Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast

Traction Is For More Than Tires - Special Guest: Mike Paton with EOS Worldwide

In today’s show, we are putting Mike Paton in your passenger seat discussing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, Traction, Get and Grip, and much more. The Entrepreneurial Operating System, better known as EOS is an organizational structure to help businesses work efficiently and effectively. The six components detailed within its program dive into major areas of the business that are sometimes overlooked or underutilized. Paton is an author, implementer, podcast host, and speaker and uses his expertise to walk us through the different areas of EOS and what they practically mean to front line employees. Speaking from not only the pages of his book, Get a Grip, but also the vast personal experience of implementing these discussions over 1400 times, Paton shares though-provoking concepts beneficial for owners and non-owners alike.

Leading with Authority - Special Guest: Rob Weddle of Authority Brands

In today’s show, we are putting Rob Weddle in your passenger seat discussing his role in leading one of the biggest home services providers in the country. Rob serves as the CEO of Authority Brands and provides operational guidance for the ten portfolio brands under the umbrella including One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric. As a start up business owner himself Rob has experiences on both sides of the employee/employer table and opens up about his journey and what he has learned. We talk all that and more as we explore the future of the trades with special guest Rob Weddle.

Eat More Animals - Chris Irvin the Ketologist of Perfect Keto

In today’s show, we are putting Chris Irvin in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of healthy living and the KETO diet. Before you tune out, think about the last three meals that you have had (assuming you didn’t skip one) and ask yourself it what you ate was really the best for your body. There is no secret that the home services industry is a tough gig full of long hours, hard work, swing shifts and more; and all of these contribute to both breakdown in the body and unhealthy habits. It’s time to get serious about not sure what you do and how you do it, but how long you can do it. Healthy eating is a great way to not only put you in a better mood for your clients and your family; but it can promote a lifestyle that will enable you to keep doing what you love for years to come. Chris Irvin, also known as the Ketologist, has written multiple books including “Keto Answers” and currently specializes in educating and researching low carb diets for health and human performance. Chris speaks into the “everyday life” of a service professional and what eating healthier can practically look.

Fantasy Draft Your Team - Special Guest: Lance Sinclair with Authority Brands

In today’s show, we are putting Lance Sinclair in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of recruiting and retainment. Every employee of a company is an ambassador to new potential hires. We all have the ability to recruit in our own circle of influence and in turn begin assembling the team that we really want around us. Just like a coach selects specific players to be on his team, so we can begin drafting the next MVP for ours. We talk about this and more with Lance Sinclair of Authority Brands. Lance serves as the Vice President of Authority Brands overseeing One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric. Lance has over 17 years in the industry and has worked in areas ranging from leadership development and training to operations. Today, he joins the show to lend his expertise to an area where everyone is struggling: getting good people. One of his most recently published articles in HVACR Business was entitled “The Problem Isn’t Turnover; It’s Retention,” and he continues to discuss this idea on the show today.

The Power of Negotiation - Special Guest: Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group

In today’s show, we interview special guest Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group. Brandon is an expert trainer, coach, and thought leader serving as president of the Black Swan Group. Starting his entrepreneurial spirit at a young age detailing yachts at 14, Brandon gained diversity of experience eventually adapting the FBI’s hostage negotiation techniques to the business world. Brandon has served as guest lecturer at places such as the USC Marshall School of Business and Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. He joins the show today to discuss the power of negotiation respective to dealing with clients in the home. Brandon details how tactical empathy employed properly can be the difference between a great deal and a great failure.

Owning Your Own Future - Special Guest: Dave Pomales of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

In today’s show, we interview special guest Dave Pomales of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Pleasantville, NJ. Dave has been in the trades for over two decades across multiple states on the east coast. His is a story of growth and determination starting as an apprentice out of high school and rising through the ranks to now own and partner in multiple businesses in the home services industry. Dave joins the show to talk about his story, the stress and challenges that came with it, and overall, the mental determination he kept while pursuing a goal.

Stop Wasting the Money You're Making - Special Guest: George Kamel of Ramsey Solutions

In today’s show, we interview special guest George Kamal of Ramsey Solutions on the topic of money management. George has served on the Ramsey team for 8 years and hosts popular podcasts The Fine Print and EntreLeadership. As a personality with the Ramsey team George also hosts live events across the nation. On this episode George breaks down the baby steps to financial freedom. The fastest way to give yourself a raise is by not wasting the money you are already making. George helps us understand some simple but effective steps to financial freedom and how to take control of your dollars.

Connecting with People - Special Guest: Chris Crew withThe Blue Collar Success Group

In today’s show, we interview special guest Chris Crew on the topic of connecting with people. Chris serves as the president of The Blue Collar Success Group and focuses his time on training companies to accelerate their path to success. Before joining BCSG, Chris spent years in the trades as an electrician eventually leading to owning an electrical company and helping to build it to 62 electricians based out of 5 locations. Chris has worked for years in developing not only his technical skills but interpersonal ones and the ability to read people, understand empathy, and adapt to the situation. He joins the show today to share some of his expertise in the matter of connecting with people; specific to technicians, plumbers, and electricians dealing with homeowners.

Finding the Quitter - Special Guest: Tim Kennedy with Sheepdog Response

In today’s show, we interview special guest Tim Kennedy on finding the quitter. Tim needs little introduction. He is a Master Sergeant with the US Army Green Berets and a Special Forces sniper with multiple combat deployments throughout the middle east. He is a former professional mixed martial arts fighter and a two-time title challenger. He has been featured on numerous TV shows including HISTORY Channel’s show, “Hunting Hitler,” as well as the Discovery Channel’s series, “Hard to Kill.” Tim joins us this episode to talk about doing hard things, rejecting comfort, and mental fortitude. Appreciative of the plight of home service professionals, Tim speaks into the preparation that he used to handle difficult highs and lows in a day.

The Future of the Trades - Mark Dawson with Authority Brands

In today’s show, we interview special guest Mark Dawson on the future of the trades. As a longtime entrepreneur, Mark has owned and operated multiple businesses across the years. Currently, Mark serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Mister Sparky Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. This episode we talk big picture about the direction the industry is going, how to get people into the trade business, and upcoming innovation.