Torsion Talk - The Garage Door Industry Podcast Torsion Talk S8 Ep115: Ditch the Revenue Chase — How Smart Home Service Owners Are Prioritizing Profit
In this episode of Torsion Talk, Ryan gets real about what matters most in home services: net profit over revenue. Forget the flex of truck counts and million-dollar top lines — we're diving into the numbers that build freedom, stability, and long-term growth.
Ryan opens up about his journey from chasing top-line revenue to prioritizing true business health, and the turning points that reshaped his mindset. You'll hear raw insights on financial planning, automation, AI implementation, and growing smarter (not just bigger).
Topics Covered:
- Transitioning from ServiceTitan to FieldPulse for better automation and cost control
- Crushing it with Facebook and Instagram ads — what’s actually working now
- Splitting residential vs commercial brands and the SEO strategy behind it
- GDU Mastermind growth, collaboration, and why it's changing the game for garage door pros
- Revenue looks sexy, but profit builds freedom: Ryan's own financial wake-up call
- Why most garage door companies operate with net margins under 10%
- Strategies to boost net profit from 5% to 15%+
- The financial mindset shift every business owner needs to make
This one is packed with hard truths and practical strategies you can implement right now. If you're tired of chasing numbers that don’t move your bottom line, this episode will challenge your thinking and help you lead with clarity.
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