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BlueCollar.CEOHow This 3rd Generation Business Is Growing To 9 Figures With Matthew StockBlueCollar.CEO –Matthew Stock is the Owner and CEO of U.S. Waterproofing, a third-generation, family-owned company. Under his leadership, the company has become a leading provider of basement waterproofing and foundation repair services in the Midwest. In 2022, Matthew oversaw a strategic partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners to support the company's expansion. In today’s episode, Ryan and Matthew discuss what it means to scale a third-generation family-owned business into a national platform.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more susta...
2025-07-0827 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Grow Your Business Past $3 Million With Paul OlsenBlueCollar.CEO –Paul Olsen is the CEO of Koala Cooling, a home services company. He previously served as a Master Plumber. Before Koala Cooling, Paul held plumbing roles at various companies, including 1st Home and Commercial Services and ABC Home & Commercial Services. In this episode, Paul and Ryan talk about the importance of processes and smart marketing to scale beyond $3 million. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who w...
2025-07-0139 minBlueCollar.CEOLeading Your Business With PurposeBlueCollar.CEO –Josh Thomson is the Owner and CEO of Thomson Air Conditioning, a company he founded in 2005 after years of experience in the Southern California HVAC industry. The company specializes in eco-friendly, energy-efficient HVAC design, installation, and service, earning a reputation for exceptional customer care. Before entering the HVAC industry, Josh sold furniture, clothing, computers, and cars. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Josh talk about leading with purpose and how owners can find motivation in their endeavors. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you bu...
2025-05-0638 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Ryan Lee Built a Multimillion-Dollar Landscape Lighting Business and You Can TooBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Lee is a Business Coach at Landscape Lighting Secrets, the world's first coaching program dedicated to the landscape lighting industry that helps contractors double their profits and gain business freedom. With over 16 years of experience in the landscape lighting industry, Ryan was the Founder and President of Majestic Outdoor Lighting, which he grew to $200K a month in revenue before selling in 2019. He also hosts the Lighting for Profits podcast. In this week’s episode, Ryan Redding hosts Ryan Lee to discuss strategies and frameworks for transitioning from operators to busin...
2025-04-1542 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Two Hires That Can Double Your Business With Michael KatzBlueCollar.CEO –Michael Katz is the Co-founder of Trio Heating & Air, which he started with his brother in 2021. After moving to the US from Israel in 2015, he grew the company to $10 million by focusing on continuous learning and recruiting.In today’s episode, Ryan and Michael chat about doubling the size of your business. Check out the episode with Michael’s brother David here:“How To Buy Back Your Time With David Katz” on Blue Collar CEOBlue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you...
2025-04-0134 minBlueCollar.CEOTurning Your Business From Profitable to ValuableBlueCollar.CEO –Lynn Wise is the Founder and CEO of Contractor In Charge, which offers a decentralized and scalable answering and bookkeeping system for home service contractors. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales and management, she holds certifications as a Profit First Professional and QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Lynn has owned multiple small businesses, including a plumbing and heating repair and remodeling company, and is the author of Build It, Grow It, Sell It!In this episode, Ryan and Lynn discuss how to transform your business from profitable to valuable. Blu...
2025-03-2535 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Buy Back Your Time With David KatzBlueCollar.CEO –David Katz is the Co-founder and CEO of TRIO Heating & Air, which scaled from 0-$10 million in revenue in two years. The company was chosen as a national company of the year in 2023 by Carrier and Bryant. Service Titan’s founder highlighted TRIO as a success story of the year in a 2023 Pantheon Keynote speech. In today’s episode, Ryan and David discuss three strategies for buying back your time.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-as...
2025-03-1831 min
Not Another CEO PodcastTrust Your Gut: Lessons Every Leader Needs to Hear - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #28What’s the best career advice CEOs would give their younger selves? In this special compilation episode of Not Another CEO Podcast, David Politis revisits interviews with incredible leaders to share their most impactful advice. From trusting your gut to embracing constraints and building resilience, this episode is packed with wisdom applicable to CEOs, leaders, and professionals at every level. Tune in to hear insights from Tom Buiocchi, Melanie Fellay, Adam Bryant, and many more as they reflect on their journeys and what they wished they knew when starting out. Take...
2025-01-2836 minBlueCollar.CEOWhat Is the Cost To Grow Your Business With John AkhoianBlueCollar.CEO –John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In today’s episode, Ryan and John talk about the cost of growth.Purchase John’s books here: https://rooterhero.com/booksCheck out John’s previous episodes here:From Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John AkhoianScaling Your Business Masterclass with John Akhoia...
2025-01-1437 minBlueCollar.CEOAvoid These Mistakes if You’re Looking To ExitBlueCollar.CEO –Bob Muller is the CEO and President of Personal Plumbing Inc., a medium-sized plumbing business offering viable solutions to homeowners and businesses needing installations, upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to hard work, and passion for providing the highest quality service earned his company top ratings on Google and Yelp. With 30-plus years of experience as a master plumber, his perspective on business has grown and endured despite an ever-changing economy. In this episode, Ryan and Bob talk about preparing for an exit with private equity.Check...
2025-01-0725 minBlueCollar.CEOBuilding Dreams: Elevating Trade Opportunities With Keith FloresBlueCollar.CEO –Keith Flores is the CEO of HVACGOD, HG Home Services, and HG Home Guardian. With over 30 years in the HVAC service industry, he serves as a sales driver and brand builder in the home service industry. Before his current ventures, Keith founded National Heating and Cooling, which he scaled from zero to $4.5 million in less than a year before getting acquired and becoming a $1 billion national home service company. In this episode, Ryan and Keith discuss creating opportunities for the next generation of trades professionals. Check out these reso...
2024-12-2430 minBlueCollar.CEOExpose Your Wasted Marketing With Searchlight With Kevin LeSageBlueCollar.CEO –Kevin LeSage is the CEO of SearchLight Digital, the fastest-growing revenue analytics company in the home service industry. He grew up in the home service industry, helping his father clean copper pipes for his plumbing business. After spending 11 years working in the automotive space implementing data-driven digital marketing strategies, Kevin founded SearchLight to help contractors improve revenue growth. In today’s episode, Ryan and Kevin discuss the importance of exposing your data and the future of the home service industry.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helpi...
2024-12-1038 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Taking Care of People Grew This 8-Figure HVAC CompanyBlueCollar.CEO –Darren Yarbrough is the Co-founder and CEO of Yarbrough & Sons, a family-owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business. After starting the company in 1988, Darren worked as a service tech, installer, manager, planner, and advisor. Yarbrough & Sons has grown from a mom-and-pop shop to a team of over 55 technicians. In today’s episode, Ryan and Darren talk about leadership, managing a family business, and community involvement.Listen to the episode with Leslie Harpoole here: http://www.bluecollar.ceo/ep-28-leslie-harpoleListen to the episode with Stephen Christopher here: https://www.b...
2024-11-2639 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Future of CSMs: AI VoiceBlueCollar.CEO –Charlie Felker is the Co-founder and CEO of Free2Grow, an AI voice tool that supports the trades. Before Free2Grow, he owned and operated a multistate home service business that he sold in 2019. As a graduate of West Point, Charlie served in the Army from 2006-2011. In this episode, Ryan and Charlie discuss how AI voice tools will alter the customer experience in the home service industry. Learn more about Free2Grow here: https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/AC5c8b056e3f6483df54f04726d78d82bb/R...
2024-11-1941 minBlueCollar.CEOBrand Your Biz for Big ImpactBlueCollar.CEO –Robert Keefer is the Co-founder and CEO of Kongify, a home service branding agency. He has built million-dollar home service companies from the ground up. Robert’s mission is to make high-quality branding accessible to smaller businesses.In this week’s episode, Ryan talks with Robert about all things branding for home service companies, including barriers and pros and cons.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who wil...
2024-11-1234 minBlueCollar.CEOCreate an Unforgettable Brand With Ryan ChuteBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Chute is the Managing Partner of Wizard of Ads®, a branding agency for service-based businesses. He is also the Co-founder of Cognoscenti Syndicate, where he invests in residential home service companies, professional service businesses, and real estate. As a marketing and sales expert, Ryan works with entrepreneurs to 4x their businesses. In this episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Chute talk about marketing and branding for home service businesses.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home serv...
2024-11-0543 minBlueCollar.CEOThe $0 to $75M Story of Aaron Gaynor's Eco PlumbersBlueCollar.CEO –Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters. Aaron also founded The Eco Plumbers University, which has taught professional plumbing skills, workmanship, and customer service delivery to over 100 graduates. In this week’s episode, Aaron and Ryan discuss Aaron’s early business failures and how he scaled Eco Plumbers to multiple million dollars...
2024-10-2941 min
CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadershipFullcast CEO Ryan WestwoodIn this episode, host Clint Betts sits down with Ryan Westwood, the dynamic CEO of Fullcast, to explore the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship and leadership. After successfully selling his previous company, Simplus, Ryan shares his journey back into the CEO role and the passion that drives him to build something extraordinary.Timestamps:00:10 - Being CEO Again and the Thrill of Entrepreneurship01:40 - The Importance of Values and Passion in Leadership04:10 - Finding Fullcast: A Focus on Revenue Operations07:50 - Navigating the Economy and Succeeding in Any Environment10:25 - Raising Capital to Buy Fullcast
2024-10-2459 min
Not Another CEO PodcastAdapting with Integrity - Ryan Simonetti - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #14In this insightful episode, we sit down with Ryan Simonetti, co-founder and CEO of Convene, as he shares the company’s inspiring 15-year journey. Known for its innovative meeting, event, and office spaces, Convene has expanded to nearly 40 locations across nine cities. Ryan discusses the vital role of core values established in 2011, which have guided the company through challenges, including the existential crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.Join us as Ryan emphasizes the importance of interviewing for core values, maintaining consistency in a high-growth environment, and promoting from within to nurture company culture. We...
2024-10-221h 06
Not Another CEO PodcastCreating Impact with Leadership and Growth - Ryan Westwood - Not Another CEO Podcast - Episode #12This episode features Ryan Westwood, the Chairman and CEO of Fullcast, discussing his career and the strategies behind growing successful businesses. Ryan, who has been involved with nearly 100 companies, shares insights from his experience at Simplus, which he grew to over $650 million in revenue before its acquisition by Infosys. He emphasizes understanding customer personas and the importance of one-on-one interactions in driving business success. Ryan also shares his approach to fundraising, building the right team, and navigating the challenges of scaling a business. He advocates for deep customer understanding, sticking to a defined ideal c...
2024-10-081h 02BlueCollar.CEOFrom Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John AkhoianBlueCollar.CEO –John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple act of giving back has propelled Rooter Hero to be one of the largest plumbing companies on the West Coast.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sus...
2024-10-0838 minBlueCollar.CEOCultivating Success: The Power of People in Home Services With Ryan MatthewsBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs, designs, repairs, and maintains various plumbing and HVAC systems. In this week’s episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Matthews talk about building a people-focused culture and team.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a bet...
2024-09-1731 minBlueCollar.CEOFleet Cards Reimagined: The Coast Pay Revolution With Daniel SimonBlueCollar.CEO –Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s episode, Ryan and Daniel discuss fleet spending management for growing home service businesses.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Reddin...
2024-08-2726 minBlueCollar.CEOFrom Plumber to CEO: The Bizzy-B Story With Lance FordBlueCollar.CEO –Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will b...
2024-08-1333 minBlueCollar.CEOMulti-Generational Impact With Curtis DuncanBlueCollar.CEO –Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to the HVAC industry. In this episode, Ryan and Curtis discuss the inner workings of a family-owned and operated business, including communication and adapting to technology.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more pro...
2024-08-0636 minBlueCollar.CEOSeizing the American Dream: How to Build a Home Service Empire With Obed GuzmanBlueCollar.CEO –Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of experience executing commercial, residential, and industrial installations. In today’s episode, Ryan and Obed talk about identifying and creating opportunities in the HVAC space.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about...
2024-07-3027 minBlueCollar.CEO3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron SalowBlueCollar.CEO –Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manufacturing and construction. In this episode, Ryan and Aaron discuss how XOi helps technicians save time in the field.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profi...
2024-07-2330 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your BusinessBlueCollar.CEO –Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs to help them expand value and realize their full potential. She is also a business coach for prominent figures like Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. In today’s episode, Sandy talks with Ryan about the profound impact of mindset on busin...
2024-07-0938 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus PugaBlueCollar.CEO –Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships. In today’s episode, Ryan and Gus talk about Gus’ most reeling business challenges, and how he turns high-ticket turnovers into valuable opportunities.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustain...
2024-06-2529 minBlueCollar.CEOThe 7 Powers of a Scalable Home Service Business With Al LeviBlueCollar.CEO –Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more than 25 years as a contractor and leader for his family’s home service business, Al sold his share and began a consulting service catering to contractors. In today’s episode, Ryan and Al share strategies from Al’s book for sustaining profitability at scale.
2024-06-1134 minBlueCollar.CEOHidden Figures: How This NCAA Basketball Coach Is Disrupting the Trades With Khadija J HeadBlueCollar.CEO –Khadija J Head is the CEO of Head’s Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc., the oldest black-owned, full-service plumbing company in the state of Georgia. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise, Head’s Plumbing provides professional plumbing services for commercial, state, local, and federal clients. With 15 years of experience as an NCAA college basketball coach, Khadija empowers and encourages teamwork in small groups and diverse environments.In this episode, Ryan and Khadija talk about Khadija’s transition from Division I sports to her family’s plumbing company.
2024-05-0234 minBlueCollar.CEOHow a Creator Is Redefining the Landscaping Industry With Monique AllenBlueCollar.CEO –Monique Allen is the CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscape firm that focuses on the complete lifecycle of landscaping projects. As a regenerative business coach, she strives to improve land, lives, and professional satisfaction through Life-Scaping and compassionate business-building. Monique is also a landscape industry advocate, published author, and educator. In today’s episode, Ryan and Monique chat about alternative approaches to landscaping.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home servi...
2024-04-2539 minBlueCollar.CEOGrowing Multiple Markets at Once With Jason MangoneBlueCollar.CEO –Jason Mangone is the Co-founder and CEO of Newbury Franklin Home Services, a nationwide provider of concierge maintenance services. In 2006, Jason graduated from Boston College with a BA in political science, and in 2013 graduated from Yale University with his MA in international relations. He served as an Infantry Officer for the United States Marine Corps and as COO for a nonprofit. Ready for the next step in his career, and a desire to contribute to an organization through hands-on leadership, Jason set out to purchase a company — introducing him to the concierge maintenance industry. ...
2024-04-0235 minBlueCollar.CEOEngage With Your Community for MASSIVE Benefits With Lucas CellinoBlueCollar.CEO –Lucas Cellino is the President and CEO of Cellino Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing and HVAC company servicing Buffalo, NY since 1995. Lucas started in the business at 12 years old, helping his dad on jobs between hockey practices. In 2002, he was hired on as a soil relocation engineer and by 2016 he was serving as the company’s President and CEO. Lucas is also the Managing Partner of Cellino and Wangelin Construction. In this episode, Ryan and Lucas discuss how community involvement can impact your company’s culture and your bottom line.Blue...
2024-02-2727 minBlueCollar.CEOBlueprints for Success: Tommy Mello’s Journey to Legacy and LeadershipBlueCollar.CEO –Tommy Mello is the Founder and CEO of A1 Garage Door Service, a national leader in the garage door sales and service industry. Since founding the company in 2007, he has grown it to $200 million in yearly revenue. Tommy also founded The Home Service Expert, where he serves as a podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and consultant helping home service entrepreneurs scale their businesses.In this episode, Ryan and Tommy talk about Tommy’s extraordinary growth journey, hiring based on company culture, and leaving an incredible legacy.Resources:The...
2024-02-1349 minBlueCollar.CEOUse This Tech Platform to Service More Maintenance Agreements With Josh TeekellBlueCollar.CEO –Josh Teekell is the Founder and CEO of SmartAC.com, a member-based platform helping contractors sell smart maintenance, digitize their client interactions, and grow their customer base. Josh is passionate about his entrepreneurial endeavors and is eager to invest in promising companies. Before founding his company, he built a $50 million company selling outdoor amenities to Texas homeowners. His entrepreneurial spirit is elevating the HVAC industry for contractors and their customers alike.In this episode, Ryan and Josh discuss why maintenance agreements are crucial to maintaining ongoing customer relationships and SmartAC.com’s st...
2024-01-3025 minBlueCollar.CEOTermites, Chimps, and Growing a Home Service Business With Jake GiffinBlueCollar.CEO –Jake Giffin is the CEO of HALO Home Services, a multimillion-dollar inspection company that specializes in termite, rodent, and pest control. With over 20 years of experience in business development and sales, Jake has led two companies to be named top 100 in the nation. He is passionate about people achieving their personal and professional goals, inspiring him to become a personal coach. His podcasts, GOAD and Hero Alliance, provide an outlet for him to exercise his creativity and serve others. In this episode, Ryan and Jake appeal to entrepreneurs looking to start their bus...
2023-12-2639 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Servant Leadership Can Transform Your Organization With Drew RobertsBlueCollar.CEO –Drew Roberts is the CEO of ProSource Plumbing Supply, a company providing plumbing supplies, luxury plumbing fixtures, lighting installments, and household hardware from reputable manufacturers. As an experienced executive, he has an elaborate history in the wholesale industry. He is knowledgeable in business development, negotiations, market planning, and operations management. His passion is prioritizing his team and putting others’ needs above his own.In this episode, Ryan and Drew discuss servant leadership and how to develop the values in an organization.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all...
2023-11-1430 minBlueCollar.CEOPreparing for the Inflation Reduction Act With Cynthia AdamsBlueCollar.CEO –Cynthia Adams is the CEO and Co-founder of Pearl Certification, a software services company that verifies and certifies home energy assets for property value. Cynthia is also the Co-founder of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council. In both of her positions, she aims to focus on growing the cleantech industry. Cynthia is the recipient of the 2020 Charlottesville Business Innovation Council’s Entrepreneur of the Year award. She also received the Ville Linden Winnington Leadership Award from the Building Performance Association in 2018.In this episode, Ryan and Cynthia discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, how it w...
2023-11-0720 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Artificial Intelligence Will Disrupt the Trades as We Know It With Lynn WiseBlueCollar.CEO –Lynn Wise is the CEO and Founder of Contractor In Charge, an answering service and bookkeeping tool for plumbers, electricians, and HVAC professionals. Lynn has over 35 years of experience owning multiple small businesses and 20 years in corporate sales and management. She is passionate about empowering business owners to implement growth strategies and enjoy the benefits of running a small business. In this episode, Ryan and Lynn discuss AI and how technology will impact the future of the trades.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you bui...
2023-10-0332 min
Follow The Brand Podcast with Host Grant McGaughS02 Business Development EP 17: Triumphs and Trials of Scaling a Business with Ryan Margolin CEO of Professional Hair LabsSend us a textIn a hair-raising chat with Ryan Margolin, the dynamic CEO of Professional Hair Lab, we unwrap the story of a family that turned a personal crisis into a business opportunity. Born out of concern for his mother's exposure to harmful chemicals, this company is now a beacon of safety in the hair products industry. Hear the inside scoop from Ryan himself on how the business skyrocketed, tripling its revenue in just a year and a half, all thanks to his leadership formula - a clear mission, a keen eye on margins, and a...
2023-09-2539 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Plan Your Marketing Efforts for Your Service Company With Gary ElekesBlueCollar.CEO –Gary Elekes is the Co-owner of iMarket Solutions, a digital brand management firm specializing in website design for trade businesses, optimization post-sale, social media platforms, email strategy, and reviews management. Gary is also the Founder and CEO of EPC Equity, a private equity firm. With over 30 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, he is passionate about sharing what he’s learned with young entrepreneurs. In this episode, Ryan and Gary discuss the importance of constructing marketing strategies and how to perceive shoulder seasons. To help with your marketing efforts, here's a guide...
2023-09-1229 minBlueCollar.CEOLeveraging Customers’ 15-Second Decision Window To Make More Money With Rodney KoopBlueCollar.CEO –Rodney Koop is the Owner and CEO of The New Flat Rate, equipping contractors with a profitable menu pricing system to take the pressure out of sales and provide customers with more options. An electrician with 40-plus years of experience and 12 unrestricted electrical licenses, Rodney has proven himself as a knowledgeable entrepreneur and master at his craft.In this episode, Ryan and Rodney discuss the phenomenon of the 15-second second window of decision-making and how to use it to your advantage.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all ab...
2023-08-0834 minBlueCollar.CEOHow SERA Systems Helps Home Service Companies Achieve Insane Profitability With Billy StevensBlueCollar.CEO –Billy Stevens is the Founder and CEO of SERA Systems, a field service management software company implementing AI to help small to large-sized HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home service businesses grow financially. Billy began his career in 1996 after purchasing an HVAC and plumbing business from his father-in-law. Incorporating time-saving strategies and scheduled weekly training sessions allowed him to stay ahead of his competitors. As a serial entrepreneur, licensed master plumber, and forward thinker, Billy is a leader in the industry in efficiency and probability. In this episode, Ryan and Billy discuss how int...
2023-08-0137 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Importance of Mentorship in Building a Home Service Business With Bob MullerBlueCollar.CEO –Bob Muller is the CEO and President of Personal Plumbing Inc., a medium-sized plumbing business offering viable solutions to homeowners and businesses needing installations, upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to working hard, and passion for providing the highest quality service earned him top ratings on Google and Yelp. With 30-plus years of experience in the industry, his perspective on business has grown and endured in spite of an ever-changing economy. In this episode, Ryan and Bob discuss the importance of mentorship when starting a business and creative solut...
2023-07-2535 minBlueCollar.CEOHow Chiirp's Automated Tech Solutions Can Maximize Your Revenue Potential With Ryan FennBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Fenn is the Founder and CEO of Chiirp, a platform designed to automate follow-up messaging for home service businesses that leads to increased ROI. Ryan founded Chiirp after scaling his windshield repair business from one location to nine due to implementing text messaging automation. Within a year of putting together his team, Ryan launched Chiirp’s first MVP.In this episode, Ryan and Ryan discuss how automated messaging technology impacts your top line and allows you to maximize your bottom line.Blue Collar CEO...
2023-07-1831 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Secret To Growing People and Empowering Your Team With Chad PetermanBlueCollar.CEO –Chad Peterman is the CEO and President of Peterman Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a family-owned and operated company that provides the best HVAC, plumbing, and electrical careers in Indiana. Established by Chad's father in 1986, the company employs more than 250 people and owns more than 100 trucks servicing satisfied customers. They maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and are recipients of the Angie’s List Super Service Award.Chad firmly believes growing your company begins with empowering your employees. Exemplifying his mission, Chad founded Peterman Top Tech Academy, a trade school specializing in restoring hono...
2023-07-0434 minBlueCollar.CEO3 Pillars to Build a CSR Department With Zac GarsideBlueCollar.CEO –Zac Garside is the CEO of Power Selling Pros, where contractors have gone since 2015 to turn customer service into a profit center. He coaches CSR teams on how to book more calls and help more customers. He joined the company in 2015, rose through the ranks, and became the CEO after he shared his vision for the company. Today, he and his team have trained more than 1100 CSRs across the home services industry. In this episode, Ryan and Zac discuss the fundamental principles of excellent customer service, the importance of consistency, the pillars of s...
2023-05-0928 minBlueCollar.CEOThe 4 Things That Landed Balanced Comfort on the Inc 5000 List With Aaron HusakBlueCollar.CEO –Aaron Husak is the CEO of Balanced Comfort, a general HVAC and insulation contractor in California. Aaron started in the solar industry before transitioning to energy audits, inspecting heating and air conditioning contractors' work.He worked for a few contractors in the San Diego area before moving back to Fresno to start Balanced Comfort. He continued to do energy audits on customers' homes for about four years while growing the company. In this episode, Ryan and Aaron discuss the secret behind Balanced Comfort’s fast and sustained growth, the plateaus they...
2023-04-1132 minBlueCollar.CEODeveloping Workforce Culture in a Home Service Company With David LoessbergBlueCollar.CEO –David Loessberg is the CEO of Campbell's Plumbing & Heating in Bozeman, Montana. He is an experienced leader and process improvement expert with a focus on procurement, project management, contracts, supplier management, and data automation areas. He started his career in aerospace working for Boeing before transferring to tech. When David is not working, he is a husband, father of four, hunter, runner, and basketball referee. In this episode, Ryan and David discuss developing workforce culture in a home service company, the practical implications of a good culture, how the company's culture helps with...
2023-03-2830 minBlueCollar.CEOService Titan and Everything You Want To Know With Jenny BenbrookBlueCollar.CEO –Jenny Benbrook is the Founder and CEO of Powerhouse Consulting Group, a company of ServiceTitan experts and HVAC software consultants helping maximize investment by building, operating, and maintaining accounts. Jenny is an HVAC sales and marketing expert motivated by results and exceeding expectations by inspiring trust. She is skilled at establishing professional relationships, identifying organizational inefficiencies, and building efficient teams. In this episode, Ryan and Jenny discuss implementing the ServiceTitan platform and why you would consider hiring a company to manage groundwork.Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all...
2023-03-0730 minBlueCollar.CEOBest Practices to Attract And Keep High-Quality Employees With Kelly Presgrave BlueCollar.CEO – Kelly Presgrave is the CEO and Co-founder of Work With Your Handz, an agency that offers recruitment solutions specifically for residential services, commercial services, and construction companies. Kelly is a graduate of George Mason University with a BA in finance, a graduate of Cornell University’s Talent Management and Acquisition program, and a member of SHRM. She continues to gain insight into the constantly evolving recruitment industry, and her background in finance helps her in both business development and client management. In this episode, Ryan and Kelly discuss her journey into of...
2022-12-2728 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Grow Your Plumbing Business With Ryan MatthewsBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing of Toms River. Ryan cut his teeth in the industry doing new constructions and remodeling before founding his company. When he was in a vocational technical school, Ryan was into construction but decided not to be a one-trick pony. At the beginning, he found it hard to build clientele, so he took on a lot of remodeling jobs and grew his repertoire from there. In this episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Matthews discuss the latter's journey into the service business, his biggest mistakes, how he...
2022-09-2727 minBlueCollar.CEO1 year recap with Ryan Redding and Boris ClementeBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Redding is the Owner of DP Marketing Services, an agency that is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and provides digital marketing solutions for home services companies so they can produce quality leads and generate higher profits. They specialize in websites, SEO, PPC, social media, and reputation management.Ryan is the host of the Blue Collar.CEO podcast, which is all about helping companies build a better, more profitable, and more sustainable home services business.In this episode, Ryan talks to Boris Clemente, Sales Account Executive with DP Marketing Services, about th...
2022-08-0951 minBlueCollar.CEOFinancial X-Ray for Your Home Services Business With Caleb GuilliamsBlueCollar.CEO –Caleb Guilliams is the Founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company that shows people how to take control of their money and turn it into unprecedented wealth. Caleb began his journey into wealth creation at an early age by reading every financial book he could get his hands on. He was fascinated with the idea of ordinary people being able to achieve extraordinary wealth. Fast forward to his college days. Caleb took over the investment department of a bank by the age of 19, where he saw firsthand how 98% of Americans were financially fai...
2022-07-0534 minBlueCollar.CEOMaintaining the Customer Experience With Rodney BaileyBlueCollar.CEO –Rodney Bailey is the President of
2022-05-3127 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Truth About Working With Family in a Trades Business With Mark Stepowoy and Rachel CrossBlueCollar.CEO –Mark Stepowoy is the Owner of a couple dozen Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service franchises, and Rachel Cross is a Senior Growth Product Specialist at ServiceTitan.Mark’s franchises are located throughout Ohio and Illinois. Mark is also a partner in a few other locations. He’s been in the Roto-Rooter business for a quarter of a century. At ServiceTitan, Rachel helps establish solutions around customer-specific setups and workflows, building relationships, and training users on growth products. Before that, she worked with her dad, Mark Stepowoy, as Enterprise Administrator across the various...
2022-05-2442 minBlueCollar.CEOThe Truth About Being a Woman in the Trades With Cassie Pound and Leslie HarpoleBlueCollar.CEO –Cassie Pound is the Vice President of Quality Heating & Cooling, LLC, and Leslie Harpole is the Co-owner of Champion Plumbing.Quality Heating & Cooling, LLC is a full-service HVAC and plumbing company in Glenpool, Oklahoma. Cassie has a heavy human resources and management background, having worked in HR for a trucking company and handling operations for a retail chain. She and her husband Oscar founded Quality Heating & Cooling in 2014, and Cassie handles the marketing side of the business. They have six beautiful kids. Champion Plumbing is a residential plumbing service business tha...
2022-05-1732 minBlueCollar.CEOFinancial Training and Planning for Trades’ Teams With Travis Smith and Heather Bargender-WavraBlueCollar.CEO –Travis Smith is the President, and Heather Bargender-Wavra is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sky Heating, AC & Plumbing, based in Walton, Oregon. Sky Heating, AC & Plumbing was initially founded in 1979 by Travis' father, William Smith. Travis has spent his entire life working with the company, climbing the ranks from office worker to technician, and now he’s the owner. He serves on the board of the Oregon Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Home Builders Association Home Performance Council.Heather manages financial and business-related matters for Sky Heating, AC...
2022-05-1034 minBlueCollar.CEOAll Things Recruiting for the Trades With Nancy O'Hare-ZikaBlueCollar.CEO –Nancy O'Hare-Zika is the Owner of Yellow Dog Creative (formally Swick Media), a full-service marketing agency with a strategic focus on companies in the skilled trades. They offer videography, audio production, graphic design, animation, brand development, creative writing, media strategy, and buying services. Previously, Nancy was the General Manager of Swick Home Services. She is also the Owner and CEO of Gavel Marketing.In this episode of Blue Collar.CEO, Ryan and Nancy talk about the struggles of hiring great people for the trades, why the problem exists, the internal changes to ma...
2022-05-0330 minBlueCollar.CEOThe #1 Secret To Growing Your Trades Business With Cassie PoundBlueCollar.CEO –Cassie Pound is the Vice President of Quality Heating & Cooling, LLC, a full-service HVAC and plumbing company in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She has a heavy human resources and management background, having worked in HR for a trucking company and handling operations for a retail chain. She and her husband Oscar founded Quality Heating & Cooling in 2014, and Cassie handles the marketing side of the business. They have six beautiful kids. On this episode of Blue Collar.CEO, Ryan and Cassie talk about people as the number one secret to growing a trades company, how to...
2022-04-2633 minBlueCollar.CEOLobsters and Growing Your Home Service Business With Dan ZawackiBlueCollar.CEO –Dan Zawacki is the Founder of Lobster Gram, a company that sold and delivered live lobsters and seafood around the U.S as gifts. He was the first person to do it back in 1987, which became his claim to fame. Three decades later, Dan sold Lobster Gram and now runs THE 4 MORES℠, where he is a Certified EOS Implementer that helps companies implement the Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS). He helps owners and leadership teams get the most out of their companies using his unique approach — through structure, growth, profit, and fun. He also is...
2022-04-1939 minBlueCollar.CEOMergers, Acquisitions and Big Exits for Home Services Businesses With Brian Cohen, Business Strategist for SF&P AdvisorsBlueCollar.CEO –Brian Cohen is the Business Strategist for SF&P Advisors, a CPA firm that does mergers, sales, and acquisitions with HVAC, Plumbing, mechanical, and industrial contractors. Before joining SF&P, Brian ran a small home improvement organization with more than 100 employees in 4 locations. He is well-versed in sales and marketing strategy and has consulted dozens of clients in many industries. He is particularly adept at project management and client relations.In this episode, Ryan and Brian talk about mergers and acquisitions and what it means for home services business owners, how...
2022-04-1233 minBlueCollar.CEOMaximizing the Upside Impact of the Trades With Edward McFarlane, Co-founder of Schedule EngineBlueCollar.CEO –Edward McFarlane is the Co-founder of Schedule Engine, a nationwide service that equips contractors to deliver a modern, connected, and engaging customer experience. He’s a trainer for the HVAC home service community, a Member of the Board of Trustees for North American Technician Excellence, and the Vice-Chair Board of Directors of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). In this episode, Ryan and Edward discuss the reasons behind the skills gap in the home services industry, how the industry can attract more talent, the upside impact of the trades, current challenges in the i...
2022-04-0532 minBlueCollar.CEOScaling Your Home Services Business Efficiently With Austin ClarkBlueCollar.CEO –Austin Clark is the Owner of Moxie Pest Control, where they offer customizable, premium service subscriptions for any of your pest needs. Moxie’s mission is to improve the quality of life for its customers, team, and community. Austin has been managing and overseeing every aspect of the business since 2011. His current focus is on buying other pest control businesses. He is also the Host of the Multiply You Podcast.In this episode, Ryan talks with Austin Clark about transforming how you think about your business in terms of operations, emplo...
2022-03-2927 minBlueCollar.CEOWhat’s the #1 Thing You Need To Grow Your Home Services Business?BlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Redding is the Owner of DP Marketing Services, an agency that is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and provides digital marketing solutions for home services companies so they can produce quality leads and generate higher profits. They specialize in websites, SEO, PPC, social media, reputation management, and more.Ryan is the Host of the Blue Collar CEO podcast, which is all about helping companies build a better, more profitable, and more sustainable home services business. In this episode, Ryan talks about the value of the Blue Collar CEO podcast content, why...
2022-03-2203 minBlueCollar.CEOGrowing a Trades Company With Charley BoyceBlueCollar.CEO –Charley Boyce is the President of Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric, based in Springdale, Arkansas. Charley joined the company in 2010 as the head of sales when it was still Paschal Heat, Air & Geothermal. Two years later, Charley bought out the owner and has grown the company exponentially over the last 10 years. Charley’s success in the trades is not a surprise — he grew up in the trades. He was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where his grandfather owns an HVAC company he started in the early 1960s. Schooling took Charley to Arkansas, where h...
2022-03-1538 minBlueCollar.CEOLeading by Your “Why” With Leslie and Brent HarpoleBlueCollar.CEO –Leslie and Brent Harpole are the Co-owners of Champion Plumbing, a residential plumbing service business. They service Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. Leslie and Brent started Champion Plumbing after Leslie left her job as a Land Technician at a petroleum land and surface services company in 2015. In addition to owning and running their business, Leslie and Brent love being parents to two spunky and fun little girls and two fur babies. In this episode, Ryan talks with Leslie and Brent Harpole about why it is so important to have a good “why”...
2022-03-0846 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Grow Your Business Using Earned Media With Heather RipleyBlueCollar.CEO –Heather Ripley is the Founder and CEO of Ripley PR, a global public relations agency specializing in the skilled trades. Ripley PR was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best PR Agencies in 2021 and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top Franchise PR Agency for four years in a row.Heather is proficient in sales, business accounting, strategic marketing, public relations, and social media planning and execution. She is passionate about helping business owners in the skilled trades embrace the power of public relations to grow. Throughout her career, she’s advi...
2022-03-0128 minBlueCollar.CEODelegating for Company Growth With Chad GillBlueCollar.CEO –Chad Gill is the President of Concreate, a company specializing in all things concrete, including polishing, staining, surface prep, and joint repair. The company works hand in hand with designers, architects, project managers, general contractors, tradespeople, and homeowners from start to finish. Chad started Concreate in 2002, and through this work over the years, he developed a unique understanding of the importance of clear communication when tracking information from job sites which led him to found Workforce Recon in 2017. Workforce Recon runs Field Recon, an easy-to-use app that allows companies to see and und...
2022-02-2234 minBlueCollar.CEOFixing Workforce Shortages With Ryan EnglinBlueCollar.CEO –Ryan Englin is the Founder and CEO of Core Matters, a company that helps home service companies focus on the core elements that matter most to their business so they can win the talent war. Ryan lives out his passion for assisting blue-collar companies to hire quality technicians and craftworkers faster through his proprietary system — Core Fit Hiring.He is a proven people, processes, and systems professional, having been in charge of compliance, teams, operations, and management for various companies throughout his career before founding Core Matters in 2011. In this episo...
2022-02-1529 minBlueCollar.CEOBecoming a Big Time Plumber With Leslie Harpole, Co-owner at Champion PlumbingBlueCollar.CEO –Leslie Harpole is the Co-owner of Champion Plumbing, a residential plumbing service business that she and her husband, Brent, started. They service Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. When Leslie left her job as a Land Technician at a petroleum land and surface services company in 2015, she channeled her passion for her community and other local businesses to start Champion Plumbing.She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. In addition to owning and running their business, she and her husband love being parents to two spunky an...
2022-02-0839 minBlueCollar.CEOFinancial Freedom Through Intentional Living With Caleb GuilliamsBlueCollar.CEO –Caleb Guilliams is the Founder and CEO of BetterWealth, a company committed to showing people how to take back control of their money and turn it into unprecedented wealth. Caleb began his journey into wealth creation at an early age by reading every financial book he could get his hands on. He was fascinated with the idea of ordinary people being able to achieve extraordinary wealth. Fast forward to his college days, Caleb took over the entire investment department of a bank by the age of 19, where he saw firsthand how 98% of Ame...
2022-02-0141 minBlueCollar.CEOGrowing Brand Awareness With Jen McKee, Owner of Kee Hart MarketingBlueCollar.CEO –Jen McKee is the Owner of Kee Hart Marketing, a social media marketing agency that provides done-for-you services for service-based companies. Kee Hart Marketing is a small but mighty team of people who love, live, and breathe social media. They enjoy being creative, connecting with people online, and buying into their client's goals and objectives.She was formerly a Manager at Chili's for 16-plus years, where she hired and trained team members to run a successful corporate restaurant.When Jen is not busy in the social media world, she spends ti...
2022-01-2531 minBlueCollar.CEOSimplifying Your Business With Adi Klevit, Co-founder Business Success Consulting GroupBlueCollar.CEO –Adi Klevit is the Co-founder and Business Consultant at Business Success Consulting Group, where they systematize businesses so the owner can work "on" the business and not "in" the business. She has a unique understanding of the challenges businesses face, thanks to her 25 years of knowledge and experience as a trained industrial engineer, management consultant, and business executive.Adi utilizes her practical know-how and wisdom to successfully help organizations and companies of varying sizes dramatically improve their efficiency and performance. She is also the Host of the Systems Simplified podcast.
2022-01-1837 minBlueCollar.CEOMental Health and Home Services With Stacy Fore, Co-owner at Triple Play Home ServicesBlueCollar.CEO –Stacy Fore is the Co-owner at Triple Play Home Services, formally HVAC Solutions, which she started with her husband Mike Fore in 2009. They operate out of Edmond, Oklahoma, and with over 15 years of combined experience, the couple has been able to grow their business 300% since they started. Originally from California, Stacy moved to Oklahoma because of her former job at the second largest student housing development agency in the United States. She traveled the US developing off-campus student housing based on the needs of the universities. Stacy developed Bryant Place student apartments in...
2022-01-0429 minBlueCollar.CEONurturing Lifetime Customers With Bradley Scruggs, Chief Marketing Officer at ZyraTalkBlueCollar.CEO –Bradley Scruggs is one of the Founders and the Chief Marketing Officer at ZyraTalk, a conversational marketing platform that helps local businesses win and retain customers. They guide companies through the process of improving their customers' experience and increasing online leads by opening up additional communication channels.Bradley has created various playbooks to assist ZyraTalk's customers in automating the entire customer relationship through automated chat, automated reputation management, and the automated post-sale relationship. He is also the CMO and Co-founder of Great Pros, a platform that allows homeowners to connect wit...
2021-12-2828 minBlueCollar.CEOHR and Safety Best Practices for the Trades With Ian SchotanusBlueCollar.CEO –Ian Schotanus is the Managing Member, Owner, and Lead Consultant for The Big Picture Consulting, where he leads HR and safety consultations to assist contractors across the US to protect their life’s work from the adeptness of labor and ambulance-chasing lawyers.Ian has a well-established knowledge base specifically geared to assist residential and commercial service providers. He is a US Navy veteran, has worked in the retail/service field in both sales and as a technician, and has a decade’s worth of experience as a National Level HR & Safety Compliance Consul...
2021-12-2147 minBlueCollar.CEOMaximizing ServiceTitan To Improve Trade Businesses With Jenny Benbrook, Co-Founder of Powerhouse Consulting GroupBlueCollar.CEO –Jenny Benbrook is the Co-Founder of Powerhouse Consulting Group, where they offer ServiceTitan support and optimization services. Jenny is an HVAC sales and marketing expert with over 15 years of achievement in directing multimillion-dollar sales growth. She has the unique ability to identify organizational inefficiencies and turn them into profit-increasing opportunities and solutions. She uses goal setting, budget planning, administrative processes, and data analytics to produce an actionable change in company culture. In this episode, Jenny and Ryan discuss the #1 thing you need to have in place to start with ServiceTitan or a...
2021-12-1433 minBlueCollar.CEOManaging the Finance Side of Your Trade With Russell Furr of Culpeper Home ServicesBlueCollar.CEO –Russell Furr is the President of Culpeper Home Services. At Culpeper Home Services, they meet customers’ plumbing, electrical, and HVAC needs. Russell started his career as a plumber’s apprentice, and after 10 years, he earned his master plumbing license. Later, he earned his master gasfitter and master electrician licenses, He also has special certifications, including backflow testing and tankless and hybrid water heater services. Russell’s dedication and professional service earned him community recognition, and he was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce.In this episode...
2021-12-0744 minBlueCollar.CEODemystifying Branding for the Trades With Sarah Ghirardo, Sr. Marketing Operations Manager at ServiceTitanBlueCollar.CEO –Sarah Ghirardo is the Sr. Marketing Operations Manager at ServiceTitan, where she manages the Marketing Pro Product Team. ServiceTitan is the world’s leading and fastest-growing software technology platform for the trades evaluated at over 8.3 billion dollars. Sarah brings her industry knowledge to help make any size trade business run marketing like a pro.Before joining ServiceTitan, Sarah was the Director of Digital Marketing at Service Champions Heating and Air Conditioning NorCal, where she grew digital lead and direct mail conversions.Sarah has a deep passion for marketing and helping peop...
2021-11-3035 minBlueCollar.CEOMistakes Businesses Make and How To Fix Them With Kelley Hartnett of Tall Tree CollectiveBlueCollar.CEO –Kelley Hartnett is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and a Copywriter at Tall Tree Collective. She’s spent 12 years partnering with nonprofits in both paid and volunteer leadership positions. Her work as a StoryBrand Certified Guide has given her the tools to create an effective communication framework to help struggling nonprofits and businesses. Kelley knows how to craft marketing messages that inspire people to get behind a cause or to buy a product or service. She helps businesses renew their motivation and excitement for their work.In this episode, Ryan talks to Kelley abou...
2021-11-2336 minBlueCollar.CEOHow To Use Mindfulness To Lose Stress and Take Back Control of Your Life With Stephen Christopher, Founder of Wit DigitalBlueCollar.CEO – Pay attention to what you are thinking about- because you hold responsibility to take back control of YOUR life!In this episode, Ryan Redding was joined by Stephen Christopher, founder of multi-million marketing agency, Wit Digital, that serves home service companies. With a huge passion in Intuitive guiding and coaching, Stephen has been able to inspire people to become more than they ever thought possible. “We are the conscious creators of our reality through our thoughts and energy. If you don’t like your current reality, you’re the only one that...
2021-11-1640 min
BlueCollar.CEOBusiness Talk with Josh FergusonBlueCollar.CEO – Episode 15 is now live! Ryan Redding was able to chat with Josh Ferguson, owner of Spartan Plumbing. During this conversation, Josh gives insight about starting a business, and how to keep it running while continually growing the business. Josh started his plumbing career in 2005 and worked for a plumbing company for 13 years. He then started his own plumbing company in June of 2018 which is now Spartan Plumbing. This episode is filled with wins and losses, lessons learned, and advice about starting your own business. If you wan...
2021-11-0935 min
BlueCollar.CEODigital Marketing “Must Knows” with Josh CrouchBlueCollar.CEO – Episode 14 is now live!! There are so many things that go into Digital Marketing. Im this episode, Ryan chats with owner and founder of Relentless Digital, Josh Crouch! Josh has been in the home services industry, specifically HVAC for over 8 years as an Operations Manager, Branch Manager, Territory Sales Manager and Director of Marketing. You will hear some important tips and “must knows” about Google Map Spam, the 3-Pack, and content from this conversation. Best advice from this episode … find an amazing marketing team with experts like Josh to help your business move clos...
2021-11-0244 min
BlueCollar.CEOBranding Wizard aka Dan AntonelliBlueCollar.CEO – In today’s episode, we had the honor to speak with the master of Branding - Dan Antonelli. Dan Antonelli is the president and chief creative officer of KickCharge® Creative, and author of Building a Big Small Business Brand. He oversees all aspects of brand design and development for KickCharge clients and relishes helping small businesses crush their competition with disruptive brands integrated on wraps. He is a wizard when it comes to creative branding. In this episode, Dan talks about so many things invol...
2021-10-2638 min
BlueCollar.CEOImportance of Culture with Jackie AubelBlueCollar.CEO – In this episode, we had the amazing opportunity to speak with Jackie Aubel, host of the Toolbox for the Trades Podcast with Service Titan-the leading home and commercial field service software. During her time as the host for the Toolbox for the Trades Podcast and within the industry, the biggest takeaway and topic of discussion has been culture. Within the conversation, Ryan and Jackie talk about the importance of culture and how you must focus on it now! Jackie says “When you have a toxic culture, you will literally have people actively trying to si...
2021-10-1941 min
BlueCollar.CEOLet’s talk EOS with Eric AlbertsonBlueCollar.CEO – In this episode, Eric Albertson breaks down EOS and how it is his #1 practice when it comes to helping business owners get what they want out of a business. Through his Certified EOS Implementer®️ qualification, deep expertise, confidence and skill, Eric has a million stories to make the Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS®️) and his teachings accessible to each member of your leadership team so they can go to productive action and results in days. Eric has helped entrepreneurs and owners achieve a level of financial security and career fulfillment they previously thought was beyond their re...
2021-10-1248 min
BlueCollar.CEO“Never Gonna Wanna!” with Rachel StepowoyBlueCollar.CEO – Episode 10 is one of those episodes where you want to have a pen and paper. Because you are never gonna wanna do it-- so you better just buckle down and do it now!! In this episode, Rachel Stepowoy with Service Titan, steps up and talks about how to prevent and overcome burnout. Take a listen as this amazing woman of the trades speaks truth about creating boundaries personally and professionally so that you can take care of yourself. If you want to hear more stories or insight, subscribe to Blue Collar CEO on A...
2021-10-0536 min
BlueCollar.CEONew Perspective of the Industry with Jon BrewerBlueCollar.CEO –Being disruptive can be a good thing, especially within this industry! This week we had the honor of speaking with someone who has come from the industry and is now looking in from a national view with Service Titan- Jon Brewer!!! In this episode, Jon Brewer talks about how important it is to have the willingness to be disruptive in the trades. “It will bring people back to the trades, attract people to the trades, and make them want to work in the trades.” Don't be scared to disrupt the norms and learn to make m...
2021-09-2845 min
BlueCollar.CEOLet's talk Branding with Nancy O'Hare-ZikaBlueCollar.CEO – No bullshit when it comes to this episode! Just straight facts about how good branding could impact a company. Nancy O’Hare- Zika is a well known expert within the trades when it comes to branding. Her company, Yellow Dog Creative, a Michigan-based creative agency, focuses on the marketing needs of companies across the skilled trades. In this episode, Nancy breaks down some low cost marketing strategies that are easily implementable as well as what good branding takes. If you want to hear more stories or insight, subscribe to Blue Collar CEO on Apple...
2021-09-2133 min
BlueCollar.CEOHitting the books-Cheryl LanahanBlueCollar.CEO –Cheryl Lanahan is the founder of PlumbBooks, a bookkeeping firm for home service companies. PlumbBooks delivers meaningful, accurate, and on-time custom reporting so that decision makers understand their financial position and make informed money moves. Cheryl’s goal is to have a business where people love to work, clients are wowed with their services, and providing value is #1. PlumbBooks has helped clients save thousands on payroll taxes, adjust their spending so that they are profitable, and feel completely at peace that their books are in great shape. This episode is information packed so take a li...
2021-09-1423 min
BlueCollar.CEOSocial Media Doesn’t Have to be Shitty with Duncan AlneyBlueCollar.CEO – The Man of Social Media…..Marketing. In this episode, we chat with Duncan Alney, CEO of Firebelly Marketing. Duncan shares the best insight about how Home service companies can use social media to their advantage. A lot of guys in the trades doing social media don’t focus on the stories but focus on the “what”. Duncan says that as business owners, men and women should focus more on the story behind the actions instead of just the mechanics. Take a listen to this episode and make sure to check out Duncan’s podcast, The Firebell...
2021-09-0736 min
BlueCollar.CEOGetting Real with Aaron SmeltzBlueCollar.CEO –In this episode, Aaron Smeltz with Quality Service Today Plumbing & Septic explains why you should not try to teach a dog to meow. Also how it is absolutely impossible to hammer a nail in a piece of wood with a screwdriver. If you want to know what the heck either of those mean, sit back, crank up the sound, and take a listen. Aaron is a man of realness and integrity and knows how to build a business where people lead with their strengths. If you want to hear more stories or ins...
2021-08-3136 min
BlueCollar.CEOProcesses and Procedures with Adi KlevitBlueCollar.CEO – Nobody wakes up and thinks about implementing processes and procedures. Well... nobody but Adi Klevit. Adi Klevit is the leader and visionary of Business Success Consulting Group. Adi utilizes her practical know-how and wisdom to successfully help organizations and companies of any size dramatically improve their efficiency and performance. This conversation could change how you look at implementing processes within your business so make sure to take a listen.If you want to hear more stories or insight, subscribe to Blue Collar CEO on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2021-08-2437 min
BlueCollar.CEOImportance of Hiring with Ryan EnglinBlueCollar.CEO – When it comes to the trades, hiring is definitely important because you want to find someone that is the best fit for your company. In this episode, Ryan Englin brings his knowledge to the table and talks about the importance of hiring. Ryan’s company, The Core Matters, provides coaching on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees. As well as hands-on implementation to small and mid-size businesses. “Your core at your company is the foundation of why and how you do what you do. When you start hiring people who align with your core they a...
2021-08-1737 min
BlueCollar.CEOBusiness Secrets with Russell FurrBlueCollar.CEO – "Being a good leader and managing different kinds of people is the hard part.....the easy part is getting the phone to ring." In this Week's episode, Ryan Redding is joined by Russell Furr from Culpeper Home Services. Russell shares his secrets and tactics that have helped him lead his team to domination within his market and the industry. Check it out!! If you want to hear more stories or insight, subscribe to Blue Collar CEO on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.~Links: ...
2021-08-1235 min