The Workbench is a resource-rich weekly newsletter for current & aspiring home service business owners.

The Workbench
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The Workbench is a resource-rich weekly newsletter for current & aspiring home service business owners.
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March 10, 2026
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February 24, 2026
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<p>Startup scrappy or serial entrepreneur? </p><p><br></p><p>Get the behind-the-scenes step-by-step growth tactics from a pro who turned tech layoffs into Austin’s go-to mounting business. </p><p><br></p><p>Discover real marketing moves, game-changing automations, and tough lessons shared on The Workbench podcast.</p><p>The Workbench is brought to you by LeadTruffle. LeadTruffle helps local businesses turn website visitors and missed calls into paying customers with 24/7 AI-powered text messaging. </p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.leadtruffle.com/">Start your 14-day free trial of LeadTruffle</a></p></li><ul><li><p>Use code “WORKBENCH-15” for 15% off your first 12 months.</p></li></ul><li><p><a href="https://readtheworkbench.com">Subscribe to The Workbench newsletter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thework_bench">Subscribe to The Workbench on YouTube</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/BryanShankman">Follow Bryan Shankman on Twitter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/thework_bench">Follow The Workbench on Twitter</a></p></li></ul><p></p>

February 10, 2026
From Zero to 50K Dogs Hiked in 10 Years
<p>Bored dogs, guilty parents, and a model that scales-this episode of The Workbench dives into automated pet care, unique logistics, and strategies that grew a single van into a rapidly expanding franchise. </p><p>Get real talk on hiring, safety, recurring revenue, and the never-told secrets to building a home-service dog business. </p><p>Catch the top lessons, only on The Workbench podcast.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>The Workbench is brought to you by LeadTruffle. LeadTruffle helps local businesses turn website visitors and missed calls into paying customers with 24/7 AI-powered text messaging. </p><p><br></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.leadtruffle.com/">Start your 14-day free trial of LeadTruffle</a></p></li><ul><li><p>Use code “WORKBENCH-15” for 15% off your first 12 months.</p></li></ul><li><p><a href="https://readtheworkbench.com">Subscribe to The Workbench newsletter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thework_bench">Subscribe to The Workbench on YouTube</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/BryanShankman">Follow Bryan Shankman on Twitter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/thework_bench">Follow The Workbench on Twitter</a></p></li></ul><p></p>
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