Solo to Team: Building a Winning Christmas Lights Crew

In this exciting episode, we're joined by two titans of the Christmas lights industry: Jason Geiman and Dustin Howe from Lights at Wholesale. Together, we'll dive deep into the crucial transition from being a solo operator to building and managing a successful installation team.

Jason, known for his practical, no-nonsense advice, will share his experiences and strategies for identifying, hiring, and training reliable crew members. He'll offer insights on how to maintain quality control as you delegate tasks and grow your operation.

Dustin, with his extensive knowledge of the wholesale side of the business, will discuss how to efficiently scale your equipment and supply needs as your team expands. He'll provide valuable tips on managing inventory and leveraging wholesale relationships to support your growing business.

We'll cover:
Key indicators that it's time to start building a team
Hiring strategies specific to the Christmas lights industry
Training techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality installations
Managing team dynamics and maintaining client satisfaction
Scaling your equipment and supply chain efficiently

Whether you're considering hiring your first employee or looking to optimize your existing crew, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you build a winning team and take your Christmas lights business to the next level.

Here are the list and stuff to start a Christmas lighting business.

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00:00 Introduction to Growing and Scaling Your Christmas Light Business
00:29 Answering Your Questions from the Facebook Group
01:26 Weekend Training Recap and Highlights
02:55 The One Plug: A Game Changer for Christmas Lights
07:15 Hiring and Scaling: When and Who to Hire
16:32 Training Your Crew: Best Practices and Safety Protocols
20:36 Handling Conflicts and Maintaining Quality
24:25 Managing Inventory and Equipment for Growth
28:52 Q&A and Upcoming In-Person Classes
31:32 Introduction to the Class and Guest Speakers
32:01 Company Culture and Employee Benefits
32:39 Estimating Time for Christmas Light Installations
33:42 Pricing Strategies for Different Properties
34:37 Google Ads and Cost Per Lead
35:33 In-Person Training Classes
36:29 All-Inclusive Service Model
42:01 Marketing and Lead Generation Tips
53:29 Safety and Equipment for Installations
54:04 Business Tools and Resources
56:41 Follow-Up Strategies and Customer Interaction
57:55 Final Tips and Encouragement