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Get insights straight from the field. Each Homeworks Mastermind dives into real questions from business owners using Homeworks to grow and scale their companies. Hosted by Mike Andes, these sessions cover practical strategies, lessons learned, and best practices for building a more efficient, profitable business.

The Hidden Cost of Complexity in Service Businesses

Operational simplicity matters more than most owners realize. Whether you’re managing retail sales, cash flow, partnerships, pricing, or lead generation, complexity compounds quickly. The businesses that scale sustainably are usually the ones that remove friction instead of addin...

by Mike Andes, Parker VanderYacht — May 26, 2026

Build Once, Compound Forever

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by Mike Andes, Parker VanderYacht — May 04, 2026

Focus on stability

Challenge Assumptions Before You Change the Business When operational problems show up, the instinct is often to redesign the business model. That’s usually premature. A more effective move is to challenge the assumptions underneath the problem. In many cases, what feels “unsol...

by Mike Andes, Parker VanderYacht — Apr 28, 2026

How to Avoid Growing Pains

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com Growth creates a new kind of problem: the business stops breaking in obvious ways. In the early stages, the next move is usually clea...

Apr 10, 2026

The Real Levers Behind Capacity and Growth

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com Every growing service business eventually runs into the same set of pressures: unreliable labor, inconsistent margins, and sudden reven...

by Mike Andes, Parker VanderYacht — Mar 17, 2026

Compensation, Recurring Revenue, and Scaling Decisions

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com Running a home service company requires constant decisions about incentives, pricing structure, and operational simplicity. Many of the...

by Mike Andes, Parker VanderYacht — Mar 13, 2026

The LAST Copilot Mastermind

Watch this week's Mastermind As we transition from Copilot to Homeworks, the name is changing — but the mission isn’t. The goal remains the same: help you build a more profitable, more systemized service business. Below are some of this week's Copilot Mastermind takeaways. 💡Stop Discounting t...

Feb 16, 2026

Scaling lessons every service business owner should know

Watch February 2nd's Mastermind Running a growing service business isn't about working harder. It's about designing systems that don't break as you scale. Below are some of the takeaways from this week's Copilot Mastermind. Incentivize what people can actually control Frontline teams should...

Feb 04, 2026

Operational fixes that save hours (and headaches)

Watch January 24th's Mastermind If you're trying to run a tighter operation heading into the season, pick one and implement it this week. Small systems changes compound fast. Below are some of this week's Copilot Mastermind takeaways. Don't overthink door hangers Running instant-quote door ...

Feb 04, 2026

Building scalable businesses without creating bottlenecks

Watch Today's Mastermind This week’s Copilot Mastermind focused on one central theme: making decisions that scale without trapping the owner in daily operations. From location structure to pricing models, marketing discipline, and leadership behavior, the conversation repeatedly came back to...

Jan 21, 2026

Making smarter growth decisions before scaling.

This week’s mastermind covered five practical questions around leadership, profit sharing, service mix, and scaling from solo operator to multi-crew. Wisdom compounds when humility comes first Strong decision-making starts with humility. The willingness to admit you do not kno...

Dec 12, 2025

Billing Frequency, Estimate Forms, Admin Tracking, and Big Updates to Copilot

Watch the Copilot Mastermind - YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. www.youtube.com Copilot Mastermind Recap Insights, product updates, and lessons from Mike Andes and the Copilot commu...

Dec 01, 2025

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