Best Increaseprofits Podcasts (2025)

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Invest in Your People: How to Empower Employees and Boost Profitability with Kelton Balka 46:04

1h ago46:04

46:04

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sit down with Kelton Balka, owner of Tennessee Standard and a fifth-generation plumber. Kelton shares how taking care of your team isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smartest business move you can make. From scaling his plumbing company to over $1 million in monthly revenue and building a culture where people don…

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Business Efficiency: How to Build a Lean, Profitable Business 16:13

6d ago16:13

16:13

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss why efficiency is the key to running a profitable business—and how to actually build it into your daily operations. They break down the biggest mistakes contractors make when trying to run lean businesses, the overlooked habits that drain time and money, and how to train your team to think and act with efficienc…

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How Your Pricing Model Might Be Holding Back Your Business 21:44

13d ago21:44

21:44

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss why pricing is one of the most powerful—and misunderstood—drivers of profitability in home service businesses. They break down common pricing mistakes, the importance of price integrity, and why efficiency, experience, and knowing your true costs all play a role in sustainable success. Tune in to learn how to sh…

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Want to Increase Profitability? Fix These 5 Areas First 32:10

21d ago32:10

32:10

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew discuss profitability and why it should be the driving force behind every decision you make in business. They break down the hidden costs that sneak into your operation, why most contractors misunderstand their income statements, and how fixing—not cutting—expenses is the smarter play. By the end, you’ll walk away with …

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Mailbag Episode: Why Doing the Basics in Business Is the Most Underrated Growth Strategy 28:38

28d ago28:38

28:38

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew answer some audience questions in the second mailbag episode of this season. They break down why the HVAC industry is one of the most reliable spaces to build in, what to watch out for when buying a business, and why doing the basics still solves 90% of your problems. By the end, you’ll walk away with sharper instincts,…

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How to Build a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Drains It 47:44

1M ago47:44

47:44

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sit down with Stephen Christopher of Wit Digital, an innovative marketing agency for any home service business. They break down the real reasons marketing efforts often fall flat in the home service business space. The trio emphasizes that success isn’t about chasing more leads or shiny marketing tactics—it’s about emot…

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Direct Mail & Marketing Isn’t Dead: Here’s How to Make It Work 17:44

1M ago17:44

17:44

Direct mail isn’t dead—and it won’t die until mailboxes die. Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew break down why direct mail still works and how to get the most out of it in the digital age. They discuss how to craft high-impact direct mail, ways to write an opening line that keeps readers hooked, how to keep your mail out of the trash, and the creative st…

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Winning at Social Media Marketing: What Home Service Businesses Need to Know 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Social media marketing is one of the most valuable tools for home service businesses – but only if done right. Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew break down how contractors can use social media to build trust, attract customers, and grow their brand and business without feeling overwhelmed. From choosing the right platforms to creating engaging content (…

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Beyond Five Stars: The Smart Way to Use Reviews to Boost Your Business 32:01

2M ago32:01

32:01

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew talk about all things business reviews. They share compelling statistics about the role reviews play in the purchasing process, how to handle negative reviews, and how your online presence can either multiply or diminish the effectiveness of your marketing dollars. You’ll hear the 4-step process Chris uses to approach o…

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Mailbag Episode: How to Grow Your Business Through Pricing, Sales Strategy and Process Optimization 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

This episode is a mailbag episode in which Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle a couple of crucial questions from audience members. From the biggest concern that keeps them up at night to the #1 cause of business failures and increasing credit card transaction fees. You’ll hear Kenny and Chris shed some light on these important issues, some of whic…

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From Sales Grit to Growth: Lessons from Mid-America Mister Sparky 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

Kenny Chapman and Chris Chrew welcome Darrell Boyd and Aaron Hagan from Mid-America Mister Sparky! They take back the curtain on Mister Sparky’s winning strategy for sales success – including the key role of company culture, the power of grit, and intentionality around sales. You’ll hear more about avoiding the top-line sales intoxication trap, the…

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Turning "Just Looking" Shoppers into Paying Customers 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

“How do I turn ‘just looking’ prospects into paying customers?” is probably one of the most recurring questions among home service salespeople…and that’s exactly what hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle in this episode of the Home Service Business Success show. They talk about the importance of having a process to follow, common mistakes sale…

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Conquering the "I Need to Talk to My Spouse" Objection 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

“I need to speak to my spouse.” That’s an objection that many home service salespeople fear – you hear that, you’re doomed… Why do some people bring that point up during an appointment and what can you do to conquer that objection to successfully close the sale? In today’s episode of the Home Service Business Success Show, hosts Kenny Chapman and C…

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Price Is Too High! - Objection Obliteration 31:24

3M ago31:24

31:24

In the first episode of season 2 of the Home Service Business Success Show, hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle one of the most common objections in sales: “The price is too high!” They break down why many home service business owners struggle with the pricing confidence needed, what you need to know to truly understand value, option closing,…

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From “If Only…” to Business Success: Mindset and Techniques for Personal Growth and Professional Wins 53:03

4M ago53:03

53:03

For the season finale, hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew sat down in person at Acceleration Days to talk about the mindset needed to go beyond the “If only…” mindset and achieve both business success and personal growth. Learn about the career-defining moments Kenny and Chris went through, the 3 Ps the Blue Collar Success Group teaches its clients…

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Power Down to Power Up: How to Recharge and Avoid Exhaustion 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew go over mental health strategies for the home service business industry. From understanding who you really are and following morning rituals to protecting your brain from distractions (and addiction!) and powering down to power up – this episode is a crash course in mental health that will make you a better professional…

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From Chaos to Control: Staying Energized as a Home Service Operator 38:55

4M ago38:55

38:55

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the critical role of energy management, boundaries, and clear communication in avoiding chaos. They share personal experiences and actionable strategies for creating a productive work environment, setting healthy boundaries, and staying focused on what truly matters. Tune in to discover how saying “no” and pri…

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Exhaustion: Calming the Chaos 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew talk about how leaders can get rid of exhaustion and calm the chaos in their service business. From mental aspects and key questions like “Am I serving my business or is my business serving me?” to the difference between boundaries and barriers, and common mistakes leaders make – you’ll get a crash course on preventing …

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Cashflow: Make it Rain with Cash 38:06

5M ago38:06

38:06

What’s needed to actually “make it rain” in your business? Positive cash flow and the right mindset are key, if you want your home service business to grow. But what goes into creating the right conditions to make it happen? Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the mental and emotional sides of cash flow – including a key lesson that will help yo…

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Cashflow: Why Cash is NOT King 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

How many times have you heard the saying “cash is king?" But what if someone told you that that’s just a myth ready to be debunked? In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew tackle the myths surrounding cash flow and discuss cash confidence, creating a 90-day cash buffer, having an abundance mindset, and explain why “cash is NOT king.” Tune in …

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Margins: Muscle Up Your Margins 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

Margins are the backbone of a profitable business, but are you managing yours effectively? And what comes to mind when you think about breaking even – yay or nay? In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into essential strategies for muscling up your margins. From understanding gross margin dollars per hour to setting the right prices for…

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Margins: Profit Suckers 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

When it comes to profit, most home service business owners seem to be asking the wrong questions and focusing on the wrong things… …and that can have COSTLY consequences. In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew look at the critical aspects of profitability and operational efficiency. They challenge traditional thinking about business margins …

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Top Line Revenue: Top Line Intoxication 37:49

6M ago37:49

37:49

Mindset plays a crucial role in navigating the challenges of running a home service business. In this episode, Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the dangers of "top line intoxication" and how it impacts profitability, culture, and quality of life. You’ll learn about balancing intuition with systems, understanding true costs, creating a busines…

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Top Line Revenue: Sales Solves It 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

There’s no denying it: sales can make or break a home service business. However, mastering it requires more than just a good pitch… Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew dive into the mindset, strategies, and processes that drive successful sales, even in a challenging market. From overcoming industry resistance to creating repeatable systems, you’ll hear g…

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Generating Leads: Magic to Marketing 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

What can be done to plan and run an effective marketing campaign, and add magic to it? In this episode, Chris Crew and Kenny Chapman from The Blue Collar Success Group provide an overview of different strategies home services businesses can use to get the word out. From ways to create organic content at scale, to pay-per-click, understanding your m…

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Generating Leads: No Leads, No Problem 38:21

7M ago38:21

38:21

Chris Crew and Kenny Chapman dive into strategies to generate more quality leads and drive sustainable growth. Tune in to hear about practical tips for filling your pipeline with quality lead generation, how to approach sales calls and spend your marketing budget, and brand awareness, as well as market domination and the role your mindset will play…

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Pace Not Race: How to Run a Successful Business Without Exhausting Yourself 35:28

7M ago35:28

35:28

Co-hosts Kenny Chapman and Chris Crew of The Blue Collar Success Group share some of the fundamental principles of healthy business ownership. They explore mental health and pacing yourself to avoid burnout, all from a business owner’s standpoint. You’ll also hear about seasonality in business, how to manage the pressures of growth and what you can…

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Home Service Business Success...launching November 13! 4:25

7M ago4:25

4:25

The Home Service Business Success show...launching November 13!By Kenny Chapman, Chris Crew

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MATRC 020 - How to Become an Industry Influencer by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Troy Dean, WP Elevation and WordPress Consultant 30:35

9+ y ago30:35

30:35

Troy Dean of WP Elevation and WordPress Consultant gives a great Connection story that reveals important tips on how to make more money for your company by becoming an Industry Influencer. He discusses how taking advice from Ed Dale (an Internet Marketing sensation) catapulted him into becoming a Top 20 Influencer in the industry of teaching others…

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MATRC 019 - How to Become Epic by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Jeremy Frandsen, Internet Business Mastery and Epic Life League 33:26

9+ y ago33:26

33:26

Meet Jeremy Frandsen, co-founder of the Internet Business Mastery, which is a podcast and online community that teaches internet business beginners how to start and prosper as an Internet entrepreneur. The focus is on how to use internet marketing and social media to generate leads and establish online income streams. Jeremy is on a mission to assi…

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MATRC 018 - Tell Your Entrepreneur Story by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Jamil Jama, Entrepreneur Story Founder 12:19

9+ y ago12:19

12:19

Meet Jamil Jama, founder of Entrepreneur Stories. Jamil talks about how he interviews today's most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs and how he connected with them initially to be on his podcast. You'll learn some great power tips for Making ALL the Right Connections. He also discusses what a great connection John Lee Dumas was to helping grow…

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MATRC 017 - How to Be an Ultimate Man by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Richard Phu, Ultimate Man Summit Founder and Host 18:31

9+ y ago18:31

18:31

Richard Phu, Founder and Director for the Ultimate Man Summit, tells us how he Made ALL the Right Connections to get some great guests to present for his summit. One of his favorites is Dr. John Grey, author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Richard also describes the summit and how it will benefit both men and women by developing the 4 p…

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MATRC 016 - How to Be a Power Connector by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Judy Robinett, Author of How to Be a Power Connector 31:30

9+ y ago31:30

31:30

Judy Robinett, author of How to Be a Power Connector: the 5+50+100 Rule for Turning Your Business Network into Profits, joins me for a candid conversation of how she went from a shy person to one of the world's most powerful networkers. Judy has been called the Woman with the Titanium Rolodex. Her connections range from Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran…

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MATRC 015 - Create a Community by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Martin Shervington, [Google] Plus Your Business, Plus Your Life, We Dig Community Founder 41:44

9+ y ago41:44

41:44

Create a Community by Making ALL the Right Connections - Martin Shervington gives a TON of valuable content around creating a community. He gives Google Plus, Twitter, Facebook and overall connecting advice that will surely give you some ideas to take action on right away. He also has a special offer ONLY for you, the listener, near the end of the …

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MATRC 014 - Make an Impact by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Jason Van Orden, Internet Business Mastery 22:52

9+ y ago22:52

22:52

Jason Van Orden of Internet Business Mastery fame (podcast and academy) talks about his new project where he is helping others find their influential voice in order to make an impact in the world. He discusses some connection tips that are allowing him to further his impact and influential reach for his community or tribe. You'll hear him discuss h…

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MATRC 013 - Become a Big Wig by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Darrin Bentley, Big Wig at BigWig Nation 31:44

9+ y ago31:44

31:44

How to become a Big Wig! My interview with Darrin Bentley - he shares his tips on landing some of the biggest online influencers for his podcast show. Influencers include Gary Vaynerchuk, Kim Garst, Russell Brunson, Jack Canfield and many more. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page…

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MATRC 012 - Change Your Life by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Amy Dix, Brand Marketing Professional 25:15

9+ y ago25:15

25:15

Change your Life by Making ALL the Right Connections - my interview with Amy Dix, a Branding Expert. You'll learn many tips on making connections that could change your life, including how to reach out to others on LinkedIN, how to avoid "grumpy" people, and how important it is to connect with others with your company's story. She has a tool on her…

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MATRC 011 - Change the World by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Jessie Stehlik, Professional Photographer and Videographer 27:07

9+ y ago27:07

27:07

How to change the world by Making ALL the Right Connections - Jessie Stehlik, photographer and videographer, discusses how her positive attitude, a brilliant social media marketing idea in her city of Tampa, and one simple connection to improve the life of another can have a wonderful ripple affect in your community and possibly the world. Press an…

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MATRC 010 - Grow Your Business by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Erica Castner, the Master Connector 22:43

9+ y ago22:43

22:43

Erica Castner is a Master Connector - if you are an Entrepreneur, you will learn lots of great tips on how to use Facebook Groups, Pinterest, Strategic Alliances, your Avatar, Offline Seminars and more to grow your business by making ALL the right connections. We also quickly discussed the benefits of Periscope, especially when used as Kim Garst re…

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MATRC 009 - How to Use Video to Make ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Larry Becker, the Video Marketing Guy and DIY Video Expert 42:50

9+ y ago42:50

42:50

Learn how to use video to make all the right connections with the Video Marketing Guy, Larry Becker. He discusses some great tips on using video to connect with your audience more effectively. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page

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MATRC 008 - Become A Coach by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Tony Teegarden, Coach of Coaches 31:09

9+ y ago31:09

31:09

Tony Teegarden currently works with coaches, experts and specialists in their fields to help them create, sell and deploy high ticket ($3,000 or higher) group coaching programs. He gives some incredible tips on how to network offline and online in order to make connections that will increase the chances of your customers buying your products and se…

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MATRC 007 - Selling Courses Online by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Angela Lau, Online Course Content Creation Expert 18:28

9+ y ago18:28

18:28

Angela Lau is an Instructional Designer and expert in creating and optimizing online courses. She discusses her most important connection and how that helped her get over her fear of doing her first webinar. BONUS: Hang in there till the end if you would like to hear her special offer for podcast listeners only. Press and hold the link to visit the…

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MATRC 006 - Get on TV by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Becky Fox, Fitness Trainer and Model 16:18

9+ y ago16:18

16:18

Learn how to get on TV by Making ALL the Right Connections. Fitness Trainer and Model, Becky Fox, discusses how she was able to land a spot on her local TV station by using social media and some other great tactics in just 3 months of moving to a new city and state. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page…

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MATRC 005 - Direct Sales Success by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Karen Cubler, Direct Sales Leader 14:53

10y ago14:53

14:53

Learn valuable tips about Direct Sales Success from Karen Cubler, a high-level leader in her industry and a rockstar in Making ALL the Right Connections. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page

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MATRC 004 - Fulfilling Your Dream by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Clark Brooks Comedian Author Podcaster 14:38

10y ago14:38

14:38

By making just a few very important connections, Clark has been able to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a stand up comedian. He has also written a book, become a sports writer and he even helped produce a documentary that ended up on IMDb. He attributes all of these wonderful events from some very important connections. He also discusses how t…

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MATRC 003 - Meeting Famous People by Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Robert Vanelli, Photographer and Martial Arts Expert 38:15

10y ago38:15

38:15

Robert Vanelli is a great story teller. He's also a Master Connector. Listen to Vanelli as he talks about the many famous people he's connected with just because he's so authentic and cares about others - he's simply interested and interesting! Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page…

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MATRC 002 - A Simple System for Making ALL the Right Connections - My Interview with Cory huff, the Abundant Artist 15:20

10y ago15:20

15:20

Cory Huff describes how his most valuable connections taught him a simple system for Making ALL the Right Connections that led him to important longterm relationships. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page

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MATRC 001 - Doubling Your Income by Making ALL the Right Connections – My Interview with Kim Doyal the WordPress Chick 42:52

10y ago42:52

42:52

Interview with Kim Doyal of the WordPress Chick about how she Doubled her Income by Making ALL the Right Connections through joining a MasterMind group and using Social Media. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page

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MATRC 000 - Making ALL the Right Connections with Sandi Eveleth 6:02

10y ago6:02

6:02

Introductory show - Sandi Eveleth tells you how Making ALL the Right Connections will increase profits for your business. Press and hold the link to visit the page: Show Notes Page

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