Howard Partridge is one of the most influential small business coaches in America, with a journey that started in deep poverty and led to building multiple multimillion-dollar companies. Raised in a 600-square-foot home in Mobile, Alabama, Howard went from having nothing to scaling a cleaning business from the trunk of his car into a fully turnkey operation. Along the way, he authored more than a dozen books, was personally mentored by Zig Ziglar, and spent nearly three decades helping service business owners build companies that run without them.In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, Howard breaks down what it actually takes to escape daily operational chaos and scale a business past the million-dollar mark. He explains the concept of a “turnkey business” and why systems, people, and leadership must all work together if an owner wants freedom. Drawing from real experiences, Howard shares why most home service businesses stall under seven figures, how mindset and desire limit growth, and what separates owners who stay trapped from those who build companies that operate independently.The conversation also dives deep into leadership, relationships, and personal development. Howard shares key lessons he learned directly from Zig Ziglar, why relationships are the foundation of all business and life, and how money, when used correctly, becomes a tool for impact rather than a source of stress. If you own a home service business or agency and want to scale without burnout while building something that truly lasts, this episode delivers timeless principles and practical insight from someone who has lived every stage of the journey.Howard Patridge, Founder of Phenomenal Products:Website: https://howardpartridge.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-partridge-community/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howardpartridge/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowardPartridgePPI/Danny Leibrandt, Founder of Pest Control SEO:Facebook: https://facebook.com/DannyLeibrandt LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dannyleibrandt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLeibrandt Website: https://dannyleibrandt.com Pest Control SEO: https://pestcontrolseo.com/ Local Marketing Secrets Platforms:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LocalMarketingSecrets Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TCL0LhZbsJS6mzanqnnT1?si=224075c9fbda42f5 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/local-marketing-secrets/id1741176782 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0bb5254-5d6c-4940-8211-085157cc1239/local-marketing-secrets Podcast Chapters:00:00 Introduction To Howard Patridge07:18 Understanding Turnkey Businesses12:35 The Importance of Leadership17:19 Mindset and Desire in Business22:31 The Role of Money in Success27:34 Building Relationships for Business Growth32:15 The Power of Serving Others37:16 Final Thoughts: Adding Value to Others40:08 Like and Subscribe!#homeservicebusiness #homeservicemarketing #localmarketing #localbusiness #homeserviceadvertising #localseo #localadvertising #seo #marketing #podcast #business #localbusinesspodcast #dannyleibrandt #localmarketingsecrets #localsearch #localseotips #localseoexpert #howardpatridge