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#19 The Most Important System in Your Business That Nobody Sees.
Mar 17, 2026

#19 The Most Important System in Your Business That Nobody Sees.

This week’s TPLT dives into a simple idea: the best operators win by mastering the fundamentals. From using “old-school” marketing like equipment stickering and cross-trade awareness, to building a reliable financial foundation, to leveraging tools like Netic and GreenSky to drive efficiency and close more deals—we explore practical ways to grow smarter, not just bigger. The common thread? Systems that remove friction, increase visibility, and help great teams execute at a higher level.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
TrainingTraining
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#13 Measure THIS in your AI-first Call Center...
Dec 05, 2025

#13 Measure THIS in your AI-first Call Center...

In this edition, I break down the two KPIs that matter most in an AI-powered call center: speed to answer and speed to resolution. These metrics are shaping how we blend AI automation with human responsiveness—and ensuring customer experience doesn’t get lost in the tech.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
MarketingMarketing
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#5 How much money should I pay my team?
Jul 31, 2025

#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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#4 To own, or lease? Real estate strategies + your business.
Jul 15, 2025

#4 To own, or lease? Real estate strategies + your business.

Re-imagining our marketing function, leading through change, and building a real estate portfolio alongside your operating business

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
TrainingTraining
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How we grew our Residential Service Plan Memberships to 20,000+ (TPLT Full Access)
Jun 03, 2025
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How we grew our Residential Service Plan Memberships to 20,000+ (TPLT Full Access)

A full break down of our program design, marketing, fulfillment, pricing, features, benefits, and more

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
Built Different: Blue-Collar Grit. White-Collar Strategy. Zero Outside Capital. The Privately Held Company Playbook, from $9M - $200M+

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