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The advances in technology are staggering. We now have solar, battery storage, and generators. Which is right for your customers and you? What do you say if a customer asks you about these three topics? This is the first of a two part series that covers these three technological advances. My guests for these discussions are Carol Smith, Senior Director of Sales and Ben Simon, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Endur Energy Systems. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Happy Thanksgiving! My Thanksgiving wishes and hopes for your employees, family, and you. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Artificial intelligence, AI, is the latest buzz word that has been thrown around for a few years. ChatGPT and others use AI…and it can help us in many ways. What are the pros and cons for us in our industry? My guest, Roland, Ligtenberg, one of the founding members of House Call Pro, talks about using AI in three areas: automated scheduling, inventory management, and enhanced data. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Your Rolodex is NOT your CRM. I’m probably dating my self when I use the word Rolodex. Back in the day we used our rolodex to keep track of our contacts, customers, and potential customers. No we have software to help us. Join Jason Kramer, the founder of Cultivize, a CRM consulting firm that empowers companies to identify, nurture, and transform leads into real revenue. Jason gives you easy ways to track and transform leads into sales. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

There is an exit plan for all of us. We don’t know how long we will be on this earth. The last thing most of us probably want to do is to die in our office chair. But, what should your business exit plan look like? Chris Buttenham is the co-founder of Reins. They recently launched an equity solution that might help you. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Imagine what your life would be like if you had financial freedom and time freedom. Many of us have financial freedom yet we are slaves to our businesses. Clay Staires gives you several easy to implement practices that can increase your time AND financial freedom. Clay is a seasoned leader, speaker, and coach with more than 25 years of transformative experience. His mission is to liberate business owners so they can experience time and financial freedom. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson? Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title. What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line? Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do today! https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Fall is upon us. In some areas of the country fall is the start of the busy season. In other areas, fall slows down dramatically. Whether you are busy or slow, here are 5 easy to implement steps to have the best fall ever. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Contractors sometimes do dumb financial things – I know you who are listening never do dumb financial things – you’ve learned from this podcast. With that said, I asked Denise W Grove, a CPA who works with companies on the financial segment of their business, to talk about her six top dumb mistakes. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

This may sound insane..we’re going to talk about taxes and it’s October. Why plan so soon? If you start on December 1 st its too late…so let’s get prepared. My guest, Eric Broughton is co-owner with his wife Melissa, of BusyBee advisors. Eric gives you the answers to these questions and more: - The $12,000 Tax Loophole - Why the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It - 5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax Preparer Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

We all know there is a labor shortage in our industry. However, most of us are ignoring 50% of the population who could have a successful career – women. Amy O’Grady is the Executive Director of Women in hVACR and will talk about some of the progress we’ve made getting women into our industry. She’ll also talk about the upcoming annual conference October 21- 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas (men are invited too)! Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

AO Smith is celebrating their 150th year anniversary. I asked David Chisolm, the Vice President of Marketing and Customer experience to talk about how AO Smith has helped their customers be more profitable for the past 150 years. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

Almost everyone I know complains about paying taxes. The reality is that the tax code is set up to give taxpayers ways they can reduce their tax bill. Yet, many CPA’s and others are too afraid to take advantage of what is written into law. What can you do about it? My guests, Scott and Chris Miller, have been working with business owners helping them reduce their taxes legally without gray areas in the tax law. They will give you some questions to ask your advisors as well as some areas you might want to take advantage of. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

What if you could hire and manage the perfect salesperson? Ok, you might call that person a comfort consultant or some other title. What would the perfect salesperson do for your bottom line? Jonathan Whistman has the proven methodologies for hiring that perfect salesperson. He is the author of the Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training, and Managing a Sales Team. Jonathan gives you a few things to do today! Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147

In honor of Labor Day, I asked Suzi Lemen to give you some of the new rules and regulations as they apply to your employees. Suzi lives, eats, and breathes employee rules, regulations, and the alphabet soup that is FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). Her company, Dynamic Corporation solutions, has an HR Tool Kit for smaller businesses – and it complies with the rules of the state you reside and/or work in. Suzi updates you on the newest, most frustrating rules so that you stay in compliance and out of an orange jumpsuit. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-uttam-4b33a1147