Service MVP Sales Training Podcast with Joe Crisara

I’m America’s Service Sales coach Joe Crisara, and I’ve been down the same path. For nearly 45 years, I performed services for clients just like yours, and like you, I suffered frustration & heartbreak, and I poured out the blood, sweat & tears it takes to survive. Over time, I learned to change how I did things so I got more traction and better results.

Service MVP Sales Training Podcast with Joe Crisara is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 179 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Service MVP Sales Training Podcast with Joe Crisara, a business show with 179 episodes published.

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  Why Training Fades After the Event | Joe & Chris

  Aug 26, 202630 min

  In this episode of The Service MVP Podcast , Joe and Chris break down why training results fade and what companies can do to make training actually stick. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The three things every effective training session should include ✅ Why watching a training video isn't enough ✅ Why technicians need to repeat information back ✅ Why role-play is essential ✅ How to prove that someone actually understands the training ✅ The missing step for many companies ✅ How to create real-world training assignments ✅ How to use AI as a training and role-play partner ✅ How owners and managers can hold their training programs accountable Support the show Free Resources Mentioned: Dive into our comprehensive online courses. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your skills— join MVP Club now ! Grab a free copy of Joe Crisara’s book, What Should We Do?, and start transforming your sales today! https://book.servicemvp.com/get-your-book Schedule a 10 Minute Call to find out how Service MVP can 3x your revenue! https://go.servicemvp.com/schedule-10-minute-call Connect with Service MVP: Website: servicemvp.com Join Total Immersion Training: attendti.com

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  How to Build Two Premium, Two Midrange, and Two Economy Options | Joe & Chris

  Aug 13, 202632 min

  In this episode of The Service MVP Podcast , Joe and Chris break down one of the biggest misconceptions in home service sales. Too many technicians believe that offering multiple solutions will make them look "salesy." So they give the customer one recommendation, one price, and one path forward. Joe explains how to create premium, mid-range, and economy options that are genuinely different, how to avoid confusing customers with options that look too similar, and why starting with the premium option can completely change the customer's buying experience. You'll learn: ✅ Why giving only one option can create more pressure ✅ Why "good, better, best" isn't always the best option strategy ✅ How to structure premium, mid-range, and economy solutions ✅ Why your options must be meaningfully different ✅ How to stack value into your premium option ✅ Why availability should influence the options you present ✅ How warranties should connect to the quality and scope of the work ✅ Why technicians shouldn't be afraid to offer more ✅ How the "anchor effect" influences customer decisions ✅ Why starting with premium options can increase customer purchases ✅ How to respond when a customer says, "Just give me one option" ✅ The difference between offering choices and "pushing" something on a customer ✅ How options support Service MVP's Pure Motive approach Support the show Free Resources Mentioned: Dive into our comprehensive online courses. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your skills— join MVP Club now ! Grab a free copy of Joe Crisara’s book, What Should We Do?, and start transforming your sales today! https://book.servicemvp.com/get-your-book Schedule a 10 Minute Call to find out how Service MVP can 3x your revenue! https://go.servicemvp.com/schedule-10-minute-call Connect with Service MVP: Website: servicemvp.com Join Total Immersion Training: attendti.com

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  Why Good Plumbers Give You Options | Ed Sarkisyan of Dropstars Plumbing

  Jul 9, 202620 min

  In this episode of the Home Service Heartbeat Podcast, Joe Crisara sits down with Ed Sarkisyan, owner of Dropstars Plumbing, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful home service business from the ground up. Starting with experience in the plumbing supply industry, Ed recognized a common problem: too many contractors were focused on surviving the day instead of building a business. That insight led him to launch Dropstars Plumbing in 2023—and the company has grown rapidly ever since. Ed shares valuable lessons about leadership, accountability, customer service, team development, technology adoption, and the mindset required to scale without losing focus on the customer experience. What You'll Learn: ✅ How Ed grew Dropstars Plumbing from startup to nearly 20 trucks ✅ The biggest mistake owners make when trying to scale ✅ Why letting go of control is essential for growth ✅ How accountability creates stronger teams and better service ✅ Why educating customers leads to higher trust and more sales ✅ The importance of offering multiple solutions instead of one-size-fits-all recommendations ✅ How technology and automation are changing the plumbing industry ✅ Why knowing your numbers is critical for long-term success ✅ The leadership mindset that helps businesses grow faster If you're looking to improve your leadership, strengthen your customer experience, and grow your home service business the right way, this episode is packed with actionable advice. 💡 Free Resources Mentioned: Dive into our comprehensive online courses. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your skills—join now! https://go.servicemvp.com/mvp-club Grab a free copy of Joe Crisara’s book, What Should We Do?, and start transforming your sales today! https://book.servicemvp.com/get-your-book Schedule a 10 Minute Call to find out how Service MVP can 3x your revenue! https://go.servicemvp.com/schedule-10-minute-call Connect with Service MVP: 🌐 Website: www.servicemvp.com 📈 Join Total Immersion Training: attendti.com #HVACSales #HomeServiceBusiness #ServiceMVP #ContractorGrowth #BlueCollar #HVACTraining #BusinessSystems #ServiceTitan #FieldServiceManagement #plumbingtips #plumbingandpipefitting #plumbing #plumbingtools #hvaclife #hvactechnician #hvacschool #hvacsalestraining #hvac #hvactools Support the show

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  Why Technicians Diagnose Equipment But Miss the Client

  Jul 2, 202636 min

  "The streets are littered with people who know the technical part completely, but they never knew how to communicate the people part — and they wound up being a future ex-employee." In this episode of the Service MVP Podcast, Joe and Chris explain why trade schools spend years on the technical side and zero hours on the human side — and why that imbalance is quietly costing companies their best people. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why trade school never teaches "people skills" ✅ The two fears every technician carries ✅ What happens when neither skill is trained ✅ The 4-step technical + people diagnosis framework ✅ Building your own 90-day training plan with AI ✅ Why every technician needs a mentor 💡 Free Resources Mentioned: Create custom 6-option estimates in seconds with AI-powered precision with OptionBuilder.ai Dive into our comprehensive online courses. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your skills—join now! https://go.servicemvp.com/mvp-club Grab a free copy of Joe Crisara’s book, What Should We Do?, and start transforming your sales today! https://book.servicemvp.com/get-your-book Schedule a 10 Minute Call to find out how Service MVP can 3x your revenue! https://go.servicemvp.com/schedule-10-minute-call Connect with Service MVP: 🌐 Website: www.servicemvp.com 📈 Join Total Immersion Training: attendti.com #HVACSales #ServiceMVP #ContractorGrowth #BlueCollar #HVACTraining #BusinessSystems #ServiceTitan #FieldServiceManagement Support the show

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  How to Stop Giving One Price and Start Presenting Choices

  Jun 24, 202633 min

  In this episode of the Service MVP Podcast, Joe and Chris dive into one of the most common sales mistakes in the home service industry: presenting only one option. Many technicians believe offering a single solution is the simplest and most honest approach. But according to Joe, it's actually one of the biggest reasons homeowners hesitate, shop competitors, or delay decisions. If your team struggles with price objections, comparison shopping, or low average tickets, this episode is for you! What You'll Learn: ✅ Why presenting one option creates more resistance than multiple options ✅ The hidden dysfunction behind "just fixing the problem" ✅ How offering choices builds trust instead of creating pressure ✅ The difference between presenting options and upselling ✅ The flat tire story that transformed a struggling tire shop ✅ How to create Premium, Professional, and Economy options on any service call ✅ Why homeowners are more likely to buy when they can compare choices themselves ✅ How OptionBuilder.ai helps technicians create options faster and easier 💡 Free Resources Mentioned: Create custom 6-option estimates in seconds with AI-powered precision with OptionBuilder.ai Dive into our comprehensive online courses. Don't miss out on this chance to boost your skills—join now! https://go.servicemvp.com/mvp-club Grab a free copy of Joe Crisara’s book, What Should We Do?, and start transforming your sales today! https://book.servicemvp.com/get-your-book Schedule a 10 Minute Call to find out how Service MVP can 3x your revenue! https://go.servicemvp.com/schedule-10-minute-call Connect with Service MVP: 🌐 Website: www.servicemvp.com 📈 Join Total Immersion Training: attendti.com Support the show

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