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Total Service Network
Derek Wardrobe
14 episodes
1 day ago
Welcome to the Total Service Network, the journey of a home service startup. My name is Derek Wardrobe, join me as I embark on the journey of home service entrepreneurship.
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Welcome to the Total Service Network, the journey of a home service startup. My name is Derek Wardrobe, join me as I embark on the journey of home service entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurship
Business
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Total Service Network
Episode 14 - Keep Pushing: The power of perseverance pays off.

In this episode of Total Service Network, I chat about the role of perseverance in achieving success for service-based business owners. There are unique challenges we as entrepreneurs face and I discuss some of them and provide practical strategies to stay motivated and resilient. Tune in to discover how to set achievable goals, seek support, continuously learn, take care of yourself, and adapt to challenges, ensuring that your hard work pays off in the long run.


www.totalservicenetwork.com.au


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1 year ago
10 minutes 22 seconds

Total Service Network
Episode 13 - Facebook ads | ROUND 2

In the episode I have a quick debrief about my second attempt at facebook ads, I am going to try and get an expert on to talk about this topic in more detail. It's a game of swings and roundabouts for me at this stage of the game. Whats the secret? Who has the FB touch?

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1 year ago
6 minutes 52 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 12 - Interview with Jono Bull from El Toro Window Cleaning and XPRT.COACH

In this conversation, I interview Jono Bull, a window cleaning entrepreneur, about his journey in the home service industry. Jono shares his experiences starting and growing his window cleaning business, El Toro Window Cleaning, over the past 20 years. He also discusses his latest venture, XPRT.COACH, where he helps other window cleaners improve their business operations. The conversation covers topics such as marketing, branding, team building, and the importance of delegation. Jono Bull shares his expertise in running a service-based business, specifically in the window cleaning industry. He discusses the five secrets of growth: targeting the right clients, building momentum, constant growth, automation, and team expansion. He emphasizes the importance of positioning your business as a high-quality service provider and targeting clients who value professionalism. Jono also highlights the role of automation in streamlining business processes and improving efficiency. He advises against underpricing and encourages focusing on becoming an expert in your field. Overall, Jono's advice centers around providing excellent service, building relationships with clients, and continuously improving and growing your business.


Key Takeaways:

  • Starting a business with proper branding and marketing can make a significant difference in attracting customers.
  • Delegating administrative tasks and bookkeeping allows business owners to focus on more important aspects of their business.
  • Building a strong team is crucial for business growth and success.
  • Having a passion for the work and enjoying the job can contribute to long-term business sustainability.
  • XPRT.COACH provides coaching and support for window cleaners to improve their business operations. Target the right clients who value professionalism and are willing to pay for quality service.
  • Build momentum by establishing a strong brand presence and utilising free online listings.
  • Focus on constant growth by impressing and building relationships with customers, aiming for repeat business.
  • Implement automation to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
  • Become an expert in your field and provide excellent service to stand out from the competition.


Visit Jono at https://www.xprt.coach/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xprt.coach/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/xprt.coach

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1 year ago
47 minutes 27 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 11 - The power of relationships... and referrals

Short quick to the point episode to talk about the power of relationships and how pivotal they are in home service and how they contribute to referrals.

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1 year ago
5 minutes 2 seconds

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Ep 9 - Automated emails and how they are done

I have been getting quite a few comments over my emails and how professional they look. So I thought I would do a quick screen grab of a behind the scenes look at how thats done. All thanks to my CRM, fieldd

Check it out below:

https://fieldd.co?ref=derektsn

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1 year ago
6 minutes 52 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 9 - Two month update and my thoughts on lead generation

In this episode I give a little update on where things are at after the two month mark and give my two cents on lead generation.

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1 year ago
16 minutes 24 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 8 - Mark McAuley from Ballarat Cleaning Specialists

In this episode I talk with Mark McAuley from Ballarat Cleaning Specialist. This was a great discussion for me to hear Mark's story and hear how his business has evolved and developed over the time. Mark is striving for the thing we are all after, which is time freedom and is certainly on his way to achieving that. Mark has been in control of the business for over 6 years and the business had grow exponentially since then. Loads of gold nuggets in this one for the new or existing business to think about. Hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago
39 minutes 44 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 7 - Tom Hale from Filthy Fix Car Care - What its like to start from scratch in the auto detailing market

In this episode I chat with Tom Hale who has taken the auto detailing market on head first and is starting to really make a name for himself. Tom had a great online presence through his instagram. Follow along and support his journey.


https://www.instagram.com/filthyfixcarcare?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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1 year ago
24 minutes 3 seconds

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Ep 6 - Interview with Joe Cutler from Hiring and Inspiring.

In this episode I had a chat with Joe Cutler from the podcast Hiring and Inspiring. Joe is a recruitment executive from Talent Forge. We had a chat about all things past present and future. Hope you enjoy.


Link below to Joe's podcast to hear more on all things sales, recruitment, business, leadership, personal development and everything in between!


https://open.spotify.com/show/7fuC0mK9Zdd9UDEY6DM3kB?si=1a31350132c04381

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1 year ago
44 minutes 51 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 5 - Equipment... When to hire, when to buy

This episode I toss around the idea of hiring vs buying equipment. Taking things into account such as budget, experience and knowledge of what service you're in.

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1 year ago
10 minutes 33 seconds

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Ep 4 - Tools and systems behind the scenes

In this episode I talk about the key software tools and systems I use behind the scenes to make my life easier. Google, Quickbooks, Fieldd and more.


Don't have a CRM - check fieldd out below. Use my link and save on your first month. https://fieldd.co?ref=derektsn

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1 year ago
9 minutes

Total Service Network
Ep 3 - Time for a name? How I picked a name, and how I got some branding.

I got through my non-conventional way of coming up with a name for the business, then give you my recommendation on how to save time in a big way in the early days.

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1 year ago
8 minutes 59 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 2 - So many home services... What to choose?

With so many different types of home services out there. How to pick? In this episode I go through how and why I chose to get into the world of external cleaning solutions.

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1 year ago
6 minutes 37 seconds

Total Service Network
Ep 1 - Introduction to the Total Service Network

Welcome to the Total Service Network. My name is Derek Wardrobe, follow along as I start the journey of Home Service Entrepreneurship.


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1 year ago
8 minutes 32 seconds

Total Service Network
Welcome to the Total Service Network, the journey of a home service startup. My name is Derek Wardrobe, join me as I embark on the journey of home service entrepreneurship.