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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 multiple small businesses, including a plumbing and heating repair and remodeling company, and is the author of Build It, Grow It, Sell It!

In this episode, Ryan and Lynn discuss how to transform your business from profitable to valuable. 

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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, Ryan and David discuss three strategies for buying back your time.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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 seasoned marketing expert and the Co-owner of Home Service Marketing Hub. With over two decades of experience in the home service industry, she owned an agency, Driven Local, and served as a fractional CMO for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies across North America. Megan has also founded an organization encouraging young professionals to pursue careers in the trades. 

In today’s episode, Nancy, Megan, and Ryan share strategies for home service businesses to level-up their marketing.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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 discuss what Cory learned from working with his dad and the upcoming changes in the HVAC space.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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 various industries, including scuba-diving, consulting, poker, and residential painting. 

In this episode, Ryan and Roland discuss key considerations for selecting software for your home service business.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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 contracting. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Stephen discuss unique approaches to craftsmanship and customer service.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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, Ryan and Renee discuss the three areas stagnant business owners should focus on.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.

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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 discuss Larry’s business lessons, including the importance of branding, making mistakes, and celebrating wins.

Blue Collar CEO is a podcast that is all about helping you build a better, more profitable, more sustainable & kick-ass home service business. Join Levergy® CEO Ryan Redding each week who will be joined by industry experts who will break down their success stories and give their best-kept secrets for industry domination. You do not want to miss it! Learn more at https://www.bluecollar.ceo/, or https://www.levergy.io.