The Service Standard

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Tereza, founder of the Naples Girls Walking Club, to talk about starting over and building something meaningful from the ground up.

What began as a simple idea turned into a growing community — and a powerful example of leadership, consistency, and courage.For home service business owners, this conversation applies directly to:

• Starting a brand with limited resources

• Building community before monetization

• Showing up consistently

• Leading without a big team• Growing through word-of-mouth and trustEvery strong business starts small.

The difference is consistency and conviction.

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🔗 Connect with Tereza:👉 Naples Girls Walking ClubInstagram: @naplesgirlswalkingclub👉 The Flirt Club NaplesInstagram: @theflirtclubnaples

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Jeff, owner of T Clinics USA and co-owner of Nuviva Medical Weight Loss, to talk about something most business owners ignore — their health.We discuss how hormones, energy levels, and burnout directly impact leadership, decision-making, and business performance.If you run a home service or service-based company, this conversation is critical.We cover:• Why so many men operate in chronic fatigue• Testosterone, peptides, and hormone therapy — what’s hype and what’s real• The link between physical health and leadership capacity• Burnout in entrepreneurs• Leading with integrity in appearance-driven industries• Faith and stewardship without being preachyYou can’t raise the standard in your business if your body and mind are running on empty.Strong leaders protect their health.Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about leadership, growth, and building profitable service businesses the right way.🔗 Connect with Jeff:🌐 T Clinics USA🌐 Nuviva Medical Weight Loss👉 This episode is for you.💡 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real, faith-driven conversations about purpose, health, and living on mission.

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Jackson of Prime Fast to talk about what coaching NFL athletes teaches about leadership, discipline, and building high-performance teams.

This conversation goes beyond sports. It’s about standards, accountability, and developing men who show up when it matters.

For home service business owners, this applies directly to:

• Leading young employees
• Building a performance culture
• Mentorship in business
• Setting clear standards
• Discipline under pressure

High-level results don’t happen by accident.
They’re built through structure and leadership.

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💡 WHO IS JACKYSON?Jackson is more than just a trainer. He’s the founder of Prime Fast — a performance training company helping athletes of all levels build physical strength, mental resilience, and spiritual direction.

From training kids to working with elite professionals like Noah Gray of the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackyson has become a respected figure in both athletic and faith-based communities in Southwest Florida.

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Thomas Keys III to talk about resilience, leadership, and becoming the kind of man others can follow.

From surviving Hurricane Katrina to stepping into leadership roles, Thomas shares lessons on discipline, faith, and responsibility that apply far beyond church or music.

For home service business owners, leadership begins with character. This episode covers:

• Leading through adversity
• Building strength when circumstances hit hard
• Becoming dependable under pressure
• Faith as a foundation for leadership
• Why real influence starts at home

Before you can lead a business, you have to lead yourself.

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In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Greg Dodge, owner of Naples Lifestyle Magazine, to talk about building a respected local media brand.

Greg shares what it takes to grow influence in a competitive market and why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in business.For home service business owners, this episode is about:

• Building brand credibility

• Creating influence in your local market• Positioning yourself as a leader

• Networking at a higher level• Long-term reputation over short-term hypeStrong businesses aren’t built quietly.They’re built intentionally.

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In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with John Huffman, owner of Huffman Construction, to talk about rebuilding a life — and a business — after hitting rock bottom.

John shares how he went from prison to running a construction company, and what responsibility, discipline, and faith had to do with that transformation.If you run a home service or construction business, this episode hits hard.

We discuss:

• Taking ownership of past decisions• Rebuilding trust and credibility

• Leading in the construction industry• Developing discipline through adversity

• Faith as a foundation for leadershipStrong businesses are built by strong men.

Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about building profitable service companies the right way.John's stuff:https://www.instagram.com/realjohnhuffman/@huffmans_construction_grouphttps://www.tiktok.com/@realjohnhuffmanhttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnHuffmanSpeakshttps://johnhuffmanspeaks.com/https://www.facebook.com/consultdaily/Subscribe at youtube.com/@servicestandard

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Patrick Dearborn to talk about what it really takes to build a reputation-driven business in a competitive market.Although Patrick operates in real estate, the principles apply to every home service owner: standards, trust, relationships, and long-term thinking.If you run a service-based company, this episode will challenge how you think about:• Reputation and referrals• Building trust in high-end markets• Leadership under pressure• Faith and integrity in business• Playing the long gameStrong businesses aren’t built on shortcuts.They’re built on standards.Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about building profitable home service businesses the right way.

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Holly Strickland, owner of Burn Boot Camp Naples, to talk about what it really takes to build a local brand that lasts.This conversation goes beyond fitness. It’s about leadership, culture, team building, and growing a service-based business with high standards.If you run a gym, home service company, franchise, or any people-driven business — this episode will hit.We cover:• Building a strong local brand• Leading a team in a high-energy environment• Creating community that drives retention• Growing within a franchise model• Maintaining standards while scalingGreat businesses aren’t built on hype.They’re built on leadership and consistency.Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about building profitable service companies the right way.📍 Connect with Holly & Burn Boot Camp Naples:🌐 burnbootcamp.com/locations/naples-fl📸 Instagram: @burnbootcampnaples

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Shawn French to talk about rebuilding your life — and your business — from nothing.This conversation is about grit, discipline, responsibility, and what it actually takes to change your trajectory when the odds are against you.If you run a home service or service-based business, you’ll relate to this one.We cover:• Starting over after setbacks• Building discipline when motivation fades• Turning struggle into structure• Leadership through adversity• The mindset required to grow something realSuccess isn’t about hype.It’s about standards, habits, and showing up when it’s hard.Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about building profitable service businesses in the trades.👇 Drop a comment if this episode hit home for you and share it with someone who needs to hear it.📲 Follow Shawn:  @thedeterminedsociety  https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench/🌟 Follow Cory Adams:  @servicestandard 

In this episode of The Service Standard, Cory Adams sits down with Kevin Vanduser to talk about what separates average operators from high-level performers.Kevin shares how he built Goated Golf and some of the lessons he learned from rubbing shoulders with elite athletes and world-class businessmen — including what discipline, preparation, and proximity to excellence actually teach you about building your own company.If you run a home service or service-based business, this episode will challenge how you think about:• Standards• Access and relationships• Playing in bigger rooms• Discipline in business• Long-term growthThis isn’t about celebrity stories.It’s about what high standards look like up close — and how to apply them in your own business.Subscribe to The Service Standard for real conversations about building profitable service companies in the trades.🎧 Listen in as we cover:▪️ His origin story — from humble beginnings to building a golf brand with bite▪️ Exclusive Trump and MJ stories you’ve NEVER heard▪️ Faith, setbacks, and staying locked in mentally▪️ Celebs and pros who secretly rock Goated Golf 🧢▪️ His vision for the future — and what it really means to be "Goated"👇 Drop your favorite quote or moment in the comments!📍 Filmed in Naples, FL🎙️ Hosted by Cory AdamsKevin's channels : https://www.instagram.com/redstategolf/ttps://www.instagram.com/goatedputters/https://www.instagram.com/kevinvanduser/https://www.instagram.com/goatedpb/www.goated.golf👀 Watch now — this one’s a hole-in-one. 🏌️‍♂️💭🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE!