The Leadership Skill That Gets More Valuable as AI Takes Over

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The biggest myth in home service technology? That software solves problems. It doesn't. People do.
Tommy sits down with Richard Kohberger — the go-to ServiceTitan expert and founder of Blue Collar Nerd — for one of the most honest conversations about technology, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a great home service company in the AI era.In this episode you'll learn:
— Why most companies use ServiceTitan wrong
— and what it actually looks like when you use it right
— The truth about AI replacing CSRs and what to do about it before it happens to you
— Why adding more AI to your business means your people need MORE human attention, not less
— The four metrics every home service owner should know cold
— Why emotional intelligence is the most underrated skill in home service leadership
-- 🕐 TIMESTAMPS 🕐 --
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - Richard's Background and Blue Collar Nerd Origin
03:08 - Why Investors Are Rushing Into Home Service
06:02 - Advanced ServiceTitan Integrations
10:31 - When to Get on ServiceTitan
13:50 - AI-First Software and What's Coming
17:46 - Tommy's AI-Written Radio Ad Live
21:16 - Social Media vs Traditional Advertising
28:03 - The A1 Garage Model vs HVAC
32:28 - Which Industry Would Richard Build In?
36:12 - Tommy's 2017 Trifecta and Podcast Origin
38:49 - SOPs: SweetProcess vs Trainual
41:13 - AI Supporting People Not Replacing Them
44:41 - Technology Changing Leadership and Culture
47:52 - Longevity Science and Fasting
51:03 - Skills the Next Generation of Operators Needs
54:14 - EQ vs IQ in Leadership
58:42 - Rapid Fire: The Four Metrics Every Owner Must Know
1:09:08 - Die With Zero and Tommy's Philanthropy Plans
1:13:53 - Get Clear on Your WHY 1:17:35 - Is "I'm Doing It for My Family" Really True?
1:23:39 - Meditation, Facing Fears, and Final Thoughts
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