Beyond The Tools

Are you a home service business owner and/or contractor looking to grow and scale your business? This is a podcast dedicated to helping home service business owners and contractors grow faster by getting more leads, converting more sales so that you can finally get beyond the tools.

Beyond The Tools is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Beyond The Tools, a business show with 94 episodes published.

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  Episode #93

  Danielle Wernert: The Internship Move You Haven't Thought Of Yet

  Sep 23, 202628 minS3

  Could an internship help you build your next great hire? Danielle Wernert, Training Strategist and owner of Upskilled Consulting, joins Beyond the Tools to share how contractors can create internship programs that provide meaningful experience while getting important projects off the back burner. From structured training and marketing projects to employer branding and long-term recruiting, Danielle explains how a thoughtful internship can become much more than temporary help. Full show notes: http://www.beyondthetoolspodcast.com/

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  Episode #92

  Tom Rand: The HVAC Marketing Fear That’s Costing You More

  Sep 9, 202640 minS2

  What if trying to save money on marketing is actually costing your HVAC business more? Tom Rand joins Beyond the Tools to talk about why contractors need to move away from reactive marketing and build consistent systems before they actually need the leads. From rising customer acquisition costs to making better use of customer data, Tom shares practical ways to create stronger relationships and more predictable growth. Full show notes: http://www.beyondthetoolspodcast.com/

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  Episode #91

  Encore: Brett Fletcher on What You See Differently After Being on Both Sides of HVAC

  Aug 26, 202646 minS2

  We’re revisiting our conversation with Brett Fletcher, Partner and VP of Sales at FASco Distribution, about what he learned building an HVAC company from one technician to a 40-person team and eventually moving to the wholesale side of the industry. Brett shares the mistakes, mindset shifts, and lessons that changed how he sees contractor growth, supplier relationships, training, systems, and building a business that can adapt when the market changes. Full show notes: http://www.beyondthetoolspodcast.com/

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  Episode #90

  Encore: Dan Friesen on Support, Protect, Develop as a Leadership Philosophy

  Aug 12, 202651 minS2

  In this Encore episode of Beyond the Tools , Krystal revisits her conversation with Dan Friesen about what it really means to put your people first. Dan shares his “support, protect, develop” leadership philosophy and how it shapes the culture, conversations, and growth inside a trades business. From learning to let go of approval to pushing people beyond their comfort zones with genuine care, this episode is a reminder that stronger teams start with stronger leadership. Full show notes: http://www.beyondthetoolspodcast.com/

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  Episode #88

  Krystal Hobbs: The Lessons That Live Beyond the Tools

  Jul 1, 202613 minS2

  What did this season's most successful leaders all have in common? In this Season 2 finale, Krystal Hobbs reflects on the biggest lessons shared by this year's guests and the themes that connected every conversation. From leadership and marketing to people, curiosity, and continuous growth, this episode is a look back at what matters most and a preview of what's ahead in Season 3. 👉 Full show notes: http://www.beyondthetoolspodcast.com/

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