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The New Flat Rate — 100 episodes

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Title: AI for Contractors - Solve Business Problems Before Buying New Technology with Dean Curtis

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HVAC Branding Mistake Costing Contractors Repeat Business with Thomas Jackson

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Why Contractors Can't Find Great Employees with Danielle Wernert

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The Leadership Blind Spot That Keeps Great Teams Stuck with Greg Harrod

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Stop Selling HVAC Systems and Start Solving Customer Problems with Jason Julian

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Why the Best Leaders Don't Hire Yes-People | Ben Middleton, Daikin

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How to Get Recommended by ChatGPT (and Book More Jobs) | CJ Todd, Kreadiv

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Why Humble Leaders Build Stronger Contracting Businesses | Schalee Sanchez

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Why Your Best Technician Isn't Always Your Best Leader | Matt Maleske, CTM

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You're Paying for Leads... So Why Are You Missing the Calls? | Federico Crivelli, Avoca AI

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What Actually Happens After You Implement The New Flat Rate | Manny Galarza, A-Team Plumbing

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From Sleeping in His Truck to Coaching 25,000 Entrepreneurs | Ted Miller III, CEO of TM3

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2027 Sponsorship Opportunities with The New Flat Rate: Build Real Partnerships, Not Just Ads

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Why Growing Revenue Doesn't Mean a Healthy Business! Running an HVAC Company | Part 2

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Why Growing Revenue Doesn't Mean a Healthy Business! Running an HVAC Company | Part 1

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The Payroll Lawsuit That Cost Us Our Company with Kerri Raynor

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Why Google Is Quietly Lowering Your Ad Budget (And How to Stop It)

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AI Won't Replace Your Business — But Your Competitor Using It Will With Garrett Fritz!

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Why Your $7 Million Business Might Only Be Worth $700K With Chris Papin

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Why Contractors Are Losing Money Chasing AI Trends

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Why Your CSR Keeps Saying "Yes"- and Burning Out Your Techs!

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Revenue Is Vanity: The Numbers Contractors Must Track to Actually Make Profit

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Why Your Business Is Growing But You’re Still Broke!

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Why Contractors Are Losing Good Technicians (And How Better Coaching Fixes It)

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Would You Buy Your Own Contracting Business? Strategic Growth vs. Fast Revenue

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How Smart Contractors Use Data to Grow Faster With Kenny Ridgell

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Building a Strong Financial Team to Grow Your Business!

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Exit Strategy for Contractors: How to Build a Sellable Business

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Why More Leads Won't Fix Your Contracting Business

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How Home Service Companies Actually Grow With Marketing!

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How Contractors Should Structure Their Financial Team for Profit & Growth

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How Contractors Should Use Social Media in 2026!

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Why Most Contractors Fail at Service and Numbers (And How to Fix It)

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How Contractors Can Use AI and Live Video to Close Jobs Faster | LiveSwitch

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What’s Next for Contractors: AI, Automation, and Opportunity with ServiceTitan

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Running a Home Services Business: Leadership, Burnout, and Growth

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The Secret to Leading Like a Pro: Lessons from a Navy Veteran Turned Business Coach

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How Contractors Can Build Stronger Teams and Brands With Thaddeus Tondu

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Scaling Smart: How Modern Contractor’s CEO Builds Businesses That Sell

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The Contractor’s Guide to Marketing That Actually Works

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How to Know If Your Business Cash Flow Is Healthy – Insights from a Fractional CFO

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The Future of Staffing in HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical with Alex Miranda

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Leadership Is Influence: Lessons from Dave Rothacker on Growing Leaders in the Trades

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Steve Caton on How Founders Escape the Sales Trap and Scale

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Building a Business That Runs Without You!

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Chapter 9: The Solution | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Contractor Tells All: The TRUTH About Using The New Flat Rate

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Chapter 8: Shoppers, Discounts, and Options | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Multiply What Works: The 4-Step Framework to Smarter Growth

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Chapter 7: The Habitual Buyer | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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The Time-Rich 6: Buy Back Your Time and Grow Without Burnout!

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Chapter 6: The Cloning Myth | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Culture Problems Solved: What HVAC Owners Can Learn from CTM

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Chapter 5: Tech Versus Salesman | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Off-Season Bookings Solved: How the AirCare Program Keeps Your Schedule Full!

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Chapter 4: The Pool Just Got Smaller | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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How to Grow a Profitable Maintenance Program for Your Service Business!

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Chapter 3: The Fantasy Ferris Wheel | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Money in the Bank: Grow Your Business Without Going Broke

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Chapter 2: The Law of Unintended Consequences | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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Transforming the Service Industry for the AI Era!

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Chapter 1: Skilled Craftsmen – A Lifetime of Lessons | Why Won’t They Pay Me What I’m Worth?

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How podcasts can help you gain traffic in your contracting business!

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The Hero Complex in the Trades

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The Future of A2L Refrigerant With Ben Middleton

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Core Values That Actually Work: The Secret to Retaining Employees and Streamlining Your Business

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How to Master Contractor Pricing

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Boost Your Contracting Business: Marketing Strategies & AI Insights

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Marketing Basics for Contractors!

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Why Sell Indoor Air Quality Monitors?

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Ways THIS Company can HELP You Reduce Stress in the Office!

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How to Use Before and After Photos to Showcase Your Service Jobs and Win Over Customers!

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What IAQ Products Do You Need in Your Service Company?

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Why Having a Positive Google Profile is Crucial for Contractors - Online Access

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OPTIMUS Financing - How You Can Have Simple Financing Options for Your Customers

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How to Brand Your Company to Beat the Competition

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2023 Government Regulations for HVAC Contractors

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Achieve Customer Loyalty with Relationship Marketing!

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Marketing Strategy Made Easy

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How to Build Value

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You Gotta Have Drive

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Drive for your Life

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Ep. 64 - Core Values for Your Business

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All I want for Christmas is Time

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Three Tips to Hire the Right Person

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Housecall Pro Integration with The New Flat Rate

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How to Manage Your Service Company Remotely

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Accounting for a Struggling Contractor

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How to Make Your Team Feel Valued by Speaking Kind Truth

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Avoid Team Burnout with Open Communication

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Online Advertising for Contractors Made Easy

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How to Be a World-Class Technician

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The Dirty Secrets of Profitable Duct Cleaning

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How to Build a Loyal Team of Reliable Technicians

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Inspire Customer Loyalty with Wow-Factor Service

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Three Keys to Finding Freedom in Your Business

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HVAC Contractors' Biggest Missed Opportunity: Evaluating and Improving Indoor Air Quality

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How to Train Your CSR's

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How to be Profit First in Your Service Company

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Common Sense Marketing for Service Contractors