.
What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line?
Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect
salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring,
Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do
today!

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Fall is upon us. In some areas of the country fall is the start of the busy
season. In other areas, fall slows down dramatically. Whether you are busy
or slow, here are 5 easy to implement steps to have the best fall ever.

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Contractors sometimes do dumb financial things – I know you who are
listening never do dumb financial things – you’ve learned from this podcast.
With that said, I asked Denise W Grove, a CPA who works with companies on
the financial segment of their business, to talk about her six top dumb
mistakes.

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This may sound insane..we’re going to talk about taxes and it’s October.
Why plan so soon? If you start on December 1 st its too late…so let’s get
prepared. My guest, Eric Broughton is co-owner with his wife Melissa, of
BusyBee advisors. Eric gives you the answers to these questions and more:
- The $12,000 Tax Loophole
- Why the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It
- 5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax Preparer

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We all know there is a labor shortage in our industry. However, most of us
are ignoring 50% of the population who could have a successful career –
women. Amy O’Grady is the Executive Director of Women in hVACR and will
talk about some of the progress we’ve made getting women into our
industry. She’ll also talk about the upcoming annual conference October 21-
23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas (men are invited too)!

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AO Smith is celebrating their 150th year anniversary. I asked David Chisolm,
the Vice President of Marketing and Customer experience to talk about how
AO Smith has helped their customers be more profitable for the past 150
years.

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Almost everyone I know complains about paying taxes. The reality is that
the tax code is set up to give taxpayers ways they can reduce their tax bill.
Yet, many CPA’s and others are too afraid to take advantage of what is
written into law.
What can you do about it? My guests, Scott and Chris Miller, have been
working with business owners helping them reduce their taxes legally
without gray areas in the tax law. They will give you some questions to ask
your advisors as well as some areas you might want to take advantage of.

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What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson?
Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title.
What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line?
Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect
salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring,
Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do
today!

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In honor of Labor Day, I asked Suzi Lemen to give you some of the new
rules and regulations as they apply to your employees. Suzi lives, eats, and
breathes employee rules, regulations, and the alphabet soup that is FLSA
(Fair Labor Standards Act). Her company, Dynamic Corporation solutions,
has an HR Tool Kit for smaller businesses – and it complies with the rules of
the state you reside and/or work in.
Suzi updates you on the newest, most frustrating rules so that you stay in
compliance and out of an orange jumpsuit.

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My grandfather and father ingrained in me – learn from the mistakes of
others so avoid stress, cash issues, and other horrors with your business.
Today, Chris Lee shares what NOT to do when growing and selling a
company. He has been through the wringer…and he has volunteered to tell
you his story – lessons learned and what to do when growing and selling a
company. Pay attention and learn from his mistakes!

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How do you become uncopyable? My guest, Steve Miller and his smokin hot
wife Kay, according to Steve, have become synonymous with the brand
uncopyable…and the color orange.
Steve and Kay just released a new book, Uncopyable YOU: Create a Personal
Brand That Gets People to Know You, Like You, Trust You, and REMEMBER
You!
Steve tells you how being uncopyable can help you generate more sales.

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Most contractors and small business owners use bank financing. A
requirement is almost always a personal guarantee of the loans. There is a
financing method where you don’t have to personally guarantee the loans.
Brian Trask tells you how. To book an appointment with Brian go to
jgalt.io/btrask

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Lead generation numbers are trending down – both for Big Box In-Store
generated leads and traditional advertising methods.
And, today’s millenials and Gen Z shop differently than other generations.
So, how do you attract and get today’s millenials and Gen Zers to pay
attention. Daniel Bezden gives you the answers to these questions and
more.

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How can your business be found on Google?
You need to master the Google Map Pack. My guest, Brittany Murphy
explains what it is, the four critical elements to be found in the map
pack…and two diet pills you can take to achieve this.

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In this second summer podcast, I discuss the six dumbest “when it’s busy”
mistakes that I’ve seen so that you can avoid them.

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It’s hot! Don’t get complacent because cash flow is plentiful. I discuss five easy to
forget actions you must take to protect your cash this summer.

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