Best Social Entrepreneurs AZ Podcasts (2024)

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TPP#28 - Understanding Water Filtration & PFAS w/ Steve Hamilton: National Sales Manager for Frankin Water Treatment (feat. Josh B.) 1:30:16

12d ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Send us a Text Message. What are PFAS? Why does soft water "feel" soft? Do electronic water treatment options work? What's the deal with citrus-based systems? In this episode, we answer all these questions and more as we dive deep into the fascinating world of water filtration with our special guest, Steve Hamilton. Steve is the National Sales Mana…

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TPP #27 - From Rehab To That Plumbing Podcast w/ Josh B. 34:17

16d ago34:17

34:17

Send us a Text Message. * If you are struggling with alcohol or substance abuse please reach out to me directly. THERE IS HOPE! In this episode, we're switching it up by having Josh interview me on how I got into plumbing, what my apprenticeship was like, and why I decided to pursue leadership and create this podcast. Join Our Discord: https://disc…

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TPP#26 -Building the Future: Creating an Apprenticeship Program w/ Grant G. and Josh B.(@SleepyPlumbr) 38:28

23d ago38:28

38:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had Josh B. and Grant G. back on to talk about the new apprenticeship program he is developing at his company. We talk about the challenges and GREEN FLAGS during the first 30-day evaluation period. If you are curious about what our apprenticeship will consist of, this episode is a great primer! Join the D…

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TPP#25 - Improving Mindset w Josh B. (@SleepyPlumbr) 42:02

1M ago42:02

42:02

Send us a Text Message. Mindset is a huge component of success in any endeavor in life, not just service plumbing. Client interaction is the cornerstone of service and without the right mindset, you will receive mediocre results at best. In episode 25 Josh B. and I discuss the idea of mindset and how to improve it with small and simple adjustments …

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TPP#24 - Plumbing Apprenticeship FAQ 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I go over some of the most common questions I have been asked about a plumbing apprenticeship. I review the pros and cons of union, the differences between service, new construction, and commercial, and tips for finding that first apprenticeship and how to stand out. Become a Guest Coaching Questions Complai…

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TPP#23 - Working at Roto-Rooter, New Construction vs Service, and Leadership vs Managers w/ Ty and Josh B.(@SleepyPlumbr) 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Josh and I speak with Ty, a 2nd generation plumber who comes from Roto-Rooter where he was the service manager for some time. He shares his experience working for one of these larger private equity/corporate companies and how dropping out of college ( but later returning to receive his associate's) led to a …

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TPP#22 - Private Equity, Maintaining a Positive Mindset, Hourly vs Commission, and Apprentice Expectations w/ Mack and Josh 59:57

2M ago59:57

59:57

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had Josh and Mack back on to talk about various topics ranging from the private equity situation in the trades, Practical ways to maintain a positive mindset, commission vs hourly, and pet peeves that we have as plumbers. Connect with us: Become a Guest! Brandon: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com | @BrandonT…

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TPP# 21 - Plumbing Over College, Tips for Apprentices, and Understanding Service w/ Josh Burleson (@sleepyplumbr) 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had a chat with Josh Burleson ( @Sleepyplumbr ) about how he dropped out of college and got into plumbing. We also discuss service, the advantages of maintenance calls, and social media. Josh is on all platforms and has great educational content for plumbers of all experience! Check me out on YouTube where…

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TPP#20 - Being a Better Tech, Social Media Usage, and Worst Jobs w/ Mack 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk to Mack about being a better technician, social media usage, and our worst jobs. Check us out on YouTube @BrandonThePlumber Email: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com Mack:Plumb_AZ Video podcast is not available on YouTube. Check us out there and leave a comment. Let’s start building a community!…

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TPP#19 - 4 Reasons Plumbing is Better Than Your Current Job w/ Mack 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mack and I talk about the 4 main reasons one should consider switching to plumbing as a career. Contact: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.com Plumb_AZBy Mack/Plumb_AZ

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Bhavanesh Parbhoo (Industrial Development Corporation, South Africa) 2:33

6M ago2:33

2:33

Pioneers Post speaks to Bhavanesh Pharboo, programme manager at South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation.The IDC's Social Employment Fund pays the wages of some 50,000 informal volunteers whose work contributes to "the common good". Although the programme only covers part-time, temporary wages, it can still make a big difference, Bhavanesh…

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TPP#18 - From College Student to Plumber w/ Mack (a.k.a. Plumb_AZ) 38:59

6M ago38:59

38:59

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Mack (a.k.a. plum_AZ) About his journey from deciding to leave college and become a plumber to posting videos online. We also discussed overcoming the broke, fix, mentality and advice to anyone looking to join the industry. Reach out to Mack on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube: Plu…

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TPP#17 - What Makes a Good Service Manager? w/ Grant G. 29:19

6M ago29:19

29:19

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Grant and I discuss what makes a good service manager. I recently took a leadership position at my company and we break down the dos and dont's in the trades. Reach out for FREE coaching: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy Grant G.

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TPP#16 - 3 Red Flags of an Apprenticeship w/ Grant G. 37:28

7M ago37:28

37:28

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss some red flags in an apprenticeship program with Grant. Finding the correct company with the right philosophy and culture is key. Contact me for FREE coaching! Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy Grant G.

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TPP#15 - The Future of Tankless Service w/ Michael S. of Tankless Evolution 31:08

7M ago31:08

31:08

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk to Michael S, with Tankless Evolution here in Phoenix. We discuss his unique approach to educating the customer with his patented tankless trailer that allows the customer to go uninterrupted during a remediation process or if their current tanked water heater has failed. We also go in-depth on the Na…

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TPP#14 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.3): Option Building and Value Stacking 29:15

7M ago29:15

29:15

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about how it all comes together by value stacking and creating options. I go over different techniques to develop options and how to add value instead of discounting your price.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#13 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.2): Diagnosing 14:30

7M ago14:30

14:30

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about diagnosing using the 3 vitals. This is one of the most important skills we provide as a professional tradesmen. Accurately finding the root cause of an issue and providing options for all budgets is what sets us apart from the completion.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#12 - Anatomy of a Service Call (pt.1): On-Site Arrival 23:44

7M ago23:44

23:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I start to break down the anatomy of a service call. Starting with the on-site arrival, I discuss key points to start to building trust and a relationship before we even arrive.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#11 - A Technician's Perspective 24:35

7M ago24:35

24:35

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about what I believe it takes to motivate a team, build culture, and get them to adopt this philosophy. As a technician myself, this is what I would love to see in the industry. Leadership is key and finding the right person for the job is the number one objective.…

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TPP#10 - Objection Handling w/ Cesar L. 48:41

7M ago48:41

48:41

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sat down with my good friend Cesar L. We talk about the different types of objections and how to overcome them.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#9 - Allow the Client to Choose 16:22

8M ago16:22

16:22

Send us a Text Message. This episode I talk about the concept of letting the customer make their own decisions. We need to stop prejudging and making financial decisions for the customer and let them do that themselves. This is achieved by understanding the buyers journey and how we can effectively help them make the correct decision. Be the dealer…

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TPP#8 - 3 Soft Skills for Success 15:15

8M ago15:15

15:15

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about the 3 most important skills, other than plumbing, that every service technician should master: Listening, Confidence, and Communication. Contacts me: Brandon@ThatPlumbingPodcast.comBy BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#7 - 3 Challenges with Service Plumbing 13:36

8M ago13:36

13:36

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about 3 challenges facing modern service Plumbing, how we got there, and how we can overcome them.By BrandonThePlumber

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TPP#6 - Overcoming Broke/Fix Mentality w/ Grant G. 44:01

8M ago44:01

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Grant G. to talk about the current state of the service plumbing industry and what we can do to start improving the customer service experience. Grant is a colleague of mine and has been in the plumbing field for over 20 years! His adoption of giving options is a test…

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TPP#5 - What are the 3 Vitals to Every Call? 14:28

8M ago14:28

14:28

Send us a Text Message. Are you checking the three vitals at every call? Just like a doctor, plumbers have vitals to the Plumbing system that should be checked during every visit. Age, pressure, and water quality. These are the three leading causes for most plumbing problems. It’s crucial that we diagnose the entire system and not just fix the symp…

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TPP#4 - Education Over Persuasion 13:52

8M ago13:52

13:52

Send us a Text Message. Is sales evil? That greatly depends on the intention behind your tactics. In this episodes I talk about the idea of building trust, educating the customer, presenting options, and letting them choose instead of trying to trick or persuade them. Don’t deny the customer the right to choose their own solution.…

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TPP#3 - The Drain Call Process 12:07

8M ago12:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss my approach to running drain calls. I think it’s crucial to structure the call so that you do not end up in a situation where you’re not getting paid for hours worth of work. The key to everything is getting a camera down the line. This is how you know for sure what’s wrong with the plumbing and ho…

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TPP#2 - What is Service? 17:30

8M ago17:30

17:30

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss what it means to provide service in the plumbing field. Mostly, it’s about the little things that add up to a great customer experience. We also want to listen to the customer and ask questions to better understand their particular situation. They will quickly forget what we did, but always remembe…

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TPP#1 - 3 Reasons to Become a Service Plumber 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I discuss the 3 reasons you should consider being a residential service plumber: pay, job security, and autonomy. Service plumbing, and the trades in general, are a great career opportunity for the foreseeable future. Most people overlook the trades because they don’t realize how lucrative and fulfilling it …

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145 - Takeaways And Highlights Over The Years From The Podcast 34:35

3y ago34:35

34:35

It’s the final episode! We think we said what we needed to say and provided a reliable archive of information for agents such as yourselves to prosper. We reminisce on the good times. We’ve had some fantastic guests and we had an opportunity to pick their brains about their insights on real estate. Now that the show is officially coming to an end, …

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144 - Social Media Marketing 25:02

3y ago25:02

25:02

Some agents make a living from selling themselves online, but what value does it offer? We think that social media should instead be a platform for building community. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the community. And, using social media to advertise yourself exclusively could do more harm to your practice than good. Building community can g…

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143 - Building a Team - An Honest Conversation 29:40

3y ago29:40

29:40

We here at Rethink consider teams as a collective working towards a common goal. On this episode, we talk about structure, fine-tuning, and much more. A team can be a good way to have a steady flow of income through revenue sharing when your business is having a dry spell. Having a team can help in keeping work in perspective as well. In other word…

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142 - Real Estate Conferences 17:21

3y ago17:21

17:21

What’s a real estate conference and should you attend one? We answer those questions on this episode of the Rethink Real Estate podcast. There are different types of conferences you can attend as an agent. Which one you go to really depends on what value you want from it. In our opinion, the value lies in the networking opportunities. The lobby con…

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141 - Focus & intentionality - The power of saying NO 26:46

3y ago26:46

26:46

Today, we’re discussing the power of saying “NO”. Where we sometimes find ourselves getting caught up where we find ourselves doing something but that does not mean you have to think. While it is something that you can do when there is an opportunity to do so but in doing such tasks, which are actually minutia and sometimes even detrimental to your…

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140 - Content Marketing 32:27

3y ago32:27

32:27

140 ReThink Introduction: Content marketing should be your priority because it is the most forgiving way of getting your name out there. This is a great way to build your audience. As a product of content marketing, we learned photography and video as part of what customers we get. Those customers as well would not have discovered us if not for con…

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139 - Coaches, Mentors, and Gurus... Oh my! 26:14

3y ago26:14

26:14

In today’s show, we differentiate coaches, mentors, and gurus and share personal experiences with them. Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethink-real-estate-podcast/id1352837881 Coaching services cost plenty of money so you have to be careful with whom you invest your time and money. Frauds tend to target wet behind-the…

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138 How Much Does It Cost to Get Your Real Estate License 30:44

3y ago30:44

30:44

In today's episode, we’re evaluating the cost of getting your real estate license. The truth is that it adds up because you need to pay for pre licensing, joining your local association, etc. It is all worth it in the end. It’s cheaper than having a college education, at least. New real estate agents need to be responsible with where they invest. S…

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137 - Can Real Estate Be Done Part-Time 23:46

3y ago23:46

23:46

In today’s show we are discussing whether real estate can be done part time as a hobby or as a profession! So the topic today where so many agents like to complain about, does being part-time necessarily mean that you being under-trained and being shitty at your job? Not necessarily, if you’re juggling too much then it is, but it should always be b…

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The Relaunch + A Big Announcement! 36:41

3+ y ago36:41

36:41

Today on the show, we are excited to announce some big, big changes and announcements! We’re switching things up so that it will open some great opportunities for the show. It’s been a few months since we’ve released the show and I know you’ve been wondering when we’re going to come back. Coming back from the COVID year, and co-hosts Nathan and Chr…

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134 - Navigating Change in Your Business 19:28

3+ y ago19:28

19:28

We talk about change in this episode. There is no doubt that 2020 has been a year of changes, what with the pandemic and its challenges. Christian, Nate, and Chris share their insights on navigating change. The following are some advice from Valerie Garcia, VP of Learning and Development in Realvolve and Firepoint: Have a role for everyone on the t…

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Sudan Drums practising, recorded in Khartoum, March 2020 0:50

3+ y ago0:50

0:50

Sudan Drums practising, recorded in Khartoum, March 2020 by Pioneers Post archiveBy Pioneers Post archive

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133 - Planning for a Better 2021 28:33

3+ y ago28:33

28:33

Today, we're talking about how to take your business to new levels by using a formal business plan. Valerie's tips: When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. A business plan is a great start but it's what you do after you plan that ensures your success. A good business plan makes your goals visible Learn more at Realvolve.com/rethink We are talking …

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132 - How to Generate Leads 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

34:34

Listen now to learn how to bring leads into your business today. Lead generation is complex and multifaceted. In this episode, we discuss different sources of leads and how to bring them all into play to increase your bottom line.

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131 - Segment Smart 16:04

3+ y ago16:04

16:04

In today's episode, we discuss how marketing to your existing database can be far more effective than spending lots of money on lead generation. Effective database management involves sending messages that are applicable to their needs, so we dive into ways to segment your database. We also share ideas that have worked for us in our business to bui…

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130 - James Dwiggins 57:10

3+ y ago57:10

57:10

James Dwiggins is the CEO and Founder of NextHome. In today's interview, James dives into the vision, mission, and success stories behind the fastest growing real estate franchise in the United States. Further, he shares how the marriage of technology, agents, and consumers can win when implemented properly.…

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129 - Communicating via Email 17:07

3+ y ago17:07

17:07

We live by email, so we need to think about how our emails come across. Val @ Realvolve has some great tips for formatting an email to get action from someone. Nathan, Chris, and Christian discuss their preferences for communication.

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128 - How to Win a Bidding War 34:58

4y ago34:58

34:58

Listen to this episode and win contracts for your clients in multiple offer scenarios. After some quick tips from Val @ Realvolve we dive into practical strategies that we're using to win offers over and over for our clients. Multiple offers are here to stay until our supply catches up with demand. That's why we're taking this episode to talk about…

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127 - Peter Lorimer 46:25

4y ago46:25

46:25

From number one music producer to number one in real estate. Today we're joined by the co-host of Netflix's hit series Stay Here, Peter Lorimer. Peter is the founder of PLG estates, a real estate brokerage in Los Angeles, California. In today's episode we dive into the mind of Peter for his perspective on life, real estate, and television. He share…

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126 - Michael Hellickson 57:31

4y ago57:31

57:31

This week we're joined by the founder of Club Wealth Coaching and Consulting, Michael Hellickson. Michael went from running a team of 16 that sold 120 homes per month to build the number one coaching company for teams and brokerages. By the end of this episode, Christian, Nate, and Chris all made the leap into coaching with Club Wealth, which was c…

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125 - Make Your Back End Sexy 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

In this episode: Great Tips on Automation from Val @ Realvolve, Nate flexes his know-how, and Chris talks about Brokerage crap that agents ignore. Join us for an awesome discussion as we peek behind the curtains and discuss how our businesses are run. A successful business runs like an ecosystem. Every piece of the puzzle has an important role to p…

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