STOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST

STOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST is the no-nonsense podcast for home service business owners who are tired of grinding in the day-to-day and ready to actually scale. Hosted by Chad Murray — a veteran entrepreneur who built, scaled, and exited a 7-figure service company and now runs a marketing agency — this show gives you both sides of growth: 👉 The coaching to lead, hire, and systemize your business. 👉 Start making money now by learning to be a business owner Each week you’ll get straight-talk strategies to: Step out of daily operations without losing control Hire and lead a team that actually performs Systemize your business so it runs without you Master modern marketing that fills your pipeline with the right jobs Build a business that’s profitable, sellable, and gives you true freedom No fluff. No guru jargon. Just real, tactical conversations for service pros who want more income, more control, and more life outside the business box. 🎧 Subscribe to the YouTube channel today's today. https://www.youtube.com/@STOPWORKINGBROKECOACH

STOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 138 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 STOP WORKING BROKE PODCAST, a business show with 138 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Busy Is Broke: Why Your Calendar Is Lying to You

  Apr 22, 202623 minS1

  Busy doesn’t mean profitable—and your calendar might be lying to you. In this episode of Stop Working Broke , Chad Murray breaks down why being fully booked can still leave you broke, and how most business owners are making decisions from “busy signals” instead of real numbers. He introduces the concept behind the The Nut Report —a simple, real-time way to see your weekly profitability, production, and expenses so you can actually tell if you’re winning this week , not next month. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working nonstop but still not seeing the money add up, this episode will challenge how you look at your schedule, your sales, and your business reality. You’ll learn: Why your calendar is not a profit tracker The 3–4 numbers that actually matter in your business How small shifts in scheduling can turn loss weeks into profit weeks Why weekly visibility beats monthly reporting every time Freedom starts when you stop guessing and start seeing the truth in your numbers. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call Here: https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke 📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ▶️ YouTube

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  The 7 Places You’re Losing New Customers Before They Ever Hire You

  Mar 17, 202622 min

  Most businesses don’t have a lead problem… They have leaks. In this episode, I break down the 7 places you’re losing customers before they ever hire you —and how to fix them starting today. From missed calls to weak first impressions, poor follow-up, and giving price too early… these small gaps are quietly costing you jobs every single day. If you’re a home service operator or trades business owner trying to grow, this episode will help you plug the leaks, improve conversions, and turn more leads into real revenue. Inside this episode: Why answering the phone after 3 rings is already too late How your first impression can make or break the sale The mistake of giving price before building value The importance of follow-up and reactivation systems Simple fixes you can implement immediately If you want to stop losing easy customers and start closing more jobs—this one’s for you. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call Here: https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke 📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ▶️ YouTube

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  10 Business Pain Points Most Owners Are Stuck In (And How to Fix Them)

  Mar 11, 202634 min

  Most business owners don’t fail because they aren’t working hard enough. They fail because they’re stuck in the same problems year after year. In this episode of the Stop Working Broke Podcast , I break down 10 of the most common pain points holding service business owners back from real profit and freedom. If you run a home service or trade business, chances are at least one of these will hit close to home. Inside this episode, I cover: • The employee who ends up controlling the owner • Why many service companies get stuck around the $1M–$2M mark • Why technicians don’t care about profit (and how to change that) • When your service manager starts running the company instead of you • Why marketing usually isn’t the real problem • How your best technician could actually be hurting your business • Why you’re busy every day but still not making money • Why you struggle to hire great people • The real reason you don’t have a lead problem • Why many owners price jobs like employees instead of business owners I also share real examples from running and selling his own service company and explains how small operational changes can dramatically increase profit. If you’re tired of working harder but still feeling stuck, this episode will help you start identifying what’s really holding your business back. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call Here: https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke 📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ▶️ YouTube

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  From “I’ll Start Monday” to Results: Mindset, Accountability & Weight Loss with Steve Sobczak (Total Chimney Care)

  Mar 4, 20261h 5m

  In this episode of the Stop Working Broke Podcast , Chad Murray sits down with Steve Sobczak to talk about something most people struggle with but few truly understand— mindset, accountability, and sustainable weight loss . Both Chad and Steve share their personal journeys from years of frustration, yo-yo dieting, and unhealthy habits to finally taking control of their lives. This conversation goes beyond fitness and dives into the real battle most people face: the one in their own mind. From food addiction and self-sabotage to building daily routines and reclaiming discipline, this episode is about learning how to take responsibility for your health, your choices, and ultimately your future. If you’ve ever said “I’ll start Monday,” this episode might be exactly what you need to hear. 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call Here: https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke 📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ▶️ YouTube

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  Trust the System: Why Emotional Decisions Kill Growth

  Feb 16, 202628 min

  February hits hard—payroll, slow phones, post-holiday cash flow dips—and suddenly your marketing strategy that worked in October isn’t working anymore. 😳 In this episode of Stop Working Broke , I break down why emotional decision-making is the fastest way to kill growth and why trusting your systems—and your data—is the key to leadership. Learn how to: Avoid the panic pattern that resets results to zero Stay consistent with your marketing, pricing, and sales systems Use the 90-day rule to make decisions with data, not emotions Pivot strategically without destroying your momentum Turn slow months like February into opportunities for training, process improvement, and cash flow wins Stop overreacting. Start executing. Let the market reward your consistency, and prove your leadership—even when it’s hard. 💪 📌 Listen now and take control of your business in 2026 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH STOP WORKING BROKE 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call Here: https://profit.stopworkingbroke.com/widget/bookings/my-calendar-stop-working-broke 📧 Email: chad@stopworkingbroke.com 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram ▶️ YouTube

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