To The Point - Home Services Podcast

To The Point - Home Services Podcast

The Home Services podcast that gets to the point, with solutions to help your service company grow. Our focus is to help HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, etc. companies learn how to grow their companies with marketing & operational solutions.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 28 mins

In this powerhouse episode, Leland Smith, founder of Service Champions, and Aaron Gaynor, host and industry leader, sit down for an eye-opening discussion on how to thrive in the trades—even in the face of rising tariffs, economic shifts, and operational challenges.


Leland dives deep into the art of pricing, how his team stayed ahead of the curve during economic shifts, and why club memberships have been a cornerstone of Service...

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🔥 In this high-energy micro episode, Chris dives into one of the most overlooked yet powerful business growth strategies: RELATIONSHIPS. Whether you’re leading a multimillion-dollar HVAC empire or just starting out in your trade, this episode is packed with hard-hitting truths, real-world examples, and actionable insights. Relationships aren't just a “nice to have”—they’re a must-have.


From mentors and peers to vendors, com...

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In this episode of To The Point Home Services Podcast, hosts Chris and Chad sit down with Yossi Wachtel, Founder & President of Monkey Wrench to explore his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. From scaling a one-truck plumbing company to a $25M+ home services powerhouse in Southern California, Yossi gets real about navigating tough markets, leadership through crisis, personal branding, and building a customer-obsessed culture.

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In this episode of To The Point Home Services, we sit down with Michael Caito, a business scaling expert and CEO of Management Action Programs (MAP). Michael shares powerful insights on leadership, business discipline, and creating a structured path to success. Whether you're a small business owner or an aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build a high-performing team, develop habits fo...

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🚀 In this episode of To The Point Home Services, Tommy Mello and Tom Howard dive deep into one of the biggest debates in business growth: Should you expand via Greenfield (starting from scratch) or through Acquisitions (buying existing companies)?

Tommy, a strong advocate for Greenfield expansion, shares why he believes in building a business from the ground up, ensuring full control over operations, branding, and culture. Meanwhil...

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🎙 Welcome back to To The Point Home Services! In this episode, we sit down with Sean Crane, a transformation coach, speaker, and author, who shares his powerful journey from incarceration to becoming a leader in personal development and fitness. Sean’s story is one of redemption, discipline, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence in both business and life. If you’ve ever felt stuck or wanted to unlock your full potential, this e...

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🔥 In this powerful episode, Ken Goodrich and Ishmael Valdez sit down to discuss the mindset, struggles, and grit required to build and scale a business. They dive into personal stories of overcoming adversity, lessons from mentorship, and the key traits that separate successful entrepreneurs from the rest.

🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The role of adversity in shaping successful entrepreneurs

✅ How Ishmael built his busines...

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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Holland, an industry veteran who built and sold a successful home services business. Steve shares his journey from starting with nothing to scaling a multi-million-dollar company, offering actionable advice on branding, employee culture, and competing with private equity-backed companies. Whether you're a small business owner looking to scale or an industry ve...

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    🚀 Scaling a business from $3M to $10M isn’t easy—but it’s possible with the right mindset, strategy, and execution! In this episode of To The Point Home Services, Chris and Chad Peterman dive deep into the key checkpoints along the journey to scaling a successful home services business.


    Chad shares invaluable lessons from his own experience at Peterman Brothers, including:

    ✅ The importance of scrappiness and hard work in the ear...

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    🚀 Why Most Home Services Marketing Strategies Fail | To The Point Home Services Podcast 🎙️


    In this micro episode, we're diving into one of the biggest challenges in home services marketing—why so many strategies fail and what you can do to fix them! 🔥


    Chris shares insights from years of experience in home services digital marketing, breaking down key metrics, tracking issues, and agency communication failures that coul...

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    🚀 Building a Winning Culture to Scale Your Business | To The Point Home Services Podcast 🚀


    In this episode of To The Point Home Services, Chad and Wyatt dive deep into one of the most critical aspects of business success—company culture. Whether you're running a small team or managing multiple locations, your business culture will define how far you go.


    🔹 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

    ✅ Why culture is the foundation ...

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    In this episode of To The Point Home Services, host Chris Yano and co-host Chad Peterman talk with Weldon Long, head of the Weldon Long Organization, a best-selling author, sales expert, and entrepreneur. Weldon shares his journey from spending 13 years in prison to building and selling multi-million-dollar businesses in the home services industry.

    He explains how mindset, personal responsibility, and consistency are the foundation ...

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    In this episode of To The Point Home Services, a Rhino Experience Podcast, Chris Yano sits down with Michael Franzese, a former mobster turned entrepreneur, to discuss his fascinating life and experiences. Michael shares his incredible journey from the streets of New York as a member of the Colombo crime family to becoming a successful businessman after leaving that life behind. He talks about how his involvement in the mob, partic...

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    In this episode of To The Point Home Services, a Rhino Experience Podcast, Chris Yano and Chad Peterman are joined by Dan Claps, CEO and co-founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration and The Franchise Playbook, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind scaling a franchise business, building a strong brand, and maintaining consistency across multiple locations.

    Dan shares insights on the franchise growth process, the role of tr...

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    🔥 In this episode of To The Point Home Services, Chris Yano shares a powerful motivational podcast. If you’re looking for that extra push to fuel your day, this is it! Chris introduces Motiversity and highlights an episode titled Alpha Wolf Mentality, featuring electrifying clips from top business and sports icons like Gary Vee, David Goggins, Jocko Willink, Eric Thomas, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Mike Tyson.

    💡 Ke...

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    🎙️ Welcome to 'To The Point Home Services' Podcast!

    In this game-changing micro-episode, Chris introduces RYNO Call Intelligence, a cutting-edge AI-powered tool designed to transform how contractors manage customer calls. With over 17 years in digital marketing for home services, Chris shares his labor of love—an innovation that’s been years in the making. 🚀

    📌 Key Highlights:

    • The challenges of traditional call monitorin...
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    In this episode of To the Point Podcast, Chris Yano sits down with Chad Peterman to demystify the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Together, they discuss practical tips, strategies, and metrics for contractors and business owners to maximize their digital marketing efforts. With actionable advice and engaging banter, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their online presence and hold their marketing...

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    In this episode of To The Point – Home Services Podcast, host Chris Yano is joined by his co-host, Chad Peterman, President of Peterman Brothers, to discuss navigating the challenges of a competitive home services market. Chad Peterman brings his hands-on leadership experience and practical insights to the conversation, making this episode a must-listen for professionals aiming to thrive in any market condition.


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    In this episode of To The Point – Home Services Podcast, Chris Yano and his co-hosts, Chad Peterman and Travis Rinke welcome Patrick Kelley, President of Sano Heating & Air Conditioning , to discuss his inspiring journey from Marine Corps service to founding a successful HVAC company in Anaheim, CA. Patrick shares how his military background, competitive mindset, and a commitment to quality have shaped his leadership style and ...

  • January 7, 2025 34 mins

    Episode Overview

    Welcome back to To The Point Home Services! Chris kicks off the new year with an empowering episode focused on not just setting goals but accomplishing them. Drawing from personal experiences, expert insights, and actionable strategies, Chris breaks down the art of goal setting into five simple but effective rules.

    Whether you’re aiming to crush business milestones, improve your health, or strengthen persona...

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