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How to respond to negative reviews: A guide to reputation management

Learn how to respond to negative Google and Facebook reviews in a way that preserves your brand reputation and turns criticism into trust.

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How to respond to negative reviews: A guide to reputation management

Learn how to respond to negative Google and Facebook reviews in a way that preserves your brand reputation and turns criticism into trust.

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Why home service leads go cold (and how AI for home services fixes it)

Home service leads go cold fast, often before your team even sees them. Learn how AI for home services automates lead capture, instant responses, and follow-up to boost conversions and stop missed opportunities from draining your marketing ROI.

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The true cost of technician turnover in HVAC

The hidden costs of technician turnover add up quickly, often becoming one of the biggest financial drains for HVAC businesses. Find out how to prevent it.

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Why Service-Led Growth (SLG) is the only viable growth model for home services

Applause CEO Taylor Olson outlines a new growth model for home services companies looking to increase profits quickly and efficiently: service-led growth (SLG).

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Best Employee Engagement Platforms in Home Services (2025 Edition)

Explore the best employee engagement platforms for home services in 2025. Compare Applause, WorkWave, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan, and PerformYard.

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How to Motivate Your Field Services Team Without Micromanaging

Micromanaging field service techs kills morale and growth. Learn how using Scorecards create clarity, autonomy, and real performance improvements without surveillance. Step by step guidance for field teams.

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The Psychology of Recognition: What Really Drives Field Service Technician Behavior

Learn what makes rewards motivating and fair for field teams. Use basic psychology to design incentives that improve performance and retention.

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5 Technician Performance Metrics Every Home and Field Services Business Should Track

Discover the 5 key technician performance metrics every home service business must track—NPS, time on-site, reservice rate, driving score, and reviews.

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The Scorecard Model: Aligning Technician Performance with What Matters Most

Learn more about the Scorecard model, and how to align technician metrics to what customers value. Build a scorecard that improves service quality, safety, and upsell integrity.

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The Real ROI of Post-Service Follow-Up (And How to Do It)

Learn more about how follow up drives reviews, referrals, and repeat bookings. This blog covers a simple process for post visit texts and surveys that customers welcome.

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Why Modern Field-Service Teams Need Scorecards— And How to Get Them Right

Discover why modern field-service teams need scorecards to track, motivate, and reward technicians and how the right system drives retention and business growth.

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Tax-free tipping: What it means for your technicians

Understand tax free tipping options, pros and cons, and policy guidance for field teams. Practical, compliant considerations for home service business owners.

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