
To The Point - Home Services Podcast The Business Playbook We Wish We Had 10 Years Ago
Oct 14, 2025
Chad Peterman, co-founder of Peterman Brothers, shares invaluable lessons for home service business owners from a decade of experience. He reflects on leveraging marketing and branding early, emphasizing storytelling for real connection. Chad reveals the crucial role of call center staffing and training in boosting sales and discusses the importance of measuring marketing ROI. Mistakes in hiring due to unclear roles are highlighted, along with strategies for creating a positive workplace culture through small, memorable benefits. This conversation is packed with actionable insights!
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Make Your Call Center A Revenue Team
- Treat your call center as a sales team and prioritize booking and process.
- Hire or train a leader for CSRs early to stop losing opportunities to poor handling.
When To Add A CSR Team Lead
- Add a CSR team lead once you have ~3–4 agents to manage quality and overflow.
- Use supervisors to cover spikes and coach performance continuously.
Hire For KPIs, Not Just Creativity
- Define clear KPIs and outcomes before hiring to avoid costly mismatches.
- Hire marketing people for data and lead-gen, not just creative flair.



