Windshield Time

Busy Season Chaos? Stick to the Process or Pay the Price.


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In the trades, busy season feels like chaos—calls stack up, the pressure ramps, and the temptation to rush is real. But here’s the truth: cutting corners doesn’t save time—it costs you.

In this episode of Windshield Time, Todd Liles and Chris Elmore share why slowing down and sticking to the process is the fastest way to consistency, trust, and long-term wins. If you’re feeling the heat in your business right now, this episode is your reset button.

You’ll learn how to:

-Stick to full processes—even when you’re slammed -Avoid costly callbacks caused by rushed work -Present all options during peak season to boost value -Build trust between schedulers and techs with better communication -Use scarcity and urgency to increase perceived value

Mentioned in This Episode:

→ Callbacks and the cost of cutting corners → Full option presentations—even during demand surges → Schedule trust: defining emergencies and honoring boundaries → Why speed without clarity breaks your team → The mindset shift that prevents burnout and boosts results

📥 Download the FREE Objection Handling Playbook — loaded with scripts and strategies to help techs close more calls: https://www.servextra.com/objection-handling-playbook-download/

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