Be a “Service Emperor” and Build an Empire in the Trades (virtually) | Tersh Blissett

Rapid Results with Andrew Weiss

Today’s guest is Tersh Blissett. He is the founder of the Service Emperor, a company that offers commercial and residential HVAC services based in Savannah, GA. He also hosts a podcast, Service Business Mastery, since 2017. His show focuses on helping teach those in the home service industries how to become more profitable while also growing as leaders within their business and personal lives. In this episode, Tersh talks about his work ethic, highlights the importance of having a good culture in the workplace and how taking care of his employees nurtures said culture. (0:00) Introduction to Rapid Results with Andrew Weiss and guest Tersh Blissett (5:12) Tersh Blissett on his journey from service manager to business owner and podcaster (14:33) Discussion on automation, remote work, and maintaining a human element in business (28:07) Importance of team communication, culture, and camaraderie in a remote company (33:29) Tersh Blissett's innovative hiring process and company culture (45:38) Impact of surrounding yourself with successful people and the value of coaching groups (1:00:00) Key factors in hiring a good coach or mentor and red flags to look out for (1:23:10) The role of a coach in business growth, overcoming challenges, and achieving goals (1:52:15) The impact of a coach on business performance, culture, and morale