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Why Value Chain Planning Is a Game-Changer for Franchising and Home Service Businesses
In today’s customer-driven economy, consistency, scalability, and responsiveness aren’t optional — they’re make-or-break. For franchised...
William Powers III
Jul 3, 20256 min read
We’re in the Heat of the Season: Prioritizing Safety & Welfare for HVAC Techs Working Outside ☀️
The HVAC industry soars during peak summer months—AC units betray bad bearings, heat pumps struggle, and refrigeration systems falter....
William Powers III
Jun 26, 20256 min read
How Tariffs Impact the Home Services Industry: Challenges and Opportunities
In a globalized economy, few policies ripple through industries as quickly and deeply as tariffs. Tariffs—essentially taxes imposed on...
William Powers III
Jun 2, 20255 min read
Summer of 2025: The Year of Refrigerant Shortages
The HVAC industry is bracing for significant refrigerant shortages in 2025, driven by regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions, and...
William Powers III
May 21, 20253 min read
Why Marketing in High Season Is Non-Negotiable for Home Service Contractors
In the home services world, the high season feels like a windfall. The phones won’t stop ringing. Schedules are booked solid. Teams are...
William Powers III
May 14, 20253 min read
Pain Points and Solutions in the New Construction, Commercial and Home Service Trades
The construction, commercial trades, and home services industries are facing significant challenges in 2025. From labor shortages to...
William Powers III
May 6, 20254 min read
Summer 2025: What the Home Services Industry Needs to Prepare For
Summer has always been the peak season for home services. HVAC techs, landscapers, pool cleaners, pest control operators, roofers, and...
William Powers III
Apr 28, 20254 min read
The Rise of Subscription-Based Maintenance Models in Residential Home Services (2025)
The residential home service industry is undergoing a major transformation. Gone are the days when HVAC, plumbing, or electrical...
William Powers III
Apr 23, 20254 min read
How a $25M Home Service Company Can Fail — And How to Avoid It (With Help from the Right Partners)
Hitting $25 million in revenue should be a sign that a home service business has made it. But in reality, it’s often the point where...
William Powers III
Apr 14, 20253 min read
The Real Disruptor in the Contractor Home Services Industry Right Now
The contractor home services industry—encompassing sectors such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and general contracting—has...
William Powers III
Apr 7, 20258 min read
The Imperative of Technological Integration in Home Services
Integrating advanced technologies into home service contracting is no longer optional, it's essential. As the industry evolves, embracing...
William Powers III
Mar 31, 20253 min read
Refrigerant Revolution: Navigating the HVAC Industry’s Shift to Low-GWP Gas
The HVAC industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the mandated transition to low Global Warming Potential (GWP)...
William Powers III
Mar 25, 20253 min read
The Future of Home Services: How AI and Smart Tech Are Changing the Game
The home services industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart...
William Powers III
Mar 16, 20254 min read
The State of the Home Services Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Last week our President gave a state of the union address to the nation, now let’s take a look at the State of the Home Services...
William Powers III
Mar 7, 20258 min read
What Happens When You Have a Toxic Culture in a Home Service Company or Franchise Organization
The Hidden Threat of Toxic Culture In the world of home services and franchise organizations, success often hinges on more than just...
William Powers III
Mar 1, 20255 min read
Uncovering the Importance of Reflecting, Recruiting, and Retaining Top Talent in Your Home Service Business
The home service industry is booming, with high demand for skilled professionals in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, landscaping, and...
William Powers III
Feb 24, 20254 min read
Why More Employees Prefer Mobile-First Communication & How HVAC Businesses Can Adapt
The workforce is undergoing a significant shift in how employees communicate, and nowhere is this more evident than in industries like...
William Powers III
Feb 11, 20254 min read
Why It Is So Important That Your CRM Company Has a Solutions Engineer for Home Services
In the home services industry, businesses face a unique set of challenges, ranging from scheduling on-site appointments and managing...
William Powers III
Feb 3, 20255 min read
Why Contractors Must Choose a CRM with a Strong Support System
In the competitive world of contracting, managing relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders efficiently can make or break a...
William Powers III
Jan 27, 20254 min read
When Is the Right Time to Scale Your Residential Home Service Business?
Scaling a business is one of the most exciting and challenging steps for any entrepreneur. In the residential home service sector—whether...
William Powers III
Jan 20, 20254 min read
Automated call centers (voice AI/virtual receptionists) and chatbots will reshape home services in 2026
Automated call centers (voice AI/virtual receptionists) and chatbots will reshape home services in 2026 by capturing more leads, booking more jobs after-hours, and turning “communication speed” into a measurable competitive advantage. The companies that win won’t just “add a bot”—they’ll redesign the entire customer journey around instant answers and clean handoffs to humans. Why 2026 is a turning point Home services has always been a speed business: the first company to answ
How AI Will Transform the Home Services Industry in 2026
AI stands poised to redefine the home services landscape in 2026, embedding intelligence across HVAC diagnostics, plumbing leak detection, electrical troubleshooting, and beyond to drive unprecedented efficiency and customer satisfaction. Field service businesses adopting these technologies report 30-60% operational gains, tackling labor shortages while capitalizing on smart home booms and predictive capabilities. Predictive Maintenance Revolution Predictive maintenance leve
The Path to Success in a Home Service Franchise Unit
Owning a home service franchise unit, such as HVAC, plumbing, or cleaning, offers a proven blueprint for entrepreneurship with built-in systems and steady demand from aging homes and busy homeowners. Success hinges on disciplined execution of the franchisor's model while adapting to local markets, as seen in high-performing units generating 10-18% margins through recurring maintenance contracts and mobile operations. Selecting the Right Franchise Home service franchises span
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