#68: All About That Oil

When you think of contracting businesses, the things that come to mind are usually construction, pond builders, roofers, painters, etc. However, the term "contractor" is not limited to those home-improvement professions. Today, Logan is sitting down with the big media dog himself, Full Sail's Social Media Video Editor, Alex. Alex's dad owns a home heating oil company and he is here today to tell Logan all about the company and the aspects of the home heating oil business. This industry is a very lucrative sector of contracting and there's plenty to learn in today's episode! In this episode, we talk about… Alex's journey as he helped his dad build his business How Mike Timms came to start his home-oil business Different ways that the big home-oil companies try to create a monopoly Problems with trying to get a delivery from one of the big dogs during the busy season Seeing problems with the current process and going out on your own Knowing all the numbers without knowing all the characteristics of the house Why Alex's dad came back to the oil business after being bought out Making sure to factor in all of the overhead Generating leads with the changing of times and technology Dealing with the ever-changing pool of customers, price shoppers Price vs. Timing, prioritizing between the two Providing the obvious conveniences that other companies don't acknowledge Getting out in front of the little things that nobody thinks about Knowing how to hire so that you get the right people who fit in your company What Alex would step in and help his dad with right now Asking the right questions to make sure you are the right fit for the customer Picking out the likes/dislikes from other companies and applying those to yours   Links to resources: Penny Saver Petro Check out Alex's dad's company, Timm's Petroleum! Full Sail Marketing Giveaway Full Sail Marketing Facebook For more Contractor Growth Tips visit us on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYrCSDrWwoa2jFZPJ0F5q0A