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Larry Kohn is the Owner and Operator of Olympian Plumbing, a full-service plumbing company in Chicago. He spent the first eight years of his career as an apprentice and foreman before bidding on commercial plumbing projects, from planning and specifications to designing and building budgets. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Larry discuss Larry’s business lessons, including the importance of branding, making mistakes, and celebrating wins.

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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Joe Crisara is the Founder and Service Sales Coach at ServiceMVP, a membership-based community for the home service industry. Widely recognized as “America’s Sales Service Coach,” he has more than 40 years of experience training owners, managers, technicians, and sales professionals on business growth. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and Joe discuss selling services at a higher value.

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 today’s episode, Ryan and John talk about the cost of growth.

Purchase John’s books here: https://rooterhero.com/books

Check out John’s previous episodes here:

• From Blue Collar to Big Impact: Rooter Hero’s Rise With John Akhoian
• Scaling Your Business Masterclass with John Akhoian

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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Bob Muller is the CEO and President of Personal Plumbing Inc., a medium-sized plumbing business offering viable solutions to homeowners and businesses needing installations, upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs. Bob’s entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to hard work, and passion for providing the highest quality service earned his company top ratings on Google and Yelp. With 30-plus years of experience as a master plumber, his perspective on business has grown and endured despite an ever-changing economy. 

In this episode, Ryan and Bob talk about preparing for an exit with private equity.

Check out a previous episode with Bob here: “The Importance of Mentorship in Building a Home Service Business With Bob Muller” on Blue Collar.CEO

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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Tony and Ashlee Koth are the Owners and Presidents of Tom’s Air Conditioning, which has been in the HVAC business for three generations. As a third-generation business owner, Tony specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and residential and commercial installations. After Tony’s father passed away, Tony and Ashlee took over the business as sole employees. 

In this week’s episode, Tony, Ashlee, and Ryan discuss building a company culture where your employees feel valued and appreciated.

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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Keith Flores is the CEO of HVACGOD, HG Home Services, and HG Home Guardian. With over 30 years in the HVAC service industry, he serves as a sales driver and brand builder in the home service industry. Before his current ventures, Keith founded National Heating and Cooling, which he scaled from zero to $4.5 million in less than a year before getting acquired and becoming a $1 billion national home service company. 

In this episode, Ryan and Keith discuss creating opportunities for the next generation of trades professionals. 

Check out these resources:

https://www.bluecollar.ceo/kate-cinnamo

https://explorethetrades.org/ 

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 Ellis is the Owner and President of Gretna Plumbing, which specializes in residential plumbing repairs and drain cleaning. With over 15 years of experience as a master plumber, he started the company with a $3,000 investment before scaling to millions of dollars in 10 years. 

In this episode, Ryan and John discuss how to price services, serve customers, and build value. 

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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Kevin LeSage is the CEO of SearchLight Digital, the fastest-growing revenue analytics company in the home service industry. He grew up in the home service industry, helping his father clean copper pipes for his plumbing business. After spending 11 years working in the automotive space implementing data-driven digital marketing strategies, Kevin founded SearchLight to help contractors improve revenue growth. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and Kevin discuss the importance of exposing your data and the future of the home service industry.

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 Buttenham is the Co-founder of Reins, which creates custom phantom stock and profit-sharing plans to retain employees. Previously, he co-founded Obie, a knowledge management software acquired by Seismic in 2021. 

In this episode, Ryan and Chris discuss how to retain top talent in your organization through rewards and equity incentives.

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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Darren Yarbrough is the Co-founder and CEO of Yarbrough & Sons, a family-owned and operated HVAC and plumbing business. After starting the company in 1988, Darren worked as a service tech, installer, manager, planner, and advisor. Yarbrough & Sons has grown from a mom-and-pop shop to a team of over 55 technicians. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and Darren talk about leadership, managing a family business, and community involvement.

Listen to the episode with Leslie Harpoole here: http://www.bluecollar.ceo/ep-28-leslie-harpole

Listen to the episode with Stephen Christopher here: https://www.bluecollar.ceo/how-to-use-mindfulness-to-lose-stress-and-take-back-control-of-your-life-with-stephen-christopher-founder-of-wit-digital

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.