Let's Vent Podcast
Welcome to the Let's Vent Podcast! We are here to unveil the BS you've been told that will help you run your home service business. We cut out the fluff and just deliver the goods of what's actually working for operators and home business owners across the country. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a tech, or a CSR, our weekly deep dives are your ticket to success. It's time to get it off your chest and let's vent!
Episodes
Why Do 95% of Home Service Businesses Fail Within Their First Five Years?
In this episode of Let's Vent, host Evan Hoffman sits down with Kevin Fiscor, CEO of Fiscor Plumbing and Air, for an incredibly vulnerable look inside the dark side of scaling a trade business. Kevin pulls back the curtain on how he took his company from a struggling $500K shop to pacing $21M in 2026 and why he realized HE was the...
How do you scale a Home Services Business past the $10M mark without losing your Company Culture or selling out to Private Equity? In this episode of Let's Vent, we sit down with the Owners of Go Green Plumbing, Heating & Air, Alicia Green and Pete Green to break down the exact operational tips, strategies and ideas they implemented to build an independent trade powerhouse.
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Most Home Service business owners treat AI like a basic tool to create robotic prompts with generic results and poor return.
In this episode of the Let's Vent Podcast, we sit down with a creative advertising legend and the CMO of Clover Growth Partners, Ken Moskowitz. He is a marketing mastermind who has spent over 40 years helping more than 1,000 businesses transform their brand messaging and drive rea...
We had the absolute honor of sitting down with an absolute industry powerhouse, Mary Jean Anderson, former owner and CEO of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air.
In this episode, Mary Jean peels back the curtain on the exact strategies that allowed her company to average a staggering $3.6 million in growth every single year placing the right people in the right seats, and why true leadership requires you to "...
In this episode, we talked with Jordan Cordero from Live Oak Bank about the massive wave of mergers and acquisitions transforming the home services industry. Jordan is one of the key players on these deals, and he shares exactly how independent trade companies are scaling from local operations into seven- and eight-figure regional powerhouses. If you are running an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business, this episod...
In this episode with Ryan Fenn and Justin Judd from Chiirp, we discuss the power of language, customer communication, and innovative marketing strategies in the trades. They share insights on how your choice of words, consistent follow-up, and technology like AI can transform business growth and strengthen customer relationships.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - The Power of Words in Business
02:51 - Tran...
In this episode, Colleen Keyworth talks about the real impact of AI in home services, leadership in the trades, and how to leverage technology for business growth. We discussed How AI's role is saving time in Operations and Processes, content authenticity, and building a legacy in the industry.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Navigating the Current AI Landscape
10:11 - The Role of AI in Business Efficien...
Gil Cavey, host of HVAC Uncensored, shares his journey through business, personal struggles, and insights on industry challenges like permitting and training.
Discover how he balances control, quality, and growth while navigating personal setbacks and embracing failure.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Gil Cavey's background
01:04 - Transition from podcasting to business ownershi...
In this episode, Trevor Matthews, Founder of Refrigeration Mentor shares his journey from technician to business owner, emphasizing the importance of personal development, technical training, and strategic growth in the HVAC Industry. Discover insights on reducing callbacks, enhancing technician skills, and building a community for industry professionals.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - The Journey to Self-Impr...
In this episode, Evan Hoffman explores the innovative world of contractor-owned warranty programs with Jacob G and Will Kinsey. They discuss legalities, wealth creation, and how warranties can be a powerful tool for growth and retention in the HVAC industry.
Guests
Jacob Gee - Operations team at Rocket Group Holdings
Will Kinsey - Founder of Conduit Warranty Corporation
Chapters
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In this episode, We talk with Josh Crouch about AI's impact on Home Services Business, Automation, and Digital Marketing Strategies. They explore practical tips for contractors to leverage AI, improve operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Timestamps
00:00 Implementing Knowledge Immediately
11:45 The Role of AI in Home Services
24:11 Navigating Business Growth and Challenges<...
In this episode, We discuss with Jarod Smith, CEO of Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair the importance of Leadership, Business Growth, and Team Building. He mentions how passion, continuous learning, and strategic recruiting drive success in the Plumbing Industry.
Timestamps:
00:00 - The Importance of Passion in Leadership
02:11 - Stagnation in the Contracting Industry
06:03 - Setting Inte...
How do you go from a Technician running a one-man show to leading a multi-million dollar HVAC company in just two years? In this episode of Let’s Vent, Cody Brasseal, CEO of Acadiana Comfort, pulls back the curtain on the "uncomfortable" decisions required to scale.
Cody shares his journey, from early days following his father on rooftops to the high-stakes moment he had to choose between folding under debt or ...
In this episode of Let’s Vent Podcast, we sit down with Laura Kelly, Co-Founder of Grow with Clover. Her company is a powerhouse in the home services industry, providing specialized coaching and media services designed to help contractors scaling their Business.
Laura drops a massive truth bomb: The greatest gift you can give your business is radical self-honesty. We dive deep into the "Morning Reset," ...
Are you tired of "SEO Strategies" that bring traffic but zero bookings? In this episode, Kyle Sattler and Paul Olsen from Soo Good join us to vent the Secret on what it actually takes to scale a Home Services Business 10x in a single year.
We aren't just talking about keywords. We’re diving into the psychology of the algorithm, the "Speed to Lead" reality, and why your business might be failing despite ...
The HVAC landscape is undergoing its most significant shift. With new environmental regulations taking effect across the United States, homeowners and contractors alike are navigating the move to next-generation refrigerants.
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Harbeck, a seasoned expert from the Regulatory and Sustainability Team at Johnson Controls. With over a decade of experience at the forefront of HVAC innov...
Most Businesses fail because they ignore the basics. Derek Cormier, Founder of Climate Experts explains why treating every Lead like pure Gold and working every day on Internal Training is the only way to dominate the Home Services Industry. Whether you're in HVAC - Plumbing - Electrical or any Home Services Business, this is your blueprint for massive scale.
If you’ve been hearing about peptides for longevity and wondering what’s real vs hype, this episode breaks it down in plain language, specifically for contractors, technicians, and trades business owners who put their bodies through the wringer.
You’ll hear why “health” can be defined as your ability to heal, how peptide signaling works (without the jargon), and why peptides aren...
How do you scale a home service business to a 9-figure valuation in record time? In this episode of Let’s Vent Podcast, we sit down with Tim O’Reilly, the CEO of Guild Garage Group, to share his professional journey from a CPA at UCF to the CEO of a massive private equity-backed powerhouse.
Tim reveals the "Language of Business" that allowed him to transition from auditing to leading, and the specific lea...
In this episode, we are joined by a familiar face and longtime friend, Zac Garside. His professional journey started at Power Selling Pros, where he helped home services businesses to improve their CSRs performance and the call center experience.
Since we last spoke, Zac had his email marketing business get acquired by Prolific Brand Design, a powerful brand design company in the trades that has retained Zac as their...
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