In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Ben Jordan who shares his journey from building a successful home service business to becoming a coach for others in the industry. He discusses the challenges of growth, the importance of creating a membership model for customer loyalty, and innovative hiring strategies that focus on sales skills over traditional plumbing experience. The speaker emphasizes personal transformation, passion, and the belief that anyone can achieve their dreams regardless of their background. In this conversation, Ben Jordan discusses the importance of optimizing sales and installation processes in the home service industry. He shares insights on coaching clients from various business sizes, emphasizing the need for effective systems and processes to overcome stagnation. Ben highlights the transformative impact of his coaching strategies, particularly for small businesses, and the significance of an abundance mindset in achieving success. He also delves into the origins of his brand, Action, and the importance of training and creating a winning culture within organizations.

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In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Jonas Olson who shares his journey from starting in lawn care to becoming a successful pest control entrepreneur. He discusses the evolution of pest control companies, the importance of recurring revenue, and how leveraging virtual assistants has transformed his business. Marketing strategies, the impact of podcasting on personal branding, and the joy of watching his team and family succeed are also explored. Jonas concludes by discussing his new book aimed at helping others grow their service-based businesses. In this engaging conversation, Jonas shares his unexpected journey into authorship, the importance of investing in personal growth, and insights gained from industry leaders like Alex Hormozi. He emphasizes the significance of community in the pest control industry, the benefits of niching down for business success, and the transformative potential of virtual assistants. The discussion also touches on future aspirations, financial strategies, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the home services sector.

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In this episode of the Big Hitters podcast, Andrew Hathaway speaks with Brian Dukes about the importance of exit strategies for business owners. They discuss the concept of exit readiness, the significance of financial organization, and the various types of buyers in the market. Brian shares insights on how to prepare a business for sale, including the need for a solid financial foundation and operational efficiency. He also highlights the unique services offered by Exitwise, including business valuation and consulting, aimed at helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of exiting their businesses.

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🤝 Thank you to Brian Dukes of Exitwise. Exitwise is a full-service M&A advisory firm that helps business owners sell their companies for more money.

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🤝 Thank you to Joe Work of 10xnerds. 10xnerds saves business owners cash by analyzing their outgoing expenses, trimming the expense fat, and optimizing the cash flow.

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🤝 Thank you to Michael Rutkowski of Rutkowski Law Firm. Rutkowski Law Firm helps Michigan business owners protect their personal and business assets by designing and implementing comprehensive estate and asset protection plans.

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🤝 Thank you to Silas Lagoy of Forgemark LLC. Forgemark LLC is a fractional family office financial planning company that specializes in merging real estate, business, and finance to create holistic wealth management plans for its clients.

Website: https://forgemarkprivatewealth.com/

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