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Invest in Your Team: Nick Martin of Steve Huff Plumbing Explains How His Approach with His People Has Helped the Company Grow to $4 Million in Sales at a Great Margin
If you’re a regular listener of this podcast, Steve Huff Plumbing, in Kingsport, TN, may sound familiar to you—and for good reason. In episode number 17, I interviewed...
More Revenue, More Profits, & More Free Time to Enjoy Them: Larry Shoemaker of Deluxe Plumbing & Heating Shares How He Turned His Business Around in a Few Short Years
Larry Shoemaker, owner of Deluxe Plumbing & Heating, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania came to SGI looking for answers in 2016. He had a seemingly strong business; it generat...
Forever Faithful, Forever Fearless, Forever Forward: Leadership Insights from SGI & Learning Alliance’s Brandon Marshall
At SGI, we’ve been fortunate enough to hire some of the best professional speakers in the world to talk to our membership. At our recent Orlando Expo, SGI and Learning...
Chris Vance, of SGI, on “Building a Business You Love”
Most everyone listening to this either owns or manages a contracting company. So, why did you start it? Why do you put yourself through the challenges and struggles? ...
Story of Resiliency: How Greg & Nicki Bartholomy Converted GB Electrical Services into a Residential Service Business, Overcame a Host of Challenges, Ultimately Make More Money, Have More Free Time, & Are Happier than Ever.
Greg and Nicki Bartholomy from GB Electrical Services in Charlotte, North Carolina, define resiliency. As you will hear, Greg started the business, initially on his o...
Glen Osvold Transformed Colonial Electrical Services in 18 Months by Buying into the SGI System & Getting His Team Excited to Change, Too.
Glen Olsvold of Colonial Electrical Services in Yorktown, Virginia, joined Success Group International a little more than 18 months ago. He was tired of chasing dollar...
$1.7M to $8.5M in 4 Years: Brown Boys Roofing Explodes By Creating a Culture Where It’s Okay to Fail Because It Leads to Growth
Will Brown, along with his father Bill and brother Robert, are the Brown boys of Brown Boys Roofing in Bentonville, Arkansas. Over the last four years, the company has...
40% Annual Growth at 20% Net Profit: Joe Voci & JDV Electric Succeed by Delivering Exceptional Service & Managing by the Numbers
Joe Voci owns and operates JDV Electric in Lansdown, Pennsylvania, which is right outside of Philadelphia. Joe is a reminder of what real success in business is. JDV ...
Doubled Revenue in Only 6 Months, While Reshaping the Culture of His Business: Dave Hill of Express Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling
Dave & Jen Hill of Express Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, joined SGI at the beginning of this year (2020) owners of a strong business. It wa...
$3M-$14M in 4 Years: Five Guys Roofing Has Exploded by Learning How to “Let Go,” Building a Strong Operation, & Investing in Hiring & Growing the Right People
Five Guys Home Services, formerly Five Guys Roofing, in Gilbert, Arizona, is owned by the Stowell family: father, Brent, and his four sons, Jon, Jake, Justin, and Jess...
Missy Jones of SGI Talks about How Daily Morning Huddles Can Help Your Achieve Your Goals & Bond Your Team.
Missy Jones, an SGI Success Coach, talks about a critical communications tool more and more contractors are implementing in their businesses today: huddles. You may b...
Abigail Chen of SGI Talks about the Importance of Managing Your Service Business by the Numbers
So many business owners simply rely on getting their financials at the end of the month—if they’re lucky, in some cases—to judge the health of their company. What we ...
$5.9M in 2019 to a projected $8-9M in 2020; Andrew Dobbins of Intelligent Design is Profitably Growing Thanks to a Strong Culture & a Remarkable Sales Process
Andrew Dobbins of Intelligent Design in Tucson, Arizona, and his team are absolutely killing it. After finishing 2019 at $5.9 million in sales, they’re on pace to fal...
Barry Bourassa of SGI talks about the extreme value of coaching—not just training—your people.
What’s the difference between training and coaching? At SGI, we talk so much about the value of training—and the impact is undeniable. Those companies that train the...
Sonya Fryar of SGI shares how to deliver “next level customer service” that locks clients to your residential service company forever.
When’s the last time one of your technicians busted out a Swiffer to clean all your customers’ ceiling fans? Does your company know your customers well enough in orde...
Gus Antos’ Milestone in DFW will generate $80M in 2020; he shares insights & struggles he had to overcome when adding HVAC and plumbing to his already successful electrical company.
Gus Antos, owner of Milestone in the Dallas, Texas, started his business with his partner as a small, two-truck operation. Over the last decade plus, it’s grown to ov...
SGI President Rebecca Cassel shares her insight on the role of team leaders and ops managers in residential service businesses.
At SGI, despite the economic uncertainty today, the vast majority of our members are busy as ever. And that means they’re hiring. And if they’re adding people, it me...
Steve Huff reflects on 40 years in the trades—and his experience in selling his business to his General Manager, Nick Martin.
Steve Huff, along with his wife Donna, recently sold their family business of 40 years, Steve Huff Plumbing. At SGI, we talk to contractors about achieving their goals...
Kevin Gurski of SGI shares negotiating strategies you can utilize to drive your costs down every single year to maximize your profit.
Everyone tends to focus on topline revenue numbers and how many trucks you put on the road. What truly matters in business is your bottom line. What’s your net profit...
Martin Carpenter explains how his company enjoys a 25% NET profit by enjoying virtually ZERO callbacks and growing his own techs from outside the industry!
Martin & Maritza Carpenter are the proud owners of I Need the Plumber & Air Conditioning in Port St. Lucie, Florida. These two have a remarkable story. As you will h...
Nick Sylvester shares how he’s been DOUBLING his residential service division revenue every year, growing Sylvester Electric to $4M.
Nick Sylvester, along with his brother Chris, own and operate Sylvester Electric in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. They’ve been members of SGI since 2008. While it took t...
Jared Dean shares strategies on how to engage with your employees to boost happiness and loyalty, while also directly impacting your bottom line.
The most challenging task facing business owners is dealing with people. Every employee you have carries a unique background and history that directly impacts how the...
Joel Bertsch Success Story
Joel Bertsch started his business in new construction with a little residential replacement—but no service work. In 2014, even though revenues always increased each ye...
Michael Zeller on Thriving Instead of Just Surviving
Michael Zeller had a long track record of success in business before ever reaching SGI. He built, grew, and sold a successful business. Then, worked in leadership for...
Jimmie Dale on Culture
Jimmie Dale of Baker Brothers in Dallas, Tx, joined SGI in 2005. Over the last 15 years, sales have skyrocketed from $3M to $60M annually. Jimmie knows how to run a ti...
SAFE ELECTRIC, MATT WEHRLE SUCCESS STORY
Matt Wehrle put aside his home remodeling side business to dedicate himself completely to Safe Electric in April of 2019. He’s restlessly implemented new systems and p...
TE SPALL & SON SUCCESS STORY
Tom Spall of TE Spall & Son in Carbondale, Pa, has taken his family business and added to its legacy by keenly refining its operations these last few years. In partic...
CM Heating Success Story
James Garner and John Giacomi, owners of CM Heating, talk about striving to become the “Disney of HVAC.” They want to use the business as a vehicle to improve lives. T...
Hish Rahman
Hish Rahman, Owner of Precision Roof Crafters, has been a member of SGI since 2007. He’s built the company to be highly profitable. Hish talks about the processes he’...
Rebecca Cassel, President of SGI, talks about how contractors can stabilize and strengthen their companies during these uncertain times.
Rebecca Cassel, President of SGI, shares how contractors can stabilize and strengthen their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca talks about focusing on cu...