Tag: HubSpot

Streamlining Field Service Operations with Mark Scharaga (Ep. 31)

Streamlining Field Service Operations with Mark Scharaga (Ep. 31)

In field service, staying ahead means embracing innovation and strategic partnerships.

How can a company streamline operations and enhance processes? What role does technology play in transforming service delivery?

In this episode, Michael Israel hosts Mark Scharaga, the Founder and CEO of Sora Partners, to explore the journey of his company in field service management and the pivotal role that Zuper played in revolutionizing their services. Mark touches on the challenges encountered during implementation and the triumphs that followed.

Mark discusses:

  • The founding of Sora Partners and its role as an implementation and managed service provider for point-of-sale systems
  • The integration and benefits of using Zuper software to streamline Sora Partners’ operations
  • The impact of technology on improving efficiency and customer satisfaction in field services
  • The future growth plans of Sora Partners and the anticipated expansion of their technician team
  • And more!

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About Mark Scharaga:

Mark Scharaga is quickly becoming a force in the technology service industry. Starting Sora Partners in 2020 in the height of the pandemic, the Company has tripled in size and revenue. It has grown revenue every month since January of 2021. 

He leads the Company with a commitment to provide World Class services to the restaurant and cannabis industries. That goal resonates as the Company is known for providing highly skilled technology specialists, which leads to successful system implementation processes.

Live From the HubSpot Inbound Conference in Beantown (Ep. 12)

Live From the HubSpot Inbound Conference in Beantown (Ep. 12)

There is no doubt that HubSpot is one of the leading CRM platforms for scaling businesses. 

One of the main reasons HubSpot has managed to stay the course in a competitive industry is because of its ease of integration with many other solutions and applications such as Zuper FSM.

Michael Israel and the Zuper team take the show on the road to Boston for the Hubspot Inbound 2022 Conference in this episode. He gives us a sneak peek into the events and discussions at this conference and shares the highlights of Zuper’s partnership with HubSpot.

Michael discusses: 

  • Zuper’s integration with HubSpot
  • The conference that led him to join the Zuper team
  • The speakers and events at the Inbound 2022 conference
  • His experience visiting Boston now as a former resident of the city
  • And more

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Streamlining Services in the Landscaping Industry with Ben Souva and Jacob Krum (Ep. 10)

Streamlining Services in the Landscaping Industry with Ben Souva and Jacob Krum (Ep. 10)

The best businesses are created when you’ve identified a problem that needs solving. Our guests this week found their niche in the landscaping market as a result of their own frustrating experiences. 

In this episode, Ben Souva and Jacob Krum, the founders of Trim Landscaping, join Michael Israel to discuss the circumstances that made them start a landscaping business. They explain the usefulness of different technologies in solving the operational inefficiencies and business challenges that were getting in the way of achieving their goals. 

Ben and Jacob address: 

  • How they reinvented and modernized the way landscapers operate and manage their businesses
  • Their journey of how they started vs. where they are now 
  • What to look for in a technology partner that helps with scaling your business
  • And more

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About Ben Souva:

When it comes to growth and development strategies, Ben Souva never fails to bring his innovative approach to the table.

Ben used his extensive business development experience to develop new solutions for the back-end operations of his local landscaping business. Within one year of implementing Saas and Enterprise strategies, he saw business revenue increase by over five times its yearly average.

Today, Ben is proud to help landscapers around the country improve their operations, grow their revenues, and find success doing what they do best!

About Jacob Krum: 

Jacob Krum is a true magician in the world of business. A proven, passionate entrepreneur with an innate and unique ability to quickly assess and advise on growth strategies, Krum has demonstrated his expertise throughout his career by rapidly scaling multiple businesses from zero to over $650K MRR in as little as one year.

Combining his love for real estate with his drive to grow ventures, Krum is the owner and operator of Nvest realty. This firm identifies, targets, and purchases residential properties in the Phoenix metro area to renovate into profitable vacation rentals. Since its inception, Nvest has hosted more than 600 groups at Nvest branded assets. Forward-thinking and synergy-focused, Nvest added a burgeoning landscaping business to its portfolio in 2020 and has increased its gross revenue by more than 1,300% in its first year.