The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman

Are you a residential or commercial generator dealer, contractor, or blue collar business owner looking to grow your business?With over 20 years of experience in the standby power industry, Jim Swetman shares proven strategies to help you scale smarter, streamline your operations, improve service performance, and increase profit margins. Each episode features expert tips, real stories from the trades field, interviews with industry leaders, and step-by-step playbooks for running a successful standby generator dealership—from sales and service to marketing and team building.

The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman is a business podcast hosted by Jim Swetman, with 31 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.

Jim Swetman hosts The Standby Generator Podcast - With Jim Swetman, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #29 - Marketing & Lead Generation Strategy with Jason Reeves from 1-800-POWER

  Feb 25, 202638 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Standby Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman sits down with Jason Reeves, founder of 1-800-POWER, to discuss how standby generator dealers can increase lead volume, book more estimates, and close more installs using digital marketing.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re a Generac dealer, Kohler dealer, or Briggs & Stratton generator installer struggling to make the phone ring, this episode breaks down proven strategies for:</p><p><br></p><p>Google Ads for generator companies</p><p>Facebook & Instagram (Meta) ads for home service businesses</p><p>Landing pages that convert generator leads</p>...

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  Special Announcement - Tales from the Field: Launching the FIRST-Ever Generator Story Contest

  Feb 16, 20267 minS0

  <p>In this special episode of the Stand By Generator Podcast, host Jim Swetman announces the launch of the first-ever Home Standby Generator Tales from the Field contest — and he wants to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve spent any time in the standby power industry, you know the stories. The unbelievable service calls. The wild installation days. The customers you’ll never forget. The trench you dug that hit something it definitely shouldn’t have. The weather that made you question every life decision. The Murphy’s Law moments that turn into shop legends.</p><p><br><...

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  Episode #28 -The Smart Dealer’s Guide to Winning at the 2026 Rehlko Summit

  Feb 11, 202625 minS0

  <p>Heading to the Kohler Dealer Conference or the RELCO Summit in Orlando? This episode of the Standby Generator Podcast is your strategic game plan.</p><p><br></p><p>Industry veteran Jim Swetman shares how generator dealers can get real ROI from dealer conferences — not by collecting swag, but by making the shift from generator installer to energy company.</p><p><br></p><p>Jim breaks down:</p><p><br></p><p>The growing shift toward the home energy ecosystem — generators, batteries, solar, microgrids, and connected energy solutions  </p><p>Why commercial generator work under 150kW is a major oppor...

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  Episode #27 - 2026 Generac Dealer Conference Recap: What Standby Generator Dealers Must Do Now

  Feb 4, 202623 minS0

  <p>Fresh off the 2026 Generac Dealer Conference, Jim Swetman breaks down what Generac’s leadership message really means for standby generator dealers, installers, and home energy pros on the ground. In this episode of the Standby Generator Podcast, Jim translates the big-picture corporate strategy into real-world actions for dealers navigating shifting demand, tighter competition, and major growth opportunities in backup power, home standby generators, and the evolving home energy ecosystem.  </p><p><br></p><p>With 2025 bringing fewer major outages and softer sales across the industry, Jim unpacks why Generac is doubling down on long-term growth, expanded capacity, and market awa...

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  Episode #26 - Unlocking the Secrets to Dealer Conference Success | Preparing for the Generac Dealer Conference

  Jan 21, 202621 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Stand By Generator podcast, host Jim Swetman shares valuable insights on maximizing ROI from the upcoming 2026 Generac Dealer Conference. Drawing from over 20 years of experience attending these conferences, Jim emphasizes the importance of approaching the event not just as a consumer but as a connector. He discusses the evolution of the conference from informal local gatherings to a large-scale event with thousands of attendees, highlighting the shift in focus from product updates to meaningful business connections. Jim provides practical tips for attendees, such as arriving early, identifying key business challenges, and engaging in strategic...

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