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Christina Wilson is the CSO of Budget Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, a family-owned and operated HVAC company servicing St. Charles and St. Louis, MI. Christina is an expert in sales and customer service and is skilled in project management, policy analysis, and market analysis. She is a member of Women in HVACR and is involved in two advisory boards for Service Nation Alliance. Last year, Christina sold $1.2 million worth of home warranty upgrades. 

In this episode, Ryan and Christina confront the stigma surrounding home warranty companies and discuss how to overcome negative industry assumptions. 

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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Masami Middleton and Jason Tatum work with CallRail, an intelligence platform designed to help businesses track the effectiveness of marketing strategies on lead conversions. Masami is an experienced marketing executive and strategy consultant who has helped market companies ranging from $10 million to $7 billion in revenue. She is passionate about helping B2B organizations build high-performing marketing teams and increase revenue. 

Jason is the VP of Product at CallRail. He specializes in introducing new products to the market and enabling cross-functional teams to deliver value to their customers. Jason’s professional experience includes nonprofits, publicly traded, and private startup tech companies. Currently, he’s leading a team working on innovative solutions for the next generation of business owners. 

In this episode, Ryan, Masami, and Jason discuss how emerging AI technologies can immediately elevate the value of customer transactions and generate increased company revenue. 

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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Jim Bergmann is the President of measureQuick, a commissioning platform designed to help HVAC businesses generate revenue and increase productivity. Jim has experience as a technician, instructor, company owner, salesperson, technical writer, and design engineer. His background in multiple industries has honed his ability to communicate vision and long-term goals — providing insight into the challenges of the HVAC industry. 

In this episode, Ryan and Jim discuss how measureQuick’s technology adds value to your customer and increases your company’s revenue.

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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Lucas Cellino is the President and CEO of Cellino Plumbing, a family-owned and operated plumbing and HVAC company servicing Buffalo, NY since 1995. Lucas started in the business at 12 years old, helping his dad on jobs between hockey practices. In 2002, he was hired on as a soil relocation engineer and by 2016 he was serving as the company’s President and CEO. Lucas is also the Managing Partner of Cellino and Wangelin Construction. 

In this episode, Ryan and Lucas discuss how community involvement can impact your company’s culture and your bottom line.

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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Allan Peschke, Michael Hutchins, and Chad Harrison are representatives at Authority Brands, a home service franchise company helping increase franchise owner’s, homeowner’s, and employees’ quality of life.

Allan Peschke joined the team as the Lead Development Representative after working as an electrician for the past seven years and is passionate about helping business owners achieve their dreams. 

As the Franchise Development Manager, Michael Hutchins has 20 years of experience building brands and growing companies. He works alongside entrepreneurs in the franchising industry, fueling his passion for helping business owners succeed. 

Chad Harrison serves as the company’s Franchise Sales Representative and is responsible for finding candidates to help launch their own business. With 15 years of experience in restaurant management and sales, Chad is equipped with the resources needed to assist rising entrepreneurs. 

In this episode, Ryan, Allan, Michael, and Chad discuss the process and benefits of owning a franchise.

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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Tommy Mello is the Founder and CEO of A1 Garage Door Service, a national leader in the garage door sales and service industry. Since founding the company in 2007, he has grown it to $200 million in yearly revenue. Tommy also founded The Home Service Expert, where he serves as a podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and consultant helping home service entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

In this episode, Ryan and Tommy talk about Tommy’s extraordinary growth journey, hiring based on company culture, and leaving an incredible legacy.

Resources:

• The Home Service Expert | Podcast
• The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business With Less Stress and More Success by Al Levi
• Rilla
• Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan
• CHIRP
• The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
• How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Tommy Cares
• Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
• Acquisition.com
• Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins by Tommy Mello
• Home Service Millionaire: How I Went From $50,000 in Debt to a $30+ Million Business in 7 Years by Tommy Mello
• Tommy Mello: Website | Shop Tour
• “Secrets of the Trades” newsletter
• Garage Door marketing company

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 Johnson is the President of Covenant Services, a company offering plumbing, backflow testing, and excavating services. David, who formerly worked in pest control, bought into the plumbing company to expand his portfolio. As an experienced executive, he knows how to increase profit margins and implement strategies to aid in his business’s success. 

In this episode, Ryan and David discuss the idea of viewing your business as a nonprofit to ask yourself: Would anyone want to work for me?

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 Teekell is the Founder and CEO of SmartAC.com, a member-based platform helping contractors sell smart maintenance, digitize their client interactions, and grow their customer base. Josh is passionate about his entrepreneurial endeavors and is eager to invest in promising companies. Before founding his company, he built a $50 million company selling outdoor amenities to Texas homeowners. His entrepreneurial spirit is elevating the HVAC industry for contractors and their customers alike.

In this episode, Ryan and Josh discuss why maintenance agreements are crucial to maintaining ongoing customer relationships and SmartAC.com’s strategy for improving conversion rates.

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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Konrad Orzechowski is the President of Kay Plumbing Services, a residential and commercial plumbing company serving Richland and Lexington Counties in South Carolina since 2008. Konrad is a second-generation plumber with 20 years of experience in the industry. Before becoming a certified plumber, he graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Maria Curie — Sklodowska. His passion for the trade is seen in the quality service his company provides. 

In this episode, Ryan and Konrad discuss how providing service contracts helps build a loyal customer base, the secret to hiring the right employees, and the lifetime warranties Konrad offers.

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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Fallon Dyle is a Research and Development Chemist at Highside Chemicals, a chemical product manufacturer for HVAC purposes. Fallon is responsible for creating chemical solutions that combat common problems found in the field. Currently, she is developing a product to target and eliminate drain buildup caused by aluminum coils.

In this episode, Ryan and Fallon discuss why there has been an increase in drainage system clogs and how she plans to rectify the issue. If you're looking for an HVAC load calculator, click here.

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.