If you’re tired of chasing leads, stuck in the daily grind, or feeling like your business can’t run without you… this episode is a must-listen.

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Home Service Hustle, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Dan Dowdy, founder of Built for the Trades, to break down:

• Why most contractors don’t actually have a marketing strategy
• How leadership & culture directly impact profitability
• The systems required to build a self-operating business
• Why consistency beats “trying things” every single time

This episode hits money, marketing, and mindset head-on—and gives you real frameworks you can apply immediately.

👉 Get to know Dan better here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforthetrades/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/BuiltForTheTrades

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@built4trades

Website: https://builtforthetrades.com/

This one is Money + Marketing + Mindset all wrapped into a real-world blueprint you can apply TODAY.

🎙️ Host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Brianna Mcadory Ford — a generational curse breaker who helped scale a home service business from $3M → $28M, helped turn around a company losing $1M/month, and is now building All In Heating & Air in St. Tammany Parish.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ “Dispatching for profits” (how to stop saving $20 and start making $20,000)

✅ The 4 KPI “report card” every tech should have (no fluff, just what moves revenue)

✅ Why community + brand can outperform “digital-only” thinking

✅ How to build SOPs so your business isn’t dependent on YOU

Get to know Brianna better here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianna.mcadory

Website: https://callallin.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allinheatingandair

What does it really take to scale a home service company without losing your culture, your people, or your integrity?

On the latest episode of Home Service Hustle, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Shawn Middleton,

👉 Owner & Co-Founder of Right Away Plumbing, Heating & Air

👉 Founder of Middleton Growth Partners

Shawn’s journey is powerful:

• Lost his job two weeks before Christmas

• Helped scale multiple home service companies

• Took one company from $4M to $16M

• Worked inside PE-backed growth

• Built his own company grounded in faith, culture, and leadership

This episode dives deep into:

💰 Scaling profitably without cutting corners

🧠 Why mindset and leadership matter more than tactics

📈 Lessons from private equity growth

🤝 Building teams that actually stay together

If you’re serious about money, marketing, mindset, and long-term growth, this one’s a must.

👉 Get to know Shawn better here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.middleton24?igsh=MTlhcmxicGw2aXAzeA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1KXUWMkaPC/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprofessor_1982?_r=1&_t=ZT-91Tesa6W2yU

What does it really take to build a scalable, profitable home service business—without sacrificing culture?

In this episode of Home Service Hustle, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Trey McWilliams, COO & Owner of McWilliams & Son and Co-Founder of Blue Cardinal Group.

🎯 From rebuilding a company’s culture at 24 years old

💰 To driving profitability through operational excellence

📈 To scaling multi-location brands without being held hostage by employees

This episode is packed with real-world lessons on leadership, KPIs, marketing, and mindset that every contractor needs to hear.

👉 Get to know Trey McWilliams better here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trey.mcwilliams.90

Website: http://www.mcwilliamsandson.com/

What does it really take to scale a home service business past 8 figures?

On this episode of The Home Service Hustle, Jonathan Bannister sits down with Stephen Akian, owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, to talk:

• 💰 Scaling without killing profits
• 📈 Branding vs chasing leads
• 🧠 Leadership, mindset & culture at scale
• 🤝 Why community impact matters more than ever

This one is a must-listen for serious owners.

👉 Get to know Stephen better here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr._akian?igsh=NXh6NTkxM2FzOG05&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H2x3ccZsW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akian_heat_ac_plumb?_t=ZP-90PWXN0AZQs&_r=1

What does it really take to build a respected, award-winning HVAC company that customers trust and employees are proud of?

On the latest episode of The Home Service Hustle Podcast, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Matthew Yates, founder of Yates Maintenance Heating & Air, to break down what 16 years of honest growth looks like in the home service industry.

💰 Money: Why maintenance plans and follow-up create long-term stability

📈 Marketing: How word-of-mouth, Google reviews, and branding fuel sustainable growth

🧠 Mindset: Leading with integrity, communication, and a people-first approach

From starting a business with his wife Misty to becoming ICP Elite Dealer of the Year, Matthew shares what actually works—and what doesn’t—when building a company that lasts.

👉 Get to know Matthew better here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yates_hvac

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YatesMaintenance

🚀 From almost homeless… to tracking toward $10 MILLION.

In the latest episode of Home Service Hustle, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Ryan Grimes, founder of Beltway Heating, Air & Plumbing, for one of the most raw, real, and inspiring conversations we’ve ever recorded.

Ryan opens up about:

💥 Getting a $350 paycheck instead of a $12,000 commission

💥 Betting on himself with his last dollar

💥 How Toy Story literally shaped his company brand 🚀

💥 Why culture, character, and chemistry matter more than ego

💥 What it really takes to build a team people are proud to be part of

This episode is pure mindset fuel with real-world business and leadership lessons every home service owner needs to hear.

👉 Get to know Ryan Grimes better here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_grimes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.grimes.374

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beltwayhvac15?_r=1&_t=

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

This one is about discipline, money, and getting paid what you’re worth.

Jonathan Bannister sits down with Brian Burton, founder of Blue Collar Closer and GM of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Phoenix.

Brian shares how betting on himself, building daily discipline, and selling with integrity completely changed his life and income.

If you’re in the trades and want more confidence, more income, and better results, this episode is for you.

Get to know Brian Burton better here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian.burton.bluecollarcloser?igsh=Mm54MnBob2hwZmFx&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1b4gtYWeAh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brian_bluecollarcloser?_r=1&_t=ZT-91LabGR8xpN

This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Anthony Mound, founder & CEO of Trust 1 Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, one of the fastest-growing home service companies in the country.

Anthony breaks down:

💰 Why scaling from $5M to $10M is the hardest jump

📊 The KPIs owners must track or profits disappear

🧠 How mindset and communication directly impact sales

📈 Why higher prices demand better processes and training

If you care about money, marketing, and mindset, this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Get to know Anthony better here:

🌐 https://www.trust1services.com/

📸 https://www.instagram.com/trust1heatingcoolingplumbing/

📘 https://www.facebook.com/Trust1HeatingCoolingPlumbing

🚀 New Episode Alert!

This week on the Home Service Hustle, Jonathan sits down with Timurlan Alagushov, co-founder of Irbis Air Plumbing and Electrical. If you're serious about money marketing and mindset, this episode is loaded with practical strategies.

Tim breaks down how Irbis grew fast by using technology, systems, strong branding, and an elite customer experience. He also shares how they doubled revenue by improving efficiency and fighting for every lead.

Get to know Tim better here:

https://www.instagram.com/irbishvac/

https://www.instagram.com/thesuperxuman/

https://www.facebook.com/irbishvac

https://www.tiktok.com/@irbishvac