From $1M to a 500+ person home service powerhouse—Chad Peterman, President & CEO of Peterman Brothers and host of Can’t Stop the Growth, takes the guest seat in this special “tables turned” episode of AI Trade Talk.

Chad shares exactly how his team scaled across 11 locations in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, the strategies behind rapid growth, and why call center performance is the #1 growth lever in the trades. He also breaks down real-world AI applications that improve booking rates, boost efficiency, and drive revenue, without increasing marketing spend.

If you’re ready to work smarter, serve better, and grow faster in the home service industry, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can implement today.

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• How to balance acquisitions vs. greenfield expansions
• The marketing “secret sauce” for driving quality leads
• Why call center performance is the #1 growth lever
• Practical AI use cases that deliver real ROI in the trade

What if the moment that broke you became the moment that built you? In this episode of “To the Point”, Chris and Chad welcome Sean Crane, founder of Unstoppable 365, whose journey from addiction and prison to elite leadership coach is nothing short of transformational.

Sean shares how a defining moment in isolation led him to take radical ownership of his life, and how that decision became the foundation for a purpose-driven mission to help business leaders become unstoppable in every area of their lives.

This conversation is a masterclass in the power of discipline, daily habits, and the courage to become who you were meant to be.

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• Transformation begins with taking full ownership of your life.
• Mental and physical fitness go hand in hand.
• Health is a business advantage, not an afterthought.
• Vulnerability and self-reflection drive growth.
• Daily habits create unstoppable momentum.

Ever catch yourself complaining about a problem… then realize you might be part of it? 🎯

Chad is starting a new book, “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership,” and is taking us on a real-talk ride into one of leadership’s toughest—and most freeing—challenges: radical responsibility 💥. Using parenting moments and office flashbacks, Chad unpacks what it means to flip the script from blame and excuses to ownership and curiosity. You’ll learn how to spot when you're “below the line” and how to get “above the line” faster, where real growth happens. Whether you're trying to break a sales record, raise decent little humans, or just stop yelling about snack limits, this episode brings energy, insight, and a healthy dose of “yep, been there.”

Get ready to reflect and leave inspired to lead better—starting with yourself.

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• Leadership starts with owning your mindset and actions.
• Shift from blame to curiosity to solve problems faster.
• Daily gratitude and positivity help you lead above the line.
• Responsibility is about influence, not self-blame.
• Model action and accountability to inspire your team.

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In this episode of Around the Campfire, Katie Donovan sits down with Jason Price, Director of Marketing at My Plumber Plus, to explore how AI and community-driven marketing are transforming growth for home service businesses.

Jason breaks down how to think differently about brand, where AI fits in (and where it doesn’t), and why building a community outside the job creates loyalty that marketing dollars can’t buy.

If you’re in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical and looking for fresh strategies that actually drive growth, this one’s packed with takeaways you can act on right now.

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• AI helps streamline marketing—but only works if it sounds like you.
• The best brands feel human, even when powered by automation.
• Community involvement creates loyalty and word-of-mouth that paid ads can’t touch.
• Customers don’t just want service—they want a relationship with a brand they trust.
• Marketing in 2025 means blending tech and trust. One without the other won’t scale.

What if your greatest leadership move isn’t something you do today, but how people talk about you years from now?

Chad gets real about Maxwell’s final law, and why it’s less about your resume and more about the ripple effects of your daily choices.

With personal stories and reflections on growing up in a no-nonsense household, Chad brings heart, humor, and some hard truths. From learning how to lead without a blueprint to grooming the next generation (and knowing when to hand them the baton 🏃‍♂️), this episode is all about creating a legacy that lives far beyond the job site.

If you’ve ever wondered what people will really remember about you—this one’s for you. Let’s go build something worth passing down 💥.

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• Legacy is built through consistent daily actions, not big achievements.
• Leadership starts at home through lived values.
• Empowering others is more impactful than personal recognition.
• Great leaders know when to let others lead.
• Intentional, selfless leadership shapes lasting influence.

What if your greatest leadership move isn’t something you do today, but how people talk about you years from now?

Chad gets real about Maxwell’s final law, and why it’s less about your resume and more about the ripple effects of your daily choices.

With personal stories and reflections on growing up in a no-nonsense household, Chad brings heart, humor, and some hard truths. From learning how to lead without a blueprint to grooming the next generation (and knowing when to hand them the baton 🏃‍♂️), this episode is all about creating a legacy that lives far beyond the job site.

If you’ve ever wondered what people will really remember about you—this one’s for you. Let’s go build something worth passing down 💥.

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 Key Takeaways:

• Legacy is built through consistent daily actions, not big achievements.
• Leadership starts at home through lived values.
• Empowering others is more impactful than personal recognition.
• Great leaders know when to let others lead.
• Intentional, selfless leadership shapes lasting influence.

Home service business owners, HVAC and plumbing leaders, and contractors looking to build stronger teams, this episode is your blueprint for leading with impact. Former championship-winning basketball coach Jim Johnson shares powerful leadership lessons that apply directly to growing and scaling a home service company.

From turning around toxic team dynamics to coaching underdogs into top performers, Jim unpacks the real difference between average and elite leaders—and how culture drives it all. Chad Peterman connects every story to what matters for trades business growth today: retention, communication, and empowering your people to lead.

If you're building a high-performing team in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, this episode is a must.

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• Self-leadership comes first – If you can't lead yourself, you can’t lead your team.
• Culture drives performance – Championship teams win because they care about each other.
• Empowered teams outperform – The best ideas often come when you stop talking and start listening.
• Role clarity matters – Everyone needs to know what “winning” looks like in their role.
• One-on-one time isn’t optional – If you're skipping check-ins, you're losing your best players

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.