As a home service business owner—whether you run a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or restoration company—it’s natural to want to save money wherever possible.
Many of us take on extra tasks—handling financials, managing marketing, and negotiating with suppliers—believing that doing everything ourselves will keep more money in our pockets.
But what if this mindset is actually holding you back?
The Cost of Doing Everything Yourself
I used to do everything myself:
✔ Managed my own financials to save money.
✔ Handled all my marketing efforts to cut costs.
✔ Spent hours price-matching different suppliers to get the best deals.
✔ Avoided outsourcing, even when I could afford it.
I thought I was being smart with my money.
But what I didn’t realize was that my efforts to save a few dollars were costing me something even more valuable—time and energy.
Here’s how much time I was spending each week:
⏳ 6 hours on financials
⏳ 8 hours on marketing
⏳ 6 hours price-matching and visiting suppliers
That’s 20 hours every week spent on tasks that weren’t directly making me money.
The Turning Point
One day, a business coach looked at my schedule and gave me a reality check:
“You’re spending 20 hours a week trying to save money. What if you used those 20 hours to close more jobs instead? You could easily afford to pay others to handle these tasks, and you’d make even more money in the process.”
That advice changed everything for me. Instead of focusing on saving pennies, I shifted my focus to making more money.
The Power of Outsourcing
Once I started outsourcing my bookkeeping, marketing, and supply management, a few things happened:
✅ I freed up 20 hours per week to focus on sales and high-value work.
✅ I closed more deals, which increased my revenue.
✅ I reduced stress and improved my work-life balance.
By investing in professionals to handle tasks outside my expertise, I was able to grow my business faster and more efficiently.
Why You Should Do the Same
If you’re a home service business owner trying to do everything yourself, take a step back and evaluate where your time is going. Ask yourself:
🔹 Are you spending time on tasks that don’t generate revenue?
🔹 Could you make more money by focusing on your core business instead?
🔹 Is saving a few dollars worth sacrificing your time and energy?
Implementing the Strategy
✔ Identify time-consuming tasks that don’t directly contribute to revenue.
✔ Calculate the cost of outsourcing these tasks.
✔ Estimate the potential revenue you could generate with the freed-up time.
✔ Gradually outsource tasks, starting with those that have the highest return on investment.
The Result: More Money, More Time
By focusing on revenue-generating activities and outsourcing other tasks, you can:
💰 Increase your overall profitability.
⏳ Reclaim valuable time for personal life and strategic business planning.
📈 Scale your business more effectively.
Final Thoughts
As a plumber, HVAC technician, electrician, or restoration company owner, it’s natural to want to save money by handling various tasks yourself.
However, this approach can often lead to diminished productivity and missed opportunities for growth.
You need to understand that outsourcing isn’t an expense—it’s an investment.
By delegating tasks and focusing on what actually grows your business, you can work smarter, increase profits, and ultimately, buy back your time.
Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Start outsourcing today and watch your business thrive.
I’m Moe, the founder of Service Mammoth. I’ve been in home services and marketing for over 25 years and use that knowledge to help businesses grow.
