OutWork'em Podcast

OutWork'em Podcast

Welcome to the Outwork'em Podcast by OutWorkem Digital! Join hosts Ryan Kearney and Jana Kearney, Co-Founders of OutWork'em Digital, as they interview top leaders in the home service industry. This podcast offers in-depth conversations with successful entrepreneurs and industry experts to help you elevate your marketing, sales, and business strategies. Whether you're in HVAC, roofing, plumbing, mold remediation, or any other home service field, the Outwork'em Podcast provides actionable insights and real-world advice to help you outwork the competition and grow your business. Hear from founders and innovators who share their experiences, marketing tactics, and how they've achieved lasting success in their markets. Subscribe now and stay updated on the latest episodes to learn how to take your home service business to the next level. 🔗 Learn more about OutWork'em Digital: https://outworkemdigital.com/

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December 11, 2025 59 mins

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Jana Kearney welcomes Christy Hutchison to kick off Season 2 of the Outwork’em Podcast. Christy is the founder of Healthy Home Christy, a specialized real estate service that helps people with mold illness and environmental sensitivities find safe, healthy homes in Arizona and California.

Christy opens up about her own 15-year journey with unexplained health symptoms that ultimately traced back to mold exposure. It sta...

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Uncovering Hidden Mold with Arizona's Best Mold Detection Dog! 🐕

Jana Kearney sits down with Trent Haws of @hawshomesaz to discuss how Honey the Mold Dog is revolutionizing home inspections in Arizona. From $6M Paradise Valley homes to everyday family residences - mold doesn't discriminate, and neither does this dynamic duo.

Learn why conventional testing fails, how to protect your family's health, and w...

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🏗️ From landscaping to luxury builds! Scott Knudson of OHPLC shares his 15-year journey in construction, the soul of design-build work, and why loving what you do changes everything. Plus: casitas, ADUs & the future of Phoenix building!

Episode 30 out now! 🔗 https://www.ohplc.com/ 📱 @ohplc_designbuild


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OutWork'em Ep 30 Scott Knudson on Building with Soul & The Future of P...

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Ryan Kearney sits down with Emery Parks to discuss the hidden costs of roof neglect, building a values-driven business, and why doing the right thing always pays off in home services.

Learn why your roof might be costing you more than you think!

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In Episode 28 of the OutWork'em Podcast, guest host Jana Kearney sits down with Marie Coppola, owner-operator of Ignite Construction, a licensed residential and commercial general contractor serving the Greater Phoenix area. With over 11 years in business, Marie shares her incredible journey from New York real estate investing to building a trusted construction company in Arizona.

In this inspiring conversation, M...

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In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, guest host Jana Kearney sits down with Jake from Jake's Carpet Cleaning, a passionate owner-operator serving Littleton, Co and the Denver metro area with a unique approach to carpet and air duct cleaning. Jake shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey - from accidentally starting a business while in college to scaling up to 10 employees, then consciously scaling...

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In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, guest host Jana Kearney sits down with Nohea, founder of Sentenac House Interiors, to explore her inspiring journey from 12 years in corporate marketing to creating a thriving interior design business. Nohea shares her passion for timeless design that prioritizes both beauty and functionality for real families with kids, pets, and busy lifestyles.

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In Episode 25 of the OutWork'em Podcast by OutWork'em Digital, host Ryan Kearney sits down with Drew Lasley, owner of Handcraft Builders AZ, for a conversation that starts with a funny jiu-jitsu story and dives deep into the world of custom residential construction! 🏗️

Drew shares his inspiring journey from high school trade work to becoming a licensed general contractor specializing in high-touch residentia...

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In Episode 24 of the OutWork'em Podcast by OutWork'em Digital, Ryan Kearney sits down with Matt Janecek, owner-operator of Janecek Construction alongside his father. Matt shares an incredible success story: how delivering exceptional work on just 2 ADA bathroom renovations at a senior living facility led to landing a massive $800,000 contract for 75 additional bathroom remodels.

This episode dives deep into t...

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In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, host Jana Kearney sits down with Jack Dyer, Principal Designer and Partner at OHPLC (Outdoor Homes, Pools, Landscapes & Casitas). Jack shares his fascinating journey from English major to becoming an award-winning outdoor living designer in Arizona's competitive luxury market.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Jack's philosophy that "design is some...
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In Episode 22 of the OutWork'em Podcast by Outwork'em Digital, Co-Founder Ryan Kearney sits down with Kyle Grossberger, owner and founder of Pristine Turf Cleaning! Kyle shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey that started with a simple problem in his own backyard - stinky artificial turf from his French bulldog. What began as a DIY solution turned into a thriving business serving the entire Phoenix Va...

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In Episode 21 of the OutWork'em Podcast by OutWorkem Digital, host Ryan Kearney sits down with John Hinton, owner-operator of Desert Pool Tech and five-time consecutive winner of Best of the Valley for pool cleaning and service. John shares his incredible journey from working at Discount Tire while attending seminary to building a thriving pool service business that's dominated the Phoenix market for half a ...

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Join Ryan Kearney as he interviews Ben Van Balen, owner of Triangle Air Conditioning in Pittsburgh's South Hills! Ben shares how he modernized a 73-year family HVAC business while preserving its legacy values.

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  • Transitioning from pencil-and-paper to digital systems without overwhelming veteran staff
  • Growing revenue from $800K to $2.7M through strategic tech adoption
  • Educating customers on high-efficien...
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Episode 19 of the Outwork'em Podcast, host Ryan Kearney sits down with Tyler Smerz, founder of Pluto Social Media, for an inspiring conversation that started over coffee at Press Coffee in Phoenix. Tyler shares how he helps local service businesses scale and get customers through Instagram using his proven Social Scaling System.

This episode is packed with real results: Tyler's system helped Ryan&ap...

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Discover how faith, skill mastery, and a passion for excellence drive this unique tree service entrepreneur


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Join host Ryan Kearney as he sits down with Dillon, owner of True Vine Tree Service LLC, for an inspiring conversation about pursuing excellence in the tree service industry. Dillon shares his journey from sales to becoming a specialized tree climber, how his background in wrest...

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In this engaging conversation, Ryan chats with Matt Andrews, founder of Sparkly House Cleaning, about his journey from the advertising world to building a successful home cleaning business operating in Nashville, Milwaukee, and Las Vegas.

Matt shares candid insights about starting his business based on a single opportunity that he couldn't pass up (even though he wasn't ready!), the challenges of s...

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In this episode, Ryan Kearney interviews Steve DiFabio, owner of Dirty Turf, who shares his journey from marketing expert to dominating the turf cleaning industry. Steve reveals his strategies for business growth, customer service excellence, and maintaining a competitive edge. From secret maintenance tips to expanding into new markets, this conversation is packed with insights for both homeowners with artificial turf...

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In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, host Ryan Kearney sits down with Jesse Moreng, founder of Diversified Landscape Management. Jesse shares his journey from professional MMA fighter to landscape business owner, and how he's bringing his passion for health, wellness, and sustainable practices to the commercial and residential landscape industry in Phoenix.

Jesse discusses how he started his business in...

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In Episode 14 of the OutWork'em Podcast, Ryan Kearney sits down with entrepreneur Zahck Israel to explore his remarkable journey from cabinet maker to multi-business owner. Zahck shares the fascinating story of how he built Longview Cabinets from scratch after walking out of his job with no plan, growing it into a nearly $800,000 business before successfully selling it. He then leveraged his woodworking skills an...

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In this episode of the Outwork'em Podcast, Ryan Kearney sits down with Quinten, founder of Q&A Landscaping in Pittsburgh, PA. Discover how Quinten built his business from cutting grass in high school to managing a successful landscaping company with multiple dump trucks and specialized equipment. 🚚

Quinten shares invaluable insights about:

  • His journey from a side hustle in college to a full-fledged busines...
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