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Service World Expo & Business Uncensored feat. Danielle Putnam & Jim Hinshaw

Service Business Mastery for Skilled Trades: HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Home Service

Release Date: 07/01/2023

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Danielle Putnam specializes in business development and marketing operations, Danielle’s passion is to build thriving companies. When she’s not training for the next 1/2 marathon or travelling to a quiet beach with a good book...she’s talking to Contractors nationwide about how they truly can double, triple and quadruple their sales with The New Flat Rate - Menu Pricing Made Easy.

Jim Hinshaw, promoted to VP of Vertical Markets at Service Nation, oversees HVAC, Plumbing and Connected Home verticals. Jim has been involved with Service Nation for over two decades as a consultant, and joined full-time in 2020.  He is now part of a great, growing team that helps companies grow and prosper, providing day-to-day management systems and techniques, up to and including exit strategies. 

SHOW NOTES

- Introduction to the episode: Jim and Danielle discuss the upcoming Service World Expo and Business Uncensored events. [0:00]

- Introducing guests Danielle Putnam and Jim Hinshaw. Danielle is the president of The New Flat Rate and Jim is the Vice President of Sales at Service Nation. [0:17]

- Conversation on how Danielle Putnam's company The New Flat Rate offers menu pricing, coaching and training, and ride alongs with techs across the US and Canada. [7:58]

- Service Nation's and The New Flat Rate's decision to combine forces to put together a comprehensive conference that covers a wide array of business topics. [9:27]

- Announcement of the upcoming event in Phoenix, Arizona at the convention center. [13:19]

- The Joseph Grow Foundation golf tournament as the event kickoff. [13:42]

- Highlighting Lou Habika's story: Lou Habika, owner of Habika Services, sold the business but stayed on as the general manager. [32:55]

- Success story of Renee Lucas: Renee Lucas aims to generate $5-6 million in revenue while spending five months traveling. [34:06]

- The joy of building and running a business: Jim and Danielle discuss the purpose and fulfillment that come from building and running a business, even after selling it. [36:29]

- Importance of early registration: Jim and Danielle encourage listeners to register early and plan ahead for the event. They mention the two-for-one pass offer and a promo code for a discounted rate. [48:46]

- Conclusion and closing remarks: Jim and Danielle express their excitement for the upcoming events and thank the listeners for tuning in. To learn more about the event and register, visit serviceworldexpo.com. Reach out to Jim or Danielle for any questions. [52:03]

Resources And People Mentioned:

- From Service World Expo - Danielle’s Promo Code for Sign up BeYou2023 "Tell 'em Jim sent you".

- This episode is kindly sponsored by Sera (visit their website) CompanyCam (visit their website), UpFrog (visit their website) and Emerson (visit their website).

- Visit www.companycam.com/SBM and use code SBM for a free 2-week trial, 1:1 training and account setup, and 50% off your first two months!

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