
Series 1, Episode 3: The Five People You Need for a Successful Trades Business with Tersh Blissett
07/27/22 • 35 min
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There’s a saying: “You become the people you surround yourself with.”
When starting a trades business, this is especially true! In this episode of Take Stock, CEO of Service Emperor and host of the Service Business Mastery podcast Tersh Blissett joins us to share his thoughts on who to have in your inner circle when launching your field service business.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The five must-have relationships when starting a business
- “If it’s normal, do the exact opposite.”
- Challenges facing new field service businesses
- Why communication is key
Want to learn more? Follow Take Stock on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts or wherever you listen!
Be sure to check out more of our content on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and at our website.
Apply to be a guest by filling this form!
There’s a saying: “You become the people you surround yourself with.”
When starting a trades business, this is especially true! In this episode of Take Stock, CEO of Service Emperor and host of the Service Business Mastery podcast Tersh Blissett joins us to share his thoughts on who to have in your inner circle when launching your field service business.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- The five must-have relationships when starting a business
- “If it’s normal, do the exact opposite.”
- Challenges facing new field service businesses
- Why communication is key
Want to learn more? Follow Take Stock on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts or wherever you listen!
Be sure to check out more of our content on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and at our website.
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Series 1, Episode 2: How to Create an Impactful Customer Experience with Jason Morjaria
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The Great Debate. Is the customer always right? Some agree, some disagree.
Regardless of the answer, we do know the customer is important. Building an experience with a customer-centered approach is paramount to creating a successful business. In this episode, Jason Morjaria, CEO of Commusoft, joins us to speak on his passion for creating excellent customer journeys.
We’ll touch on:
- How “Qualification is Key”
- Building a successful sales strategy
- Creating an excellent customer experience
- Tools for growing revenue and scaling your business
- How to qualify leads and sell to the right person
Want to learn more? Follow Take Stock on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts or wherever you listen!
Be sure to check out more of our content on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and at our website.
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Series 1, Episode 4: Pricing Your Services Sustainably with Wayne Bettess
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Inflation has swept through the global economy. The causes of inflation are multifaceted, interconnected, and it affects us all. The outcome? Our purchasing power has decreased.
In order to maintain a healthy, profitable business, it’s necessary to raise rates. This week, Wayne Bettess, business coach and founder of Off The Tools, illustrates how to raise rates and why it leads to a better business and happier customers.
In this episode we’ll discuss:
- Why and how to raise your rates responsibly
- The Three B’s (Body, Business, Balance)
- The importance of consistency
- Community building and passing on knowledge
Want to learn more? Follow Take Stock on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts or wherever you listen!
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Resources:
Wayne's Guide on Raising Prices
Off The Tools Podcast
Take Stock! Presented by Commusoft - Series 1, Episode 3: The Five People You Need for a Successful Trades Business with Tersh Blissett
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You need a good accountant, you need a good lawyer, you need a mentor, a coach, and your banker.
This is Take Stock presented by Commusoft, the podcast where we bring together diverse experts and leaders to discuss the top trends, ideas and strategies used in the field service industry and beyond. Let's dive in.
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