
Whole Squad Eats
Welcome to Whole Squad Eats w/ Phil Risher. On this podcast you'll hear stories from successful people doing cool things, discussions on making more money and growing a business, as well as the failures and lessons Phil has learned on his journey.
Episodes
95 episodes
Q&A: How To Compete in a Saturated Market, Get More Google Reviews, & Get More Leads From Ads | Ep 94
In this episode, Phil Risher answers real 7 & 8 figure home service business owners questions and gives his advice on how to grow your business, get more leads, and close more estimates.Connect with Phil RisherLinked...
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I Took a $70K Job Instead of $150k and It Made Me a Millionaire With Phil Risher | Ep 93
In this episode, Phil Risher shares a clip from his personal YouTube channel. In 2018 I made a video that now has close to 20k views. Phil did not know at the time, but his decision to take a lower paying job he loved made all the difference in...
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Buying & Scaling 4 Service Businesses with Keith Sklarsky | Ep 92
In this episode, Phil Risher and Keith Sklarsky discuss:- Buying a service business & scaling- Rebranding & repositioning your business to attract your target audience- Incentivizing your team to growCon...
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How to Build, Track, & Scale a Referral Program For Your Business with Kendall Hines | Ep 91
In this episode, Phil Risher and Kendall Hines discuss:Learn about Clicki & Bravo here: https://joinclicki.clickireferrals.com/s/prishVYlH/joinclickitoday- Building a Referral Program for your customers & e...
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Most Home Service Companies Die Here (So Did We…Almost) | Ep 90
In this episode, Phil Risher shares a vulnerable and transparent side of his business, and he sees other home service businesses fighting the same battles:- Not being the bottlebeck- Buying back your time- Building cultur...
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Growing a Plumbing & HVAC Business to 30 Team Members with Chris Mazinni | Ep 89
In this episode, Phil Risher and Chirs Mazinni discuss:- Scaling your business through acquisition- How to add a new service line- Implementing automation tools and tech stackConnect with Phil Risher<...
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Growing A Home Service Business From Scratch Through Digital Marketing with Brien Gearin | Ep 88
In this episode, Phil Risher and Brien Gearin discuss:- PR strategies for home service businesses- How to get FB ads to work for your business- Scaling a business through adsConnect with Phil Risher
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How to get google reviews on autopilot with Clay Lawrence | Ep 87
In this episode, Phil Risher and Clay Lawrence discuss:- How to get Google reviews on autopilot- Personalizing review requests for better click through- Should you review gate or just send the review link?Start...
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Building & Selling a Home Service Business That Does Not Rely On You with David Moerman | Ep 86
In this episode, Phil Risher and David Moerman discuss:- Building a company to sell- Selecting the right buyer to carry on the business- Structuring the deal so you get the most money up frontLearn about Home Serv...
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Using Tech & AI to Make it Easier for Customers & Partners to Send Referrals with Don Rabovsky | Ep 85
In this episode, Phil Risher and Don Rabovsky discuss:- Streamlining the referral process for your business- Enrolling customers into your referral program- Reengaging your list for referralsLearn about Don & ...
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How to Buy Back Your Time Through Delegation & Automation with Mike Abramowitz | Ep 84
In this episode, Phil Risher and Mike Abramowitz discuss:- Overcoming hero syndrome- Managing remote teams effectively- Why Buying back your time and freedom is better than RichLearn about Mike here: https://mikea...
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Scaling Your Business and Building Wealth Outside of Your Business With Gino Barbaro | Ep 83
In this episode, Phil Risher and Gino Barbaro discuss:- Transitioning from passive to active income in business- Building a family centric business- From pizza to propertyLearn about Gino here: https://barbaro360....
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Scaling a home service business from 2.5m to 20m in 4.5 years with Randy Brothers | Ep 82
In this episode, Phil Risher and Randy Brothers discuss:- The systems needed to go from 2.5m to 20m- Diversifying into a different vertical like solar- How to build systems in your businessLearn about Randy & ...
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Marketing That Converts: My Journey, Marketing Strategy, and the New Rules of Growth | Ep 81
In this episode, Phil Risher joins Danny D to break down the modern landscape of digital marketing and content creation. From his personal journey and the origins of Phlash to actionable insights on social media, content strategy, and client ac...
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Change Your Mindset, Grow Your Business With Fyfe Barraclough | Ep 80
In this episode, Phil Risher and Fyfe Barraclough discuss:- Mindfulness and daily practices for business owners- Understanding Self Sabotage in your business- Navigating Chaos in the business Learn about Clif...
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0 to $5 Million By Creating Raving Fans in Your Business With Clifton Muckenfuss | Ep 79
In this episode, Phil Risher and Clifton Muckenfuss discuss:- Using gifts to create raving fans- Sending personalized videos to stand out- How many gifts should you send past customers?Learn about Clifton here: ht...
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How to get Endless Customers For Your Home Service Business With Marcus Sheridan | Ep. 78
In this episode, Phil Risher and Marcus Sheridan discuss:- How to become the most Known & Trusted Brand- Using AI to grow your business- Create self service tools to convert visitors to leadsLearn about Marcus...
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Legal Protection Strategies for Growing Home Service Businesses with Mitch Beinhaker | Ep 77
In this episode, Phil Risher and Mitch Beinhacker discuss:- How to scale a company and protect legal assets- 10 Ways to get sued and how to protect your asset- Preparing your business to sellConnect with Phil Ri...
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Using AI + CSRs to book more jobs with Brigham Dickinson and Power Selling Pros | 76
In this episode, Phil Risher and Brigham Dickinson discuss:Leveraging AI for CSR reportingSelling Memberships with CSRsHow to turn CSRs into sales peopleLearn about Power Selling Pros here: https://powersellingp...
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8 Things I Did to Scale My 7-Figure Remote Team | Ep 75
In this episode, Phil Risher shares how he scaled a remote company to 7 figures:- How we communicate daily- Building culture remote- Best practices for weekly meetings and communicationConnect with Phil Risher
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Transitioning from Entrepreneur to Wealth Creator with Bronson Hill | Ep 74
In this episode, Phil Risher and Bronson Hill discuss:- How to fire yourself through wealth creation- Investing in your business vs. investing on other assets- Creating passive income outside of your businessCon...
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Building a great customer experience through marketing with David Baer | Ep 73
In this episode, Phil Risher and David Baer discuss:- Wow'ing customer through your customer experience- Using video through automation to stand out- Customer focused marketing funnelConnect with Phil Risher...
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How To Streamline Communication With Your Team & Customers With Ron Nussbaum | Ep 72
In this episode, Phil Risher and Ron Nussbaum discuss:- Streamlining customer communication- Using AI to analyze customer communication- Combine Email, Slack, Texts & WhatsApp Learn more: https://www.build...
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