

The CVC Home Service Success Network
Jerry Isenhour
The CVC Home Service Success Network is the podcast for business owners in the home services industries that want to take their business to the next level.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 16min
The Successful Business Trifecta
Discover the powerhouse components of successful businesses: strong leadership, motivated teams, and thriving culture. Learn how effective leadership shapes these pillars and drives success. Delve into the dynamics of motivation, recognizing what makes each individual tick. Explore how open communication and a positive culture can enhance team collaboration. Uncover practical strategies to inspire commitment and ownership among your workforce, creating a supportive environment that leads to exceptional results.

Aug 1, 2025 • 18min
Are You a Visionary or an Implementer?
Discover the fascinating interplay between visionaries and implementers in business. Learn how visionaries often generate innovative ideas but may falter in execution. Meanwhile, implementers are the backbone of turning those ideas into reality. Explore the challenges small businesses face when adopting new systems and the importance of standard operating procedures. Find out how to balance creative vision with effective implementation through insightful recommendations and real-world examples.

Jul 25, 2025 • 17min
A Concept For Employee Retainage
Keeping top talent engaged can be a daunting challenge. Key strategies include conducting stay interviews that foster open communication. Creating a safe, informal environment encourages honest feedback. Effective listening during these conversations helps identify and address employee needs. Regular check-ins with thoughtful questions can lead to deeper insights into satisfaction and retention. By prioritizing these methods, managers can create a positive workplace that motivates employees to stay.

Jul 18, 2025 • 19min
Is Your 2nd String Ready To Step In?
It's a common story: a key team member suddenly becomes unavailable—whether due to a resignation, injury, or health issue—and the business is left scrambling. The workload becomes unmanageable, income drops, and chaos and frustration take over. Most employers face this at some point. There are solutions—but they're not easy. They require having someone trained and ready to step in, and when the moment hits, there's often no time for on-the-spot training. It's a challenge that has impacted countless businesses. Has it affected yours? In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we explore strategies to prepare for the unexpected and protect your business from disruption. The CVC Home Service Success Network is a presentation of CVC Success Group, created to share ideas and insights that help managers of home service companies stay on course toward their business goals.

Jul 11, 2025 • 23min
How To Become The Community Expert In What You Do
One of the most powerful ways to grow your business is by becoming the trusted expert in your community. But it takes more than just doing good work—you have to actively engage with your community and make yourself known to the people who buy from you, and those who might. That's the focus of this week's episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network. Tune in for practical ideas that can help you establish yourself as the go-to expert in your local market.

Jun 27, 2025 • 37min
Can AI Be The Next Great Tool In Your Arsenal For Higher Sales?
Join renowned sales trainer Jeffrey Gitomer, acclaimed author of The Little Red Book of Selling, and digital marketing expert Thomas Ross as they explore the revolutionary potential of AI in sales. They discuss how AI can enhance sales conversations, boost productivity, and transform traditional selling methods into client-focused strategies. With insights on real-time feedback and customizable communication, they highlight using AI as a personal sales coach, empowering professionals to adapt and thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Jun 13, 2025 • 24min
The Little Things That Build Company Culture With Brandi Biswell
Culture is one of the most important ingredients for a company's success, growth, and long-term vision—both for the owner and the manager working to achieve it. In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we welcome back Brandi Biswell as she shares her insights on the small, intentional actions that can make a big impact when building a strong culture in a home service business. The CVC Home Service Success Network is a weekly broadcast by CVC Success Group, offering ideas, strategies, and best practices to help managers of home service companies reach their dream destinations.

Jun 6, 2025 • 40min
Talking Leadership with Phillip Stoller
Phillip Stoller, President of Saver Systems and an expert in leadership training, shares his insights on effective leadership. He discusses his journey from humble beginnings to guiding businesses through transformation. Stoller emphasizes the importance of humility and self-awareness, alongside the impact of small businesses on communities. The conversation touches on the evolution of coaching styles and the critical role of listening in leadership, providing practical tips for navigating modern leadership challenges.

May 30, 2025 • 18min
Developing The Owner's Mindset Among Your Team Members
Just imagine how successful a company could be if every team member had the mindset of an owner—it could be a game-changer for the entire business. That's the focus of this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, a presentation of CVC Success Group!

May 23, 2025 • 10min
Are You Sustaining the Processes For Success?
One of the toughest challenges in business—and in life—is staying on course to reach your goals. To succeed, goals must become firm commitments. But all too often, life throws unexpected roadblocks in the way. In this episode of The CVC Home Service Success Network, we explore how to stay committed and sustain the process needed to achieve your goals—even when the path gets difficult. The CVC Home Service Success Network is a presentation of CVC Success Group, created to provide practical ideas and strategies for managers of home service companies across the U.S.


