In this quick-hit micro episode, Chris gets straight to the point about a critical concept many contractors overlook: prepping for the shoulder season while you're still crushing summer. Whether you're in HVAC, roofing, or another home service trade, the true pros don't just survive the off-season—they dominate it by preparing early.👉 Learn the proven tactics successful contractors use to stay ahead:Why planning in June/July gives you an edge in fall and winterHow to train like a pro in the offseason (hint: not during the game!)The importance of building a review strategy while you're at max capacityKeeping your marketing running while competitors pull backHow to recruit top-tier talent when others overextendAnd how to reverse engineer your busy season to improve next year📌 Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro: What’s the shoulder season and why it matters 00:40 – Why top contractors plan for fall during summer 01:15 – Staying aggressive when others relax 02:15 – Tactics to prepare now for success later 02:59 – Use shoulder season to train, recruit, and systematize 04:12 – Max out review collection while business is booming 05:09 – Operational and tech process improvement 06:17 – Keep marketing to take market share 07:17 – Build your powerhouse team before the slowdown 07:57 – Reverse engineer what went wrong (or right!) during the busy season 08:48 – Final thoughts + Memorial Day message🧠 Key Takeaway: The offseason isn’t the time to start thinking about strategy—it’s the time to implement it. The best in the business are always thinking a season ahead.🔔 Don't forget to: ✅ Subscribe for more no-BS insights 💬 Comment below with how you're prepping for shoulder season 📤 Share this with a contractor friend who needs to hear it📱 Follow us for more: Website: https://rynoss.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/to_the_point_podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/to-the-point-home-services/ 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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