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Charlie Felker is the Co-founder and CEO of Free2Grow, an AI voice tool that supports the trades. Before Free2Grow, he owned and operated a multistate home service business that he sold in 2019. As a graduate of West Point, Charlie served in the Army from 2006-2011. 

In this episode, Ryan and Charlie discuss how AI voice tools will alter the customer experience in the home service industry. 

Learn more about Free2Grow here: https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/AC5c8b056e3f6483df54f04726d78d82bb/Recordings/RE16a5c3d1e2ce272e5072ed3df4130cba

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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Robert Keefer is the Co-founder and CEO of Kongify, a home service branding agency. He has built million-dollar home service companies from the ground up. Robert’s mission is to make high-quality branding accessible to smaller businesses.

In this week’s episode, Ryan talks with Robert about all things branding for home service companies, including barriers and pros and cons.

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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Ryan Chute is the Managing Partner of Wizard of Ads®, a branding agency for service-based businesses. He is also the Co-founder of Cognoscenti Syndicate, where he invests in residential home service companies, professional service businesses, and real estate. As a marketing and sales expert, Ryan works with entrepreneurs to 4x their businesses. 

In this episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Chute talk about marketing and branding for home service businesses.

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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Aaron Gaynor is the Founder and CEO of Eco Plumbers, which recently expanded to include heating, cooling, and electrical services. After his first contracting company collapsed during the 2007 financial crisis, he trained in green plumbing techniques and built a plumbing company using innovative products like tankless water heaters. Aaron also founded The Eco Plumbers University, which has taught professional plumbing skills, workmanship, and customer service delivery to over 100 graduates. 

In this week’s episode, Aaron and Ryan discuss Aaron’s early business failures and how he scaled Eco Plumbers to multiple million dollars by attracting top talent and building a culture.

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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Brigham Dickinson is the Founder and President of Power Selling Pros, a leader in customer service and call handler training. As a CSR coach, he has coached over 900 CSRs in the US, Canada, and Australia. Brigham is also the author of Pattern for Excellence, Something to Give, and Patterned after Excellence.

In this episode, Ryan and Brigham discuss CSR coaching and training, including why you shouldn’t give your CSR team sloppy seconds on bagels.

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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Chris Koch is a Head Coach and Trainer at BDR (Business Development Resources), a premier provider of business training and coaching services. He coaches and consults HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home service contractors. With over 25 years of HVAC and plumbing industry experience, Chris founded a startup, completed two acquisitions, assimilated cultures, executed financial turnarounds, and developed home service divisions into significant profit centers. 

In this episode, Ryan and Chris talk about how celebrating your team’s wins can positively influence company culture.

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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John Akhoian is the Founder and CEO of Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, where certified, licensed, and insured plumbers use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and repair maintenance issues. He is also the author of Creating 99 Millionaires and The Secret to Real Wealth. 

In the latest episode, Ryan and John discuss how the simple act of giving back has propelled Rooter Hero to be one of the largest plumbing companies on the West Coast.

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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Richard Willard is the Vice President of Customer Success at Authority Brands, which includes 16 leading home service franchisors, including BuyMax, a company that provides buying rights, networking, and exclusive products to home service businesses. Richard is also the VP of Customer Success at BuyFin, a consumer financing company for home service professionals. In his role, he positions BuyFin to contractors to grow their businesses. He also focuses on internal processes and customer satisfaction.

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Richard discuss BuyFin’s financing options for home service businesses.

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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Mary Geiger is the Owner and President of All About the Pipes Plumbing, an award-winning plumbing contractor in Charlotte, NC. After working as an accountant for her ex-husband’s HVAC business, she founded All About the Pipes in 2017. Mary also volunteers for various charitable organizations for those less fortunate. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and Mary talk about leadership structures and adapting to business stress and chaos.

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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Ryan Matthews is the Owner of MyGuy Plumbing & Drain, a family-owned and operated residential plumbing company in Toms River, NJ. He has been providing high-quality plumbing and HVAC services to residential and commercial clients since 2018. With a master plumbing license and over 10 years of experience in the field, Ryan installs, designs, repairs, and maintains various plumbing and HVAC systems. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan Redding and Ryan Matthews talk about building a people-focused culture and team.

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.