Episode 57: Leading with Authority - Special Guest: Rob Weddle of Authority Brands
In today’s show, we are putting Rob Weddle in your passenger seat discussing his role in leading one of the biggest home services providers in the country. Rob serves as the CEO of Authority Brands and provides operational guidance for the ten portfolio brands under the umbrella including One Hour Heating…
Episode 56: Eat More Animals - Special Guest: Chris Irvin the Ketologist of Perfect Keto
In today’s show, we are putting Chris Irvin in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of healthy living and the KETO diet. Before you tune out, think about the last three meals that you have had (assuming you didn’t skip one) and ask yourself it what you ate was really the best for your body. There is no secret that the home services industry is a tough gig…
Episode 55: Fantasy Draft Your Team - Special Guest: Lance Sinclair of Authority Brands
In today’s show, we are putting Lance Sinclair in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of recruiting and retainment. Every employee of a company is an ambassador to new potential hires. We all have the ability to recruit in our own circle of influence and in turn begin assembling the team that we really want around us. Just like a coach selects specific players to be on his team, so we can begin drafting the next MVP for ours…
Episode 54: The Power of Negotiation - Special Guest: Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group
In today’s show, we interview special guest Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group. Brandon is an expert trainer, coach, and thought leader serving as president of the Black Swan Group. Starting his entrepreneurial spirit at a young age detailing yachts at 14, Brandon gained diversity of experience eventually adapting the FBI’s hostage negotiation techniques…
Episode 53: Owning Your Own Future - Special Guest: Dave Pomales of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning
In today’s show, we interview special guest Dave Pomales of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Pleasantville, NJ. Dave has been in the trades for over two decades across multiple states on the east coast. His is a story…
Episode 52: Stop Wasting the Money You’re Making - Special Guest: George Kamel of Ramsey Solutions
In today’s show, we interview special guest George Kamal of Ramsey Solutions on the topic of money management. George has served on the Ramsey team for 8 years and hosts popular podcasts The Fine Print and EntreLeadership. As a personality with the Ramsey team George also hosts…
Episode 51: Connecting With People - Special Guest: Chris Crew
In today’s show, we interview special guest Chris Crew on the topic of connecting with people. Chris serves as the president of The Blue Collar Success Group and focuses his time on training companies to accelerate their path to success. Before joining BCSG, Chris spent years in the trades as an electrician…
Episode 50: Finding the Quitter - Special Guest: Tim Kennedy
In today’s show, we interview special guest Tim Kennedy on finding the quitter. Tim needs little introduction. He is a Master Sergeant with the US Army Green Berets and a Special Forces sniper with multiple combat deployments throughout the middle east. He is a former professional mixed martial…
Episode 49: The Future of the Trades - Special Guest: Mark Dawson
In today’s show, we interview special guest Mark Dawson on the future of the trades. As a longtime entrepreneur, Mark has owned and operated multiple businesses across the years. Currently, Mark serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Mister Sparky Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning…
Episode 48: Sharpening Your Skills with Success Academy - Special Guest: Matt Brewer
In today’s show, we interview special guest Matt Brewer about Success Academy. Matt serves as the program manager for Success Academy, the training arm of Clockwork Home Services. In this role he oversees development and implementation of hundreds of training courses to over 350 franchise…
Episode 46: Master Series - The Power of a Process - Special Guest: Jason Walker
In today’s show, we interview special guest Jason Walker on the power of a process. Jason started in the HVAC industry in 2010, starting as a warehouse shop cleaner. A powerful work ethic and person drive propelled him quickly through the ranks to duct cleaner, install helper, parts manager, and eventually comfort advisor. In his first year…
Episode 45: Master Series - Getting Paid For What You Know - Special Guest: Weldon Long
In today’s show, we interview special guest Weldon Long on the topic of getting paid for what you know. Weldon Long spent 25 years living on the streets. He’s been to prison three times and was a self-proclaimed loser; but that’s not where the story ends. Gaining his BS and MBA degrees…
BONUS EPISODE 45: Money Matters - Crypto Investing - Special Guests: Tyler Zimmerman and Eric Anderson
In today’s show, we interview special guests Eric Anderson and Tyler Zimmerman on the subject of cryptocurrency investing. Eric is a friend of the show while Tyler serves as an HVAC technician for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Lancaster, PA. Both guests have been investing in digital assets for years and bring their stories and experiences on the quickly growing field of cryptocurrency. Crypto’s are already…
Episode 44: Master Series - Helping Other People Get What They Want - Special Guest: Gene Slade
In today’s show, we interview special guest Gene Slade on the topic of helping other people get what they want. Gene has been in the industry for year both on the tech side and ownership. While still in business, his primary focus now is helping technicians, plumbers, and electricians realize the true…
Episode 43: Master Series - Fear Words - Special Guest: Tom Hopkins
In today’s show, we interview special guest Tom Hopkins about fear words. World-renowned as THE Builder of Sales Champions, Tom Hopkins’ practical, yet powerful selling strategies have made the careers of literally millions of sales professionals. Tom has been teaching via live and online events, recorded audios and videos, and through his books for over 40 years. His classic book, “How to Master the Art of Selling” is dog-eared…
Episode 42: Self Discipline - Special Guest: Damione Puopolo
In today’s show, we interview special guest Damione Puopolo on the subject of self-discipline. Damione is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiujitsu and owner of Gracie 717 gym located in Lancaster, PA. Growing up in Florida, Damione always had an interested in martial arts but it was jiujitsu…
Episode 41: Finding The Next Rung At The Top Of The Ladder - Special Guest: Brent Buckley
In today’s show, we interview special guest Brent Buckley on the topic of finding the next rung at the top of the ladder. Brent is an HVAC service technician of 19 years working in Las Vegas, NV. Coming into the trades via his father Brent’s career was changed by a seminar that taugh…
Episode 40: Organization That Works For You - Special Guest: Steven Murphy
In today’s show, we interview special guest Steven Murphy on the topic of organization that works for you. Steven is a service plumber with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lancaster, PA. Serving in the field for over 14 years, Steven knows…
Episode 39: Tough Conversations - Special Guest: Ted Schnettler
In today’s show, we interview special guest Ted Schnettler on the topic of tough conversations. Ted is a return guest to the show and serves as the service manager for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Lancaster, PA. we decades of experience in the field Ted has found his fair share of tough conversations both with employees and coworkers…
Episode 38: The Excellent Electrical Safety Inspection - Special Guest: Dustan Rohrer
In today’s show, we interview special guest Dustan Rohrer on the subject of electrical safety inspections. People often think about their HVAC equipment needing checked each year, but not too many people express concern over the electrical system. Still more people “live with” dead outlets, ghost switches, and lights that don’t work. An electrical safety inspection can not only address all of those annoyances in the home but can make sure that the electrical system is safe within the home. Dustan has served…