Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann

This episode of Build It to Sell It features host Lance Bachmann and guest Claudio Vilas, owner of The Roofing Biz Broker. Claudio shares his expertise in selling roofing companies to private equity firms, highlighting the importance of specialization and preparation for a successful exit. Key Topics Covered: The Power of Specialization: Why Claudio transitioned from a general business broker to focusing exclusively on the roofing industry to create a more efficient network.3 Private Equity Realities: Understanding the low "hit rate" of private equity deals and how to pass the initial "sniff test".4 Valuation vs. Efficiency: Why buyers value a money-making machine over physical assets like trucks, which can often be liabilities.5 The Role of an M&A Advisor: Why having a "matchmaker" is critical to balancing the knowledge gap between a seller and professional buyers.6 Negotiating the LOI: Strategies for maximizing leverage before signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) and navigating the risky period before the final Asset Purchase Agreement (APA).7 The Pitfalls of Earnouts: Why Claudio and Lance prefer rolling over equity over earnouts, which can often be manipulated by buyers. Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results.   Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more.   🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations

In this episode of the Build It To Sell It podcast, Lance Bachmann sits down with Stephen Martinez, the visionary behind the American Dream Event and ISmart Roofing. They dive deep into Stephen's journey from Houston to semi-pro soccer in England and eventually to becoming a powerhouse in the roofing and event space. They discuss the vital importance of financial literacy in the Hispanic community, how to apply high-level private equity strategies to blue-collar businesses, and why networking is the ultimate currency. Stephen and Lance also get real about their childhood struggles, the "Why Not Me?" mentality, and why they believe traditional work-life balance is a myth for those who want to win big. Main Topic and Key Points The primary focus of this episode is the intersection of entrepreneurship, financial literacy within the Hispanic community, and the mindset required to achieve the "American Dream". Financial Literacy and the Hispanic Community: Stephen Martinez discusses his mission to bring "white-collar" business strategies—such as understanding EBITDA and business valuations—to the "blue-collar" minority demographic. The American Dream Event: Martinez details the creation and growth of his conference, which focuses on business fundamentals, networking, and purpose-driven impact rather than just sales or partying. Overcoming the Victim Mentality: Both the host and guest share personal stories of traumatic childhoods, emphasizing the transition from asking "Why me?" to declaring "Why not me?". The Myth of Work-Life Balance: The host argues that there is no true balance for those striving to reach the top; instead, one must prioritize family and business above all else. Relentless Discipline: Success is attributed to three core pillars: discipline, work ethic, and consistency, combined with an understanding of "God's time".

In this episode of the Build It to Sell It podcast, host Lance Bachmann sits down with Kaela Reedy, founder of Elevated HQ, to strip away the sugar-coating of business ownership in the home services industry. Kaela, whose "love language" is P&Ls and KPIs, discusses the critical gap between what contractors think their business is worth and the "unattractive" reality of its actual market value.   The conversation dives into the "owner dependency" trap, warning that if your business can't survive a 30-day vacation without you, it isn't a premium asset; it's just a high-overhead job. Lance and Kaela also engage in a heated debate over dispatch fees, with Lance sharing how removing them tripled his bookings. From the psychological toll of "sellers' depression" to the staggering statistic that only 7% of listed businesses actually sell, this episode is a masterclass in financial readiness and operational excellence for contractors looking to exit on their own terms.   Key Topics Include: The "Ugly Baby" Truth: Closing the gap between perception and reality in business valuations. The Dispatch Fee Debate: Why charging for a "hello" might be costing you millions in bookings. Financial Red Flags: Moving beyond revenue to understand true profitability and GP. Personal Readiness: Navigating the identity crisis and depression that often follows a successful exit. Special Offer: Kaela shares an exclusive 20% discount on Elevated HQ’s initial discovery package for Build It to Sell It listeners.

In this episode of the Build Sell It podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group and co-founder of Just Start AI. We dive deep into the massive shift from traditional Google search to AI-driven autonomous agents and what it means for contractors and home service businesses. Jennifer reveals how she used AI to revolutionize her own agency—increasing speed and accuracy by 1,000x—and why she believes the traditional paid advertising model is dying. If you want to know how to outpace your competition using organic SEO, "agentic" workflows, and AI-first operating systems, this is a must-watch. Learn why "following the recipe" is the difference between a failing business and a $20M powerhouse. YouTube Tags Jennifer Bagley, CI Web Group, AI in marketing, Home Services Marketing, Contractor Marketing, SEO vs PPC, Autonomous AI Agents, Digital Marketing Trends 2026, Build Sell It Podcast, Business Automation, Lead Generation for Contractors.

In this episode of the Build to Sell podcast, host Lance Bachmann sits down with Josh Crouch, founder of Relentless Digital, to strip away the "shiny object" distractions in home service marketing. They dive deep into why the majority of contractors are wasting up to 85% of their PPC budgets and how to reclaim that lost revenue by focusing on internal data ownership. From the "low-hanging fruit" of local SEO and Google Business Profiles to the power of raw, unscripted video content, this conversation provides a roadmap for contractors to stop chasing leads and start building a predictable, scalable brand.   Key Takeaways: The 50% vs. 80% Rule: Why moving your call booking rate is more valuable than buying more leads. PPC Accountability: How to audit your agency’s work and stop the "bleeding" of wasted ad spend. The "Authenticity" Advantage: Why being the face of your brand is the cheapest and most effective marketing strategy you have. Lead Aggregator Myths: The real truth about Home Advisor and Angie's List close rates.   Want to learn more about Relentless Digital & Josh, go to https://www.relentless-digital.com/ for more information!

Are you an entrepreneur or a "dentist"? In this high-energy episode, JT Foxx (owner of 84 companies) joins Lance Bachmann to break down the brutal truth about what is holding you back from generational wealth. They dive deep into: The "Personal Exertion" Trap: Why your business stops when you do. Billionaire vs. Millionaire Thinking: Why simplifying is the key to scaling.   The Art of the Exit: How to sell your business for 8x instead of 2x. Why "Winners Stay in the Room": The importance of discipline and professional networking. If you are a contractor or business owner looking to scale, systemize, and eventually sell your company, this conversation is a must-watch. JT Foxx shares insights from his interviews with billionaires and explains why "relational capital" is your most valuable asset.

In this episode of The Build it to Sell it Podcast: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann, Lance sits down with Tom and Karen from Vector to talk about what it really takes to grow a home service business the right way.    This is not one of those fake internet business conversations where everyone pretends they are doing huge margins while scaling like crazy. Tom and Karen break down the real story behind growing their plumbing, electrical, and HVAC business from roughly $2M to $9.3M in just a few years, while Lance gives his straight take on branding, operational efficiency, financing, hiring, and building for an exit.

In this episode, Lance sits down with Brigham Dickinson from Power Selling Pros to discuss the often-overlooked impact of Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) on business growth and scalability. While many companies focus exclusively on training technicians, the speakers argue that neglecting CSR training leads to high turnover and missed revenue opportunities.   12 Key topics covered in this episode include: * The Power of CSR Training: Why CSRs are often the most important role in an organization for creating "wow" experiences and ensuring sales opportunities aren't lost to competitors. 3 * AI vs. Human Connection: A debate on the role of AI in the home service industry. While AI is useful for immediate lead capture, it cannot replace the trust and rapport built through human interaction. 4 * Incentivizing for Success: How providing clear incentives and attention to CSRs can transform them from simple phone answerers into high-performing "experience people" who actively sell service agreements. 5 * Lessons from Wrestling: Applying the discipline and "comfortable being uncomfortable" mindset from competitive wrestling to the business world. 6 * The "A-Team" vs. "B-Team": Insights into Brigham's call center model, where in-house CSRs (the A-Team) are pushed to outperform a high-level overflow team (the B-Team). 7 * Faith and Mindset: The foundational roles that faith, mental health, and physical fitness play in successful entrepreneurship and leadership. 8 Connect with Power Selling Pros: Visit powersellingpros.com to learn more about CSR and technician coaching, call monitoring, and their specialized booking services. Special thanks to our sponsors:   Service Titan — The technology of choice for scaling and growing home service businesses to their full potential.   Rilla — The preferred AI-powered, virtual ridealong software for outside sales teams, specifically in home services. Manage coaches and reps 8x faster, boost close rates by 40% through conversation intelligence, transcription, and instant insights.

In this episode of Build it to Sell it: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann, Lance sits down with Ara Mahdessian, Co-Founder and CEO of ServiceTitan, to discuss the technology that helped modernize the trades. Ara shares the story of growing up in a contractor family, watching the challenges his parents faced running their business, and how that experience ultimately led to the creation of ServiceTitan. Together they break down the key drivers every contractor should track to grow their business, why adopting technology can dramatically increase profitability, and how understanding your numbers is critical to scaling past the early growth stages. They also discuss leadership, hiring great people, financial literacy, and how the next wave of automation and AI will reshape how home service businesses operate. If you want to build a company that scales, grows profitably, and eventually gives you the option to sell, this conversation delivers real-world insights from both sides of the industry.

Some conversations start with small talk—this one goes straight into the real stuff! What begins as a casual sit-down quickly turns into an unfiltered discussion about loss, resilience, and the moments in life that completely reshape who you are. From navigating personal tragedy to finding meaning in the hardest experiences, this conversation explores how adversity can forge purpose. Introducing Keith Jones, longtime NBC10 Philadelphia news anchor, Villanova professor, and one of the most recognizable media personalities in the region. Keith shares the deeply personal story that shaped his outlook on life after losing his girlfriend in his twenties—and how that experience ultimately led him to build a foundation in her honor and redefine his purpose. Along the way, we challenge the narratives around politics, branding, social media, and money—and explore why authenticity may be the most valuable asset anyone can have in business or life. This one is NOT to be missed! Don’t forget to give me a shoutout in the comments and make sure you hit that subscribe button.. You’re not gonna wanna miss my next guest! Thanks for the support and much love!  Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithjonesnews  -Webpage: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/author/keith-jones  -X: https://x.com/keithjones? -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithJonesNBC10/  -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithjonesnews  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It With Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

He bought a landscaping company for $50,000… built multiple businesses… started a pro basketball league… and now helps contractors make an extra six figures just by understanding their numbers. This conversation with Ian McCarthy was one of the most eye-opening we’ve had!  This one went way deeper than I expected.. In this episode, we talked about how he built, sold, rebuilt, and scaled multiple companies, why most business owners are flying blind financially, and how his new course helps contractors stop guessing and start making money on purpose. If you’re in home services, construction, or any kind of business where margins matter, this episode is a real eye-opener! Don’t Miss These Special Episode Highlights:  -The Hidden Reason Most Contractors Are Broke -From Landscaping to Pro Basketball -Make Profit Predictable, Not Hopeful  **If you enjoyed this episode give me a shoutout in the comments and don’t forget to hit that subscribe button. It helps us reach more people, keep bringing on great guests, and keep building something real together. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blueclawgroup_/  -Webpage: https://www.blueclawgroup.com/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ian.mccarthy.169/  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It with Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

Most contractors are selling to skeptical, “burned-before” homeowners… and then they wonder why nothing closes. In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Hughes (Contractor Dynamics) and we get BRUTELLY honest about the real problem in roofing marketing: uneducated buyers, zero trust, and contractors who think hiring an agency means they can stop paying attention. We talk accountability, why most agencies get fired even when results are good, how Joe trains roofers to become the “marketing GC,” and why buying leads isn’t marketing—it’s just panic with a credit card. Episode highlights -Why trust is at an all-time low and contractors are paying the price -Contractor Dynamics’ shift: training + coaching first, “done-for-you” second -The concept every roofer needs: your in-house marketing manager = the QB/GC -Why agencies fail: clients don’t track, don’t answer phones, don’t own outcomes -The dirty secret of digital: churn is baked into the agency model Here’s the reality: if you don’t trust your marketing numbers, you don’t have a marketing problem—you’ve got a leadership problem. Joe’s whole point is simple: stop hiring agencies like you’re ordering DoorDash and hoping your business shows up hot and ready. Be the CEO. Know the basics. Check the change history. And if you’re still chasing “instant leads” with no plan? Congrats—you’re not doing marketing… you’re just speed-running stress. See you Monday for another great episode! Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjosephhughes/?hl=en  -Webpage: https://www.contractordynamics.com/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.hughes.12935/  -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josephwhughes  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyjosephhughes/?hl=en  -Webpage: https://www.contractordynamics.com/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.hughes.12935/  -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@josephwhughes  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It With Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

TRUTH TIME: Most hiring is a coin flip… and then owners act shocked when culture falls apart. In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Brannan from Culture Index—the assessment we use right here at LB Capital to stop guessing and start placing the right people in the right seats. We get into the uncomfortable reality– if you want to build anything that matters, you’re going to upset some people, and if you don’t hold people accountable, your business becomes a daycare. We also break down why “nice” doesn’t equal “sales,” why people really quit (hint: it’s not the company), and how one 60-second survey can save you years of bad hires. Episode Highlights NOT TO BE MISSED: -If Everyone Likes You, You’re a Wet Noodle -Stop Hiring Point Guards to Play Center -The Real Reason People Quit: The Frontline Manager -Why Interviews Lie and Data Doesn’t -Accountability Feels Like “Hate” to Undisciplined People Do yourself a favor—stop guessing, stop collecting resumes like Pokémon cards, and start building a team that can actually execute. Catch the next episode—because we’re not here to build a “nice” business… we’re here to build one that wins! Follow my guest at: -Webpage:https://www.cultureindex.com/  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It with Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

Texas roofing is the Wild West—no licensing, nonstop storm chaos, and a whole lot of companies flexing revenue while quietly bleeding cash. And I’ll say it again: if you’re doing $100M and it costs you $100M, I’m not impressed.  In this episode, I sit down with Heather Hitchcock—founder and CEO of Royal Roofing in Houston—to talk about what it really takes to build a roofing company in one of the hardest markets in the country. We get into her social media strategy that generated leads with $0 ad spend, the brutal leadership lessons she learned the hard way, and why most contractors get stuck at $1–2M forever.  HIGHLIGHTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS: -Women in Roofing -Profit Over Revenue -$0-Ad-Spend Lead Engine -Stop Reacting, Start Leading -Why Roofers Stay Stuck At $1–2M Here’s the reality: if you’re flexing revenue but not stacking profit, you’re not building a business—you’re building stress. Heather nailed it: great companies are built when leaders stop reacting. So stop chasing storms and start building systems… because if you don’t tighten the screws, your business will leak. And if you want more real-world breakdowns like this, stay locked in—next episode gets even more tactical. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherhitchcock4/?hl=en  -Webpage: https://heatherhitchcock.com/  https://royalroofingoftexas.com/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhitchcock/  https://www.facebook.com/RoyalRoofingandConstructionofTexas  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It to Sell it: with Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

If your marketing “isn’t working,” I’d bet money it’s not your ads—it’s your business.  Most home service companies aren’t losing because their marketing “doesn’t work.” They’re losing because they’re obsessed with the wrong things—arguing over ad costs while calls go unanswered, chasing more leads while close rates stay embarrassing, and treating marketing like random monthly tactics instead of a system.  Today I’m sitting down with Brandon Rost of Be Marketing Solutions to break down the 2026 reality: AI is changing how people choose before they even click, Google is shrinking the battlefield, and the companies that win won’t be the ones with the biggest budget—they’ll be the ones with the tightest execution. Highlights:  -Google is becoming a “one-choice” machine—AI overviews influence the decision before your website gets a chance. -Local search isn’t moving to ChatGPT yet in a meaningful way—Google still owns the local game. -If you drive 100 leads and only book 50, your marketing isn’t broken—your process is. -The CSR is the highest-leverage role in a home service company. **Here’s the reality check: marketing doesn’t fix broken operations—it only exposes them faster. If you want to grow, stop begging for more leads and start earning them by answering the phone, tightening your system, and becoming obsessed with execution. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemarketingsolutions/  -Webpage: https://bemarketing.com/  -X: https://x.com/_BEMarketing_  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bemarketingsolutions/  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It : With Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

Most people think money is the goal. Dan Uszaki, Athletic Director of Northern Burlington Schools and CEO of GLOW, created as a JOKE but now has taken off as a 20-acre winter attraction featuring millions of twinkling lights each holiday season! Proving that money is water—move it, don’t worship it.  In this episode, we go from entitlement culture and raising tough kids… to building multiple businesses from scratch, scaling a massive seasonal operation, and why the “product” isn’t what makes you win—customer experience does. This episode proves that there are no “bad business ideas”; it's all about the execution.  You Won’t Want To Miss.. -How a college joke turned into multiple real businesses -Why customer experience beats “perfect work” every time -The Christmas lights obsession that scaled into a massive attraction business -The 3 hardest lessons: say no, listen to customers, expect 24/7 grind -The real way to handle business partners when visions don’t align If you’re trying to build something real—this episode will change how you think about money, hard work, and what actually makes customers stay. Hit play, take notes, and start moving like an owner. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitglow/  -Webpage: https://www.visitglow.com/  -X: https://x.com/visitglow  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisitGlowNJ  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast –Build It To Sell It with Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

You’ve got more tools than ever to see exactly what’s working in your marketing… and most business owners still run blind. They guess.  They blame the agency.  They bounce from vendor to vendor.  And meanwhile, leads are leaking, follow-up is slow, and the marketplace forgets them. In this episode, I’m in Las Vegas with guest Aoife Roche of Intleacht AI System—straight out of Ireland, known as the “AI Queen”—and we’re getting brutally honest about what’s actually breaking contractor marketing right now: no visibility, bad tracking, slow speed-to-lead, and chasing shiny objects instead of building real systems. Episode Highlights You DON’T Wanna Miss! -Speed-to-lead wins -Track everything (no guesswork) -Follow-up beats “more leads” -Visibility = survival -Shift from rankings to AI recommendations If you’re still guessing where leads come from, hoping the phone rings, and blaming marketing when sales doesn’t follow up—this episode is your wake-up call: get visible, get measurable, and get systematic… or get forgotten. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoifejroche/?hl=en  -Webpage: https://intleacht.ai/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aoifejroche/  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It: With Lance Bachman Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

Missed Calls Are Ki11ing Your Business—This AI + Human Hybrid Books 400+ Jobs/Week While You Sleep (Contractors Are Waking Up FAST!). In this eye-opening episode, suave Italian powerhouse Federico Crivelli (from Avoca AI—YC-backed, exploding in the trades) sits down with me to reveal the brutal truth: AI isn't replacing your team—it's supercharging it. From 90%+ answer rates to human-in-the-loop rescues on angry callers, this hybrid tech is already boosting bookings from 10% to 70%+ for HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and electrical giants. Warning! If you're still letting calls go to voicemail after hours... you're about to feel the pain. AI is the biggest money shift in home services history—get in early or get left behind. Ready to stop losing leads and book jobs while you sleep? It’s time to elevate your business! Follow my guest at: -Webpage: https://www.avoca.ai/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvocaAI  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Build It To Sell It with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Build It To Sell It with Lance Bachmann Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

I’m gonna be blunt—most contractors don’t have a lead problem… they have a “they don’t ask” problem. Is this maybe you? Today I brought in the guy who’s helped businesses 25x, 50x—some even 75x—their referral results, and we’re breaking down how to turn your customer list into a pipeline. Meet Murphy Nadauld CEO of ReferPro. Murphy has built a system to unlock it without spreadsheets, “golden tickets,” or your accounting team mailing checks three months late. If you’re tired of paying more and getting less, here’s the move: stop hoping referrals “just happen” and start running a system that makes them automatic—because your customer list isn’t a database… it’s your next wave of revenue. Follow my guest at: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/referproco/  -Webpage: https://www.referpro.com/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murphy.nadauld/  ReferPro: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563284803946  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann

I’m gonna say what a lot of you don’t want to hear—if you’re bragging about “leads” but your revenue isn’t moving, you’re not growing… you’re just paying for activity. This is not marketing!  Today I’ve got Kevin LeSage on, and we’re ripping the mask off the fake metrics—because you can fake clicks, you can fake conversions… but you can’t fake revenue! Your Big Takeaways: 60% of unique leads never book a job 80% of unique leads never buy your service Until you can prove what made you money this month, you’re not doing marketing—you’re gambling. Follow my guest at: -Webpage: https://searchlightdigital.io/  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SearchLight.io  Follow me on all Social Media: @LanceBachmann Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets with Lance Bachmann Build It To Sell It Conference is where serious business owners go to scale, systemize, and position their company for a profitable exit. This is not another motivational event. This is a real-world, operator-led conference built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, structure, and results. Join us December 7–9 in Hollywood, Florida, for three days of real strategy, real numbers, and real execution. You’ll learn how to grow revenue, build leadership teams, clean up financials, and create a business that buyers actually want. This event is powered by the Build It To Sell It Movement, created by entrepreneurs who’ve built and sold multiple companies across home services, roofing, HVAC, and more. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • How to scale without chaos • How to increase valuation • What private equity actually looks for • Systems that make your business sellable • How to step out of day-to-day operations 🎟️ Get your ticket here: 👉 https://go.buildittosellit.com/2026 🔥 Take the next step: Mastermind: https://www.buildittosellit.com/mastermind/ Shop Tours: https://www.buildittosellit.com/shop-tours/ Sales Training: https://www.buildittosellit.com/sales-training/ Winner’s Circle: https://www.buildittosellit.com/winners-circle/ Movement: https://www.buildittosellit.com/ 🎙 Podcast – Exit Rich: Home Service Secrets Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roofing-ceo-playbook-build-it-to-sell-it-with/id1778011846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/56A2PiqKz3NP6sj1nfSloP Follow Lance Bachmann YouTube: @lancebachmann Instagram: @lancebachmann Facebook: LanceBachmannOfficial X: @lancebachmann If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a real asset, this is your room. #BuildItToSellIt #BusinessConference #EntrepreneurLife #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessExit #HomeServiceBusiness #CEOlife #PrivateEquity #BusinessGrowth #LanceBachmann