It's always great to have Tommy Mello on the show. Tommy Mello is one of the biggest names in the home services space. As the founder of A1 Garage, Tommy is a wealth of knowledge for all business owners, and he gives a lot of great insights in this episode. Larry and Eric sit down with Tommy and talk about the restoration industry, what new technologies home service companies should be looking at, branding and showing up for your clients in a professional manner, and training your team. Give thi...
Apr 14, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 273
Long time friend of the podcast Joe Crisara of Service MVP , widely known in the trades as Uncle Joe, is the Blue Collar worlds #1 sales trainer and today joins Eric and Larry to discuss his new book What Should We Do?: How to Win Clients, Double Profit & Grow Your Home Service Sales . What Should We Do? is a down-to-earth primer on persuasion, selling, presentation, and closing. Full of boots-on-the-ground anecdotes and eye-opening insights, it offers a principle-centered system that helps ...
Apr 02, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 272
Today Eric and Larry sit down and reminisce on the reasons why and how Super Tech University started. Owning a service business in Southern California for many years, Eric and Larry found themselves in a constant cycle of working overtime, stress, and not having the freedom they dreamed of. Nearly all the issues they had stemmed from problems such as their team not knowing: How to behave in a client's home How to communicate with the client How to represent the company How to build value How to ...
Mar 12, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 271
In today's podcast, Eric and Larry sit down with long-time friend, colleague, and certified bookkeeper Electa Bartels. Electa is also the founder and owner of Profit In Your Pocket . What is Profit In Your Pocket , you ask? It is bookkeeping exclusively serving the home service industries. Our conversation today centers around small businesses and some of the unique challenges that face Home Service Businesses, especially when it comes to knowing the numbers. Bookkeeping often is the last thing ...
Feb 07, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 270
On today's show, Eric and Larry's guest is Mike Balzano - publisher of Restoration & Remediation magazine and host of Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience Podcast. The conversation centers around the upcoming Experience Conference and Exhibition April 3-5 in Chattanooga, TN . Its a new day for the cleaning and restoration industry! R&R magazine has now taken over The Experience Conference and Exhibition. Eric, Larry and Mike discuss what everyone can expect from this show; the things th...
Jan 24, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 269
Eric and Larry recently met up with Justin Sifford, owner of Wylander, at the recent Violand Business Planning Retreat in Naples, Florida. Wylander is a recruiting company that specializes in finding and placing top talent in all areas of the nation. Working in industries such as restoration, construction, HVAC and flooring, to name a few. Our conversation centered around the unique challenges that restoration companies face when they hire for positions specific to the restoration industry. Just...
Jan 10, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 268
During the recent Violand Business Planning Retreat Eric and Larry had a chance to speak with Dallas Nevill, owner of Rainbow Restoration Mesa, Arizona. Dallas tells the story of how he owned an independent restoration company and experienced all the hurdles and pitfalls that can often come with owning your own business. He made a decision to convert to a Rainbow Restoration franchise and now has the processes and systems to help him in his business, allowing him to scale his operations and gain...
Jan 03, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 267
Jon Isaacson and Gerrett Stier join Eric and Larry for the 4 Amigos holiday show . This podcast has become a holiday tradition at Blue Collar Nation. Known for laughs, hijinks, and a little bit of useable information, the holiday show is a time to just enjoy our friendships and have an opportunity to spread holiday cheer for all to hear. Happy New Year and all in best for a healthy, prosperous and enjoyable 2024! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance w...
Dec 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 266
We are re-releasing this podcast. This is our highest listened to episode! Please benefit from the content and insight. Lisa Lavender is a thought leader in the home services space. A dedicated restoration professional, Lisa wears many hats with her many businesses. Eric and Larry had a wonderful conversation with Lisa about the concept of proper onboarding of new team members to both attract and retain talent. This often overlooked concept can make or break a new hire's attitude about your comp...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Returning guests Tom McGuire and Gerrett Stier join Eric and Larry to discuss creating Next Level Field Technicians. Tom McGuire is the founder, owner, trainer, and teacher of Large Loss Mastery. Tom is one of the most experienced restorers in the world, with a 36-year career in large loss and disaster recovery. Gerrett Stier, founder and president of GMS Distribution, is a journeyman electrician, inventor, product designer, and manufacturer with 19+ years of experience in residential and commer...
Dec 21, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 265
Dan Platta is a legend in the bookkeeping world, owner of Best Damn Bookkeeping , as well as a seasoned podcast host on the Home Service Happy Hour Podcast . Dan offers a ton of great information that we all need to know about when it comes to our numbers. He also adds fun into the conversation taking the bite out of looking at our books. The whole process does not need to be so stressful as Dan explains. Enjoy the episode, we hope you will learn a few new things about business. Eric was on the ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 264
Eric and Larry are back together again chatting about what they are grateful for this past year. A lot has happened not only with the business but also in their personal lives. We hope you will be entertained with their lively banter, gain some insight, have a chuckle and maybe even get some helpful pointers for your own life. We hope you enjoy the conversation. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training ...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 263
We teamed up with the Floodlight Consultants Chris and Brandon for another great Book Club discussion. This time the book we delve into is: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. It is a great book teaching us how to shift our mindset and start thinking more out of the box. When we change our perspective on growth and operations, we see different avenues and the infinite potential not only for our business but in all areas of our life. We hope you enjoy our conversation. Brandon and...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Wesley Bloeme joined us on the podcast from the floor of the Huge Conference in Nashville. Wesley is the owner of WiseGuys Pro-Wash in Atlanta, Georgia. Wesley became focused on his business and growing the company while attending college. He was able to balance both and has grown his business to dominate the Atlanta area. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Wesley Bloem and his journey to success. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a syste...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Michelle Blevins of C&R Magazine is a consummate professional who gets dragged into crazy conversations with Eric and Larry. We had a great talk about the industry, Elvis, and other assorted entertaining topics. We hope you will enjoy the show! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your team in soft skills. Your team can make you more profit when you invest in them and teach them soft skills. Go ...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 260
Matt DiBara of The Contractor Consultants , has a great history in the trades, multiple generations! Matt grew up learning the nuance of doing business from his father and grandfather. The skills he learned his whole life have translated into a strong understanding of the trades. Matt earned a Quality Craftsmanship award from Congress too. Enjoy our conversation. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training...
Nov 02, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 259
Leighton Healey joins us again to talk about his new book Winning with Workers which will change your perspective on your team. This book is based on so much data in the service industry you don't want to miss out on all the great information that can help you and your company. There is a large emphasis on training and developing workers and building a workforce that resonates with the newest people entering the industry. The team at KnowHow has spent the last year interviewing the restoration i...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 258
Chuck Violand of Violand Management Associates joins us to introduce his amazing book Forging Dynasty Businesses: The Competitive Edge of Enduring Teams. Chuck has a great background in the service industry and has a pulse on the challenges. This book was written as a resource, not as a front-to-back read, but as a reference when needed. The content will help any owner in time of need or when planning their year and need consultation. Enjoy our conversation with Chuck. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech ...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 257
Brigham Dickinson is the founder of Power Selling Pros , he is a Spartans Race aficionado, and author of Something to Give , A Journey to Become a Leader Worth Following. We had a great podcast that covered many topics that will delight the listeners and educate them in many ways. Enjoy our conversation with Brigham. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your team in soft skills. Your team can make y...
Oct 12, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 256
We sat down and had a great conversation with Frankie Soriano of We Scope . Frankie has walked the walk in the restoration billing arena. He knows what it is like to learn a completely new system for estimating and billing. The challenges are real, and he offers many ideas and processes that can be used in any industry. Enjoy our talk with Frankie. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your team in s...
Sep 29, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 255
We had a great conversation with Currie Gavreau of Honest Water Filter . Currie is an expert in the Water Filtration industry and a business expert, especially in sales. Currie has been practicing and teaching sales for many years. You will learn skills from this podcast when Eric and Currie riff on sales tactics. Honest Water Filter is also leading the industry in providing great water for people all around the country. Enjoy the show! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve y...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 254
Michael Israel understands the service industry. He has been in the business, working in different capacities for many years. We had a great conversation about all kinds of concepts that our listeners will enjoy and benefit from. Michael is with Zuper , the world's most powerful field service management software that enables your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Enjoy the show! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of sho...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 253
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Kent Sonnier of Restoration Pros in Lafayette, LA. He runs a big company and knows the ins and outs of managing a service team. Getting the most out of your team and having a great culture requires quality leadership. Enjoy our conversation with Kent. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your team in soft skills. Your team can make you more profits by teachin...
Sep 15, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 252
Kate Krebsbach is a wealth of pertinent information for the trades when getting and renewing your liability and any other insurance we may need. She is an insurance Advisor at Scully Insurance Group . Kate discusses how you can avoid being overcharged and under-protected in your liability. Check out these attachments and see how you can save on insurance by implementing Super Tech University. We did not expect this help, but are happy to pass on any information we can. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech ...
Aug 31, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 251
Michael Balzano and Myldred Ingram joined us to talk about the Experience Convention . The Experience Convention and Trade Show is the ideal location for anyone seeking information and solutions in the Restoration, Cleaning, and Remediation industries. Michael and Mildred talk about the high points of the show. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your team in soft skills. Your team can make you mor...
Aug 25, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 250
We had a great podcast with Jeremy Traasdahl and Josh Ehmke of One Claim Solutions and Derek Preece and Katie Harris of Spot on Solutions . We discussed the things we have learned that are important in running a company in the trades. Everyone had great insight and we hope you can take away some great nuggets to implement in your business. Enjoy the show. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your te...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 249
Heather Ripley is a public relations expert in the service industry. She wrote a great book, Next Level Now: PR Secrets to Drive Explosive Growth for Your Home Service Business that gives many free easy ideas to implement in your business. Heather has also been recognized by Forbes as a top PR agency and is on Entrepreneur Magazine's list of best PR agencies. She talks about the book and her plumbing marketing past with Eric and Larry. Enjoy the show! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramati...
Aug 17, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 248
We teamed up with the Floodlight Consultants Chris and Brandon for a great podcast on the book Leadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger Institute. This is a great book to show us how to think out of the box. It also makes us aware of how our actions affect others, especially our teams and the people we are closest to. We hope you will like the feedback each of us has to offer on the topic. Brandon and Chris also have the Head, Heart and Boots Podcast . You will love them there too! TITLE SP...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 247
Jason Gilstrap of the Core Group blessed us with his presence and told us about the CORE Collective in Austin from August 30 - September 1. The best restoration companies will be there. They have a huge lineup of great presentations that will benefit your business skills and opportunities too. Use the code Jgilstrap100 to get a discount when you sign up. Thanks, Jason! TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, tr...
Aug 03, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 246
Charlie Felker and Nathan Keller of Free To Grow have an amazing system. Free2Grow exists to help small business owners, owner/operators, and other service-based companies grow through handling back-office tasks that free up the business to focus on service fulfillment. We had a great conversation you will enjoy. Contact Charlie on his phone, 314-302-4908. TITLE SPONSOR: Super Tech University Dramatically improve your team's performance with a system of short daily video lessons, training your t...
Aug 03, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 245
