07 | Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned

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Chad and Amy Hart have been running their successful business, Continental Plumbing, for 17 years. Join them as they discuss the ups and downs of running a home service business. Hear their story on how they overcame obstacles to reach success in the North Tampa area, as they explain the mistakes made, such as hiring friends and not checking on receivables, and how having the right software saved them from theft. Finally, celebrate with them as they look forward to their 25th wedding anniversary trip! Tune in to this episode of Chad & Amy's Journey for tips on avoiding common pitfalls in the home service industry. [00:00 - 08:01] Continental Plumbing: A Journey of Experience, Growth, and Focused Refinement [08:01 - 15:39] Effective Strategies for Managing Your Business Operations [15:40 - 22:58] Safeguarding Against Theft and Ensuring Accountability [22:58 - 30:08] Key Strategies for Business Growth [30:09 - 34:01] Setting Systems in Place for Success Ready to transform your financials? Eliminate financial frustration and unlock growth opportunities with Kristen Deese, the virtual CFO specializing in the home service industry. With Kristen's expertise, you can eliminate overwhelm and use your financials as a powerful tool for growth. Not only that, but she'll even provide training for your in-house accounting team, ensuring they're equipped with the knowledge you need. Visit ⁠www.thefwordofbusiness.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and discover how she can transform your business's numbers into a powerful tool! Connect with Amy and Chad! ⁠Amy's LinkedIn,⁠ ⁠Chad's LinkedIn,⁠ or visit the website: https://www.continentalplumbing.net Connect with Justin! ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ or visit the websites:⁠ Freedom Blueprint Academy⁠ ⁠and www.gcbcoaching.com⁠ Tweetable Quote: "Anybody can steal from you. It can happen to anybody. And it does happen to people every single day." - Amy Hart Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freedom-blueprint/id1689795253⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7bU3lSPtMoBdIEDoRuI9rX?si=0ac4e687bc51462e⁠

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This episode was published on July 10, 2023.

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