She 2X'd Her Revenue by Buying 3 Failing Businesses
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Savannah Revis shares her experience of buying three failing cleaning businesses and the lessons learned in the process.
What happens when you buy a business that’s falling apart? In this episode of Masters of Home Service, host Adam Sylvester talks with Savannah Revis, founder of Earth Love Cleaning, about what it really takes to buy a business—and the risks that come with it. From paying off a seller’s unpaid cleaners to using video to build instant buyer trust, Savannah shares the lessons that helped her turn messy deals into real growth. Show Notes: [02:04] How Airbnb cleaning became 50% of her business[03:29] Are Airbnb cleanings profitable?[04:32] Inside a $1.3M cleaning business with 56 cleaners[07:46] What happens when you buy 3 failing cleaning companies?[10:05] Savannah’s surprise after buying a competitor[12:20] The shift-swap system that keeps cleaners happy[15:07] Hidden risks when buying a client list[16:22] What should you ask before buying a business?[17:12] Pricing mistakes that ruin most purchases[19:21] Using video to personalize handoffs and keep clients[22:45] How Savannah structures client list purchases[27:19] Hourly or flat rate for cleaning services?[27:57] An unexpected place to find businesses for sale[29:00] How do service pros grow by buying competitors? New to Jobber…
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