Episodes

June 11, 2025

Mailbag Episode: Customer-Centric Secrets to Handle Tough Clients

In the third mailbag episode of season two, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew take on audience questions focusing on customers—how to handle them, serve them, and keep your sanity in the process. They break down what to say during...

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June 4, 2025

Invest in Your People: How to Empower Employees and Boost Profitabili…

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sit down with Kelton Balka, owner of Tennessee Standard and a fifth-generation plumber. Kelton shares how taking care of your team isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smartest business move ...

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May 28, 2025

Business Efficiency: How to Build a Lean, Profitable Business

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss why efficiency is the key to running a profitable business—and how to actually build it into your daily operations. They break down the biggest mistakes contractors make when trying to run...

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May 21, 2025

How Your Pricing Model Might Be Holding Back Your Business

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss why pricing is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—drivers of profitability in home service businesses. They break down common pricing mistakes, the importance of price integrity, a...

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May 14, 2025

Want to Increase Profitability? Fix These 5 Areas First

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss profitability and why it should be the driving force behind every decision you make in business. They break down the hidden costs that sneak into your operation, why most contractors misun...

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May 7, 2025

Mailbag Episode: Why Doing the Basics in Business Is the Most Underra…

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew answer some audience questions in the second mailbag episode of this season. They break down why the HVAC industry is one of the most reliable spaces to build in, what to watch out for when buying a business, and why doing...

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April 30, 2025

How to Build a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Drains It

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sit down with Stephen Christopher of Wit Digital, an innovative marketing agency for any home service business. They break down the real reasons marketing efforts often fall flat in the home service business space. The...

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April 23, 2025

Direct Mail & Marketing Isn’t Dead: Here’s How to Make It Work

Direct mail isn’t dead—and it won’t die until mailboxes die. Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew break down why direct mail still works and how to get the most out of it in the digital age. They discuss how to craft high-impact direct mail, ways to...

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April 16, 2025

Winning at Social Media Marketing: What Home Service Businesses Need …

Social media marketing is one of the most valuable tools for home service businesses – but only if done right. Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew break down how contractors can use social media to build trust, attract customers, and grow their brand and...

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April 9, 2025

Beyond Five Stars: The Smart Way to Use Reviews to Boost Your Business

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew talk about all things business reviews. They share compelling statistics about the role reviews play in the purchasing process, how to handle negative reviews, and how your online presence can either multiply or diminish...

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April 2, 2025

Mailbag Episode: How to Grow Your Business Through Pricing, Sales Str…

This episode is a mailbag episode in which Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle a couple of crucial questions from audience members. From the biggest concern that keeps them up at night to the #1 cause of business failures and increasing credit card...

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March 26, 2025

From Sales Grit to Growth: Lessons from Mid-America Mister Sparky

Kenny Chapman and Chris Chrew welcome Darrell Boyd and Aaron Hagan from Mid-America Mister Sparky! They take back the curtain on Mister Sparky’s winning strategy for sales success – including the key role of company culture, the power of grit, and...

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March 19, 2025

Turning "Just Looking" Shoppers into Paying Customers

“How do I turn ‘just looking’ prospects into paying customers?” is probably one of the most recurring questions among home service salespeople…and that’s exactly what hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle in this episode of the Home...

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March 12, 2025

Conquering the "I Need to Talk to My Spouse" Objection

“I need to speak to my spouse.” That’s an objection that many home service salespeople fear – you hear that, you’re doomed… Why do some people bring that point up during an appointment and what can you do to conquer that objection to...

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March 5, 2025

Price Is Too High! - Objection Obliteration

In the first episode of season 2 of the Home Service Business Success Show, hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle one of the most common objections in sales: “The price is too high!” They break down why many home service business owners...

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Feb. 5, 2025

From “If Only…” to Business Success: Mindset and Techniques for Perso…

For the season finale, hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sat down in person at Acceleration Days to talk about the mindset needed to go beyond the “If only…” mindset and achieve both business success and personal growth. Learn about the...

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Jan. 29, 2025

Power Down to Power Up: How to Recharge and Avoid Exhaustion

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew go over mental health strategies for the home service business industry. From understanding who you really are and following morning rituals to protecting your brain from distractions (and addiction!) and powering down to...

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Jan. 22, 2025

From Chaos to Control: Staying Energized as a Home Service Operator

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the critical role of energy management, boundaries, and clear communication in avoiding chaos. They share personal experiences and actionable strategies for creating a productive work environment, setting healthy...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Exhaustion: Calming the Chaos

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew talk about how leaders can get rid of exhaustion and calm the chaos in their service business. From mental aspects and key questions like “Am I serving my business or is my business serving me?” to the difference...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Cashflow: Make it Rain with Cash

What’s needed to actually “make it rain” in your business? Positive cash flow and the right mindset are key, if you want your home service business to grow. But what goes into creating the right conditions to make it happen? Kenny Chapman and...

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Jan. 1, 2025

Cashflow: Why Cash is NOT King

How many times have you heard the saying “cash is king?" But what if someone told you that that’s just a myth ready to be debunked? In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle the myths surrounding cash flow and discuss cash confidence,...

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Dec. 25, 2024

Margins: Muscle Up Your Margins

Margins are the backbone of a profitable business, but are you managing yours effectively? And what comes to mind when you think about breaking even – yay or nay? In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into essential strategies for...

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Dec. 18, 2024

Margins: Profit Suckers

When it comes to profit, most home service business owners seem to be asking the wrong questions and focusing on the wrong things… …and that can have COSTLY consequences. In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew look at the critical aspects...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Top Line Revenue: Top Line Intoxication

Mindset plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges of running a home service business. In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the dangers of "top line intoxication" and how it impacts profitability, culture, and quality of...

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