Best Levergy Podcasts (2025)

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How Lazy Owners Built an Innovative Multimillion-Dollar Home Service Business 37:16

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 e…

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How Ray Stubbs’ People-First Approach Grew His Business 10X in Four Years 44:03

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 …

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No Gimmicks, Just Trust: Redefining HVAC Services With Blake Vantrease 24:12

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 …

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Long-Term Thinking Versus Short-Term Thinking With Glenn Frank 39:16

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 tod…

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Leading Your Business With Purpose 38:31

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 HVA…

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From Immigrant to HVAC Leader: Vishaun Sugrim’s Journey to Success 30:04

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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, Vis…

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The Ethics of Sales 37:35

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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…

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How Ryan Lee Built a Multimillion-Dollar Landscape Lighting Business and You Can Too 42:42

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 Outdoo…

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Building a Legacy in the Trades With Raul and Jorge De La Vega 37:12

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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…

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The Two Hires That Can Double Your Business With Michael Katz 34:39

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 …

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Turning Your Business From Profitable to Valuable 35:00

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 mul…

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How To Buy Back Your Time With David Katz 31:48

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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, R…

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Next-Level Ideas for Exceptional Marketing in Your Home Service Business 50:07

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 …

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From the 1980s to 2025: The Evolution of the HVAC Industry 32:58

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 d…

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Things To Consider When Picking Software for Your Business (And Other Things) 33:34

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 vario…

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The Art of Craftsmanship and Customer Care With Stephen Biggs 27:51

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 …

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From Bible School to HVAC Mastery With Austin Debalski 25:11

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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. B…

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If You’re Stuck, Focus On These Three Things With Renee Lucas 31:24

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BlueCollar.CEO – Renee Lucas is the Co-owner of LCS Heating & Cooling, which provides residential and commercial services in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. The team at LCS has earned a Top 10 Customer Service award. Renee also received the 2023 Woman of the Year award and the Vanguard Award for premier coaching. In this week’s episode, Rya…

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From Basement Beginnings To Branding Success With Larry Kohn 25:28

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BlueCollar.CEO – Larry Kohn is the Owner and Operator of Olympian Plumbing, a full-service plumbing company in Chicago. He spent the first eight years of his career as an apprentice and foreman before bidding on commercial plumbing projects, from planning and specifications to designing and building budgets. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Larry d…

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Triple Your Revenue by Offering Unique Services - Not Just Lower Prices 40:58

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BlueCollar.CEO – 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 today’s episode, Ryan and …

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What Is the Cost To Grow Your Business With John Akhoian 37:17

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BlueCollar.CEO – John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In today’s episode, Ryan and John talk about the cost of growt…

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Avoid These Mistakes if You’re Looking To Exit 25:43

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BlueCollar.CEO – Bob Muller is the CEO and President of Personal Plumbing Inc., a medium-sized plumbing business offering viable solutions to homeowners and businesses needing installations, upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to hard work, and passion for providing the highest quality service ea…

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Thriving in the Trades: How Tom's Air Conditioning Redefines Business Culture 37:03

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BlueCollar.CEO – Tony and Ashlee Koth are the Owners and Presidents of Tom’s Air Conditioning, which has been in the HVAC business for three generations. As a third-generation business owner, Tony specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and residential and commercial installations. After Tony’s fathe…

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Building Dreams: Elevating Trade Opportunities With Keith Flores 30:36

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BlueCollar.CEO – Keith Flores is the CEO of HVACGOD, HG Home Services, and HG Home Guardian. With over 30 years in the HVAC service industry, he serves as a sales driver and brand builder in the home service industry. Before his current ventures, Keith founded National Heating and Cooling, which he scaled from zero to $4.5 million in less than a ye…

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Driving Profits and Customer Satisfaction: Lessons From a Multimillion-Dollar Company 31:41

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BlueCollar.CEO – John Ellis is the Owner and President of Gretna Plumbing, which specializes in residential plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. With over 15 years of experience as a master plumber, he started the company with a $3,000 investment before scaling to millions of dollars in 10 years. In this episode, Ryan and John discuss how to price …

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Expose Your Wasted Marketing With Searchlight With Kevin LeSage 38:47

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BlueCollar.CEO – Kevin LeSage is the CEO of SearchLight Digital, the fastest-growing revenue analytics company in the home service industry. He grew up in the home service industry, helping his father clean copper pipes for his plumbing business. After spending 11 years working in the automotive space implementing data-driven digital marketing stra…

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Keep Your BEST Employees With This Amazing Tool With Chris Buttenham 28:16

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BlueCollar.CEO – Chris Buttenham is the Co-founder of Reins, which creates custom phantom stock and profit-sharing plans to retain employees. Previously, he co-founded Obie, a knowledge management software acquired by Seismic in 2021. In this episode, Ryan and Chris discuss how to retain top talent in your organization through rewards and equity in…

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How Taking Care of People Grew This 8-Figure HVAC Company 39:47

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BlueCollar.CEO – Darren Yarbrough is the Co-founder and CEO of Yarbrough & Sons, a family-owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business. After starting the company in 1988, Darren worked as a service tech, installer, manager, planner, and advisor. Yarbrough & Sons has grown from a mom-and-pop shop to a team of over 55 technicians. In today’s episod…

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The Future of CSMs: AI Voice 41:19

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BlueCollar.CEO – Charlie Felker is the Co-founder and CEO of Free2Grow, an AI voice tool that supports the trades. Before Free2Grow, he owned and operated a multistate home service business that he sold in 2019. As a graduate of West Point, Charlie served in the Army from 2006-2011. In this episode, Ryan and Charlie discuss how AI voice tools will …

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Brand Your Biz for Big Impact 34:30

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BlueCollar.CEO – Robert Keefer is the Co-founder and CEO of Kongify, a home service branding agency. He has built million-dollar home service companies from the ground up. Robert’s mission is to make high-quality branding accessible to smaller businesses. In this week’s episode, Ryan talks with Robert about all things branding for home service comp…

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Create an Unforgettable Brand With Ryan Chute 43:52

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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Chute is the Managing Partner of Wizard of Ads®, a branding agency for service-based businesses. He is also the Co-founder of Cognoscenti Syndicate, where he invests in residential home service companies, professional service businesses, and real estate. As a marketing and sales expert, Ryan works with entrepreneurs to 4x thei…

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The $0 to $75M Story of Aaron Gaynor's Eco Plumbers 41:11

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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters…

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Turn Your Call Center Into a Profit Center With Brigham Dickinson 40:22

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BlueCollar.CEO – Brigham Dickinson is the Founder and President of Power Selling Pros, a leader in customer service and call handler training. As a CSR coach, he has coached over 900 CSRs in the US, Canada, and Australia. Brigham is also the author of Pattern for Excellence, Something to Give, and Patterned after Excellence. In this episode, Ryan a…

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The Importance of Celebrating Wins With Your Team With Chris Koch 38:31

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BlueCollar.CEO – Chris Koch is a Head Coach and Trainer at BDR (Business Development Resources), a premier provider of business training and coaching services. He coaches and consults HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service contractors. With over 25 years of HVAC and plumbing industry experience, Chris founded a startup, completed two ac…

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From Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John Akhoian 38:11

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BlueCollar.CEO – John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple ac…

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Use Financing Options to Grow Your Revenue With Richard Willard 24:42

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BlueCollar.CEO – Richard Willard is the Vice President of Customer Success at Authority Brands, which includes 16 leading home service franchisors, including BuyMax, a company that provides buying rights, networking, and exclusive products to home service businesses. Richard is also the VP of Customer Success at BuyFin, a consumer financing company…

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Leading Through Chaos: Reimagining a Plumbing Business With Mary Geiger 34:25

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BlueCollar.CEO – Mary Geiger is the Owner and President of All About the Pipes Plumbing, an award-winning plumbing contractor in Charlotte, NC. After working as an accountant for her ex-husband’s HVAC business, she founded All About the Pipes in 2017. Mary also volunteers for various charitable organizations for those less fortunate. In today’s epi…

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Cultivating Success: The Power of People in Home Services With Ryan Matthews 31:08

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BlueCollar.CEO – Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs,…

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From Slinging Pizzas to Slinging HVAC Systems With Junior Marte 28:05

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BlueCollar.CEO – Junior Marte is the Owner of Hamptons Air, a leading provider of HVAC services in the Hamptons, New York. With over 20 years of industry experience, Junior and his team have built a reputation for delivering reliable and high-quality heating and cooling services to clients. He began working at his dad’s pizza shop before transition…

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From 8 Trucks to 8 Figures in 8 Years 45:17

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John Wilson is the President of Wilson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, the second-largest home services provider in Northeast Ohio. He has grown the company to $26 million in revenue in eight years. John is also the host of the Owned & Operated podcast, which shares growth stories of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC companies. Follow John o…

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Fleet Cards Reimagined: The Coast Pay Revolution With Daniel Simon 26:58

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BlueCollar.CEO – Daniel Simon is the Founder and CEO of Coast, a fleet card and expense management platform. As a venture-backed entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he co-founded Bread, a data-driven tech payments company that was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. Daniel focuses on building effective products and high-performing teams. In today’s …

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Andrew Manning’s Insane Secret of Success 30:28

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BlueCollar.CEO – Andrew Manning is the Owner of Backup Plumbing in La Grange, Kentucky. As a master plumber, he has spent the past six years scaling his business from the ground up. In this episode, Ryan and Andrew talk about Andrew’s best-kept secret to business growth. Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, mor…

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From Plumber to CEO: The Bizzy-B Story With Lance Ford 33:18

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BlueCollar.CEO – Lance Ford is the Owner of Bizzy-B Plumbing, an award-winning residential plumbing service company. With over 18 years of experience in the plumbing industry, he served an apprenticeship for five years before becoming a CEO. In this week’s episode, Ryan and Lance discuss how Lance transitioned from a plumber to a CEO. Blue Collar C…

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Multi-Generational Impact With Curtis Duncan 36:45

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BlueCollar.CEO – Curtis Duncan is the Owner and CEO of Quality Home HVAC, a family-owned company specializing in residential service and dual-fuel heat pump installations. Curtis and his wife Candace have propelled the company to over 60% year-over-year growth. Having transitioned from digital marketing and sales, he brings a unique perspective to …

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Seizing the American Dream: How to Build a Home Service Empire With Obed Guzman 27:51

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BlueCollar.CEO – Obed Guzman is the Owner and CEO of Alma HVAC Inc., a premier provider of HVAC solutions for commercial buildings. As a first-generation immigrant from Mexico, Obed and his wife Alma moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and founded Alma HVAC Inc. to give back to the community. As a senior HVAC technician, he has over 25 years of exp…

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3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron Salow 30:00

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BlueCollar.CEO – Aaron Salow is the Founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, a digital field service tool for the trades industry. He founded the company to close the gap in skilled trades workers, fostering rapid growth for businesses. Inspired by his father’s career in the blue-collar industry, Aaron has worked as an entrepreneur and employee in manu…

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How To Solve People Problems 31:39

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BlueCollar.CEO – Dave MacDonald is the Owner and Founder of Better Together Group, a group of staffing companies that provide specialized recruiting services for clients and personalized services for job-seekers. The companies include Revolution Staffing, Essential Staffing, and Help Unlimited, each serving specialized markets and demographics. In …

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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business 38:24

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BlueCollar.CEO – Sandy Papavero is the Director of Sales and Marketing at CEO Warrior, a membership dedicated to teaching plumbers, electricians, contractors, and HVAC technicians to lead and scale their businesses. As a certified life coach, visionary entrepreneur, and hypnotherapist specializing in T.I.M.E techniques, Sandy works with professiona…

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Exploring the Hidden Side of Home Inspections With Matthew Query 37:03

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BlueCollar.CEO – Matthew Query is the Owner and Lead Inspector at Freedom Home Services, a home inspection business based in South Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, he holds a South Carolina Residential Builder license, is a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, …

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How To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus Puga 29:40

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BlueCollar.CEO – Gus Puga is the Owner and CEO of Airstream Services, which offers electrical, heating, and AC repair in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. After moving to Tennessee from Southern California in 2005, Gus transitioned out of the automotive industry and founded Airstream Services to offer ethical service and build long-term client relationships…