Richard Lewis, the CEO of Redwood Services, shares his transformative journey in the home services industry. He discusses the unique approach of consolidating 16 partner companies while honoring their individual cultures. Richard emphasizes the importance of innovation, strong company culture, and strategic partnerships in driving success. He also highlights how Redwood leverages data-driven marketing to enhance customer retention. The conversation touches on adapting during the pandemic and creating roles for exceptional talent within the organization.
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Redwood's Origin
Richard Lewis disliked corporate bureaucracy while at ServiceMaster.
This led him to create Redwood Services, focusing on partnering with, not absorbing, businesses.
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People and Culture First
Richard Lewis prioritizes company culture and hiring the right people at Redwood Services.
He believes a strong management team and culture are key to success, regardless of market or branding.
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Data-Driven Marketing
Invest in marketing and data-driven decisions to adapt to the changing market.
Real-time ROI analysis is crucial for effective marketing spend.
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In this episode of @ToThePointHomeServicesPodcast , Chris sits down with Richard Lewis, CEO of Redwood Services, to discuss his transformative journey in the home services industry.
From his early days at ServiceMaster to launching Redwood Services, Richard shares insights on scaling businesses, maintaining strong company culture, and the importance of strategic partnerships.
He delves into Redwood’s unique approach to consolidating businesses while honoring the legacy and operational style of each partner.
Key Takeaways:
Embracing Change and Innovation: Richard highlights how Redwood aims to revolutionize the home services industry by partnering with established brands and helping them grow without losing their unique identities. He emphasizes the importance of not centralizing services but instead strengthening local brands.
Building and Maintaining Strong Culture: Culture is the backbone of Redwood’s success. Richard shares how Redwood focuses on creating a supportive environment for partners and their teams, emphasizing that culture sustains growth and resilience.
Investing in Marketing and Data-Driven Decisions: In a competitive market, Redwood prioritizes innovative marketing and real-time data analytics to enhance customer acquisition and retention, ensuring that the value of every marketing dollar is maximized.
Importance of People: Richard discusses the impact of having a great team and even creating roles for exceptional talents. He talks about “thesis changers” – individuals who can drive significant change within Redwood and how hiring the right people has been instrumental in their growth.
Future Outlook: While maintaining focus on core industries, Redwood is preparing to harness new opportunities in 2025, driven by a commitment to continue scaling home service businesses in a dynamic landscape.
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