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How Althoff Grew From $3M to $15M in Home Services | Blake Wiltshire

πŸ“… July 10, 2026 ⏱️ 41:21 🎀 Chad Peterman, Blake Wiltshire

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  • 0:00
    Growth Journey & Goals
    Blake Wiltshire shares Althoff's impressive growth from $3M to $15M and their ambitious goal for the current year.
  • 0:26
    Blake's Career Path
    Blake discusses his career progression at Althoff, starting from ground floor roles to leading residential services.
  • 1:08
    From 3M to 15M
    Blake details the key changes and strategies implemented around 2016 that propelled Althoff's residential division to significant growth.
  • 1:43
    Contact Center Excellence
    Blake explains how they transformed their call center into a professional operation, focusing on conversion rates and customer options, including the 'Fast Pass'.
  • 3:02
    Fast Pass & Customer Intent
    Blake clarifies the 'Fast Pass' concept and its effectiveness in identifying customers with high intent to purchase, even for minor issues.
  • 3:37
    Technician Training & Options
    Blake discusses the impact of technician training, particularly on offering multiple options and providing 'look ahead' scenarios to customers.
  • 4:32
    Driving to $20M Goal
    Blake outlines current strategies for reaching their $20 million goal, focusing on employee buy-in, accountability, and daily huddles.
  • 4:56
    Cross-Selling & Lead Generation
    Blake shares Althoff's approach to cross-selling across their multiple services, including email campaigns, outbound calls, and incentivizing technicians.
  • 5:52
    Importance of Communication
    Blake emphasizes the critical role of technician-customer communication, rapport-building, and re-engagements during service calls.
  • 6:10
    Growth with Quality
    Blake highlights the importance of growing at a sustainable pace to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction, rather than just chasing growth figures.

Speakers

C
Chad Peterman
Host
B
Blake Wiltshire
director of residential services at Althoff Home Services

Key Takeaways

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Implement a 'Fast Pass' system where new customers can sign up for a membership or existing members can pay a discounted rate to get next-available service. This not only boosts bookings but also identifies high-intent customers who are more likely to convert on larger jobs.

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Upgrade your operating software to one that supports presenting multiple options to customers (e.g., six options for repairs/replacements), enabling better follow-ups and showing technicians you're investing in improvement.

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Transform your call center into a professional 'contact center' by tracking conversion rates, providing multiple booking options, conducting consistent training, and incentivizing CSRs to enhance customer experience and internal efficiency.

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Train technicians to conduct thorough 360-degree assessments and offer a range of solutions, including 'look ahead' scenarios for potential future issues. This builds trust, reduces customer complaints, and often leads to more comprehensive work being approved.

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Prioritize cross-selling by promoting all services through email campaigns, outbound calls, and by integrating additional inspections (like plumbing) into existing membership plans. This diversifies revenue and maximizes the value of existing customer relationships.

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Incentivize technicians for setting up cross-trade leads (e.g., for panel inspections or water quality). Treat these like commissionable sales, encouraging techs to identify and facilitate opportunities beyond their primary service area.

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Foster employee buy-in through regular one-on-one meetings, consistent communication about company goals, and daily huddles. Celebrate wins (e.g., with gongs or confetti cannons) to keep morale high and reinforce positive behaviors.

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