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Superpro Podcast #90: Keys to Last Year’s 4X – Barbara Vaigauskaite & Jeremy Walsh

📅 December 23, 2025 ⏱️ 35:58 🎤 Roland Ligtenberg, Barbara Vaigauskaite, Jeremy Walsh

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  • 0:00
    From Fired to Founders
    Barbara and Jeremy share the surprising story of how they both got fired on consecutive days, leading them to start Mr. Perfect Plumbing.
  • 0:32
    Big Company vs. Small Business
    They compare their experiences working for a large national company versus running their own agile small business, highlighting differences in employee treatment and technology adoption.
  • 1:16
    Keys to Rapid Growth
    The co-founders reveal the strategies behind their business's rapid 4x growth, emphasizing honest work, referrals, and strategic marketing.
  • 2:09
    Hiring for Integrity
    Jeremy explains his unique approach to hiring, focusing on finding technicians with integrity who align with Mr. Perfect Plumbing's customer-first philosophy.
  • 2:25
    The Power of House Call Pro
    Barbara and Jeremy discuss how House Call Pro has transformed their business operations, from scheduling and invoicing to customer communication and lead tracking.
  • 3:52
    Underrated Features & Reviews
    They highlight underrated House Call Pro features like the property module and the AI analyst, and share their effective script for securing 5-star customer reviews.
  • 4:50
    The Superpro Community
    Barbara and Jeremy express what being a 'Superpro' means to them, including the value of community feedback and feeling validated in their business journey.
  • 5:23
    Advice to Past Selves
    The co-founders offer advice to their younger selves, with Jeremy recommending starting the company sooner and Barbara emphasizing the importance of understanding AI.

Speakers

R
Roland Ligtenberg
Host — Co-founder of House Call Pro and founder of the Superpro program
B
Barbara Vaigauskaite
Co-founder of Mr. Perfect Plumbing
J
Jeremy Walsh
Co-founder of Mr. Perfect Plumbing

Key Takeaways

Leverage past work experiences, good and bad, to shape your company's values and operations. Learn what to do and, importantly, what not to do regarding employee and customer treatment.

Actively solicit customer reviews and referrals. Don't be afraid to ask for feedback and for customers to recommend your services to their network, as this is a powerful growth engine.

Invest in technology that streamlines operations. A robust field service management (FSM) software like House Call Pro can organize scheduling, invoicing, and customer communication, reducing administrative burden.

Prioritize integrity and honesty with customers. Transparent and truthful service builds trust, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.

Utilize property data to prepare for jobs and set customer expectations. Knowing details like a home's age can inform your approach, help bring the right tools, and proactively address potential issues with customers.

Embrace automation for improved customer service and efficiency. Features like automated 'On My Way' notifications reduce communication overhead and enhance the customer experience.

Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, especially AI. Tools like AI analysts can provide quick insights, saving time on report generation and helping make informed business decisions.

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