How Phil Risher Generated $47M by Fixing This Hidden Marketing Problem
Release Date: 07/16/2025
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Had Phil Risher on the podcast and this conversation was pure gold. He paid off his entire student loan debt in ONE YEAR, then built Flash Consulting into a powerhouse that's generated insane results for home service businesses.
But here's what really caught my attention - he said most businesses think they need more leads when they actually just suck at managing the ones they already have. That hit hard because it's so true.
The 3-part customer journey framework he breaks down is simple but brilliant. And the Loom video strategy? Such an easy way to stand out when everyone else is just sending generic follow-ups.
If you're in home services or any service-based business, this episode is a must-listen. Phil doesn't just talk theory - he's actually doing it and getting results.
Chapter Stamps:
02:10 Phil's Journey: From Blogging to Business Growth
05:32 The Marketing Customer Journey
06:52 Building Relationships with Customers
07:32 Actionable Steps to Enhance Customer Experience
10:50 The Knowing-Doing Gap
11:04 Leveraging Loom for Better Estimates
12:23 Investing in Your Business
12:59 Allocating Marketing Funds
13:56 Building a Business Mindset
16:08 The Power of Content Creation
17:25 Impact and Vision in Business
20:00 Overcoming Subconscious Barriers
21:40 The Importance of Mentorship
25:25 Common Digital Marketing Mistakes
27:09 Effective SEO Strategies
28:01 Collaborative Growth Opportunities
Pullout Quotes:
- âMost companies donât have a lead problem â they have a lead management problem.â
- âYou canât get lifetime value without a lifetime relationship.â
- âYou want to 10X your business? You need to start acting like a 10X business today.â
- âThe foundation I was raised with couldnât take me to a $10 million business â I had to rewire my beliefs.â
- âGivers gain. Multiply your talents and the money will follow.â
Social:
Website: https://phlashconsulting.com/about-phlash-consulting/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher
Instagram: @philrisher @phlashconsulting
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