Windshield Time Episodes

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and Harold “J-Dub” James Walker Jr. talk about the timeline of the service call, which spans from the dispatch to saying farewall to the client and includes everything in between. If you’re looking for a nugget of wisdom to up your service game, we may just have …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and Harold “J-Dub” James Walker Jr. discuss the importnace of establishing and understanding both input and output KPIs within your business. Output KPIs are lagging indicators that show results, and input KPIs are activities that drive those results. Have you fallen victim to only tracking the outputs …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and Harold James Walker Jr. discuss the push back owner’s can recieve when suggesting their team members use scripts while talking to clients. What many in the home service industry do not realize, however, is that scripts are not meant to be regurgitated word for word; they’re …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and Harold James Walker Jr. discuss the concept of ‘maintenance itis’ that technicians often experience during the slower seasons. They explore the symptoms and challenges of maintenance itis and how it affects the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades while also sharing personal stories and anecdotes related to …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris Elmore and James Walker discuss the importance of having a conversation with customers rather than interrogating them. They emphasize the need to start the conversation immediately upon arrival, asking questions and engaging in small talk. They also highlight the importance of continuing the conversation as they move through …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the RES method of Press Play, which stands for relationship building, evaluation, and settling anxieties. They emphasize the importance of a great introduction and how it sets the tone for the entire service call, provide strategies for starting a conversation with the customer, discuss the …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the importance of painting a picture that’s easy to see. What does this mean? Your job as a service tech is to diagnose problems, suggest solutions, and execute them. But in the midst of this, it’s easy to forget that the homeowner does not …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the difference replace versus repair dilemma that techniciancs may run into out in the field, and how to deal with these situations. They discuss topics like educating the client on your recommendation, adapting your approach to the client’s profile, and more. Check out this …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James talk about the importance of controlling the environment with the client. This is done in large part by properly managing the image you put on display when entering a home. Make sure to bring that credibility in the door with you, you won’t find it there! …

In today’s episode of Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the psychology of the service call. The conversation ranges from talking about the difference between a fun buy and a forced buy, to understanding the customer’s emotional state and providing a positive experience in both scenarios. Tune in to hear more!

In today’s Windshield Time, Chris and James are joined by special guest Joe Person, the newest member of the Service Excellence team! Joe isn’t actually new though, as he has spent many years with the company in the past and is welcomed back with open arms. Check out this episode to hear the guys catch …

In today’s Windshield Time, Chris and James discuss the elephant in the room that looms at the end of every year for salespeople around the country: the holiday objection. Check out this episode to hear how our hosts filter this objection through Service Excellence’s PRESS PLAY system to create more success this holiday season!