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Blake Vantrease is the Owner of Honest Air Heating and Cooling, which he started to provide exceptional customer service through honesty, reliability, and expert knowledge. With over a decade of experience in the heating and air industry, his expertise and integrity have earned Honest Air numerous five-star reviews.

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Blake discuss how Blake scaled his small business non-traditionally — without any marketing strategies.

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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Glenn Frank is the Owner and President of Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning and its sister company, Origin Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical. As a third-generation business owner, he acquired Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning from his grandfather in 1996 and rebranded it from Fort Collins Sheet Metal Co.

In today’s episode, Ryan and Glenn chat about embracing technology and other changes with a short- and long-term mindset.

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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Josh Thomson is the Owner and CEO of Thomson Air Conditioning, a company he founded in 2005 after years of experience in the Southern California HVAC industry. The company specializes in eco-friendly, energy-efficient HVAC design, installation, and service, earning a reputation for exceptional customer care. Before entering the HVAC industry, Josh sold furniture, clothing, computers, and cars. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Josh talk about leading with purpose and how owners can find motivation in their endeavors. 

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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Vishaun Sugrim is the Co-Founder and President of Perfect Efficiency Air Conditioning Inc., a company specializing in commercial and residential HVAC services. Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, he immigrated to New York City in 2002 and built his career in the HVAC industry. With experience in residential and commercial HVAC, Vishaun has worked with Fortune 500 clients as a Technician at PJ Mechanical. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan and Vishaun discuss Vishaun’s immigration journey to the US to pursue an HVAC career.

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 this episode, Ryan and Joe talk about ethical sales practices.

Grab a free copy of Joe’s book here: What Should We Do? How To Win Clients, Double Profit & Grow Your Home Service Sales

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 Lee is a Business Coach at Landscape Lighting Secrets, the world's first coaching program dedicated to the landscape lighting industry that helps contractors double their profits and gain business freedom. With over 16 years of experience in the landscape lighting industry, Ryan was the Founder and President of Majestic Outdoor Lighting, which he grew to $200K a month in revenue before selling in 2019. He also hosts the Lighting for Profits podcast. 

In this week’s episode, Ryan Redding hosts Ryan Lee to discuss strategies and frameworks for transitioning from operators to business owners.

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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Raul De La Vega is the President of JVF Plumbing Contractors, a plumbing company operating in Florida and Georgia. He manages the company with his brother Jorge, who serves as the Director of Operations. Under Raul’s leadership, JVF Plumbing has contributed to major facility remodels, ensuring quality and efficiency in its services. As a master plumber licensed in three states, Raul oversees large-scale projects, including bathroom fixture replacements and water heater installations.

In today’s episode, Ryan, Raul, and Jorge discuss empowering younger generations in the trades and building a legacy of excellence in non-residential services. 

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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Michael Katz is the Co-founder of Trio Heating & Air, which he started with his brother in 2021. After moving to the US from Israel in 2015, he grew the company to $10 million by focusing on continuous learning and recruiting.

In today’s episode, Ryan and Michael chat about doubling the size of your business. 

Check out the episode with Michael’s brother David here:

“How To Buy Back Your Time With David Katz” 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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Lynn Wise is the Founder and CEO of Contractor In Charge, which offers a decentralized and scalable answering and bookkeeping system for home service contractors. With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales and management, she holds certifications as a Profit First Professional and QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Lynn has owned multiple small businesses, including a plumbing and heating repair and remodeling company, and is the author of Build It, Grow It, Sell It!

In this episode, Ryan and Lynn discuss how to transform your business from profitable to valuable. 

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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David Katz is the Co-founder and CEO of TRIO Heating & Air, which scaled from 0-$10 million in revenue in two years. The company was chosen as a national company of the year in 2023 by Carrier and Bryant. Service Titan’s founder highlighted TRIO as a success story of the year in a 2023 Pantheon Keynote speech. 

In today’s episode, Ryan and David discuss three strategies for buying back your time.

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.