THE Home Service Hot Seat

Hosted by Michael Grigery, CEO of ClickCallSell , and new co-host Crayton Caudill. T his podcast dives deep into the strategies, challenges, and success stories of home service business owners. We’re here to bring real talk and real stories from experts who share insights on scaling, profitability, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship . Each episode, we put top-performing business owners, coaches, and industry leaders to uncovering the tactics they use to win in an ever-competitive market. From marketing and sales to operations and leadership, we cover it all—no fluff, just actionable takeaways. 🎧 New episodes every week!

THE Home Service Hot Seat is a business podcast hosted by Michael Grigery, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Grigery hosts THE Home Service Hot Seat, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Why Your CRM Isn't the Problem (And What Is) featuring Ronnie Smith

  Aug 15, 202623 minS2

  Ronnie Smith spent nearly a decade helping build Job Nimbus into one of the top CRMs in home services before founding Next Level Solutions. In this episode, Ronnie, Michael and Crayton break down why the "all-in-one CRM" is a myth, what data every contractor should be tracking, and why the businesses that scale in 2026 will be the ones willing to disrupt their own processes before they're forced to.

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  Episode #4

  From SEO to AEO: The New Rules of Getting Found Online with Ryan Knoll

  Aug 15, 202623 minS2

  Ryan Knoll has been doing SEO since before it had a name, and he says most of what's sold as "SEO" today is fluff. In this episode, he breaks down the two KPIs that separate real SEO from wasted ad spend, why the entire industry is shifting toward AIO (answer engine optimization), and exactly how to start showing up when people ask ChatGPT or Gemini for a recommendation instead of Google.

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  Episode #2

  Scaling a Commercial Landscaping Business to $5M+ Without Ads?!

  Jan 27, 202619 minS2

  <p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Home Service Hot Seat, Michael Grigery and Crayton Caudill sit down with Christian Beltran, owner of BB Hill Landscaping in Tucson, Arizona.</p> <p>Christian shares how he helped transform a family-run residential landscaping business into one of the largest locally owned commercial landscaping companies in Southern Arizona, scaling past $5 million in revenue with zero paid advertising.</p> <p>They break down the mindset shift from residential to commercial work, why maintenance contracts are the foundation of scalable growth, how brand reputation can outperform Google Ads, and what it really takes to transition a...

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  Episode #1

  Kickoff: Leadership, Growth, and What’s Next in Home Services

  Jan 27, 202610 minS2

  <p>In this episode of <b>The Home Service Hot Seat</b>, host <b>Michael Grigery</b> is joined by new co-host <b>Crayton Caudill</b> to kick off Season 2 and set the direction for what’s ahead.</p> <p>They introduce Crayton’s background in home services, including scaling a concrete coatings business past $5M, and discuss why Season 2 will focus more deeply on leadership, personal growth, and real decision-making at every stage of business. The conversation covers the evolution from operator to leader, lessons learned from scaling and exiting a company, and why mindset, self-awareness, and execution matter more...

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  Episode #25

  Surviving the Winter Slow Season | Cash Flow, Budgeting & Smart Business Planning

  Nov 25, 202538 minS1

  <p>In this episode of <b>The Home Service Hot Seat</b>, hosts <b>Michael Grigery</b> and <b>Jonathan Maynard</b> discuss how to navigate the <b>challenges of the winter slow season</b> in the home service industry.</p> <p>They share strategies for maintaining cash flow, keeping top employees during downtime, and planning for long-term financial stability. From hiring fractional CFOs and <b>cutting unnecessary expenses</b> to <b>preparing seasonal budgets</b> and <b>building relationships with complementary trades</b>, this episode is packed with practical advice to <b>keep your business strong year-round</b>.</p> <...

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