Profit & Grit with Tyler
Profit and Grit is the no-BS weekly podcast for home service business owners and blue collar entrepreneurs. Each episode features real strategies from successful contractors and industry experts in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other trades. Hosted by Tyler Martin, a fractional CFO for home service businesses and the trades, Profit & Grit dives into growth, cash flow, hiring, pricing, and leadership. If you own or want to grow a business in the trades, this home service podcast will help you build a stronger, more profitable company.
Profit & Grit with Tyler
Why Most HVAC Sales Calls Fail Before They Start - Drew Cameron
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Most contractors think they have a sales problem. In reality, it’s usually a process problem.
Drew Cameron joins me, a longtime trainer and consultant who has spent more than 25 years helping home service companies build better sales teams and stronger customer experiences.
Drew grew up in the trades, helped run and sell a family HVAC business, and now works with contractors across the country on how to improve performance through better structure, coaching, and accountability.
In this episode, we break down why sales calls fail before they even start, and how the best companies approach the in-home process differently. Drew explains why connection matters more than closing, how to guide homeowners through decisions, and what most contractors get wrong when they rush to quote.
We also get into hiring, training, and compensation, including how to structure pay around connection ratios and performance instead of just revenue.
What You Will Learn in This Episode
• Why most HVAC sales calls break down early
• The difference between closing and connecting with customers
• How to run a stronger in-home consultation
• Why rushing to quote hurts your results
• The role of process in improving sales performance
• How to coach and lead a sales team effectively
• Why connection ratio matters more than close rate
• How to structure compensation to drive better behavior
• The KPIs that actually measure sales success
• How better sales execution leads to higher tickets and stronger margins
More From Profit & Grit
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Follow the show for weekly interviews with HVAC, plumbing, and home service owners and experts who share what it really takes to grow, scale, and profit in the trades.
If you listen to any of the following shows, we’re sure you’ll love ours too! To The Point Home Services Podcast, Toolbox for the Trades, Masters of Home Service, Home Service Business Coach With David Moerman, BlueCollar.CEO, The Home Service Expert Podcast, Next Level Pros, Blue Collar Business Podcast, Home Service Millionaire with Mike Andes, The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber, and Blue Collar Success Group.
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