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Service Industry Podcast

Service Industry Podcast by Matt Smithwww.serviceindustrycoach.com
The Service Industry Podcast is built for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to go deep into learning how to grow their business. In this podcast we talk systems, marketing, growth, business development, opportunity, employees, and more. Bringing on some of the best talent in the world to share their experiences with you to help you avoid costly mistakes and to live a better life.
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Episodes

EP. 229 The Owner Operator Trap And How To Fix It

In this episode, Matt talks about the owner operator trap. He dives deep into why being an owner operator is extremely dangerous and what you need to do to build a team inside your business to protect yourself. 💥 WANT MATT'S HELP WITH 1 ON 1 COACHING OR MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💥 JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12GHhCdyZXz/ 💥 EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Jan 21, 202531 min

EP. 228 How John Wentworth Built a $300M+ Real Estate Empire From Nothing

In this episode, Matt sits down with John Wentworth, owner of Wentworth Real Estate in Fenton, Michigan—one of the top brokerages in the country. John shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to building a $300M business and a thriving team of over 60 people. Packed with actionable insights, John offers invaluable advice on achieving success in both business and life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply looking to level up, this episode is a must-listen! 💥 FOLLOW JOHN...

Jan 17, 202550 min

EP. 227 How He Built A $50 Million Dollar Pest Control Business Through Door To Door Sales

In this episode, Matt talks with Ethan Bodtker. Ethan owns a pest control business that will do 50 million is sales this year primarily through door to door sales. Ethan dives deep in how to implement door to door in your home service business. 💥 FOLLOW ETHAN ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ethanbodtker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 💥WANT MATT'S HELP WITH 1 ON 1 COACHING OR MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com 💥JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! h...

Jan 15, 202551 min

EP. 226 How To Avoid Burnout In Your Business

In this episode, Matt talks about how to avoid burnout in your business. He gives a step by step recipe for you to follow so you can love the business you own and wake up every day inspired to build. ✅ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com ✅ JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BHy2j3BrA/ ✅ Email Matt- Info@ServiceIndustryCoach.com

Jan 13, 202533 min

EP. 225: 7 Lessons I Learned From Losing 1 Million Dollars In 6 Months

In this episode, Matt talks about how he lost 1 million dollars in a six month period in his business. He talks about the 7 lessons he learned from it and how he would tackle the situation if he were to do it all over again. WANT 1 ON 1 COACHING WITH MATT? www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/share/g/149GCGgK4i/

Jan 09, 202537 min

EP. 224 The Exact Way To Find Your True Purpose With Jim Wiegand

In this episode, Matt has Jim Wiegand on the show. Jim is a pastor, author, speaker, and expert in helping people find their God given purpose in life so they can live fulfilled lives. BUY JIMS BOOK " Why is greater than what" https://www.amazon.com/Why-Greater-Than-What-Wiegand-ebook/dp/B07QPCZXW3 EMAIL JIM - wiegandjim@gmail.com WANT MATT'S HELPING WITH COACHING OR MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15vGe2iuMN/

Jan 07, 202552 min

EP. 223 You MUST Become A Specialist In Your Industry Or Else...

In this episode, Matt talks about the difference between being a "Handyman" vs a Specialist. He dives into how being a specialist allows you to charge more, scale, and systemize your business. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH COACHING & MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BUXjg9ufm/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Jan 03, 202525 min

EP. 222 Revenue Goal Setting Strategy For 2025!

In today's episode, Matt breaks down EXACTLY how you should be breaking down your revenue goal for 2025 inside of your business. If implemented, this will keep you on track for the entire year to have your best year yet! WANT 1 ON 1 COACHING WITH MATT? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/156m6NPfPz/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 31, 202423 min

EP. 221 The One Question That Defines Your Integrity

In this episode, Matt talks about a fitness challenge he's in right now and how he almost failed on Christmas day, but this one question kept him on track. Take this lesson and apply it to your life and business TODAY. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187YnCNV3y/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 26, 202420 min

EP. 220 NEW SERIES: How To Create A Home Service Brand From Scratch

In this first episode of the new series, Matt talks about what building a brand from scratch entails. As he builds out his new brand for his roofing company, he discusses the ins and outs of how he's approaching creating the brand. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FDk9yFvhg/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/serviceindustrycoach

Dec 19, 202416 min

EP. 219 Intro To A New Podcast Series. "Building A 7 Figure Home Service Business From Scratch"

In this episode Matt talks about a new series he is starting within the podcast. Take a listen to find out what he's about to launch! WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15ZTE6Bk3W/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/@serviceindustrycoach EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 16, 202410 min

EP. 217 How To Create Offers To Make More Money In Your Business

In this episode, Matt talks about offers. He breaks down the importance of them and how to use them to make more money in your business. WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qjge1c6e/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 11, 202420 min

EP. 216 The One Trait All Successful Business Owners Have That You're Lacking

In this episode Matt talks about the one trait all successful business owners have and it's 100% free. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CrHuNAaS5/ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING & COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 07, 202416 min

EP. 215 How To Set Business & Personal Goals For 2025

In this episode, Matt talks about how to set goals for 2025 in your business and personal life. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18SnR2BVvw/ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Dec 03, 202415 min

EP. 214 Don't Make This Mistake In Your Business This Holiday Season

In this short episode, Matt talks about the mistake MOST business owners make during the holiday season. BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/collections/black-friday JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15c4ysa6pY/ EMAIL- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Nov 27, 20249 min

EP. 213 What To Do When Things Don't Go As Planned

In this episode, Matt talks about what to do when things don't go as planned in business. He tells stories about past experiences he has had and how he got through the tough seasons. BLACK FRIDAY SALE! https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/collections/black-friday JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17q6Z1g1Fi/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Nov 25, 202417 min

EP. 212 The Free Facebook Strategy That's Crushing For Home Service Businesses In 2024

In this episode, Matt talks about a FREE organic Facebook marketing strategy that is working really well for home service companies. Dive into this episode and put what's taught into action. NEED MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15dpG8sXeB/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Nov 19, 202413 min

EP. 211 Five Steps To Build Confidence As An Entrepreneur

On today's episode, Matt talks about the five steps to becoming a more confident Entrepreneur. He breaks down five steps on how to build confidence and how it will translate over into your personal life and business. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Aa433ibjR/ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Nov 13, 202425 min

EP. 210 How Election Season Is Affecting Home Service Companies All Over The Country

In this episode, Matt talks about how the election season is affecting home service businesses all over the country. He talks about how this has become a massive opportunity to grab market share in your service area. WANT MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BNyy2ruTR/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Nov 11, 202413 min

EP. 209 Why You Need To Stop Chasing The End Goal

JOIN THE BOOTCAMP! https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/cash-in-on-fall In this episode, Matt talks about his experience chasing the end goal in business and how his life imploded when he reached it. He teaches you how he overcame it and how he now finds true fulfillment in his business. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/nw97XXyriDeGsEYU/ NEED MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Oct 17, 202421 min

EP. 208 The Best Businesses To Own Going Into 2025

JOIN THE BOOTCAMP! https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/cash-in-on-fall In this episode, Matt talks about the best business niche to be in going into 2025 and breaks down the questions he asks before buying a business or starting a business. JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/nCZgAUPGDaNWgL3Q/ WANT MATTS HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

Sep 30, 202420 min

EP. 207 Weathering the Storm: How to Recession-Proof Your Service Business

In today's episode, Matt talks about how to weather the storm of a bad economy. He shares personal examples of how to live and run your business so when a downfall comes, you will be fully prepared to dominate your local market. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/8x3JkXsxhCBVKKVW/ WANT MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Sep 20, 202418 min

EP. 206 How Much You Should Be Spending On Marketing Every Month For Your Business

JOIN THE "CASH IN ON FALL" BOOTCAMP https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/cash-in-on-fall In this episode, Matt talks about marketing your home service business. He talks about how much you should be spending on a monthly basis and how to reshape the way you think about marketing spend. He teaches on the two things that are holding you back from scaling your business. WANT MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com...

Sep 10, 202418 min

EP. 205 How I Ruined My Employees And Had To Fire Everyone

JOIN THE BOOTCAMP! ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/cash-in-on-fall In this episode, Matt teaches you a hard lesson he had to go through inside of his company years ago that ruined his entire team of employees. He also teaches you the things you need to do to create leaders inside of your organization. JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/share/g/r86ktTMkiv3ZupQu/ EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Sep 03, 202418 min

EP. 204 Three Ways To Be More Profitable And Make More Money Overnight In Your Home Service Business

In this episode, Matt teaches 3 ways to be more profitable and make more money in your home service business TODAY. These three things are easy adjustments that take almost no change inside of your business. GET MATT'S PROPRIETARY ESTIMATE SHEETS https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/estimate-sheets JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/nohMiQrQQSE5GUPw/ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com

Aug 19, 202415 min

EP. 203 If I Could Only Pick One Customer Acquisition Channel, This Would Be It

In this episode, Matt explains what he believes is the number one marketing channel for home service businesses today. If you own a home service company and are looking to scale, this episode is for you. GET MATT'S 1 HOUR TRAINING https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/sales-customer-experience-company-culture-training LET MATT RUN YOUR GOOGLE ADS! https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com/products/google-adwords-management?selling_plan=868188323 JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.faceb...

Aug 13, 202416 min

EP. 201 How To Stop Letting Demanding Customers Control The Way You Run Your Business

In this episode, Matt talks about how to stop letting demanding customers control the way you do business. He deep dives a specific incident that happened to him that you can learn from. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/QHPFJ4uowoRJagrg/ WANT MATT'S HELP MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Aug 06, 202419 min

EP. 200 Why Your Location Is More Important Than You Think

In this episode, Matt talks about why your location is so important to your home service business and how it can literally double your prices. He talks about the experiment he's been doing on pricing in his market and what he's found. JOIN THE FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! https://www.facebook.com/share/ALHmC3hdMYYTYJfN/ WANT MATT'S HELP WITH MARKETING OR COACHING? https://www.serviceindustrycoach.com EMAIL MATT- info@serviceindustrycoach.com

Aug 02, 202418 min
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