The TradeMarke

In this dynamic episode of The TradeMarke, co-hosts Eric Thomas and Sarah Ghirardo dive deep into the evolving world of marketing for the trades. Joined by guest Crystal Williams from Lemonseed Marketing, they explore groundbreaking insights, trends, and actionable strategies to help home service businesses thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Key takeaways include:

• AI in Marketing: How tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your approach...

In this episode of The TradeMarke Podcast, Eric Thomas and Sarah Ghirardo sit down with Dana Staszkiewicz, co-founder of the Opus & Golds Group, to explore her remarkable transition from a career in retail and ad agencies to becoming a leader in the trades industry. Dana shares her story of entering the trades through her brother's plumbing business, the challenges they overcame, and how they scaled the company to success befor...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The TradeMarke, live from the Service World Expo 2024 in Orlando. We are thrilled to introduce Josh Davis from MailShark, our very first sponsor on the show. In this episode, we dive into the world of direct mail marketing, exploring how Mail Shark, a company specializing in direct mail marketing for home service contractors, helps contractors enhance their direct mail and response marketing s...

Join us in this lively episode of The TradeMarke as hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas interview the dynamic Lupita Thompson. Get ready for a journey through unique culinary experiences, hilarious games, and insightful discussions on effective branding in the trade industry. Discover the secrets behind successful marketing strategies, memorable trade show moments, and how personal stories add value to professional growth. Whether...

Welcome to The Trademarke, where marketing meets the trades! Join hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas as they dive into the world of social media with special guest Kaleigh Gregory. Discover how social media can transform your business, learn from Kaleigh's fascinating journey from coordinating magician tours to becoming a marketing expert, and uncover secrets for leveraging Instagram effectively. Whether you're a trade profession...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Trademarke. Today, we're joined by Nolan Bradbury to discuss the intricate and often overlooked area of business accounting. Throughout this episode, we dive into why accounting doesn't have to be a dreadful task but can be pivotal for business growth and financial success.

Our host shares personal anecdotes and expert advice on how business owners can restructure their accounting prac...

Welcome back to another episode of The TradeMarke! In this exciting edition, the spotlight is on Tim Brown from Hook Agency.

Join hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas as they dive into the unique challenges and strategies in the trade marketing arena. With a special focus on the growing importance of organic marketing and the role of content creation, this episode offers valuable advice for businesses aiming to scale up.

Whether yo...

Welcome back to another episode of The Trademarke Podcast, where hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas bring warmth to the world of trades and marketing. As the season transitions to what we fondly call 'blankie season' (also known as shoulder season), we dive into engaging conversations that are sure to keep you both entertained and informed.

This episode features a special guest, Valerie Garcia from Colair, a residential heating &...

Join Eric Thomas and Sarah Ghirardo as they dive into an inspiring conversation with Miranda Hufford from Red Barn Service on this episode of The Trademark. Eric & Sarah uncover Miranda's unique journey from co-owning a restaurant to managing operations at Red Barn Service, a company known for its innovative approach in the HVAC and electrical trades.

Discover how Miranda's past experiences have shaped her business acumen and h...

Welcome to another riveting episode of The TradeMarke! Join hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas as they dive into the exciting world of trades and marketing. This week, they are thrilled to have Tawnya Strittmatter on the show, discussing her unique journey from growing a successful HVAC and plumbing business to serving on the board of the Joseph Groh Foundation.

Tawnya shares her inspiring story of working alongside her visionary...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The TradeMarke, your go-to podcast for everything marketing in the trades! In this episode, hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas are joined by the incredible Felicity Monsees. Together, they delve into the intriguing world of trades marketing, exploring insights, stories, and strategies that unite the trades and marketing industries.

The conversation kicks off with a fun icebreaker about favor...

Welcome to another dynamic episode of The TradeMarke! Today, we have the extraordinary Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service and host of The Home Service Expert podcast, joining Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas. Tommy shares his inspiring journey, personal growth, and how he balances life and business with passion and efficiency.

In this episode, Tommy discusses the importance of personal branding, the power of relationships...

Welcome back to another episode of the TradeMarke Podcast! This week, we are thrilled to have Ryan Redding from Levergy back on the show. Ryan joins hosts Sarah Ghirardo from Remarkable and Eric Thomas from Rival Digital to dive into the pivotal topic of leadership and its impact on marketing.

In this episode, Ryan shares his expertise on how effective leadership can make or break your marketing efforts. Before diving deep into the...

Welcome back to another episode of The TradeMarke Podcast! In this episode, hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas sit down with Josh Crouch, Founder of Relentless Digital and Host of Service Business Mastery, to discuss his journey from accounting to the trades and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.

Discover the importance of focusing on operations, leveraging AI and automation, and the power of cohesive marketing strate...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The TradeMarke Podcast! This week, we are thrilled to have a very special guest, Shauna Brown from On The Double Heating and Cooling. Shauna shares her incredible story and the powerful lessons she has learned along the way.

In this episode, hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas dive deep into Shauna's journey, discussing her roots in the HVAC industry, the challenges she and her business ...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Trademarke Podcast where we dive into Google's latest changes and how they impact marketers and consumers alike. This episode features special guests Johnny Wenzel, Ryan Redding, and Matt Tyner who share their insights on the evolving landscape of search engines.

We kick off with a light-hearted conversation about secondhand embarrassment before diving into the serious topic of Google's ne...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The TradeMarke! This week, we are thrilled to host Jill Villejoin, a marketing expert with a rich background in the trades and home service industry.

Join us as Jill shares her journey from growing up in a family-owned electrical company to her current role in franchise marketing. Learn about her innovative strategies for launching new franchise locations, the importance of community enga...

Welcome to another episode of The TradeMarke, your go-to podcast for marketing in the trades. Join hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas as they dive deep into the world of SEO with industry expert David Kaminski. Discover the secret sauce behind Dave's success in building the largest window cleaning company in Arizona and Colorado using purely SEO strategies.

In this episode, Dave shares invaluable insights on creating impactful co...

Step into The TradeMarke Podcast, your go-to podcast for everything marketing in the trades. Hosted by award-winning industry marketing experts, Sarah Ghirardo from Remarketable and Eric Thomas from Rival Digital. Together, we're here to unite the worlds of trades and marketing, bringing you insights, stories, and strategies from the heart of the industry. Whether you're a trade professional, a marketing expert, or somewhere in bet...