Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks leadership and strategy with Damian Schlereth, owner of two companies - G-FORCE Parking Lot Striping of Denver and PAINT CORPS. With a background as an officer in the Marines, Damian brings a disciplined approach to his businesses, and even has two military vehicles in his fleet. He shares why having mentors and connecting with other Pros is so important, especially in light of how tough running a business can be. Damian also lays out how he finds quality employees, the need to tweak and improvise, and why you should have a short-term and long-term technology plan.

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, explores leadership with Trevor Whitcomb, founder of Lords of Plumbing. To chase his 80’s dream and live the surfing lifestyle, Trevor moved to the west coast (Venice Beach) at 18 - with years of plumbing already under his belt. He shares the lawsuit that led to his name and tips on keeping his team motivated. “You don't want employees who are broke. You want them to be hungry.” Trevor breaks down a few of the Housecall Pro features his team uses daily, like Reports and Pipeline, and how they help save him time and a ton of effort. 

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Germaine Nelson, founder of Capitol Plumbing & Heating in the Washington, DC area. Germaine shares what he looks for in employees to build and maintain a trustworthy team, incentives, the power of offering options, and keys to negotiating with commercial customers. He also lays out some of the Housecall Pro features his team relies on daily, and the advice he would give “baby” Germaine. And watch what leads him to say, “Line me up against ten other plumbers. I guarantee you I can out-troubleshoot a water heater.”

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks strategy with Andrew Philbrick, founder of Pointe Cleaning Company. Andrew shares his comical origin story, some powerful keys to leadership, including words of wisdom from a coach, “The hustler in you needs to die before the CEO can be born.” He also lays out a few of his hiring and training tips, how to market a small business on a budget, having systems in place that your team can run with, and a few of the features his business relies on daily. Considering starting your own home service business? Don’t miss Andrew’s advice for young entrepreneurs.

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses strategy and humble beginnings with Daniel Busekist, founder of No Streaks Exterior Cleaning. Daniel shares some of the books and podcasts he turned to early on, and how he could’ve avoided hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes if he’d found Housecall Pro sooner. He shares some of the Google tricks he uses, along with the #1 trait he looks for in employees. He also emphasizes the need to create and maintain a positive work environment and explains the book club he’s started for his team. In Daniel’s words, “Your company is only going to grow as much as your ability to lead people.” See which Housecall Pro features he’s relied on to grow his business to a $1.4M goal in 2025.

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, explores entrepreneurship in the trades with Master Plumber, Patrick Williams. The founder of OnCall Plumbing. Patrick shares how he maneuvered a general construction company into plumbing in 2020 and never looked back. He started servicing bars in Austin, Texas and grew from there. He also emphasizes the value of communication and offers advice for newcomers in the field. Patrick discusses some challenges he’s faced, pricing strategies, the importance of technology in streamlining operations, and how effective communication with customers has been key to their success. He also reflects on the emerging role of AI in the plumbing industry.

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sat down with Neil and Tabetha Guffey, co-owners of Confident House Cleaning. Theirs is an inspiring comeback story of humble origins in Springfield, Oregon. They started their business in August of 2023 while still on drugs. The Guffeys invested the last $250 they had (in the middle of the night), cleaned up their act, and started cleaning up literally - now with a 2025 revenue goal of $200k. The Guffeys share where they find their clients, the thought process of running paid ads or not, and how they maximize Google. They also lay out the features of Housecall Pro that have become indispensable to their business. 

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks business growth with Josh Rooney and Tim Carroll, co-owners of JR Security Solutions. Josh and Tim share the sources that provide the majority of their leads, as well as the need for sound marketing and showing off your work. They also reveal the secret to their many reviews and high Google ranking. Like so many home service businesses, JR Security was started during the height of Covid. Tim also lays out what they would’ve done differently right from the start, and how they use Housecall Pro to continue scaling up. 

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks trades with Mato Bergovec. Mato started Bergovec Electric in 2018 to serve upstate New York. His foundation includes a family first mentality, and the absolute necessity of having a winning attitude. Mato shares how so many Pros waste time with systems that aren’t going to take them anywhere, and how Housecall Pro helps him streamline his business and impress customers. He specifically touches on the power of Online Booking and Reviews, as well as financing and how that is a deal-maker with those who don’t have a chunk of cash on hand. 

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Amy Boatwright, co-founder of Nobility Doors. They cover moving from clipboards and sticky notes to a comprehensive management platform. Amy also talks drumming up business in rural Oklahoma, long drives for service calls, and opening multiple locations to meet the needs of their customers. She also shares how they use Housecall Pro, and the features that are helping their business grow as fast as it is. With a Master’s Degree in HR, Amy is a lifelong learner, and she’s learned first-hand how to build a successful business. 

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