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Home Service Happy Hour episodes

  • Business Growth | Dave Moerman On Pricing, Scaling, And Getting Off The Truck - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 435

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into pricing, scaling, and the realities of owner time as I sit down with the Home Service Business Coach Dave Moerman. We talk about why delayed price increases create pain, how recurring service businesses condition clients, and what owners need to do differently if they want real growth. Dave also shares the thinking behind his first book, Get Off The Truck, and why owners staying in low value tasks keeps them stuck.

    Dave and I get into scaling purgatory, climber versus camper seasons, and how to decide whether to push forward or stabilize your business. We talk about attrition, seasonality, and why avoiding hard conversations makes things worse instead of better. If you want to build a business that runs without you and actually supports your life, this conversation will hit home.

    1 hr 50 min
  • Leadership And Growth | Home Service Culture, Hiring, Marketing, And 2026 Planning - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 434

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    ο»ΏIn this episode, we dive into what really drives growth in home service businesses and it starts with people. I walk you through real conversations about employees, culture, recruiting, and why leadership decisions matter more when the market feels uncertain. We also talk about marketing fundamentals, reputation, and why doing the basics well still wins.

    We also get into labor market trends, hiring timing, and how smart owners use the slow season to prepare for the year ahead. I share real world examples around recruiting early, building systems, and investing in your team before demand hits. If you want to head into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and momentum, this conversation will hit home.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Leadership And Growth | Michael Hinderliter on Ownership, Hiring, Trust, And The Future Of AI - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 433

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into leadership, ownership, and what it really means to take responsibility when business gets hard, and I am talking it through live with Michael Hinderliter from PowerWash.com. We get into staffing decisions, trust inside your company, why most business problems are people problems, and how clear expectations change everything. I am sharing real stories from the trenches that show how mindset, communication, and numbers all collide in real life.

    We also talk about hiring the right way, building a recruiting funnel that actually works, and why waiting too long to make people decisions costs you more than you think. Michael and I look ahead to where AI is taking the service industry, how to prepare for tougher competition, and why experience and problem solving still matter. Stick with us to the end, enjoy the conversation responsibly, and we will see you back here next week.

    1 hr 45 min
  • Tax Truths | What Business Owners Need from Accountants - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 432

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into the real frustrations business owners have with taxes and accounting and I am walking you through it live from the Best Damn Bar. We talk about the lazy accountants who do nothing but data entry, the flashy tax strategy crowd selling smoke and mirrors, and why neither one actually serves you well. I break down what communication should look like, how trust gets built, and why your accountant needs to understand business, not just tax code.

    We also get into fair pricing, what you should expect to pay for personal and business returns, and why monthly billing beats surprise invoices every time. Chad jumps in with real world stories about audits, finding the right CPA, and learning lessons the hard way. If you want clarity, confidence, and fewer tax season surprises, settle in and enjoy the show responsibly.

    52 min
  • Commercial Wash Deep Dive | Robert Eisenstadt on Recurring Revenue Relationships and Scaling Smarter - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 431

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into the world of commercial pressure washing with Robert Eisenstadt from Property Pros., and he is breaking down the exact path that took him from chaos to predictable recurring revenue. We get into why narrowing your services matters, how relationships drive commercial success, and what it really takes to build a business that performs year round. Robert walks through the wins, the failures, and the mindset shifts that changed everything for him.

    We keep rolling into leadership, hiring, and the tough lessons that come with elevating your people while still building systems that hold up under pressure. Robert and I talk openly about the challenges in this industry, the difference between commercial and residential, and the power of sticking to a lane long enough to get great at it. If you are looking for a blueprint to scale in the commercial space, this conversation is packed with exactly what you need right now.

    Also, if you are interested in the Feb 26-27, 2026 in event Vegas, click the link: Commercial Pressure Washing Contractors Live

    1 hr 10 min
  • Thanksgiving Hangout | Gratitude Hunting Stories and Holiday Chaos - Turf's Up Radio. Episode 430

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into our Thanksgiving tradition and I am hanging out with you live talking gratitude, business friendships, and all the ridiculous things that happen when entrepreneurs try to relax for a holiday. We get into hunting stories, relationship wins, major life transformations, and why the people you meet in this industry end up shaping your entire journey. I am also breaking down the power of community, the value of real partnerships, and how showing up in the right rooms keeps opening doors year after year.

    We also dive into the most unhinged Prices Right holiday game we have ever done and yes someone really won a turkey centerpiece off Craigslist. We roll through sobriety milestones, blackout Wednesday memories, event planning, ice fishing trips, and why these friendships make all the chaos worth it. Settle in because this Thanksgiving hangout is a mix of gratitude, storytelling, and pure entrepreneurial family energy that brings the whole year full circle.

    59 min
  • Business Unfiltered | Melody Edwards on Direct Feedback, Purpose Driven Leadership, and Client Boundaries. Part 2 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 429

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this 2-part episode, we dive into the raw and unfiltered side of entrepreneurship as Melody Edwards jumps in for a long and honest conversation about business, boundaries and the real emotions behind growth. We break down direct feedback, tough client behavior, leadership pressure and why so many people struggle with honest communication when things get messy. I walk through these stories with Melody in real time and show you how fairness, integrity and alignment end up being the backbone of every decision you make as an entrepreneur.

    We also get into scaling with purpose, the stress cycles of home service, when to fire clients, and the lessons that come from partnerships that go sideways. Rob Anderson joins us later in the episode and the whole thing shifts into a deeper look at identity, loyalty, giving, and finding the right people to build with. Settle in because this one goes long, it goes deep and it gives you the behind the scenes truth about what business really feels like when you stop pretending and start being real.

    1 hr 24 min
  • Business Unfiltered | Melody Edwards on Direct Feedback, Purpose Driven Leadership, and Client Boundaries. Part 1 - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 428

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this 2-part episode, we dive into the raw and unfiltered side of entrepreneurship as Melody Edwards jumps in for a long and honest conversation about business, boundaries and the real emotions behind growth. We break down direct feedback, tough client behavior, leadership pressure and why so many people struggle with honest communication when things get messy. I walk through these stories with Melody in real time and show you how fairness, integrity and alignment end up being the backbone of every decision you make as an entrepreneur.

    We also get into scaling with purpose, the stress cycles of home service, when to fire clients, and the lessons that come from partnerships that go sideways. Rob Anderson joins us later in the episode and the whole thing shifts into a deeper look at identity, loyalty, giving, and finding the right people to build with. Settle in because this one goes long, it goes deep and it gives you the behind the scenes truth about what business really feels like when you stop pretending and start being real.

    1 hr 48 min
  • P&L Breakdown | Real Numbers and Real Conversations - Turfs Up Radio. Episode 427

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into a full behind the scenes look at my actual P&L and everything that goes into running Best Damn Bookkeeping in real time. I am walking you through the wins, the mistakes, the collections hiccups, and the reality of switching CRMs while still trying to keep the engine running. We get into hunting stories, mastermind trips, AI breakthroughs, and all the random rabbit holes that somehow still lead back to building a better business.

    I am also digging into what it means to invest in your people, push marketing when the numbers tell you it is time, and tighten up your operations when the data reveals a blind spot. You will hear the panel challenge me, laugh at me, and push me to make better decisions just like I want you doing inside your own business. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s dig into the numbers that actually move the needle for home service owners.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Chaos to Clarity | Kedma Ough on Finding Your Genius Zone - Late Night Happy Hour. Episode 426

    Hey there, Home Service Homies!

    In this episode, we dive into a full blast conversation with the always fiery and unapologetically real Kedma Ough joining me in the Best Damn Bar. I am bringing you right into the stories of near misses, intuition kicking in at the perfect second, and the unbelievable moments that end up teaching us more about business than any classroom ever could. Kedma and I roll through falling techniques, instinctive reactions, and the kind of life lessons that every home service owner eventually bumps into.

    I am also digging in with Kedma on what happens when your business hits that next level and forces you into a role you never planned for. We break down pricing confidence, leadership growing pains, and why owning your genius zone keeps your company strong when everything else feels like it is stretching. And because it is Kedma and me hanging out, we take detours into the fun, the weird, and the absolutely real, so grab your drink, jump in the comments, and enjoy the ride responsibly.

    2 hr 27 min

About Home Service Happy Hour

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🏠 Welcome to "Home Service Happy Hour," the ultimate rendezvous hosted by Dan Platta, the mastermind behind "Best Damn Bookkeeping"! 🍻