From 500 to 2,000 Members: The SmartAC Playbook for Explosive HVAC Growth

The $200 Referral Play: How AquaClear uses ReferPRO to turn Customers into Revenue

Host Bill Brown sits down with JB from AquaClear and the ReferPro team to explain why happy customers and good reviews often don’t produce referrals — and what actually does: automation, easy submission, accurate attribution, and meaningful incentives. The episode covers practical fixes (same-day and drip texts, group handoffs, technician incentives, and store-credit payouts), real results from a $200-per-referral program, and how to set up and measure a program that scales referral revenue.

From 500 to 2,000 Members: The SmartAC Playbook for Explosive HVAC Growth

Host Bill Brown sits down with David Hargrove of Kali Refrigeration and Andy from SmartAC to unpack how Kali grew memberships from 500 to nearly 2,000 in about 18 months. The conversation covers practical tactics—phone scripts, CSR incentives, technician spiffs, SmartAC sensors and ServiceTitan integration, credits and tiered plans, virtual monitoring, and measuring customer lifetime value to justify marketing spend. Key takeaway: membership growth is driven by retention and continuity—use technology, operational alignment, and simple incentives to increase lifetime value and compounding revenue over time.

Putting Prices Online: How One HVAC Company Changed Their Sales

Bill Brown talks with Jeff from Travis Crawford HVAC about the decision to publish equipment pricing on their website, what they worried about, what they changed, and the results they saw—higher close rates and larger average tickets. The episode covers practical implementation (good/better/best options, minimal data entry, financing links), how CSRs and technicians use online estimates, and how AI and guided e‑commerce are shaping customer research and the buying journey. Listeners will learn best practices for displaying prices, qualifying leads digitally, using financing tools, and preparing for AI agents and chat platforms that increasingly interact with contractor websites.

Dominating Google Advertising in 2026 with Kyler Sattler at So Good Team

AI marketing for contractors in 2026 is changing fast. In this episode, Bill Brown and Kyle Sattler break down how Google Maps, YouTube, and AI Mode are reshaping local search visibility for home service businesses 🚀 Kyle shares how SoGood Team helps HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and electrical contractors dominate Google Maps and AI-driven results—without wasting money on outdated SEO tactics. Learn how activity, alignment, and accountability drive real growth through better systems, smarter marketing, and consistent customer experiences. What you’ll learn: • Why most growth problems aren’t lead-related, they’re operational • How to fix misalignment between marketing and customer experience • The role of CSRs, training, and accurate booking data in scaling up • Google Maps strategies that actually move the needle in 2025 • Why YouTube and Google Business Profile are key to AI visibility • What “AI Mode” means for SEO and how to prepare before it replaces blue links • The surprising role Reddit plays in Google’s new ranking system • How to earn better Google reviews that boost authority and conversion 🎧 Guest: Kyle Sattler, Chief Process Engineer at SoGood Team 📍 Website: sogoodteam.com [http://sogoodteam.com] Join the ServiceTitan Hacks Facebook Group 👇 Connect with 9,000+ ServiceTitan power users. Access free resources, AI automations, and revenue-boosting tactics tested in the field by contractors like you. https://go.st-hacks.cc/servicetitanhacks [https://go.st-hacks.cc/servicetitanhacks]

How a Legally Blind Master Plumber Built a 40‑Truck Empire with Bob Beall

ServiceTitan veteran shares 15 years of trade tech evolution and the future of recruiting in plumbing, HVAC, and beyond 🚀💧 Discover how Bob Beall, owner of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh, scaled from 3 trucks to 40 while adapting to ServiceTitan and modernizing recruiting to attract Gen Z talent. In this episode of Home Service Business Hacks, Robert discusses: • The transition from Yellow Pages to PPC and cloud-based software • Lessons from being one of the original ServiceTitan users • Strategies for training, recruiting, and retaining young tradespeople • How technology and AI are reshaping plumbing businesses • His mission to give back through his new “Bob is the Plumber” podcast and training school 🎁 Giveaway: The first few listeners who fill out the form at bobistheplumber.com get a free swag bag! 👉 Connect with 9,000+ ServiceTitan power users. Access free resources, AI automations, and revenue-boosting tactics tested in the field by contractors like you. Join the ServiceTitan Hacks Facebook Group: https://go.st-hacks.cc/servicetitanhacks Guest: Robert Beall Owner, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Pittsburgh Website: mrrooter.com/pittsburgh YouTube: Bob is the Plumber Facebook & Instagram: @bobistheplumber