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Superpro Podcast

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85 episodes

1 week ago

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses overcoming challenges and growing business with Joe Pruitt, founder of Pruitt Mechanical Services. Joe shares his origins as an electrician and what led him to start his own business in 2009. He also hits on his time installing appliances for Sears… as many as four units a day. Joe lays out hiring strategies and finding the best techs, pricing, how to track what’s actually working, getting more referrals, marketing investments, and com...

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Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses overcoming challenges and growing business with Joe Pruitt, founder of Pruitt Mechanical Services. Joe shares his origins as an electrician and what led him to start his own business in 2009. He also hits on his time installing appliances for Sears… as many as four units a day. Joe lays out hiring strategies and finding the best techs, pricing, how to track what’s actually working, getting more referrals, marketing investments, and com...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/85)

Superpro Podcast

Building a Growth Engine

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses overcoming challenges and growing business with Joe Pruitt, founder of Pruitt Mechanical Services. Joe shares his origins as an electrician and what led him to start his own business in 2009. He also hits on his time installing appliances for Sears… as many as four units a day. Joe lays out hiring strategies and finding the best techs, pricing, how to track what’s actually working, getting more referrals, marketing investments, and com...

1 week ago

40 minutes

Superpro Podcast

A Military Firefighter Growing Business

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro sits down with Bret Martine, owner of Rescue Air and Heat in Cocoa Beach, FL. Bret shares how he juggles his service as a firefighter, deployments in the military, and growing a flourishing business in the HVAC industry. He discusses the operational strategies that have led to significant growth, the importance of branding and marketing, and how technology has streamlined his business processes. He also addresses the challenges of running a home ...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

Superpro Podcast

From Military to Millionaire

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro discusses business with Robert Bednarz, CEO and founder of High Caliber Electric. Robert recalls his experience in the Marine Corps and how that led to entrepreneurship. He lays out the importance of mentorship, sales, and branding in achieving rapid business growth. He emphasizes hiring for character, creating a positive company culture, and leveraging technology to streamline operations. Robert also highlights the value of continuous learning t...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

Superpro Podcast

All His Ducts in a Row

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro sat down with Jeremy Marquardt, owner of Sani-Clean Air Duct Cleaning, Inc. In this episode, Jeremy shares his humble beginnings working at Sears and what led to him establishing a successful duct cleaning business in the Detroit metro area. He discusses the challenges he faced, innovative marketing strategies he’s employed, and how he embraced technology to streamline operations and enhance customer service. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of b...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Winning Against the Current

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks leadership and strategy with Ian Chambers, owner of Current Solutions Electric. Ian shares the journey of starting his business during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of having a strong support system, and the strategies he employs for hiring and training employees. He discusses the significance of technology in running a business efficiently and how tools like Housecall Pro have transformed his operations. Ian also emphasizes the va...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Focus on the process.

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Chase Hoagland, founder of Local Pro Carpet Cleaning. Chase shares how marrying the girl he dated in college turned into a multi-million dollar business. They also cover the importance of delegation, rejecting fear, and everyone in the organization having and reaching for goals. Local Pro utilizes Online Booking allowing customers to instantly schedule their own appointments without calling, and how Reporting is o...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Improvise, adapt, and overcome.

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks leadership and strategy with Damian Schlereth, owner of two companies - G-FORCE Parking Lot Striping of Denver and PAINT CORPS. With a background as an officer in the Marines, Damian brings a disciplined approach to his businesses, and even has two military vehicles in his fleet. He shares why having mentors and connecting with other Pros is so important, especially in light of how tough running a business can be. Damian also lays out how ...

2 months ago

36 minutes

Superpro Podcast

The Lords of L.A.

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, explores leadership with Trevor Whitcomb, founder of Lords of Plumbing. To chase his 80’s dream and live the surfing lifestyle, Trevor moved to the west coast (Venice Beach) at 18 - with years of plumbing already under his belt. He shares the lawsuit that led to his name and tips on keeping his team motivated. “You don't want employees who are broke. You want them to be hungry.” Trevor breaks down a few of the Housecall Pro features his team use...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Organic Growth in DC

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Germaine Nelson, founder of Capitol Plumbing & Heating in the Washington, DC area. Germaine shares what he looks for in employees to build and maintain a trustworthy team, incentives, the power of offering options, and keys to negotiating with commercial customers. He also lays out some of the Housecall Pro features his team relies on daily, and the advice he would give “baby” Germaine. And watch what leads him...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Getting to the Pointe

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks strategy with Andrew Philbrick, founder of Pointe Cleaning Company. Andrew shares his comical origin story, some powerful keys to leadership, including words of wisdom from a coach, “The hustler in you needs to die before the CEO can be born.” He also lays out a few of his hiring and training tips, how to market a small business on a budget, having systems in place that your team can run with, and a few of the features his business relies ...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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The Book on Inspiring the Team

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses strategy and humble beginnings with Daniel Busekist, founder of No Streaks Exterior Cleaning. Daniel shares some of the books and podcasts he turned to early on, and how he could’ve avoided hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes if he’d found Housecall Pro sooner. He shares some of the Google tricks he uses, along with the #1 trait he looks for in employees. He also emphasizes the need to create and maintain a positive work envir...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Handy Tips from a Master Plumber

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, explores entrepreneurship in the trades with Master Plumber, Patrick Williams. The founder of OnCall Plumbing. Patrick shares how he maneuvered a general construction company into plumbing in 2020 and never looked back. He started servicing bars in Austin, Texas and grew from there. He also emphasizes the value of communication and offers advice for newcomers in the field. Patrick discusses some challenges he’s faced, pricing strategies, the imp...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Beating the Odds a Job at a Time

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sat down with Neil and Tabetha Guffey, co-owners of Confident House Cleaning. Theirs is an inspiring comeback story of humble origins in Springfield, Oregon. They started their business in August of 2023 while still on drugs. The Guffeys invested the last $250 they had (in the middle of the night), cleaned up their act, and started cleaning up literally - now with a 2025 revenue goal of $200k. The Guffeys share where they find their clients, the...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Protecting Customers, Securing Profits

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks business growth with Josh Rooney and Tim Carroll, co-owners of JR Security Solutions. Josh and Tim share the sources that provide the majority of their leads, as well as the need for sound marketing and showing off your work. They also reveal the secret to their many reviews and high Google ranking. Like so many home service businesses, JR Security was started during the height of Covid. Tim also lays out what they would’ve done differentl...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Mato’s Key to Scaling

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks trades with Mato Bergovec. Mato started Bergovec Electric in 2018 to serve upstate New York. His foundation includes a family first mentality, and the absolute necessity of having a winning attitude. Mato shares how so many Pros waste time with systems that aren’t going to take them anywhere, and how Housecall Pro helps him streamline his business and impress customers. He specifically touches on the power of Online Booking and Reviews, as...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Superpro Podcast

On Track in OK for Over $3M

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Amy Boatwright, co-founder of Nobility Doors. They cover moving from clipboards and sticky notes to a comprehensive management platform. Amy also talks drumming up business in rural Oklahoma, long drives for service calls, and opening multiple locations to meet the needs of their customers. She also shares how they use Housecall Pro, and the features that are helping their business grow as fast as it is. With a Ma...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Weiss Up to 1,500 5-Star Reviews

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses home service strategies with Nick Weiss. Nick is the mastermind behind Weiss Air Conditioning & Heating, serving his community in Texas since 2016, 7 of those years with Housecall Pro. He covers how he got started in the business, the importance of owning mistakes and rolling with punches, as well as finding and vetting potential employees. This episode is packed with wise advice from a man whose business has garnered more than 1,5...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Superpro Podcast

The Money Mindset

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Kyle Clifton of Fixi Handyman. Kyle has grown his business from humble beginnings utilizing the power of SEO, blog content Google would determine was authentic, Facebook networking, and more. Kyle shares how he finds quality employees and how he plans to scale his business to multiple locations. Along with maintaining the right mindset, he also placed an emphasis on the Superpro community group, and how the communi...

4 months ago

33 minutes

Superpro Podcast

Acquisitions, AI, and Smart Systems

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks about entrepreneurship and growth with Cameron Stewart, founder of Pure Light Cleaning. Cameron shares practical leadership tips, including how he motivates his team and covers a massive service area, as well as the importance of systems and standard operating procedures. He also lays out how his business started acquiring other businesses, tricks he uses to sell his business, and how he uses photos and AI. Roland and Cameron cover the aut...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Superpro Podcast

One Key to a Multi-Million-Dollar Business

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks shop with Phillip Grishchenko, founder and owner of Alpine Fencing. The son of Ukrainian immigrants, Phillip started Alpine Fencing right out of high school in 2021. He shares the key tip he learned from a friend who ran an $8M business on how to grow a multi-million-dollar business in the trades. Phillip also lays out the steps he took to start growing from day one, including how he found his first hires from the community he was already ...

5 months ago

36 minutes