Out of the Box

By Tim Hildebrand

Tim chats with tradespeople and business owners from the HVAC, Plumbing, Sparky and Construction worlds, as well as trades-related influencers and celebrities. They chat about what makes them unique i... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

Out of the Box episodes:

May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 9: Paul MacDiarmid
In a world where people love to talk about valuing people, Home Sweet Home Builders in Saskatoon, Canada has a reputation for doing exactly that. Owner Paul MacDiarmid talks about the value system of Home Sweet Home Builders, mentorship and the three Cs of successfully staffing a construction company.
For more information about Paul's company, check out: https://homesweethomebuilders.ca
For more information about our sponsor ServiceBox software, visit: https://.getservicebox.com
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41min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 8: John Stene a.k.a. @stenewoodwork
John chats with Tim about his side inventions (sorry..."improvements"), his origin story, growing up in the home of a master cabinet maker, his transition into the world of social media influencing, favorite ServiceBox features and other favorite tools.

Tools Mentioned:

ServiceBox software: https://getservicebox.com

Starrett Hook Rule: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00269R4KC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_28C9J836F8NQ6DMCZVJ3
Shinwa String Line: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNWGDFM/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_KC8N2Z6QAYR0YY8GK955

Bosch Track Saw: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5VQKLD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_A5B1SB4M1274RMPPYENA
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1h 17min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 7: 5 Things Every Service Company Needs To Know About Accounting
Jeanette Tobin from East2West Accounting explains the 5 things service companies would do well to know when establishing their accounting practices.
To get in touch with Jeanette Tobin, contact her at: [email protected]
For more information on ServiceBox software, check out: https://getservicebox.com

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37min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 6: Matt Richardson a.k.a. @the_canadian_plumber
Matt chats with Tim about running a 4th generation plumbing business, switching from paper to a software admin system, his hopeless devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs, his favorite tool and a particularly nasty water main break he was called to.
To follow Matt, check him out on Instagram at @the_canadian_plumber
For more information about ServiceBox software, check out: https://getservicebox.com

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32min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 5: Portia Diane a.k.a. @portiaddoesstyle
Portia talks with Tim about preparing for marriage...using the same mindset and principles we would use to prepare for any important venture. She talks about resources she's used, and how to fill the knowledge gap when we grow up without a good model of how to create the type of relationship/home we want.
Follow Portia at @portiaddoesstyle
To learn more about our sponsor ServiceBox software, visit: https://getservicebox.com

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43min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 4: Jon Clifford
Jon Clifford, CEO of ServiceBox software, discusses the importance of saying yes, embracing failure, how he stumbled onto an innovation, company growth, and the original problem-solving ServiceBox software is bringing to the admin and management of all different types of service trades.
For more information about ServiceBox software, visit: https://getservicebox.com

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47min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 3: Jeanette Tobin
Legitimate accounting superstar Jeanette Tobin explains the 3 basic mistakes that plague the accounting practices of service companies.
To contact Jeanette, email [email protected]
To learn more about ServiceBox software, visit https://getservicebox.com

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32min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 2: Kelly Ireland a.k.a. @tinyplumbergirl
Kelly chats with Tim about being a woman in the plumbing business, her favorite jobs and tools, that ONE job where she went full Indiana Jones (crazy story), integrity in the trades and taking the reins of her own career.
To follow Kelly find her on instagram at: @tinyplumbergirl
For more information about ServiceBox software, visit: https://getservicebox.com

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36min
May 25, 2021 Out of the Box Ep. 1: Cody Hutfelter
Tim Hildebrand chats with Cody Hutfelter from One Degree HVAC about his HVAC company, their impressive growth, the financial value of transparency, how he uses software to run things, and his weirdest jobs. (Spending a month in a full morgue?)
For more information on Cody's Vancouver, BC company, check out: https://onedegreehvac.ca/
For more information on ServiceBox software, go to: https://getservicebox.com
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29min

FAQs about Out of the Box:

How many episodes does Out of the Box have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.