Closing sales in home services can feel overwhelming and high-pressure. In every episode, we break down the key components of a successful sales conversation and guide you all the way to the close. From building a winning appointment structure to overcoming real-world objections, we cover it all. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro, this show is your blueprint for selling with confidence and clarity.
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One in five people are neurodivergent. Half of them do not know it. And in home services and the trades, the number is likely even higher. The autonomy, the problem solving, the independence, the hands-on nature of the work attracts a certain kind of brain. And that brain, whether it carries an ADHD diagnosis, an autism spectrum disorder, or just a lifelong feeling of being wired differently, is…
Recognize the 7 Mind Types - How Top Performers Speak Their Customer's Language Most salespeople treat every customer the same way. They use one pitch. One approach. One way of communicating. And it doesn't work for everyone. The problem isn't you. The problem is you're not reading the person in front of you. You're not recognizing their mind type. Today Sam sits down with Ridgely Goldsborough, a…
Most salespeople think they have a price problem. They don't. After twenty years in this industry and coaching hundreds of reps and technicians across every trade, Sam knows what "I need to think about it" actually means. Something earlier in the conversation was never resolved. And until you figure out what that is, no amount of price justification is going to move that deal forward. In this…
You're right on both counts. The research said 100-200 words for Apple/Spotify but that's the minimum floor, not the target. Looking back at the FM Hero episode, the show notes were substantially longer and more detailed. Let me rewrite: Lisa Forrest of Contractor Commerce joins Sam Wakefield to break down why home service contractors who show pricing online are closing more deals, winning better…
Every ounce of refrigerant you leave behind is money you bought and threw in the trash. Most HVAC and home services companies have no idea how much refrigerant they're actually losing, what it's costing them, or that the EPA already has the authority to come after them for it. Not someday. Now. Sam sits down with Les Rhynard and Adam Dykstra, co-founders of FM Hero and the former founders of Rapid…
Do you feel micromanaged right now? Your boss breathing down your neck? Asking for more details, more plans, more updates? You're probably thinking it's a boss problem. But Sam's going to tell you something that might sting: it's not your boss. It's you. And before you tune out, hear him out—because this applies at every level. Whether you're a salesperson with no team, a manager with a team, or…
This is how you scale a contracting business without burning yourself out. Sam Wakefield and Doug C. Brown just became business partners. Sam's been training contractors on sales and systems for years. Doug took Tony Robbins' sales team from seventeen point eight percent close rates to forty-three point two percent in four months. He's worked with ClickFunnels, E-Myth, and dozens of trades…
Christian Moore is one of the few people who's been wildly successful in BOTH roles. Comfort advisor at a 52 million dollar company. Project manager at a 2.5 million dollar company. Now selling technician at Cowboys AC in San Antonio. He's lived both sides. And in this episode, he breaks down the pros, cons, differences, and what nobody tells you about each role. If you've ever thought about…
How many times have you been in an appointment where everything was going great, and then they hit you with one of these: "I need to talk to my spouse." "This is a big decision. I need to think about it." "I'm getting three quotes. I'll let you know." And you just... freeze. You don't want to be pushy. So you say, "Yeah, totally understand. Take your time." And then you leave. And you never hear…
This episode is different. Crystal Williams didn't study marketing in some classroom and decide to sell services to contractors. She was born into the trades. Her grandfather, father, and brother all built and ran McWilliams Heating, Cooling and Plumbing in East Texas. She grew up in the business. When she took over marketing, she tripled their annual sales. Then she realized most contractors are…
