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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
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#18 The $10M Growth Trap Most Contractors Fall Into
Mar 05, 2026

#18 The $10M Growth Trap Most Contractors Fall Into

In this week’s issue of The Path Less Traveled, we explore two patterns I’ve seen repeatedly in the trades. First, why the best service companies aren’t flashy—they simply execute the fundamentals better than everyone else. Second, why many contractors stall at $5–10M in revenue, and what separates the businesses that break through from the ones that plateau.

Christopher Hoffmann
Christopher Hoffmann
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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
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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
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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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