Archive - HFS:KickStart

Want More Jobs? Give a Little First!

Boost your visibility by donating $100 gift cards to local fundraising events—it's low-cost marketing that connects you with high-value…

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Why (and how to) Let Go of a Marginal Employee—Without the Drama

Fire an employee respectfully. Our guide helps you let go of marginal employees without the drama, so you can build the all-star team your company…

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July 2025

Your Most Profitable Tool Isn’t in Your Toolbox…

Train your techs to see through your customers' eyes. Improve customer perception, get 5-star reviews, and boost referrals!

Jul 31 •

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The Why and How of Avoiding Constant Overtime!

Make service technician overtime the exception, not the rule (unless you just enjoy throwing money away).

Jul 24 •

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Our Last and Possibly Most Important of the 3-R’s: RELAX!

Residential service contractors: Motivate your employees! Recognize, reward creatively, and prioritize their relaxation to boost morale, performance…

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The Why and How of Rewarding Your Employees! (Part III of the 3-R’s)

Boost service employee recognition with tangible rewards! Combine sincere thanks with creative bonuses for a dedicated, long-term team.

Jul 10 •

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Using the “3-R’s” to encourage your techs and other staff! (Part II)

Boost team morale and retention! Discover how effective service technician recognition drives motivation and creates a winning culture.

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June 2025

Using the “3-R’s” to pump up your techs and other employees! (Part I)

Discover how to effectively recognize achievements, track performance, and foster a winning team environment everyday in your home service company.

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Using the “3-R’s” to motivate your techs… and yourself!

Home Service Biz Owners: Boost field tech motivation! Learn to Recognize, Reward, and Relax for a fun, productive residential service business.

Jun 19 •

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Why Repeat Sales Are the Real Home Services Money-Maker

Repeat sales are 5X more profitable than first-time jobs. Boost your route by locking in loyal clients, planting upsell seeds, and forward-scheduling…

Jun 18 •

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How to Get New Residential Customers—Door to Door!

Want new customers without breaking the bank? Door-to-door with a freebie in hand is a smart, low-cost way for home service pros to win trust and book…

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You Can Stay Small and Succeed — But Please Don’t Get Stuck There!

Avoid getting stuck on the Road In-Between! Discover how a successful solo tradesman can scale smart or stay lean without burning out or losing control.

Jun 16 •

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