What happens when a former college football player brings locker room leadership to the trades? You get a family business turned industry powerhouse, and one heck of a growth story. 🚀

Chad chats with Jesse Rack, CEO of Rack Electric and the driving force behind one of the Southeast’s fastest-scaling service businesses. From one truck to 110+ on the road, Jesse breaks down how he transformed a small electrical company into a multi-division operation spanning generators, HVAC, propane, and more.

Tune in for stories about branding that sticks, culture that wins, and what it really takes to lead a team through growth, adversity, and everything in between.

If you’re in the trades—or leading anything people-first—this is your playbook 📈

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• Scaling a company requires empowering others and letting go of control.
• Building a strong internal culture leads to consistency, accountability, and growth.
• First impressions and a clear, authentic brand can create lasting trust with customers.
• Growth often comes from stepping outside your comfort zone and taking calculated risks.
• Recruiting, training, and retaining the right people is the foundation of long-term success.

In this powerful episode, Ryan Fenn and Justin Judd welcome Sean Michael Crane, founder of Unstoppable 365, for a gripping and transformative conversation.

Sean shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in a chaotic, addiction-plagued household to facing a wrongful attempted murder charge and finding redemption through faith, discipline, and relentless self-improvement.

Tune in to discover how Sean turned a jail cell into a sanctuary for growth, built a thriving coaching business, and now helps others become truly unstoppable. This episode is a raw, inspiring testament to the human spirit, the power of mindset, and the miracles of transformation.

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• Adversity can fuel resilience and purpose.
• True change starts with full accountability.
• Discipline and routine drive transformation.
• Faith can guide you through darkness.
• Sharing your story empowers others.

What if every contractor had access to world-class leadership training, accountability, and a community that actually gets it? That’s exactly what Chad Peterman and David Gregory are building with The Arena. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad and David pull back the curtain on a game-changing platform for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical leaders who are ready to grow—faster and smarter.

From breaking leadership ceilings to solving real business challenges alongside like-minded pros, this episode is a call to action for anyone serious about leading their team and business to the next level. Whether you're at $3M or $30M, The Arena was built for YOU.

Join the movement.

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• Contractors aren’t alone. The Arena connects leaders facing the same struggles.
• Growth stalls when leadership doesn't—scaling requires developing yourself and your people.
• Leadership lives beyond tactics—it’s about culture, buy-in, and accountability.
• Weekly live trainings, Q&As, and leadership resources make professional development a turnkey process.
• The Arena isn’t just another group—it’s a movement to elevate the entire home services industry.

What if your HVAC or plumbing website could instantly change based on what a homeowner is searching for? Or your schedule could sync with live promotions to boost bookings when you're light?

Jennifer Bagley of CI Web Group joins AI Trade Talk to break down the next frontier in home service growth: AI-optimized websites, AI search, and smart automation that drives real results.

If you're still not using AI to drive leads and streamline operations, this episode is your wake-up call.

 Hosted by Brad Scruggs of Zyratalk and powered by Can’t Stop the Growth with Chad Peterman.

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• How AI search is changing visibility in HVAC & plumbing
• Why 24/7 booking is no longer optional
• How one company booked 3,000+ calls in a single day using AI
• The mindset shifts needed to scale faster and stay competitive

What happens when a 150-year-old business decides to reinvent itself—and ends up hitting $20 million in revenue?

Hosts Chris Yano and Chad Peterman sit down with John Bowman of F.F. Hitchcock to unpack how a legacy company founded in 1870 transformed into a $20M service powerhouse. John gets real about navigating change, surviving the 2008 downturn, and discovering that growth often starts with admitting what you don’t know.

From Rhino X revelations to building upside-down trade show booths, John shares how creativity, team culture, and a willingness to listen have redefined what's possible in the trades.

If you’re into legacy, leadership, and laughing at mullet-themed marketing ideas, this one’s for you 🎯🔥.

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• Learning from peers can spark major growth.
• Shifting focus can lead to long-term success.
• Leading by example builds strong teams.
• Creativity sets your brand apart.
• Delegation is key to scaling effectively.

What if the fastest way to grow your team... is to stop hiring? 🤯 In this episode, Chad takes us behind the curtain of what real explosive growth looks like—not the glamorous, glossy kind, but the messy, lesson-filled version that comes when you scale fast and learn hard. 🚀

He unpacks the difference between simply adding people to your team versus multiplying impact by building leaders who carry the vision forward. From COVID-era hiring frenzies to raw stories about broken systems and rebuilding the right way, Chad brings humor, honesty, and heart to leadership.

Listen in as Chad reminds everyone: real growth starts with us. Let’s build something—and someone—worth multiplying. 💥

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• Multiplying leaders drives lasting growth—adding people alone won’t scale impact.
• Growth fails without structure: KPIs, training, and clear paths are essential.
• Strong leadership starts with personal discipline and daily habits.
• Empower top performers to mentor others and spread leadership.
• True leadership creates lasting influence and a people-first legacy.

What do you get when you mix a plumbing biz, a power couple, and a whole lot of hustle? This episode with Maggie and Andrew Wille of Platinum Plumbing delivers the real story behind building a business together, from raising kids to managing KPIs.

Andrew shares how plumbing chose him, and Maggie opens up about trading her Fortune 250 career for the chaos and fulfillment of entrepreneurship. They talk yard signs as performance metrics, why EOS changed the game, and how setting boundaries (like Maggie’s sacred summer day off) keeps their family and business strong ❤️.

Whether you’re building a team or building a life—this one’s for you!

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• Yard signs, reviews, and stickers offer simple but powerful insight into team performance and customer happiness.
• EOS brought clarity and structure to their fast-growing business.
• Communication is key when business and marriage intertwine.

Struggling to empower your team in the field or develop confident leaders within your home service business? In this episode, Chad Peterman sits down with Tracy Clark—an executive coach and former 8-figure entrepreneur—to uncover the six key leadership indicators that help you scale without burning out or plateauing. Tracy dives deep into the mindset shifts, leadership blind spots, and culture-driving tools that every growing HVAC, plumbing, or electrical company needs to build resilient teams and empower growth from within.

Whether you’re a service manager stepping into leadership or an owner looking to unlock more autonomy in your people, this episode delivers the clarity you need to lead with impact.

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• Clarity First: Teams need to know why the company exists and how they contribute.
• Train Before You Empower: Don’t assume your team knows how—teach them the how, not just the goal.
• Make Winning Visible: Define success clearly for each role, not just company-wide.
• Prep New Leaders: Promotions require training, not just a title change.
• Live Your Values: Culture works when values are practiced—not just printed.

What are you willing to give up to grow?

In this episode, Chad dives into John Maxwell's “Law of Sacrifice” and what it means for leaders in high-demand industries. He shares personal reflections from 14 years of leadership, addressing the unseen trade-offs that come with building people and businesses. From waking up early to surrendering control and pouring into others, Chad unpacks how true leadership often means giving up comfort to create meaningful impact.

If you’re wrestling with work-life balance, delegation, or wondering if the sacrifices you’re making are worth it—this episode is for you.📈

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• Leadership is a daily act of sacrifice, often invisible and unrecognized.
• Small changes, like using spare minutes intentionally, add up to significant results.
• Trust and delegation are essential for personal and organizational growth.
• Sacrificing for others—even when it’s risky—builds team culture and long-term impact.
• Connecting sacrifice to your “why” makes it sustainable.

In this episode, Justin Judd sits down with Chad Peterman, CEO and founder of Peterman Brothers, to dive deep into the mindset behind building a 500-person service company from the ground up. ⬆️

Chad shares powerful lessons on leadership, habit transformation, vulnerability, and how aligning business growth with personal values can unlock massive impact.

Learn how to lead when you’re not the technical expert, the importance of meeting people where they are, and why quality over quantity is the key to sustainable growth.📈

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• Leadership rooted in vulnerability fosters deeper trust.
• Success comes from consistent habits, not constant hustle.
• Meeting people where they are creates a culture of understanding.
• Growth must align with personal and organizational values.
• Quitting the right habits is just as important as building new ones.