Mission Control: The Blueprint for Scaling Home Service Giants
Hosted by Mike Stearns, Mission Control delivers high-velocity strategies for elite contractors ready to dominate their market. We bypass the fluff, focusing on technical systems, sales psychology, and AI-driven growth to help you navigate the flight path to eight figures with precision.
Recent Episodes
Mike interviews Corey Combes, founder of SouthShore Roofing & Exteriors in Tampa, Florida. Corey shares valuable insights on building a premier roofing company from the ground up. The conversation covers his best tips and strategies for success in the roofing industry.
Mike is joined by entrepreneur Matthew Danskin, who has played roles in companies like The Building Experts Institute, Boom Institute, and Restoration Referral System. Matt teaches restoration contractors how to develop productive referral relationships and shares insights into producing high-quality online instructional content. The conversation explores AI, the future of technology, and the challenges of raising children in the digital age.
Ascend Digital Experts hosts Stephen Spence from Project Map It for a podcast and basketball showdown. Project Map It is an interactive mapping tool that showcases previous work and helps customers search by area and project category. Stephen shares his journey from being a math teacher for 20 years to successfully launching his mapping platform.
Mike sits down with Stephen Spence, who runs Project Map It, an interactive map tool that showcases previous work and lets customers search by area, project category, or product type. The platform helps businesses enhance their web presence with SEO and show prospective customers their company’s presence in their neighborhood. Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey and the struggles he faced building his technology-focused business.
Mike interviews Daniel Tighe, Florida’s premier hurricane claims lawyer with over a decade of experience and hundreds of millions recovered. They discuss how Daniel got started in the industry and provide insights into how insurance companies have changed in recent years. The conversation also covers exposing fraud and other key developments in Florida property damage claims management.
Mike interviews Matt Kulhaneck, who runs All Access Builders in Buffalo, NY. Matt shares his unique journey from working in marketing for contractors to becoming a contractor himself. He discusses the struggles and triumphs he’s experienced throughout his transition and provides insights into running a successful contracting business.
Mike is joined by guest Jonathan Cater to review a list of the top 10 best jobs in 2024 and share their thoughts on each position. The list is heavily focused on the tech sector, covering roles from data scientists to content creators.
In this episode, Mike sits down with Eric Reno, founder and president of Paramount Roofing in Detroit. They discuss the benefits of offering roof repair as a service and the best ways to get started with it. Eric shares insights from his many years of experience running a roofing business.
Mike interviews Stephen Spence, Managing Director at Project Map It, about leveraging software to increase contractor sales. They discuss how many contractors underutilize their CRM and software capabilities, only scratching the surface of what’s possible. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper training and maximizing software benefits as businesses grow to avoid future operational headaches.
In this episode, Mike invites Tim Brown, owner and CEO of Hook Agency, to discuss lead generation. Tim shares insightful tips on what you should be cautious about when buying seller leads. They also dive into the importance of referrals and why they should remain a significant focus even when business is booming.
Mike Stearns answers 18 audience-submitted questions covering digital marketing topics, AI in marketing, Google Ads vs Local Services ROI, website building strategies, and client branding challenges. The episode features a mix of serious marketing insights and lighthearted personal questions about his hair and lifestyle.
Mike interviews Drew Paetow, President of Best Exteriors INC and former GAF territory manager, about transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship in the roofing industry. They discuss customer buying behavior, business optimization through competition, and essential questions to ask manufacturers. The conversation covers marketing strategies, handling difficult customers, building referrals, and key lessons for growing a roofing business.