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#9 Profit vs Purpose.  You Don't Have to Compromise.
Oct 06, 2025

#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
TrainingTraining
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#6 My Secret Weapon for Business Growth: Outside Voices
Aug 18, 2025

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

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

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