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Podcast: Service MVP Sales Training Podcast with Joe Crisara
Episode: Dealing with The Financial Reality Gap: Wages, Training & Accountability in the Blue Collar Trades ft. John Baethke
Description: In this episode of the Service MVP Podcast, Joe Crisara sits down with longtime friend and industry leader John Baethke of Baethke Plumbing in Chicago.Together, they break down the real cost of running a service business, the hidden gap between expenses and value, and what it truly takes to build a high-performing team in one of the toughest markets.If you're a contractor struggling with pricing, performance, or team accountability, this is the episode you need. You’ll Learn: ✅ What the Financial Reality Gap is—and why most contractors ignore...