Using TikTok to Attract Customers For HVAC and Plumbing Businesses with Jen McKee

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Welcome to the Service Business Mastery Podcast!

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In this episode, recorded live at EPIC 2025 in Orlando, hosts Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch chat with Jen McKee, owner of Kee Hart Marketing and host of The Kee to Growth podcast. They explore how Jen’s early success with a plumbing client on TikTok led her to start her agency. She shares why simple videos and real storytelling help brands grow. Jen also talks about how testing content, using strong hooks, and staying real online can build trust and stronger businesses.

This talk covers key points like using simple videos, understanding TikTok’s algorithm, and testing content to grow a strong brand. Jen shares why staying real, using good hooks, and focusing on storytelling help companies build trust and lasting success with their audience.

In this episode, here's what you can expect to learn:

1. How One Client Changed Everything: Jen’s first plumbing client helped spark her journey into marketing for the trades.

2. Simple Videos Win Big: Learn why natural, real videos perform better than polished, fancy ones.

3. Mastering TikTok’s Algorithm: Jen shares tips on reaching the right audience with strong hooks and stories.

4. Growing by Testing Content: Hear why trying different ideas helps find what works best online.

5. Building Trust Through Real Content: See how staying true and consistent builds stronger brands.

Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 - Recap of the Episode 03:26 - Meet Jen McKee and Her Social Media Journey 04:54 - How a Plumbing Client Led to a New Career 05:57 - Early Days on TikTok and Getting Results 07:15 - Why TikTok’s Algorithm Works Differently 10:15 - How Location Shapes Content and Markets, & Why Simple Videos Win 12:02 - Talking About TikTok Shop and Consumer Behavior 15:51 - Making Ads Feel Native to Boost Success 19:12 - Finding the Right Hooks for Great Videos 21:32 - Testing Content to Find Winners and Prioritizing Engagement Over Views 23:45 - Dealing with Trolls and Negative Comments 27:57 - Why Building a List is Key to Long-Term Success 34:57 - Tips for Batch Creating Content Like a Pro 41:13 - Smart Scheduling and Cross-Platform Engagement 45:45 - Mixing Personal and Business Posts for Stronger Brands 55:23 - Photo Management, AI Ideas, and How to Stay Organized

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Links & References:

LinkedIn:

• Jen McKee

• Kee Hart Marketing

Website:

• Kee Hart Marketing

• The Kee to Growth Podcast

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