Freedom Blueprint for Home Services | HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Leadership, Business Growth 107 | From Wrench to Profit: Service Nation’s 7 Pillars, Revamped Boot Camp, and a Service World Sneak Peek with Chris Michel
Show Information
Episode Number: 107
Date: September 22, 2025
Duration: 32:50
Host Contact Information
Host: Justin Deese
Website: JustinDeese.com
Contact: podcast@JustinDeese.com
Guest Contact Information
Guest: Chris Michel
Company: Service Nation
Guest Website: ServiceNation.com | ServiceWorldExpo.com (event)
Gift to listeners: Use promo code FREEDOM100 at ServiceWorldExpo.com for a special discount.
Summary
Training Director Chris Michel returns to dig into Service Nation’s newly revamped Boot Camp built around the Seven Pillars—Business Design, HR, Financials, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Leadership. We unpack how the pillars map to every stage of growth (from startup to scale), why DISC and “working in your genius” accelerates results, and how to apply the 80/20 rule so you stop drowning in to-do’s and start compounding wins. Chris also gives a Service World Expo preview (Las Vegas, Oct 26–30), including front-end workshops, coaching sessions, and what to prioritize so you leave with a focused 30/60-day action plan. Plus: how to leverage the Service Nation network, and a listener discount code: FREEDOM100.
Takeaways
- Seven Pillars = business blueprint: Everything you do fits under Business Design, HR, Financials, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Leadership. Use them to spot gaps fast.
- Stage-based tracks: Whether you’re laying a foundation or maintaining scale, there’s a defined path and classes for each stage.
- Work in your genius: Double down on your strengths; delegate what drains you (e.g., financials vs. sales/leadership).
- Networking is ROI: The Service Nation community gives you mentors, shop tours, and on-call peers who’ve solved your problem before.
- Service World action plan: Don’t chase shiny tools; pick the 1–2 moves that move the needle in 30–60 days. Coaching on the last day helps you commit.
- Bonus: FREEDOM100 discount for Service World Expo registration.
Chapters
- Welcome back, Chris + what’s new at Service Nation
- Why the Seven Pillars framework (and what each one covers)
- Stage-based growth: from startup to maintain/optimize
- DISC in the trades: communicate better, lead better
- “Work in your genius” vs. trying to do it all
- Boot Camp makeover: what to expect in 3 focused days
- Service World Expo preview: workshops, classes, coaching
- Turning events into execution: your 30/60-day plan
- Networking that pays: leveraging the Service Nation family
- Discount details + how to register for Service World
Keywords
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