Built from the ground up - the beginning https://sootsoldiers.com/series/built-from-the-ground-up-the-beginning/ This podcast chronicles the creation of a home service business. Building a company and not a job is the goal. Working "on" the business and not necessarily "in it" is a proven method for success. Let's take the journey together. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:02:25 +0000 episodic This podcast chronicles the creation of a home service business. Building a company and not a job is the goal. Working "on" the business and not necessarily "in it" is a proven method for success. Let's take the journey together. false https://sootsoldiers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/eqng48np5e8msipy78e11zzw3t92.jpeg Built from the ground up - the beginning https://sootsoldiers.com/series/built-from-the-ground-up-the-beginning/ This podcast chronicles the creation of a home service business. Building a company and not a job is the goal. Working "on" the business and not necessarily "in it" is a proven method for success. Let's take the journey together. No yes 921bfbe5-0732-59e4-b8e0-fd4f42d03f09 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 #16 Baby steps, knowing your numbers part 1 https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/16-baby-steps-knowing-your-numbers-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=16-baby-steps-knowing-your-numbers-part-1 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:27:57 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1604 We talk with Jasper Drengler in part one of our new series devoted to knowing numbers. It’s short, it’s easy. Give it a listen and get ready to do your homework.

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]]> We talk with Jasper Drengler in part one of our new series devoted to knowing numbers. It’s short, it’s easy. Give it a listen and get ready to do your homework.

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]]> false no 16:33 No no #15 Numbers matter with Jasper Drengler https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/15-numbers-matter-with-jasper-drangler/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-numbers-matter-with-jasper-drangler Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:35:31 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1595 In this episode we get the privilege of speaking with Jasper about numbers. Numbers are hard for a lot of home service professionals to figure out. Jasper sheds some light on a this subject. Enjoy. Some highlights: -Knowing if you are making money weekly-Be open with your staff about costs-Know about non-billable hours-Learn to delegate-Stop […]

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]]> In this episode we get the privilege of speaking with Jasper about numbers. Numbers are hard for a lot of home service professionals to figure out. Jasper sheds some light on a this subject. Enjoy. Some highlights: -Knowing if you are making money weekly-Be open with your staff about costs-Know about non-billable hours-Learn to delegate-Stop […]

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]]> false no 1:17:23 No no #14 Recruiting is a beast, tame it https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/14-recruiting-is-a-beast-tame-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-recruiting-is-a-beast-tame-it Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:40:14 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1536 Recruiting in 2022 may seem challenging, but it’s really not that hard if you have a system and execute it well. Here are a few tips that I’m passing along. I received free, so I’m going to give free.

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]]> Recruiting in 2022 may seem challenging, but it’s really not that hard if you have a system and execute it well. Here are a few tips that I’m passing along. I received free, so I’m going to give free.

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]]> false no 23:10 No no #13 Lessons from an oil change https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/13-lessons-from-an-oil-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=13-lessons-from-an-oil-change Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:37:53 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1533 I went to the dealer recently for an oil change and came out of the experience amazed.

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]]> I went to the dealer recently for an oil change and came out of the experience amazed.

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]]> false no 27:01 No no #12 Are you a spineless leader? https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/12-are-you-a-spineless-leader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=12-are-you-a-spineless-leader Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:05:30 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1303 Today we talk with Kyle and touch on some important leadership points. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Are you a spineless leader? If you’re like me, you are and didn’t even realize it.

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]]> Today we talk with Kyle and touch on some important leadership points. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Are you a spineless leader? If you’re like me, you are and didn’t even realize it.

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]]> false no 50:29 No no #11 Chimney Tech Talk – BETA https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/episode-11-chimney-tech-talk-beta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-11-chimney-tech-talk-beta Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:32:23 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1298 false no 1:02:16 No no #10 How did WE get here https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/10-how-did-we-get-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-how-did-we-get-here Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:08:47 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1190 In this episode we do a recap of how WE got to where we are today. It’s only been about two and half years, but we’ve built a great team and process so far. Here’s OUR story and some things recently learned.

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]]> In this episode we do a recap of how WE got to where we are today. It’s only been about two and half years, but we’ve built a great team and process so far. Here’s OUR story and some things recently learned.

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]]> false no 40:23 No no #9 Systems are king https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/9-systems-are-king/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-systems-are-king Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:18:11 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1133 In this episode we’re going to talk about a few systems we use at Soot Soldiers to keep us in line.

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]]> In this episode we’re going to talk about a few systems we use at Soot Soldiers to keep us in line.

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]]> false no 41:49 No no #8 Expect the pain https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/expect-the-pain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=expect-the-pain Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:36:58 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1118 In this episode we talk about a bunch of things, one of which is pain. Not pain you can take a pill for, but the pain that comes from growing a business. Don’t expect any profound solutions, but we’re going to talk through some of the things I’ve been experiencing lately in my business.

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]]> In this episode we talk about a bunch of things, one of which is pain. Not pain you can take a pill for, but the pain that comes from growing a business. Don’t expect any profound solutions, but we’re going to talk through some of the things I’ve been experiencing lately in my business.

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]]> false no 35:32 No no #7 Special guest Seth Robinson https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/special-guest-seth-robinson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=special-guest-seth-robinson Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:53:34 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1105 In this episode we talk with Seth Robinson about design and advertising and some Profit First business concepts.

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]]> In this episode we talk with Seth Robinson about design and advertising and some Profit First business concepts.

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]]> false no 1:01:03 No no #6 Chatting with John Ceaser about hiring and other things https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/chatting-with-john-ceaser-about-hiring-and-other-things/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chatting-with-john-ceaser-about-hiring-and-other-things Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:31:01 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1087 In this episode we chat with John Ceaser of Ceaser Chimney. John owns a growing chimney service company and is also on the board of the CSIA.  Join us as we talk about some common things on the minds of many business owners.

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]]> In this episode we chat with John Ceaser of Ceaser Chimney. John owns a growing chimney service company and is also on the board of the CSIA.  Join us as we talk about some common things on the minds of many business owners.

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]]> false no 1:11:44 No no #5 Don’t mow your own lawn https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/dont-mow-your-own-lawn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-mow-your-own-lawn Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:26:58 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1085 Mowing your own lawn is silly when you’re building a business, find out why in this episode.

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]]> Mowing your own lawn is silly when you’re building a business, find out why in this episode.

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]]> false no 31:27 No no #4 Kill the patterns that are killing your business https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/kill-the-patterns-that-are-killing-your-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kill-the-patterns-that-are-killing-your-business Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:25:36 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1083 In this episode we talk about a few random things and the idea of identifying and killing patterns that are killing your business.

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]]> In this episode we talk about a few random things and the idea of identifying and killing patterns that are killing your business.

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]]> false no 33:45 No no #3 The fatal assumption https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/the-fatal-assumption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-fatal-assumption Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:24:08 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1081 In this episode we talk about a few low level business building concepts and we talk more about the E Myth book. We also spend a few minutes talking about frogs. 

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]]> In this episode we talk about a few low level business building concepts and we talk more about the E Myth book. We also spend a few minutes talking about frogs. 

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]]> false no 33:47 No no #2 Work the dirt https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/work-the-dirt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=work-the-dirt Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:20:09 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1079 In this episode we’re going to talk about getting started in business and finding out what I feel should be motivating US as we create and grow. A little more will be considered on the question of WHY we start a business. 

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]]> In this episode we’re going to talk about getting started in business and finding out what I feel should be motivating US as we create and grow. A little more will be considered on the question of WHY we start a business. 

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]]> false no 40:38 No no #1 Why (not how) I got here https://sootsoldiers.com/podcast/why-not-how-i-got-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-not-how-i-got-here Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:01:00 +0000 https://sootsoldiers.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1074 In this episode I’m introducing the point of this podcast and a little background on how I got to this point… The ground.

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]]> In this episode I’m introducing the point of this podcast and a little background on how I got to this point… The ground.

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