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#9 Profit vs Purpose. You Don't Have to Compromise.

#9 Profit vs Purpose. You Don't Have to Compromise.

Profitability and purpose aren’t opposing forces—they’re mutually reinforcing. In this edition, I share why strong financial results are what enable us to invest in our people, pursue growth, and stay independent. Purpose without profit is fragile—but when the two work together, that’s when a company becomes unstoppable.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
GrowthGrowth
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#8 What Smart Operators Are Tracking in 2025 (That Most Aren't)

#8 What Smart Operators Are Tracking in 2025 (That Most Aren't)

From AI risks to financing blind spots, here’s what you need to know to protect your margins and grow smarter. Tactical insights for contractors, operators, and acquirers who want to win in 2025—without taking their eye off the ball.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
AcquisitionsAcquisitions
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#7 Why buying a business might be the worst decision you make

#7 Why buying a business might be the worst decision you make

You’ve seen the headlines: “Entrepreneur acquires a business, scales it, sells it, and retires rich.” The untold side of entrepreneurship: what it really cost to build a $200M company -- from someone who has done it.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
TrainingTraining
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#6 My Secret Weapon for Business Growth: Outside Voices

#6 My Secret Weapon for Business Growth: Outside Voices

How I continuously learn & grow while leading our $200 million business. Financing and the future of service companies: inside our 2025 playbook.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
MarketingMarketing
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#5 How much money should I pay my team?

#5 How much money should I pay my team?

Being intentional about your compensation philosophy, overcoming the aversion to "sales" in home services, and the financing programs our customers love.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
AcquisitionsAcquisitions
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#2 Home Services, Rewritten: The Privately Held Playbook

#2 Home Services, Rewritten: The Privately Held Playbook

No fluff. No PE funds. Just field-tested leadership, strategy, and growth from a $200M business that bets on itself.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann