In this quick-hit micro episode, Chris gets straight to the point about a critical concept many contractors overlook: prepping for the shoulder season while you're still crushing summer. Whether you're in HVAC, roofing, or another home service trade, the true pros don't just survive the off-season—they dominate it by preparing early.
👉 Learn the proven tactics successful contractors use to stay ahead:
- Why planning in June/July gives you an edge in fall and winter
- How to train like a pro in the offseason (hint: not during the game!)
- The importance of building a review strategy while you're at max capacity
- Keeping your marketing running while competitors pull back
- How to recruit top-tier talent when others overextend
- And how to reverse engineer your busy season to improve next year
📌 Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro: What’s the shoulder season and why it matters
00:40 – Why top contractors plan for fall during summer
01:15 – Staying aggressive when others relax
02:15 – Tactics to prepare now for success later
02:59 – Use shoulder season to train, recruit, and systematize
04:12 – Max out review collection while business is booming
05:09 – Operational and tech process improvement
06:17 – Keep marketing to take market share
07:17 – Build your powerhouse team before the slowdown
07:57 – Reverse engineer what went wrong (or right!) during the busy season
08:48 – Final thoughts + Memorial Day message
🧠 Key Takeaway:
The offseason isn’t the time to start thinking about strategy—it’s the time to implement it. The best in the business are always thinking a season ahead.
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