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You say, “We want to communicate with our customers more often. But, what does that really mean?” Join Ron Nussbaum, as he gives you the answers on effective communications with your customers. Ron is the co-founder of NutNest, a company that helps contractors reimagine each customer interaction. By doing this and really communicating with your customers, you can create life long customers that build your company’s profitability and wealth. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147  

What if you had software that used the latest technology to help your technicians diagnose, speak with the customer, and close more replacement sales? Yes, many of the software packages give lip service saying they can do this. I found one that actually can. It’s called Fyxify, the brainchild of Darren Dixon, a former contractor who grew a multi 10 million dollar business and got sick of not finding the technology he needed to help his technicians diagnose and help educate his customers. Find out more in my conversation with Darren. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147  

Happy Labor Day! Over the past 35 plus years I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly as it relates to employees and culture. The great companies with great cultures attract people to work at their companies like flies are attracted to honey. And, they get to be picky about who they choose. I give you 5 ways to build a company culture that people want to join and stay at…for life. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if you could increase your closing ratio from 20% to 35% or even 35% to 45%. It is possible using a tool that I find many contractors don’t believe in – financing. I have seen how financing has helped salespeople and business owners increase their closing ratio and increase their average sale. Financing is a no brainer. But why do so many contractors think their customers don’t want it? Patrick Ruhland discusses the answer to this question and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you profitably grow and scale a business? What does it take to do it right? Ben Juncker has grown a contracting business to a profitable 8 figures. He will give you ideas and strategies that he used and you can use too. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if you could generate leads without using a marketing agency? That’s right, do it yourself and not take up all of your time to generate those leads. One of the ways to do this is through Google Guaranteed. Join Lior Vaknin as he gives you the steps and pitfalls on being part of Google Guaranteed. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pintrest, TikTok, Twitter and more. If you spent time on trying to generate leads on all of these social platforms your business would probably suffer. One of the best ways is through LinkedIn. Join Chris Roxburgh, as he discusses the ins and outs of using LinkedIn. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

The labor shortage is real. What can you do to ease the pain? My guest, Christy Cook, CEO of Phoenix Masonry, a Denver Based commercial construction company gives you ideas on how to ease your labor shortage pain. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

The labor shortage is real. What can you do to ease the pain? My guest, Christy Cook, CEO of Phoenix Masonry, a Denver Based commercial construction company gives you ideas on how to ease your labor shortage pain. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Electric cars are here. For those of you who take care of residential and commercial electrical needs, this growing marketing is something you HAVE to take advantage of. Carl Kasalek, CEO of WattLogic, did a webinar on the growth in this industry and how you can get involved. It was so good that I asked his permission to give you the audio of the webinar. Here it is. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

You know you have to do something. You keep telling yourself that you need to do that thing. Yet, you don’t do it. Why? Procrastination? Just don’t feel like it? Can’t get started? Join Barry Moltz as he gives you some of the steps to actually make the changes you already know you need to make. And, get a free copy of his book, courtesy of AT&T, at www.barrymoltz.com Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Happy Independence Day! Ruth King gives you the three keys to business freedom and how to achieve them. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Video evidence of repairs, filter changes, and installations is becoming the norm. And, video evidence is much better than CMS, convenient memory syndrome. Aaron Salow, CEO of XOI Technologies. A leading company in Intelligent Field Service Communications, gives you an easy way to have this video evidence. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Join Ruth King as she explains seven really dumb financial things contractors do when it is busy. Once Ruth reveals them, you won’t do them again! Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Community engagement will help you build your brand and your customer base. How can you support and involve local non-profits in your efforts? Dave Squires, founder and CEO of On-Line Access has been using this type of community engagement with great success. He’ll explain how you can use it too. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How would you like to recruit 24/7 without using Indeed or Craigs list? It’s possible and can help you find employees using the latest technology? Mike Ratchford, gives you a process to use the latest technologies to find employees 24/7. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How would you like to prove to a homeowner that you installed their system correctly? Or, have an easy way to diagnose a problem with their system? Jim Bergman, Founder of MeasureQuick, gives you the answers to these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Prices are rising. The average cost of an HVAC system or generator will be the price of a car or more. Financing, like it is in the automotive industry, will be key to getting a sale. What’s the process? What should you look for when choosing a financing company? Do you need more than one? Noah Adelstein, Business Development Manager for Hearth Financial, gives you the answers to these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

How do you make sure you are covered when you sign a contract? What about pay on pay clauses or lien rights? Karalynn Cromeens, Owner and Managing partner of the Cromeens Law Firm, gives you the answers to these questions and more. Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Join Ruth King as she explains three really dumb things contractors do with their fleet when it is busy. Once Ruth reveals them, you won’t do them again! Podcast Sponsor is Profitability Movement - https://profitability-movement.mn.co Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147