Best Nardo Podcasts (2024)

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Lessons From a Family Business Turned Home Improvement Giant | Vince Nardo 38:14

9d ago38:14

38:14

EPISODE 218: What does it take to grow a small “family business” into a large, multi-state operation? Many would maybe say luck, but as I’ve said in the last episode, there is no such thing as luck in business; as entrepreneurs, we must rely on hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of strong processes. And no one knows this better than this week’s…

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Tyree Robinson (Oraichain, Boardwalk Empire) 49:14

8h ago49:14

49:14

Welcome back to the State of Flux podcast. Today's episode is truly one for the books. Our guest, Tyree Robinson, has led a life filled with incredible experiences and achievements. From his early days as a trumpet prodigy in New Hampshire to his acting role on Boardwalk Empire, and his unique experiences living on a houseboat and participating in …

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How Contractors Can Diversify Their Lead Generation in 2024 | Ken Baer 50:37

7h ago50:37

50:37

EPISODE 217: So many contractors focus on just one or two lead sources to bring in most of their business and completely disregard lead diversification as a goal. And while this strategy might have worked during the Covid boom, it’s definitely not working today. In the 2024 market, lead source diversification is a must, and no one knows this more t…

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Want Better Leads? A New Fail-Proof Strategy for Contractors | Chris Behan & Natalie Russo 39:31

27d ago39:31

39:31

EPISODE 216: Back in 2020, home improvement was all the rage as everyone started spending vacation money on their houses; and that meant that many contractors found themselves positively drowning in leads. Today, as lead volume is normalizing and competition is making lead prices increase, it’s time for you to get rid of some dead weight and focus …

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Alex Fitts (The Kickdrums, Platinum-Selling Producer) 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

In this episode, our guest, Alex Fitts (aka The Kickdrums) takes us on a fascinating journey from his early days in Cleveland to his current life in Spain. He shares how he navigated the music industry, collaborating with notable artists and evolving his sound. Despite the geographical distance, he continues to work remotely with artists worldwide,…

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7 Steps to Create a Home Improvement Business That Works FOR You 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

EPISODE 215: Many home improvement businesses manage to achieve high revenue but the owners are still not reaping the benefits. This happens because, more often than not, they make much lower profit margins than they COULD be making. In an attempt to compensate for this, we end up working endless hours FOR our business each week, often sacrificing …

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Robin Hood Brians 1:18:20

1M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

My guest on this episode is Robin Hood Brians. Robin is a singer, songwriter, pianist and renowned recording engineer. He owns Robin Hood Studios in Tyler Texas. The studio has been in continuous operation for over 60 years. What an amazing accomplishment! Over the decades, Robin has recorded many great artists and bands such as The Uniques, ZZ Top…

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5 Things the Best Home Improvement Companies Are Doing Right Now | Dave Crowell 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

EPISODE 214: After working with hundreds and hundreds of home improvement businesses, from the very best to those that have struggled and failed, you realize there are a few things all the successful ones do, no matter what market they are in. And no one knows this more than this week’s guest on The Wealthy Contractor Podcast, Dave Crowell. Dave ha…

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Ben Katzman (Musician, Survivor Season 46) 50:17

2M ago50:17

50:17

Welcome back to the State of Flux podcast! This month, we're joined by the Dean of Cultural Affairs from Survivor Season 46, the one and only Shredmaster General, Ben Katzman. In this open and insightful interview, Ben shares his journey through music, mental health challenges, and staying true to oneself. We dive into his new record, his time on S…

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Contractors Are Losing Money With These Financial Tracking Mistakes | Mark Curry 47:28

3M ago47:28

47:28

EPISODE 213: Are you working hard but finding yourself not making the profit you deserve? Then you might want to give this episode a listen. No matter how much revenue you generate as a home improvement company, it might not be enough for you to really thrive in the current market. One way to change that is to get your financial management in check…

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4 Strategies Contractors Must Master to Thrive After the Covid Boom 42:13

3M ago42:13

42:13

EPISODE 212: The Covid boom is officially over, and so, you might be asking yourself (and rightly so) one simple question: What now? As an industry, we benefited from the high demand for home improvement jobs during the pandemic and immediately after, however, now that the post-Covid market is here, a few things are starting to rapidly change. Lead…

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Why Systems Are THE Secret to Multi-Million Dollar Contractor Businesses | Mark Lavoie 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

EPISODE 211: If you feel like your business is stuck or finding it difficult to grow it past a certain point, then this is the episode for you. You’re not alone, many home improvement business owners find themselves hitting a wall during their growth. There are key points when this happens along the journey, and it’s usually because the way owners …

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Introducing Metimmerse! (an interview with the founders of the immersive, 3d platform) 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

Welcome to a very special episode of the State of Flux podcast. Today, we are joined by Blake Armstrong, Dane Penttila, and the one and only TillaVision. These talented individuals are my partners in Metimmerse, our new immersive VR web building platform. If you're unfamiliar with Metimmerse, it's a platform where you can build out your world in 36…

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Ken "Nardo" Murray 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

Ken "Nardo" Murray is a 53 year veteran musician who has played the drums for some of the greatest artists of all time. Some of the most notable include Mouse and the Traps, Bugs Henderson, The Coasters, Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, and the amazing Dolly Parton. Nardo has some great tales to tell. You will want hear about his experience with Chuck Be…

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The Power of Specialization & Why You Should Say ‘No’ More Often | David Barnett 40:56

4M ago40:56

40:56

EPISODE 210: Many professionals in the contracting industry often find themselves distracted by adding on too many types of services or accepting one-off jobs they don’t specialize in. Instead of focusing on a few offers, they try to take on every part of the market, and end up with inefficient systems, disgruntled employees, unhappy customers, and…

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How “Fast to Cash” Products Can Help Contractors Make More Money | Karen Sager 37:01

5M ago37:01

37:01

EPISODE 209: Many contractors and home improvement business owners find themselves making little profit. Enough to keep the lights on, but never enough to actually thrive. This usually happens because so many people in our industry can’t figure out HOW to increase gross profit margin, which is a key driver of profitability in our business. One smar…

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King Green (RDGLDGRN, The King Green Show) 53:24

5M ago53:24

53:24

We are excited to share an incredibly insightful episode featuring King Green (RDGLDGRN, The King Green Show). We dive into his eclectic career, beginning from humble local fame to viral stardom with 'I Love Lamp.' Through the highs and lows, King Green provides an in-depth perspective on the music industry. We touch on his collaborations with indu…

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How a Contractor With Entrepreneurial ADHD Achieves Wild Success | Matt Hullander 36:49

5M ago36:49

36:49

EPISODE 208: We all desperately want our home improvement business to be a huge success. But there’s only so much you can achieve by applying cutting-edge frameworks, systems, and strategies. Today, we discuss something even more crucial: Who do you have to become as a person to make your business a success? The roadmap to success is as much about …

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Lynn Groom 40:02

5M ago40:02

40:02

Lynn Groom is a gifted singer, songwriter, pianist, guitar and bass player who has spent his life touring the world playing music. He’ splayed at notable venues including Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, Disney World in Orlando, the World Cup Rodeo in Australia, The Shy Clown Casino in Reno, The Palomino in Hollywood, Aramco Oil Company dates in Sa…

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Reshaping Success: How a Contractor Switched From Resistance to Action | Tim Brown 35:50

5M ago35:50

35:50

EPISODE 207: A lot of home improvement business owners find themselves focusing on the wrong things, which ends up costing them time and money in the long run. Many of us (past me included) know this, but are resistant to change. And so, we end up feeling trapped in a place where we’re overworked, stressed out, and not paid enough. Because of that,…

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Chris Hess (SWIMM, Youngest Man In LA) 54:36

6M ago54:36

54:36

The State of Flux podcast presents Chris Hess, popular musician and writer known for his association with the band Swimm. Discover his musical journey that spans from the shores of Satellite Beach, Florida, to the glitzy world of Los Angeles. Listen to him recount tales of performance breakthroughs, valuable creative partnerships, and the joys and …

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The Secret to Rebuilding After Bankruptcy | Keith Smallwood 33:24

6M ago33:24

33:24

EPISODE 206: Failing is never a fun experience for anyone; and it’s even more harrowing when failing means losing your business, declaring bankruptcy, and having to start again from the beginning. However, many forget that the lessons we can learn from our failures are the priceless keys to our success. Failing can teach you to become more adaptabl…

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Episode #3 Steve "Catfish" Howard 50:01

6M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode we interview the great Steve Howard. Steve has some amazing tales to tell about his days playing and recording in New Orleans and touring with Paul McCartney, Albert King, Tom Jones, The Blues Brothers and others. Check out the following excerpt from Steve's website. http://stevecatfishhoward.com Steve Howard’s work with stellar art…

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Change How You Think About Money and Break Through Your Financial Set Point | David Neagle 46:32

6M ago46:32

46:32

EPISODE 205: Have you ever found yourself financially (and mentally) stuck in a place you didn’t want to be? Most people have been there before. And those who have changed their financial reality did it through one thing: Changing the way they think and feel about money. You see, many of the things we tell ourselves about how much money we can make…

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Episode #2 Richard Bowden Part 2 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Part 2 of Richard Bowden includes some hilarious stories! We've got whipped cream with Loggins and Mesina, shaving cream with Linda Ronstadt, touring with Eagles and a little mischief with Joe Walsh.By Bryan Penny

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Max Kulchinsky (Visual Artist) 49:18

7M ago49:18

49:18

In this episode of the State of Flux podcast, NYC-based visual artist Max Kulchinksy takes us on his life journey, highlighting his dedication and determination amid difficulties and takes us through his shift from music to art. A self-taught artist, Max reflects on the challenging feats of pushing through self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy, pro…

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How to Transform Your Contractor Business Through Manifestation | Brian Gottlieb & Kat Gottlieb 40:55

7M ago40:55

40:55

EPISODE 204: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between businesses that succeed and those that don’t? This is something that I’ve thought about a lot throughout my years as a home improvement business owner, and the answer I’ve come up with is this: It’s all about mindset. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, success has always bee…

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How to Bounce Back After a Big Business Failure | Ken Baer & Pattie Capezza 46:25

7M ago46:25

46:25

EPISODE 203: Recovering from severe business losses is difficult… but NOT impossible! Especially when you have the right business (and life) partner by your side. In business, sometimes you win big, and sometimes you fail, but when you do, the most important thing is to get back on your feet and never give up. Resilience and hard work are key if yo…

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Richard Bowden - Part 1 37:54

7M ago37:54

37:54

Richard Bowden is a guitarist, singer, writer and comedian who has toured the globe with artists such as Linda Rhonstadt, Dan Fogleberg, Roger MsGuinn, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. His own band, Blue Steel, also opened for the Eagles on their Long Run Tour. Richard is a childhood friend of Don Henley, of the Eagles. . In this episode, he talks …

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Backstage with the Troubadours - Trailer 1:37

8M ago1:37

1:37

Trailer with 60 second description of the podcastBy Bryan Penny

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How a Great Partner Can Make or Break Your Home Improvement Business | Gordon Fairbanks 54:55

8M ago54:55

54:55

EPISODE 202: Building a home improvement business from scratch and turning it into a success is no easy task. However, that doesn’t mean it's impossible, especially if you’re doing all of this with the help of a partner that you can trust and rely on. This is especially true when your partner in business is also your partner in life. I know many sa…

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Lueda Alia (Artist, Producer, Entrepreneur) 1:01:35

8M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

We’re starting the year off with a dose of inspiration courtesy of Lueda Alia. She was kind enough to share her incredible story - from immigrating to Canada at a young age and finding her community on music forums, to running one of the biggest music sites in the world and starting her own agency. All while studying and working in mental health fu…

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The Secrets to Selling Your Home Improvement Business | Brian Gottlieb 34:25

8M ago34:25

34:25

EPISODE 201: Many people in the home improvement business dream of selling their company and retiring off into the sunset. But in order to get the exit of your dreams, you have to first make sure your business is saleable and attractive to potential buyers. To discuss this in more depth, I’ve invited an expert to this week’s episode – and you might…

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4 Key Steps I Used to Build an 8-figure Home Improvement Business... Twice! | Brian Elias 1:15:06

9M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

EPISODE 200: Welcome to a milestone episode, the 200th edition of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast! In this special episode, we've got the one and only Brian Elias in the house, and guess what? He's not a first-timer. Brian has been our guest for all the big milestone episodes – 1, 50, 100, 150, and now 200. It's like having your favorite uncle at ev…

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Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow (Music Industry Disruptors) 57:32

9M ago57:32

57:32

For our final podcast of the year, we were fortunate enough to be joined by two of the most forward thinking minds in the music industry - Randy Nichols and Rob Abelow. We reviewed the most important innovations in the industry in 2023 and discussed what we're all excited for in the biz for next year. Topics covered include AI, Blockchain, Ticketin…

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Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Year’s Accelerate LIVE! | Dale (DJ) DesJardins 39:30

9M ago39:30

39:30

EPISODE 199: Our annual Accelerate LIVE! event is going to be held soon and trust me when I say: if you’re the owner of a home improvement business, you don’t want to miss it. But hey, don’t take it from me. Instead, take it from this week’s guest, someone who’s been coming to our Accelerate events for years now, and he says that doing so has chang…

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Key Steps for Hitting 20% Net Profit With Your Home Improvement Business | Megan Curry 35:28

10M ago35:28

35:28

EPISODE 198: What does it take to be a truly profitable business in our industry? Yes, you can close a lot of sales, up to millions of dollars a year, but that doesn’t always mean that your profitability will be great (or even exist in the first place). To discuss this in more depth, I’ve invited an expert on profitability to this week’s episode of…

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Tested Sales System for a Thriving Business | Ryan Engelbrecht 44:18

10M ago44:18

44:18

EPISODE 197: When it comes to running a successful business, your mindset is just as important as the skills you bring in. Someone who knows a whole lot about this (and who has grown his business exponentially over the last few years by having the right mindset) is this week’s guest, Ryan Engelbrecht. Nine years ago, Ryan started his business in st…

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Mikhail Grabovski (Former NHL Player) 49:20

11M ago49:20

49:20

The State of Flux podcast has an extra special guest this month - former NHL star and current Flux88 partner, Mikhail Grabovski. We’re also joined by Flux88 partner, Blake Armstrong as cohost. This episode dives into youth athletics,the significance of diet and preparation, the importance of looking after your mental health, and how AI is influenci…

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196. The Millions Within | David Neagle 55:22

11M ago55:22

55:22

If you’ve been struggling to break through to a new level in your home improvement business, David Neagle has a message for you that might either excite or frustrate you - It’s easier than you think. As a business and success coach, David has helped thousands of entrepreneurs take their earnings from 6 figures to 7 figures and beyond, and it’s a me…

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195. How to Make the Dream Happen | Charlie Gindele 40:42

11M ago40:42

40:42

It’s hard to believe that even “The Wisest Man in Home Improvement” once spent 10 years letting opportunities slip through his fingers and, in his own words, “squandered a lot of time.” Charlie Gindele eventually made a shift in the business that produced a long journey of entrepreneurship at the helm of Renewal By Andersen of Orange County. Now, C…

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194. What It Takes to Go the Distance | Brian Kaskavalciyan 1:12:55

12M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

If you’re looking for a high-value, jam-packed podcast episode, this is it! You’re getting an inside look at the very first live, on-stage session at Accelerate LIVE! 2023 in sunny Florida. This talk was delivered exclusively to nearly 300 attendees who were there to grow their home improvement businesses. Get ready to hear from Brian Kaskavalciyan…

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Behind The Lil Thrashers Universe! (Jimmy Lazer and Jesse Korman) 44:42

12M ago44:42

44:42

This month, Jimmy Lazer and Jesse Korman stopped by to give us a full behind the scenes look at the Lil Thrashers Universe. We spoke about the origins of the expansive cartoon universe, how to cover "all the hats" with a very small team, the innovative "Beat-To-Short" writing approach we've adapted for the series, and so much more. Welcome to Grims…

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193. How to Do More Business (with Less Headaches and MORE Profit) | Scott Berman 30:35

12M ago30:35

30:35

When marketing costs are up and conversions are down, it can feel like external circumstances are attacking your business. Scott Berman, Owner of Florida Window & Door - one of the country’s TOP home improvement companies - suggests focusing on your internal successes to continue making positive progress in your business. And on the latest episode …

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192. The Price of Success | Gordon Fairbanks 35:46

1y ago35:46

35:46

Servicing home improvement customers is one thing - being good at making money is another! That’s what Gordon Fairbanks tells us as he recounts his 29 years as the Owner of Fairbanks Construction in Ocala, Florida, which he successfully sold in 2019. In fact, Gordon’s greatest project over the years was himself. From an old-fashioned “show up early…

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Andre Howard (Music Industry Vet, Filmmaker) 42:57

1y ago42:57

42:57

Andre Howard has built a career as an innovator and disruptor in the music industry for two plus decades. He dropped a ton of knowledge in this interview about being relentless, pushing through innovation, how artists need to connect with fans in 2023, and why being an adjunct professor of music business at NYU has him so excited about what the nex…

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191. How to Keep Profits from Leaking Out of Your Marketing Funnel | Tim Musch 56:53

1y ago56:53

56:53

If you like finding hidden profit opportunities in your business, this episode of The Wealthy Contractor Podcast is for you. Tim Musch, a mainstay in the home improvement industry for over 30 years, has embarked on a new venture with Paradigm Vendo - but he’s still delivering all of the data and insights that contractors need in order to maximize t…

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Brittany Brave (Comedian, Actress, Entrepreneur) 32:00

1y ago32:00

32:00

We were lucky enough to have comedian Brittany Brave share some amazing advice on how she's been able to successfully build her career on her own terms. We dive into creating your own opportunities, mental health challenges, and why it's a good thing if you're questioning yourself. Moral of the story, keep going! Brittany is a comedian, actress, ra…

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Jesse Korman (Filmmaker, Photographer, The Number 12 Looks Like You) 31:24

1y ago31:24

31:24

This month, we were lucky enough to be joined by the "Swiss Army Knife of Hustle" himself, Jesse Korman. Jesse is a filmmaker, musician, writer, director, photographer, producer, and entrepreneur. His band The Number 12 Looks Like You are legends in the mathcore world, he's a creative producer at Yale Entertainment, and an in-demand music video dir…

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TillaVision (Digital Artist, Blank Canvas Comics) 21:24

1y ago21:24

21:24

This is the first interview for the "State of Flux" Newsletter. We are lucky enough to be joined by the amazingly talented artist, TillaVision for this installment. Tilla is our partner in Metimmerse. He's also done 3d videos for some of the biggest artists in the world including Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, and The Game. He's also a cofounder on Lil…

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