Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Goodman-   Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P. produces a complete line of refreshingly affordable air conditioning and heating equipment. All Goodman brand products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States. For more information, visit  goodmanmfg.com.

Home Depot Pro- With an inventory of more than 100,000 products, The Home Depot Pro's product selection includes both the name brands you seek and the exclusive brands you trust. For more information, go to www.ebarnett.com

Synchrony Financial- Support for this podcast comes from Synchrony Financial.  Allow homeowners to pay at a rate that fits their budget with a merchant fee that fits yours.  Visit www.toolbox.mysynchrony.com  for more information.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Synchrony Financial- Support for this podcast comes from Synchrony Financial.  Allow homeowners to pay at a rate that fits their budget with a merchant fee that fits yours.  Visit www.toolbox.mysynchrony.com  for more information.

Schneider Graphics. Schneider Graphics delivers the combination of premium 3M vinyl, a nationwide network of 3M Certified graphics installers, and over 25 years of unmatched customer service in the commercial vehicle wrap industry. It’s truly one of the most economical and effective advertising mediums. On average the cost of a vehicle wrap is ONLY $.46 per 1,000 impressions. For more information, go to schneidergraphics.com.

A.O. Smith-For millions of consumers, business owners, property managers and engineers worldwide, A. O. Smith has delivered innovative hot water solutions for over 70 years. Visit hotwater.com/contractor to see why becoming an A. O. Smith contractor can help you find new ways to connect with both your customers & potential customers, and take your business to the next level.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Dynamic- Dynamic Air Quality Solutions manufactures IAQ products based on the science of clean air.  Dynamic’s Clean Air Defense System products are supported by technical and communication IAQ training that is second to none in the industry.  For more information on how to get your team confident in communicating IAQ challenges and solutions on EVERY call, email Michelle Hogan at [email protected]. 

Rhino Fleet Tracking. Rhino is an industry leading commercial vehicle tracking company with an array of vehicle and equipment tracking solutions which provide you valuable data about your drivers and fleet. Their live, Texas-based customer service has led them to more than 12 years of success. For SGI member discounts and more information, visit rhino fleet tracking dot com.

Bradford White- “Bradford White is a full line manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. While being manufactured and assembled in the USA by American craftspeople, Bradford White’s goal is to deliver high quality, superior products specifically built for the professional contractor. You can always count on the performance and reliability of our Built to be the Best™ products. Visit bradfordwhite.com to learn more.”

Learning Alliance. Tired of trying to figure out what you should train your team on every week?  Do you struggle to be the dynamic trainer that elevates your team’s performance while making happy customers?  SGI’s Learning Alliance now offers its members a turnkey, 26-week training schedule with a high-impact sales and communications video for your frontline employees.  Turn them on once a week and watch your team transform! Training can be as easy as clicking a mouse.  To download this training schedule, SGI members, simply go to the Learning Alliance tab of your SGI HUB website; then, click on Learning Alliance videos.  You’ll find it there.  Of course, your coaches are on standby if you need any assistance.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Placement SEO- This message is brought to you by PlacementSEO.  As an SGI member, you can receive a 100% fully optimized website that’s hosted for free!  Have a website you already like?  PlacementSEO can dramatically boost your presence on Google free for 90 days.  SEO generates 90% more clicks than Local Service Ads and PPC.  Visit your sgileads.com for more information.

Rheem. Brothers Richard and Donald Rheem founded Rheem Manufacturing Company in Emeryville, California in 1925. The company has produced a number of cutting-edge products in its 89 years of operation. Today, Rheem is North America's only manufacturer of HVAC, water heating, pool/spa heating, and commercial refrigeration solutions. For more information, go to rheem.com.

Greensky- Greensky.  The GreenSky® Loan Program is a leader in home improvement financing. Trusted by thousands of contractors in the U.S., we provide consumer financing options to help you close more sales and grow your business. For more information, go to greenskycredit.com/sponsor/sgi

Learning Alliance. Tired of trying to figure out what you should train your team on every week?  Do you struggle to be the dynamic trainer that elevates your team’s performance while making happy customers?  SGI’s Learning Alliance now offers its members a turnkey, 26-week training schedule with a high-impact sales and communications video for your frontline employees.  Turn them on once a week and watch your team transform! Training can be as easy as clicking a mouse.  To download this training schedule, SGI members, simply go to the Learning Alliance tab of your SGI HUB website; then, click on Learning Alliance videos.  You’ll find it there.  Of course, your coaches are on standby if you need any assistance.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Insinkerator- InSinkErator® is the world leader in Food Waste Disposers, and holds over 200 patents on fine grinding and quiet technology innovations. Based and assembled here in the United States, InSinkErator produces the popular Badger® series and can offer many upgraded disposers, such as the PRO Series built for plumbers and builders,  to meet the needs of the more demanding  customer. Visit insinkerator.com to learn more.

Mike Albert Fleet Solutions - Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is a full-service fleet management company, working alongside you to help you get the trucks, vans, and cars you need to run your business and keep them on the road day after day. We’ll help you find the right vehicles, finance them, equip them for the work you’re doing, all while helping you plan ahead for future growth. Learn more at mikealbert.com

Minuteman Press – Des Peres.  Minuteman Press-Des Peres is a complete marketing service provider, offering professional design and direct mail services. We have an extensive knowledge and experience in the residential service industry, as MinuteMan Press-Des Peres has been helping SGI members with price guides, inspection forms, club materials, postcards, and more since 2001!  MinuteMan Press-Des Peres is the ONLY Minuteman location affiliated with the SGI Preferred Partner network, providing you with member rebates & discounts. Contact Denise today for more information at 877-203-4769.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

White-Rodgers. With over 75 years of expertise in Heating and Cooling Controls, White-Rodgers is proud to offer a full line of furnace controls, gas valves, cooling and heat pump controls, water heater valves and controls as well as our leading edge thermostats. For more information, go to climate.emerson.com.

Minuteman Press – Des Peres.  Minuteman Press-Des Peres is a complete marketing service provider, offering professional design and direct mail services. We have an extensive knowledge and experience in the residential service industry, as MinuteMan Press-Des Peres has been helping SGI members with price guides, inspection forms, club materials, postcards, and more since 2001!  MinuteMan Press-Des Peres is the ONLY Minuteman location affiliated with the SGI Preferred Partner network, providing you with member rebates & discounts. Contact Denise today for more information at 877-203-4769.

Professional Plumbing Group. How many hours in a day do your plumbers waste because you do not have the right part for the job? This problem leads to additional issues and reduced productivity, poor customer satisfaction, and increases your cost per job. Professional Plumbing Group (PPG) can help you solve all those issues and more! We have everything you need to help your business grow and become more profitable by allowing you to focus on plumbing not inventory management, product selection and so much more. Go to authorizedplumberprogram.com for more information.

Learning Alliance. Tired of trying to figure out what you should train your team on every week?  Do you struggle to be the dynamic trainer that elevates your team’s performance while making happy customers?  SGI’s Learning Alliance now offers its members a turnkey, 26-week training schedule with a high-impact sales and communications video for your frontline employees.  Turn them on once a week and watch your team transform! Training can be as easy as clicking a mouse.  To download this training schedule, SGI members, simply go to the Learning Alliance tab of your SGI HUB website; then, click on Learning Alliance videos.  You’ll find it there.  Of course, your coaches are on standby if you need any assistance.  Learning Alliance is an exclusive benefit to SGI members.  Non-members can learn more by calling: 866-344-0789.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Mike Albert Fleet Solutions - Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is a full-service fleet management company, working alongside you to help you get the trucks, vans, and cars you need to run your business and keep them on the road day after day. We’ll help you find the right vehicles, finance them, equip them for the work you’re doing, all while helping you plan ahead for future growth. Learn more at mikealbert.com

Vital Storm-VitalStorm is a growing team of creative thinkers who are passionate about driving leads through local search. Our model for acquiring, tracking and reporting leads is tailored towards and perfectly suited for the Home Service Industry. Whether it is through PPC, SEO, or Social Media, we convert internet traffic into qualified leads via a unique process of creating design and campaign management that produces results relevant to your industry, market, and company. For more information, go to vitalstorm.com

Professional Plumbing Group. How many hours in a day do your plumbers waste because you do not have the right part for the job? This problem leads to additional issues and reduced productivity, poor customer satisfaction, and increases your cost per job. Professional Plumbing Group (PPG) can help you solve all those issues and more! We have everything you need to help your business grow and become more profitable by allowing you to focus on plumbing not inventory management, product selection and so much more. Go to authorizedplumberprogram.com for more information.

Learning Alliance. What would it mean to your business to have a $3 million sales producer in your HVAC or roofing business?  How about an electrician or plumber who generates $600,000 or more in revenue?  Those numbers would change your business—we see them all the time.  How? It happens when Success Group International members send their people to Learning Alliance training.  Learning Alliance offers high impact, in-person and virtual communication and sales training geared toward generating results, while turning customers into raving fans.  SGI members can learn more about Learning Alliance and its offerings by visiting its new Training Portal on SGI’s internal website, SGI HUB. Learning Alliance is an exclusive benefit to SGI members.  Non-members can learn more by calling: 866-344-0789.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

pulseM- pulseM is the #1 Review generation platform built for Home Services. Majority of SGI members use pulseM for Google Reviews, Customer Communication through text messaging and much more. For more information please visit pulsem.me.

Greensky- Greensky.  The GreenSky® Loan Program is a leader in home improvement financing. Trusted by thousands of contractors in the U.S., we provide consumer financing options to help you close more sales and grow your business. For more information, go to greenskycredit.com/sponsor/sgi

Rheem. Brothers Richard and Donald Rheem founded Rheem Manufacturing Company in Emeryville, California in 1925. The company has produced a number of cutting-edge products in its 89 years of operation. Today, Rheem is North America's only manufacturer of HVAC, water heating, pool/spa heating, and commercial refrigeration solutions. For more information, go to rheem.com.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

Home Depot Pro- With an inventory of more than 100,000 products, The Home Depot Pro's product selection includes both the name brands you seek and the exclusive brands you trust. For more information, go to www.ebarnett.com

Bradford White- Bradford White is a full line manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. While being manufactured and assembled in the USA by American craftspeople, Bradford White’s goal is to deliver high quality, superior products specifically built for the professional contractor. You can always count on the performance and reliability of our Built to be the Best™ products. Visit bradfordwhite.com to learn more.

Rhino Fleet Tracking. Rhino is an industry leading commercial vehicle tracking company with an array of vehicle and equipment tracking solutions which provide you valuable data about your drivers and fleet. Their live, Texas-based customer service has led them to more than 12 years of success. For SGI member discounts and more information, visit rhino fleet tracking dot com.

Welcome to The Successful Contractor Podcast, Powered by Success Group International (SGI).  A show for residential contractors about residential contractors…  We chronicle business journeys, share insights, and celebrate successes in this wonderful industry.  Thank you to our sponsors:

A.O. Smith-For millions of consumers, business owners, property managers and engineers worldwide, A. O. Smith has delivered innovative hot water solutions for over 70 years. Visit hotwater.com/contractor to see why becoming an A. O. Smith contractor can help you find new ways to connect with both your customers & potential customers, and take your business to the next level.

Schneider Graphics. Schneider Graphics delivers the combination of premium 3M vinyl, a nationwide network of 3M Certified graphics installers, and over 25 years of unmatched customer service in the commercial vehicle wrap industry. It’s truly one of the most economical and effective advertising mediums. On average the cost of a vehicle wrap is ONLY $.46 per 1,000 impressions. For more information, go to schneidergraphics.com.

Goodman-   Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P. produces a complete line of refreshingly affordable air conditioning and heating equipment. All Goodman brand products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States. For more information, visit  goodmanmfg.com.

The Successful Contractor Podcast is a part of the Success Group International family.  SGI is the largest, member-owned ‘best practices’ organization for independent, residential-services contractors. SGI provides its members a competitive edge through proven, proprietary management tools and expertise, marketing programs, training, and group buying power, along with a highly active and eager-to-help membership. For more information about Success Group International, visit www.yoursgi.com.