A weekly home inspection podcast hosted by the founders of Inspector Toolbelt - the premier home inspection software. Get tips, insights, strategies, and more from our hosts and guests to help give your home inspection business a boost. Ian and Beon are property inspection and tech industry veterans with over 20 years of experience each. Sometimes they even stay on point :)
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World-class software development requires far more than language/platform expertise and steady sprints. Join us as we describe time-tested, industry-proven software best practices at the team, organization, and leadership levels, sharing examples from recent engagements with software teams of all sizes. Construx is led by industry leader Steve McConnell, author of Code Complete and More Effective Agile. Software experts first and software trainers and consultants second, our team has seen wh ...
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Plumbers, HVAC, Electricians, Garage Door, Pest Control and Roofers! This show is for you. 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 where 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: ...
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Welcome to The Gauge, brought to you by HomeGauge Inspection Software! We cover valuable insights and expert tips for the Home & RV Inspection Industry, including how to build your business online and out in the real world. Our mission is to help you learn and grow in this exciting field while building a thriving business that provides exceptional value to your clients. Whether you're a certified home inspector, a curious entrepreneur, or simply interested in inspections, join us on THE GAUG ...
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This podcast is dedicated in helping businesses with their fleet maintenance and management. Get tips, insights, and best practices from experienced professionals across various industries.
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3 Ways to Refocus Your Business on Your Greatest Asset: The Technician With Aaron Salow
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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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Can unprofessional communication really deter potential clients in the home inspection industry? Unearth the secrets to mastering first impressions as Kristine Gerber from Inspector Toolbelt joins us for an eye-opening discussion. Kristine sheds light on how something as simple as a full voicemail box or an unprofessional message can turn potential…
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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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Strategic Goal-Setting for Home Inspection Success
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Can goal-setting be the difference between business success and failure? Join us on this enlightening episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk as we uncover the vital importance of having clear objectives in the home inspection industry. Reflecting on my own journey to achieving planned successes, we'll explore the stark difference between accidental vic…
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How Changing Your Mindset Can Grow Your Business
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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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Good Business is Good Business - With Randy Lima
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Can good customer service turn a mundane home inspection into an unforgettable experience? Join us on this episode of Inspector Toolbelt Talk as we host the always insightful Randy Lima. Randy draws compelling parallels between the stellar customer service at Chick-fil-A and what home inspectors can achieve with just a touch of politeness, genuine …
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Exploring the Hidden Side of Home Inspections With Matthew Query
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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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Ever wondered how a home inspector could become a TikTok sensation? Meet Austin Jenkins, or Inspector AJ, the world’s most famous home inspector. From aviation videos to viral roof inspections, AJ recounts his journey to social media stardom and shares strategies that keep his audience hooked. Listen to AJ's insights on posting frequency, handling …
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How To Grow Your Business Ethically With Gus Puga
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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…
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Are Mandatory Home Inspections a Good Thing?
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What if skipping a home inspection could be a thing of the past? Join us on Inspector Toolbelt Talk as we sit down with Preston Sandlin from Home Inspection Carolina, a pioneer who has been in the home inspection industry since the mid-90s. In a thought-provoking discussion, we dive deep into the legislative efforts spearheaded by Massachusetts, Ne…
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The Crazy Fast Growth of This HVAC Startup
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BlueCollar.CEO – Dalton Hadley and Zach Jones are the Owners of Air Support Heating and Cooling, an HVAC provider in Louisville, Kentucky. In just one year, they scaled the business from zero to $1.5 million. Now in their second year of business, the pair manages operations in multiple locations. Dalton has experience in HVAC management, installati…
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Episode 19: Florida Licensing, Inspection Associations and Branding
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Join us for an insightful episode as we explore the journey of becoming a licensed home inspector in Florida and starting your own business in the field. Our guest, Natalie Jenkins, shares her experience from exam preparation to overcoming startup challenges and growing a client base. She discusses the impact of FABI (Florida Association of Buildin…
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The 7 Powers of a Scalable Home Service Business With Al Levi
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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Levi is the CEO and Consultant at The 7-Power Contractor, a business consulting and training firm that has helped hundreds of service and installation-based contracting businesses streamline their operations. He is also the author of The 7-Power Contractor, which includes seven principles for business success. After working more…
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Relationship Marketing for Home Inspectors
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Join Ian and David on Inspector Toolbelt Talk as they dissect the art of relationship building in the home inspection industry. Drawing from their own experiences and a touch of humor, they unravel the complexities of parasocial and intersocial relationships—one-sided interactions versus direct, two-way connections—and how mastering both can lead t…
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What do we do when we are faced with "The New"? When something is new to us, it's harder to estimate, harder to plan, and harder to execute. Some development projects involve much more that is new than others. How do we identify the new and deal with it in a constructive way? In this episode of Inspect & Adapt, Construx's Mark Griffin, Steve Tockey…
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The Original Architect of ServiceTitan’s Pricebook Pro With Andy Wyatt
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BlueCollar.CEO – Andy Wyatt is the Founder of WyattWorks Plumbing, a family-owned business providing fast, reliable, and same-day plumbing services. He began his journey in the trades 43 years ago, working alongside a master plumber. Andy is also the original software architect of PricebookPro. In today’s episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how Andy …
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Group Psychosis in the Home Inspection Industry
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Could shared delusions be affecting your business practices? Join us as we unravel the fascinating concept of group psychosis, or "folie à deux," and its unexpected relevance to the home inspection industry. Discover how collective misconceptions, much like widely misquoted movie lines, can shape the beliefs and behaviors of inspectors. We dive int…
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Business Management Software: The Key to Operational Success With Paul Carmody
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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Carmody is the President of Successware, an industry-leading business management software provider for home service companies. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, he has worked in the SaaS, internet infrastructure, supply chain, and manufacturing industries. Before Successware, Paul served as the COO o…
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Learning From Failure Leads to MultiMillion-Dollar Growth With Josh Moryl
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BlueCollar.CEO – Josh Moryl is the Owner of JM Mechanical, which provides top-notch furnace and air conditioning repairs, as well as plumbing and electrical services. With over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry, he became a master at the craft while working as a technician before founding JM Mechanical to provide honest, customer-centric,…
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Innovation and Service-Based Leadership With Matt Stone
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BlueCollar.CEO – Matt Stone is the President of Stone Heating and Air, which specializes in residential and commercial AC and heating repair and maintenance. With over 30 years of experience in construction, he is also the Owner and President of Pressure Point Roofing, LLC. Matt founded Stone Heating and Air to provide superior service and enhanced…
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Starting out With Nothing To Becoming a Multimillion-Dollar Business With Nikki Bridge
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BlueCollar.CEO – Nikki Bridge is the Owner of Viking Heating & Air Conditioning, which offers full-service heating and cooling repairs, installation, tune-ups, maintenance, and more. She and her husband started the business with nothing before scaling it to a multimillion-dollar company. In this episode, Ryan and Nikki talk about how to scale perso…
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Rebranding as a Mission-Driven Company and Firing Yourself Too Early With Thomas Mathisen
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BlueCollar.CEO – Thomas Mathisen is the President and Managing Partner of Tommy Cool Air, a full-service heating and cooling contractor. He founded the company in 1994 to bring homes and businesses quality and reliable services. Serving the Corpus Christi area, Tommy Cool Air specializes in servicing and installing complete heating and air systems,…
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Vets & Public Servants as Home Inspectors
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Imagine transitioning from a career of service to a role where your hard-earned skills can shine in new, unexpected ways. We had the pleasure of sitting down with home inspection expert and former soldier Mike, who shared his journey and why veterans and first responders are making waves in the home inspection industry. Mike's story is a testament …
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Leadership & Grit: Personal Insights From Stephen Akian
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BlueCollar.CEO – Stephen Akian is the Owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. As a Master Plumber and Certified Plumbing Designer (CPD), he has experience in commercial plumbing and HVAC. Akian Plumbing was voted “Best of the Best” by Market Surveys of America, and the company’s five-star reviews and loyal client base demonstrate a …
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Hidden Figures: How This NCAA Basketball Coach Is Disrupting the Trades With Khadija J Head
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BlueCollar.CEO – Khadija J Head is the CEO of Head’s Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc., the oldest black-owned, full-service plumbing company in the state of Georgia. As a certified Women-Owned Small Business and Minority Business Enterprise, Head’s Plumbing provides professional plumbing services for commercial, state, local, and federal clients. W…
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Why can't I know—with high precision—the final cost, scope, and time frame of my work effort? One of the biggest reasons you can't know all three at once is illustrated by Steve McConnell's Cone of Uncertainty. In this episode of Inspect & Adapt, Construx's Mark Griffin, Steve Tockey, and Earl Beede talk about what the Cone is, how it impacts your …
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Preston Kincaid himself joins us to dissect the often-misguided pursuit of vanity metrics in the home inspection industry. Ever wonder why some inspectors boast about the number of inspections they perform or the number of inspectors they hire rather than what really matters? Through Preston's seasoned eyes, we examine how these inflated numbers ca…
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6 Hiring Myths That Are Ruining Your Recruiting (Probably) With Paul Sanneman
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BlueCollar.CEO – Paul Sanneman is the Founder and President of Contractor Staffing Source, which provides full-cycle construction staffing services. As a serial entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, he has founded several coaching companies and has consulted more than 400 construction companies. He is passionate about coaching and helping …
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How a Creator Is Redefining the Landscaping Industry With Monique Allen
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BlueCollar.CEO – Monique Allen is the CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscape firm that focuses on the complete lifecycle of landscaping projects. As a regenerative business coach, she strives to improve land, lives, and professional satisfaction through Life-Scaping and compassionate business-building. Monique is also a land…
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Drinking With Jay - Dealing With "People Burnout"
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Ever felt like you're teetering on the edge of burnout, with each home inspection client feeling like it chips away a bit more of your sanity? Jay and Ian have a candid conversation that uncovers the raw emotional cost of our industry. We're not just inspectors; we're human beings trying to balance work, life, and the occasional odd comment about o…
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Get a CPA That Knows Your Business With Brett Neal
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BlueCollar.CEO – Brett Neal, CPA is the Owner of High Velocity Accounting, which helps HVAC business owners understand their finances to build profitable companies. As a consultant and advisor to home service businesses, he helps entrepreneurs manage bookkeeping and accounting services to scale and nurture their teams. Brett also works with CRMs li…
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Tactics To Grow Your Business During Shoulder Season
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BlueCollar.CEO – Michael Moorhouse is the President of Mosquito Shield, which provides residential and commercial customers with professional mosquito and pest control services. Having started as the branch manager of the company’s flagship office before advancing to president, he has grown alongside the franchise. Michael continues Mosquito Shield…
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The Q2 - 2024 Home Inspection Market Outlook
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Listen in as we discuss the Q2 market outlook for home inspectors in 2024. The landscape is changing: a thinning in the ranks of home inspectors and real estate agents has leveled the playing field, offering insights into a market that's slowly rebounding. We'll dissect the complexities of a subtle yet significant transformation—where buyers are op…
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How A. Fagundes Grew From Chuck-In-A-Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Powerhouse With Al Fagundes
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BlueCollar.CEO – Al Fagundes is the Owner and President of A. Fagundes Plumbing & Heating Inc., a family-owned and operated business that has been offering high-quality workmanship in Massachusetts since 2003. As a Master Plumber, Al is skilled in troubleshooting heating and AC systems and strives to maximize customer satisfaction. In today’s episo…
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Mastering Growth and Profit in Home Inspection: A Talk with Nick Gromicko
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Unlock the secrets to scaling your home inspection business with self-made magnate Nick Gromicko as he sheds light on the path from solo entrepreneur to the leader of 14 thriving enterprises. Despite forgoing formal business education, Nick's hands-on, practical growth strategies highlight the importance of balancing profit with personal fulfillmen…
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How Field Capture Technology Is Improving Team Development and Customer Satisfaction With Claire Ficke
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BlueCollar.CEO – Claire Ficke is a Business Development and Partnerships Manager at CompanyCam, an app designed to enhance team communication and build customer trust through field captures. Claire is responsible for fostering relationships and collaborating with influential industry leaders. She is a conference speaker who highlights the importanc…
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If hindsight is 20/20—and it's good practice to look back to find ways you could do better—then why do retrospectives seem like such a waste of time? Shouldn't they be a goldmine that we're excited about rather than just another obligatory meeting? Inspect & Adapt host Mark Griffin gathers fellow Construx staff, Steve Tockey, Jenny Stuart, and Earl…
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Lessons Learned the Hard Way With Elena Chrimat
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BlueCollar.CEO – Elena Chrimat is the Co-owner of Ideal Air Conditioning and Insulation, a full-service residential and light commercial home performance company specializing in heating and air, duct sealing, insulation, ventilation systems, and energy audits. Elena has been integral in the company’s growth since launching in 2009. A pioneer in the…
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How Diversification Helped This 50 Year Old Business Thrive With Kevin Berounsky
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BlueCollar.CEO – Kevin Berounsky is the Owner of Douglas Orr Plumbing, Inc., a family-owned business providing repairs and installation services in Miami, FL. At 13 years old, Kevin was hired as a shop helper and gradually promoted to positions with leadership opportunities. His primary responsibilities include purchasing, day-to-day operations, an…
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Dealing With Difficult People in Home Inspections
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Do you ever feel like you're navigating a minefield when dealing with difficult people? That's exactly what David and Ian tackle head-on, sharing our toolkit for managing those hair-pulling interactions that can make or break your day. From the nuances of home inspections to everyday run-ins, we reveal the power of clear communication and the art o…
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Growing Multiple Markets at Once With Jason Mangone
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BlueCollar.CEO – Jason Mangone is the Co-founder and CEO of Newbury Franklin Home Services, a nationwide provider of concierge maintenance services. In 2006, Jason graduated from Boston College with a BA in political science, and in 2013 graduated from Yale University with his MA in international relations. He served as an Infantry Officer for the …
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Powerful Growing Pains With Alexander Ortega
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BlueCollar.CEO – Alexander Ortega is the Owner of Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage Inc., a plumbing company providing residential and commercial services in the North Shore and the Northwest Chicago suburbs. Alexander has 33 years of experience in the industry and has owned his company for over 23 years. Under his leadership, Reliance Plumbing ha…
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What The NAR Settlement Means For Home Inspectors
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Discover the seismic shifts shaking the foundations of real estate and home inspection industries as Beon and Ian analyze the National Association of Realtors' latest settlement. No longer will sellers shoulder the financial burden of buyer's agent commissions—a change that could rewrite the rules of real estate transactions. We navigate through th…
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Igniting Passion for the Trades Through Education With Michele Seaman
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BlueCollar.CEO – Michele Seaman is the Co-owner of L&M Service Specialists, which provides service and support for HVAC systems, fireplaces, space heaters, and fire pits. At 26 years old, Michele began her career in the HVAC industry as a service technician for a utility company. She completed her four-year apprenticeship with some of the highest t…
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How To Build Your In-House Training Program With Gina Camacho
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BlueCollar.CEO – Gina Camacho is the Co-founder and COO of BlueRecruit, a recruiting platform connecting trade workers with employers. Gina and her husband realized the difficulty companies had in hiring and sought a better solution that didn’t rely on sifting through unqualified resumes. Her background in the technology industry, customer success,…
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Overcoming the Stigma of Home Warranty Companies With Christina Wilson
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BlueCollar.CEO – Christina Wilson is the CSO of Budget Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a family-owned and operated HVAC company servicing St. Charles and St. Louis, MI. Christina is an expert in sales and customer service and is skilled in project management, policy analysis, and market analysis. She is a member of Women in HVACR and is involved in tw…
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Sean Garvey, the mastermind behind Dwellinspect, steps in and shows us the power of good branding and being "boutique". He joins us to unravel the secrets of crafting a powerful brand identity, and we dig into his personal narrative of building a business that not only grows but thrives through strategic branding. Together, we dissect the pitfalls …
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How AI Can Help You Target Better Leads With Masami Middleton and Jason Tatum
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BlueCollar.CEO – Masami Middleton and Jason Tatum work with CallRail, an intelligence platform designed to help businesses track the effectiveness of marketing strategies on lead conversions. Masami is an experienced marketing executive and strategy consultant who has helped market companies ranging from $10 million to $7 billion in revenue. She is…
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There is a lot of talk and ideas about how to scale agile up from the one-team, one-product base so that multiple teams can support a product (I am looking at you SAFe). But what about the case where one team must support multiple products? That is reverse agile scaling. Join Construx’s Mark Griffin, Jenny Stuart, and Earl Beede as they share strat…
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Unlock the latest news in the home inspection industry shake-up as Beon and Ian dissect the biggest things going on. Carson Dunlop being bought, Spectora being partially bought, the market changing, and much more. We're witnessing a pivotal moment with insurance companies betting big on home inspection firms, which could redefine how we handle data…
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