<![CDATA[Payment Received]]>Payment Received is a podcast for home-service business owners who want to build a better business, not just stay busy.

Hosted by Trade Rev Partners, each episode gets into what happens between generating an opportunity and actually getting paid: marketing, lead flow, sales, follow-up, operations, numbers, and the decisions that drive profitable growth.

Expect practical conversations with operators, industry experts, and people doing the work, without the hype, vanity metrics, or generic business advice.

Because leads don't pay the bills.

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]]>https://paymentreceivedpod.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:17:07 GMTWed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:23 GMT60Jay Britton<p>Payment Received is a podcast for home-service business owners who want to build a better business, not just stay busy.</p><p>Hosted by Trade Rev Partners, each episode gets into what happens between generating an opportunity and actually getting paid: marketing, lead flow, sales, follow-up, operations, numbers, and the decisions that drive profitable growth.</p><p>Expect practical conversations with operators, industry experts, and people doing the work, without the hype, vanity metrics, or generic business advice.</p><p>Because leads don't pay the bills.</p><p></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="paymentreceivedpod.com" target="_blank">paymentreceivedpod.com</a></p>episodicJay Brittonthejaybritton@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Your Google Ads Data Has an Expiration Date]]>Your Google Ads Data Disappears in Two Weeks, Save It Now

Google is folding Local Services Ads into the main Google Ads platform. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, and pest control first. Pay-per-lead pricing stays, but your performance history doesn't carry over once your account converts, and you get about 14 days' notice. Export your data now.

Also this week: TracPipe, Jones Stephens, Bard, M&M Manufacturing, and Snappy all raised prices within three weeks of each other, stacking on the ~20% cost jump from January's EPA refrigerant rule. If your markups haven't moved since spring, you're quoting below true cost.

This week's move: export your LSA data, check the new Google Ads dashboard once converted, and compare your material invoices against a few months back.

Sources:

- Google Ads Help: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/17213585?hl=en

- Search Engine Roundtable: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-services-ads-transition-google-ads-41717.html

- ACHR News: https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166624-hvac-price-increase-list-september-2026

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]]>67b0608e-148b-42c6-8453-0f70d88fa835Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:46:03 GMT<p><b>Your Google Ads Data Disappears in Two Weeks, Save It Now</b></p><p></p><p>Google is folding Local Services Ads into the main Google Ads platform. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing, and pest control first. Pay-per-lead pricing stays, but your performance history doesn't carry over once your account converts, and you get about 14 days' notice. Export your data now.</p><p></p><p>Also this week: TracPipe, Jones Stephens, Bard, M&amp;M Manufacturing, and Snappy all raised prices within three weeks of each other, stacking on the ~20% cost jump from January's EPA refrigerant rule. If your markups haven't moved since spring, you're quoting below true cost.</p><p></p><p>This week's move: export your LSA data, check the new Google Ads dashboard once converted, and compare your material invoices against a few months back.</p><p>Sources:</p><p>- Google Ads Help: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/17213585?hl=en" target="_blank">https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/17213585?hl=en</a></p><p>- Search Engine Roundtable: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-services-ads-transition-google-ads-41717.html" target="_blank">https://www.seroundtable.com/google-local-services-ads-transition-google-ads-41717.html</a></p><p>- ACHR News: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166624-hvac-price-increase-list-september-2026" target="_blank">https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166624-hvac-price-increase-list-september-2026</a></p><p></p><p>More at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://paymentreceivedpod.com" target="_blank">paymentreceivedpod.com</a></p><p></p><p></p>no00:12:36Your Google Ads Data Has an Expiration Datefull<![CDATA[PE Firms Consolidate Home Services]]>Private equity has made significant investments in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sectors, leading to a consolidation of services and a shift in the market dynamics. This has implications for local businesses, technicians, and business owners, who must adapt to the changing landscape and focus on preparation and discipline to thrive in the industry.

Takeaways

  • Private equity's investment is reshaping the trades industry
  • Local businesses must adapt to the changing market dynamics

Chapters

  • 00:00 Private Equity in Trades
  • 01:01 The Roll-Up Strategy
  • 02:27 Consolidation of Services
  • 03:26 Impact on Local Businesses
  • 04:27 Acquisition of Technicians
  • 05:25 Setting Exit Multiple
  • 06:23 Advantage of Measurement
  • 07:24 Quick Wins for Small Businesses
  • 08:21 Preparation and Discipline
]]>45c8b704-8c05-4ea2-91d9-ae9bec294c72Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Private equity has made significant investments in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sectors, leading to a consolidation of services and a shift in the market dynamics. This has implications for local businesses, technicians, and business owners, who must adapt to the changing landscape and focus on preparation and discipline to thrive in the industry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Private equity's investment is reshaping the trades industry</li><li>Local businesses must adapt to the changing market dynamics</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Private Equity in Trades</li><li>01:01 The Roll-Up Strategy</li><li>02:27 Consolidation of Services</li><li>03:26 Impact on Local Businesses</li><li>04:27 Acquisition of Technicians</li><li>05:25 Setting Exit Multiple</li><li>06:23 Advantage of Measurement</li><li>07:24 Quick Wins for Small Businesses</li><li>08:21 Preparation and Discipline</li></ul>no00:08:58PE Firms Consolidate Home Servicesbonus<![CDATA[HomePro Brief ]]>The latest and greatest news for home service professionals, covering lead platforms, industry changes, private equity acquisitions, CRM and field tech updates, and best practices in operations.

Takeaways

  • Google is making changes to its pay-per-lead model and expanding LSA service categories.
  • Private equity firms are consolidating in home services, leading to tighter labor competition and pricing pressure.
  • Quick response time to customer inquiries leads to higher job retention and repeat business.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Lead Platforms and Google Changes
  • 03:20 Angie's Lead Volume and Private Equity Acquisitions
  • 05:46 CRM and Field Tech Updates
  • 09:34 Best Practices and Operations
  • 13:08 Quick Wins and Takeaways
]]>c56da158-a9d7-4f71-b3a9-2075879834f8Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT<p>The latest and greatest news for home service professionals, covering lead platforms, industry changes, private equity acquisitions, CRM and field tech updates, and best practices in operations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Google is making changes to its pay-per-lead model and expanding LSA service categories.</li><li>Private equity firms are consolidating in home services, leading to tighter labor competition and pricing pressure.</li><li>Quick response time to customer inquiries leads to higher job retention and repeat business.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Lead Platforms and Google Changes</li><li>03:20 Angie's Lead Volume and Private Equity Acquisitions</li><li>05:46 CRM and Field Tech Updates</li><li>09:34 Best Practices and Operations</li><li>13:08 Quick Wins and Takeaways</li></ul>no00:14:15HomePro Brief full<![CDATA[Listen Before You Invest In More Ad Dollars]]>The conversation delves into the concept of the 'ghost rate' and its impact on business performance. It explores the causes of the ghost rate and provides strategies to address and improve the response system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation for effective communication with customers.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the concept of the 'ghost rate' and its impact on business performance.
  • Strategies to address and improve the response system to reduce the ghost rate.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Ghost Rate: Understanding the Gap
  • 02:19 Defining the Ghost Rate
  • 04:15 The Impact of the Ghost Rate
  • 06:11 Causes of the Ghost Rate
  • 08:40 Strategies to Address the Ghost Rate
  • 12:33 Establishing a Solid Foundation
]]>c3cc7cc5-b353-4c8f-91b4-5032b2fc007aTue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the concept of the 'ghost rate' and its impact on business performance. It explores the causes of the ghost rate and provides strategies to address and improve the response system. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation for effective communication with customers.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the concept of the 'ghost rate' and its impact on business performance.</li><li>Strategies to address and improve the response system to reduce the ghost rate.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Ghost Rate: Understanding the Gap</li><li>02:19 Defining the Ghost Rate</li><li>04:15 The Impact of the Ghost Rate</li><li>06:11 Causes of the Ghost Rate</li><li>08:40 Strategies to Address the Ghost Rate</li><li>12:33 Establishing a Solid Foundation</li></ul>no00:14:34Listen Before You Invest In More Ad Dollarsfull<![CDATA[Leads Don't Pay The Bills]]>The conversation delves into the critical aspects of lead tracking, the seven checkpoints for home service providers, understanding business leaks, effective lead tracking and management, communication and follow-up, ego, growth, and feedback, knowing your numbers and processes, fixing leaks in the business, and concludes with an assignment for the audience to implement.

Takeaways

  • Effective lead tracking is crucial for business success
  • Understanding and addressing business leaks is essential for growth and profitability

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Tracking Leads
  • 01:34 Seven Checkpoints for Home Service Providers
  • 03:00 Understanding Business Leaks
  • 03:58 Effective Lead Tracking and Management
  • 06:25 Communication and Follow-Up
  • 09:14 Ego, Growth, and Feedback
  • 12:03 Knowing Your Numbers and Processes
  • 14:51 Fixing Leaks in the Business
  • 16:38 Assignment and Conclusion
]]>82f9c4b4-c4e7-40e8-83fb-8d99d1759392Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:48:34 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the critical aspects of lead tracking, the seven checkpoints for home service providers, understanding business leaks, effective lead tracking and management, communication and follow-up, ego, growth, and feedback, knowing your numbers and processes, fixing leaks in the business, and concludes with an assignment for the audience to implement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Effective lead tracking is crucial for business success</li><li>Understanding and addressing business leaks is essential for growth and profitability</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Tracking Leads</li><li>01:34 Seven Checkpoints for Home Service Providers</li><li>03:00 Understanding Business Leaks</li><li>03:58 Effective Lead Tracking and Management</li><li>06:25 Communication and Follow-Up</li><li>09:14 Ego, Growth, and Feedback</li><li>12:03 Knowing Your Numbers and Processes</li><li>14:51 Fixing Leaks in the Business</li><li>16:38 Assignment and Conclusion</li></ul>no00:18:56Leads Don't Pay The Billsfull