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Oct 1
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How Service Businesses Lose Millions fro...

Tersh Blissett & Josh Crouch
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Welcome to the Service Business Mastery Podcast!

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In this episode of the Service Business Mastery podcast, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch talk with Paul C. Cebulak, Head of Sales at Lace, about how call tracking and AI tools help home service businesses grow. Paul shares how analyzing 100% of calls shows missed chances, boosts booking rates, and saves money. He explains why good data matters, how to coach CSRs with clear feedback, and when to use AI to handle missed or after-hours calls. Learn how to get more from the leads you already have and grow without hiring more staff.

 

In this episode, here's what you can expect to learn: 

  1. Why tracking all your calls helps you spot lost chances to book jobs.

  2. How AI tools can boost your team’s booking rate and save money fast.

  3. The value of clear data in making smart business and hiring choices.

  4. How fewer missed calls can make your marketing way more effective.

  5. Why combining AI with people builds a team ready for the future.

 

Timestamps⏰

[00:00] - Recap
[03:38] - Episode Intro & Meeting Paul C. Cebulak
[04:30] - The Problem with Missed Calls and Low Conversion Rates
[07:52] - Importance of Measuring Call Center Metrics
[14:35] - The Cost of Hiring Staff vs. AI Solutions
[19:52] - The Future of AI in Call Centers
[23:17] - Optimizing After-Hours Calls with AI
[29:53] - Spotting A, B, and C Players with Accurate Data
[36:13] - Coaching CSRs and Delegation with Intention, Not Abdication
[39:40] - New AI CSR Capabilities: After-Hours, Cancellations & Outbound
[43:25] - Consumer Acceptance of AI Voice: Taco Bell vs Humans
[44:56] - Transparency, Disclosure & Meeting Generational Needs
[48:17] - Flexible Systems: When Customers Want Humans vs AI

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