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Vincent (Vinny) Tingley is the Founder of Tingley Home Services, an HVAC and electrical company he started in 2003 before selling to an employee in 2021. As a licensed master electrician, he specializes in residential wiring, lighting, and troubleshooting. Vinny is also involved in the Natick Rotary Club, where he has led initiatives in opioid addiction prevention, youth programs, and international outreach, earning...

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Chris West is the Founder of Chris West Plumbing, Inc., which he has developed into a leading brand in the industry. With 25 quality-vested team members, Chris West Plumbing was awarded 2024 Arkansas Business of the Year. Chris is an Army veteran with 35 years of experience in the trades. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Chris share leadership insights, including maintaining a strong work culture and growing talent ...

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Corby Felsher is the Founder and Owner of Central Park Cleaning, a premier house-cleaning service. Luisa McGrath serves as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Under their leadership, Central Park Cleaning has achieved a 25% improvement in operational efficiency by implementing advanced time tracking and employee management systems.

In this episode, Ryan, Corby, and Luisa discuss how they ru...

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Ray Stubbs is the Owner and President of Tru North Heating & Air, an HVAC repair shop he purchased in 2020. Under his leadership, Tru North has scaled from $400,000 to $4 million. With 16 years of experience in home sales, Ray worked with four $100+ million remodeling companies, including Power HRG, Bath Fitters, Empire Today, and The Solid Wood Cabinet Company. 

In this episode, Ryan and Ray discuss how Ray’s fo...

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Blake Vantrease is the Owner of Honest Air Heating and Cooling, which he started to provide exceptional customer service through honesty, reliability, and expert knowledge. With over a decade of experience in the heating and air industry, his expertise and integrity have earned Honest Air numerous five-star reviews.

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Blake discuss how Blake scaled his small business non-traditionally —...

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Glenn Frank is the Owner and President of Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning and its sister company, Origin Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical. As a third-generation business owner, he acquired Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning from his grandfather in 1996 and rebranded it from Fort Collins Sheet Metal Co.

In today’s episode, Ryan and Glenn chat about embracing technology and other changes ...

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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. 

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Vishaun Sugrim is the Co-Founder and President of Perfect Efficiency Air Conditioning Inc., a company specializing in commercial and residential HVAC services. Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, he immigrated to New York City in 2002 and built his career in the HVAC industry. With experience in residential and commercial HVAC, Vishaun has worked with Fortune 500 clients as a Technician at PJ Mechanical. 

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Joe Crisara is the Founder and Service Sales Coach at ServiceMVP, a membership-based community for the home service industry. Widely recognized as “America’s Sales Service Coach,” he has more than 40 years of experience training owners, managers, technicians, and sales professionals on business growth.

In this episode, Ryan and Joe talk about ethical sales practices.

Grab a free copy of Joe’s book here: What Should We...

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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 ...

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Raul De La Vega is the President of JVF Plumbing Contractors, a plumbing company operating in Florida and Georgia. He manages the company with his brother Jorge, who serves as the Director of Operations. Under Raul’s leadership, JVF Plumbing has contributed to major facility remodels, ensuring quality and efficiency in its services. As a master plumber licensed in three states, Raul oversees large-scale projects, in...

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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:

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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...

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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.

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Nancy O’Hare-Zika is the Co-owner of Home Service Marketing Hub, a marketing platform for home service businesses. She is also the Owner of Yellow Dog Creative, a full-service creative agency for home service companies. As a dynamic speaker, Nancy gives engaging keynote presentations on marketing for the trades. 

Megan Bedford is a seasoned marketing expert and the Co-owner of Home Service Marketing Hub. With over tw...

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Cory Huffman is the Owner and Operator of ColdFactor Heating & Air Services LLC, which provides HVAC installation, repair, service, and maintenance. As a second generation HVAC owner, he began as a marketing and sales director in corporate America before founding an HVAC company 14 years ago. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Cory discuss what Cory learned from working with his dad and the upcoming changes in the...

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Roland Ligtenberg is the Co-founder and SVP of Growth and Innovation at Housecall Pro, a mobile operating system for home service businesses. He specializes in identifying scalable growth channels and creating product growth loops. As a serial entrepreneur, Roland was a Founding Member of Qualcomm Labs and built businesses in various industries, including scuba-diving, consulting, poker, and residential painting. 

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Stephen Biggs is the President of Doc Dancer Plumbing, Heating, AC, & Generators, a locally owned business with over 75 years of experience. He grew up in the industry working with his father. After spending three years in the US Army, Stephen returned to the industry and has spent 34 years working in manufacturing, wholesale, and contracting. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Stephen discuss unique approach...

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Austin Debalski is the President of Debalski Heating & Cooling, a residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC company. He began as a technician in the HVAC industry 12 years ago before transitioning to entrepreneurship. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and Austin talk about Austin’s transition from bible school to HVAC entrepreneurship.

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