There are always going to be opportunities in business for those who are willing to seize them. With the right mindset, skillset, and action set, anyone can find success in their field. However, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and forget about your long-term goals. That's why having an accountability partner or coach can be so valuable. They can help you stay on track and make sure you're doing everything you can to achieve your business goals. This week Bill Rossell sat down ...
Jul 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 172
Improving your business is not just about solving problems — it's about always striving to improve, even when things are going well. There's no finish line in business or in life; there is always room for growth. This week In The Den, Bill Rossell chats with TJ Hartnett, owner of Flywheel Coaching Group. TJ has navigated the home service industry for over 30 years — and has surely seen it all. Flywheel Coaching Group focuses on home service professionals and helping them achieve real revenue gro...
Jul 27, 2022•51 min•Ep. 171
90% of businesses never generate a million in revenue, but what does it actually take to reach the top 10% of your industry? There's no secret recipe for success when it comes to making your first million in business — and what comes next. With the right mix of hard work, dedication, and luck, you can reach your goals, however. It’s what people DON’T see that matters. The sleepless nights, the missed family time, and the financial uncertainty is what leads to prosperity — to truly win with your ...
Jul 14, 2022•35 min•Ep. 170
Running a business — especially a home service business — can feel tumultuous at even the best of times. Finding substantial work for your employees while maintaining salaries can be extremely difficult. Now imagine doing this at the forefront of a recession. This week In The Den, our host Bill Rossell sat down with Richard Rogero, owner of R&R Electric Heating & Air in Simi, California. Richard is also a leader in the Nexstar Network of professionals. With his incredible passion — and t...
Jul 07, 2022•47 min•Ep. 169
Are you hesitant to collect customer feedback for fear of bad reviews? Many other businesses are in the same boat. This week, I sat down with Kelly Miller, Head of Partner Sales at Yelp — to discover why any type of review can be used to increase business revenue. Kelly recognizes that small businesses have to keep competitive and need a better way to connect with their customers. This conversation is your key to seizing the true power that customer feedback, and Yelp, can provide for your busin...
Jun 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 168
How do you know you're not missing out on leads after hours or because you don’t offer the preferred way of communicating with your customers? The key to booking more appointments is to make sure you're getting in touch with every lead possible. With the growing consumer demand to have instant communication with your business at ANY time, Schedule Engine helps customers book with ease, without ever having to pick up the phone or wait for a call back with a contact form. Tune into this week's epi...
Jun 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 167
As your business grows, do you truly know how to hold onto the fundamental values and the entrepreneurial spirit from when you were just a startup? This week, we chatted with Michael Houlihan, Founder of Barefoot Wine and author of The Barefoot Spirit to discuss his business journey and how he was able to keep the brand's original spirit alive while growing it into a massive success. Find out how he harvested his entrepreneurial spirit to grow Barefoot Wine into one of America's biggest wine bra...
Jun 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 166
This week In The Den, we sat down with Shannyn Jones, Senior Marketing Manager at Airbnb. Shannon has been in the hospitality industry for over a decade and provides us with extremely interesting insights on how travel has changed post-pandemic. However, working in the travel industry isn't all fun and games. There are often unseen hurdles; the hospitality industry is predominantly female with male-dominated leadership. Learn how to get inspired, TAKE THE LEAP, and break through the glass ceilin...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min•Ep. 165
This week In The Den, CJ Bachmann sits down with Beth Allen, the founder of DIY HIP Chicks. Beth is also a speaker, author, Registered Nurse, licensed contractor, and has been on TV over 100 times, including on the Rachael Ray Show! Beth started her mission ten years ago. She wanted to teach women independence through home improvement. Her thoughts — why pay someone $100 when you can fix it yourself in five minutes? Her DIY tips aren't just about independence; it's about relieving the stress and...
Jun 02, 2022•28 min
The real estate market is a hot topic of conversation these days. Whether you're a buyer or seller, you NEED to know what's going on. This week's episode of the In The Den Podcast features some of Philadelphia's top experts who explain the current market. Emilio Dicicco from the Bograd BOOM Team and Chad Nachsin, Bucks County Loan Officer, tackle the current real estate market with their clients' best interests in mind. We discuss what's driving prices up, why interest rates are rising, and what...
May 26, 2022•51 min
Gene and Lynell Carpino of ALG Cleaning Services will tell you that customer service sets them apart from the competition. Everyone can sell a product or service, but how you treat your customers is what makes you an industry leader. Check out their tips for success that every cleaning business needs to hear! Is your cleaning business struggling to keep clients and make the phone ring? We can help! Reach out to our team for a complimentary strategy session: https://1seo.com/digital-marketing-aud...
May 19, 2022•21 min
On this week’s edition of In The Den, we’re featuring a very special partner in our digital marketing family, Emily Popson! 📱 Emily is the Director of Demand and Consumer Marketing for CallRail, an industry-leading call tracking software that provides over 200,000 businesses nationwide with real-time data to better understand their digital marketing performance. If you’re a small business owner looking for a better way to keep track of where your leads are coming from and improve your ROI, hit ...
May 12, 2022•19 min
On This week’s episode of In The Den, we have an exclusive ‘She Handles It’ takeover with CJ Bachmann and the lovely Delilah Dee! 🙌⭐ Delilah is the founder of Delilah and Company as well as SHFT World, a digital content events agency dedicated to empowering communities of color. This episode is for any budding entrepreneur who wants to learn how to be more intentional about their goals as a business owner and how to stay authentic when it comes to growing your brand. In addition to serving as a...
May 05, 2022•25 min
Roofing business owners, if you’re looking for ways to have more record-breaking sales months then our latest episode with Josh Cherry is one that will not disappoint! 🏠 Josh Cherry is the owner of Alan Cherry’s Siding and Roofing, an NJ-based roofing company founded back in the early 2000s and was actually one of 1SEO’s very first clients. Since being with 1SEO consistently for the past six years, Josh has seen his company leads grow exponentially and actually had the best revenue months since...
Apr 28, 2022•12 min
Do you want to become a better leader? If your answer is “yes” then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode. 📺 Greg Aden is the founder and owner of Aden Leadership, a Denver-based consulting firm that focuses on coaching motivated professionals to better align with their purpose and to become more engaged, influential leaders. On today’s episode, Greg and CJ dive into Greg’s humble beginnings before the inception of Aden Leadership, his take on how the leadership landscape is changing in 20...
Apr 21, 2022•39 min
This week on ‘In The Den’, we’re sitting down with Sam Oropeza, a Philadelphia local who is currently in the running for PA State Senate! 🗳️ Outside of politics, Sam spends his time as a trained tradesman, local real estate professional, community activist, professional fighter, and loving parent. Sam walks us through his incredible journey of getting involved in the state senate, his goals of creating a stronger quality of life for Pennsylvanians, and what his plans are for helping small busin...
Apr 14, 2022•37 min
Alex Entin, born in Moldova, has a unique story and is looking to make some serious positive change not only in Bucks County, but also across the country by running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District. If you’re also wanting change in Bucks County, tune in as Lance and Alex talk about local school board policy, the inflation issue, and even the war in Ukraine. Learn more about Alex Entin here: Website: https://www.electentin.com/ Facebook: https:...
Apr 07, 2022•31 min
Business owners: Do you want to be the Elon Musk of Home Services? Because Tommy Mello sure does. You DO NOT want to miss this week’s episode if you’re looking to grow a multi-million (or billion!) dollar company! 🔧 We were incredibly honored to have a very special guest with us this week on In The Den – Tommy Mello, the Home Service Millionaire. 1SEO Digital Agency’s Founder, Lance Bachmann, sat down with Tommy to discuss his vision of becoming a billion dollar company, his secrets to success,...
Mar 31, 2022•43 min
Strong communication skills are crucial for business leaders to have. Dr. Laura Sicola is the founder of Vocal Impact Productions and is known for her coaching and live on-camera training that turn executives into confident, inspiring leaders, whether on stage, on-camera, or just on the phone in order to get the results they want and make a lasting impact. 1SEO Digital Agency’s CEO, CJ Bachmann, had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Dr. Laura Sicola on this week’s episode of In The Den to...
Mar 24, 2022•27 min
Welcome to this week's episode of 'In The Den' This week, we're sitting down with Philadelphia-based Painter and successful entrepreneur, Matthew Rathgeb. In the episode, we discuss his journey as a home services business owner, and the strategies he used to generate his revenue to five million in just five years.
Mar 17, 2022•20 min
On this week's episode of The Lion's Den, we're sitting down with the legendary Reid Ribble at IRE to talk about how he grew his businesses and what he prioritizes when it comes to marketing. More from The Lion's Den: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lancebachmanndigital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancebachmann Twitter: https://twitter.com/lancebachmann
Mar 03, 2022•14 min
To close out Black History Month, this week’s Lion's Den features a very special interview with 1SEO Digital Agency's CEO, CJ Bachmann, and Director of Social Media, Kyrus Keenan Westcott. In this exclusive discussion, they speak on their personal and professional experiences with diversity in the marketing industry, as well as what people can do if they want to elevate these initiatives within their own networks. More from the Lions Den: Website: www.digitallion.com Like us on Facebook: https:/...
Feb 24, 2022•15 min
On this week's episode of The Lions Den -- we sit down with Mario Campirano, Owner of Metro Electric Co, to talk about his uphill journey in the services industry, what true hustle feels like, and what other aspiring business owners can do to be successful in their respective industries.
Feb 17, 2022•45 min
On this week's episode of the Lion's Den, our Chief of Sales Bill Rossell sits down with Aaron Gaynor, CEO of The Eco Plumbers to talk about his journey in the home services sector, the real value of hard work, and the state of the trades industry. More from the Lions Den: Website: https://digitallion.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lancebachmanndigital Instagram: @lancebachmann Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lancebachmann Think your home services industry could use a boost? Contact our ex...
Feb 10, 2022•43 min
On this week's episode of the Lion's Den, we sit down with the founder of H2o Degree Don Millstein to discuss merger acquisitions, the growth of his companies, and the importance of sales marketing. Learn more about Don and H2o Degree here: Website: https://www.h2odegree.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/h2odegree/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/h2odegreesol... Subscribe to The Lions Den: Website: https://digitallion.com/ Instagram: https://digitallion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lancebachm...
Feb 07, 2022•24 min
This week on The Lions Den, we're sitting down with William Sherk of Neighborhood Home Services to discuss the importance of finding strength in loss, and how his own personal tragedy inspired him to help others in his community avoid the deadly consequences of not maintaining a proper home carbon monoxide detection system. Learn more about William and Neighborhood Home Services here: https://www.4neighborhood.com Want to level up your marketing in 2022? Reach out to my team for a FREE marketing...
Feb 07, 2022•24 min
On this week's episode of The Lion's Den - we're proud to introduce Emilio DiCicco, Real Estate Agent/Developer of the Bograd Boom Team. Emilio's team has been rated #1 in all of Pennsylvania for the Re/MAX associates and is an unstoppable force to be reckoned with in the industry. We were honored to have Emilio join us this week to talk about all things real estate, finance, and most importantly, how to maximize your business strategy in 2022! Business owners, this episode is a must-watch! At 1...
Jan 13, 2022•59 min
Philadelphia-born and raised Keith Baldwin of Spike’s Trophies has been my friend and a client of 1SEO’s for over 12 years now, and he has the most incredible story to tell: Keith recently released his first book, A Leap Year of Firsts, which started him on a journey to experience a myriad of amazing things, only to be stopped short when the pandemic hit in 2020. Through this journey of almost losing his 90-year-old established trophy business and his employees, Keith found his “why” and found a...
Jan 06, 2022•37 min
Wrestling at Oklahoma State University helped set the foundation for Khash Saghafi’s 300+ employee mortgage company and several other business ventures. Check out this week’s episode as Khash goes into the lessons learned from wrestling that he has applied to his unique business model, and shares with us some secrets to his success. Like Richard Branson, Khash believes in taking care of your employees first in order to take care of your clients. Do you agree with Khash? What are some lessons or ...
Dec 30, 2021•28 min
On this week’s episode of The Lion’s Den, I handed the spotlight off to own very own Chief Sales Officer, Bill Rossell, as he sat down with Paul Redman of Contractor Commerce. Paul has an interesting story—he’s been in several industries gaining experience to take on new challenges and opportunities. Most recently, he has focused on innovating the home services industry for contractors and business owners. How? Paul’s been working with these contractors in a unique way, by introducing e-Commerce...
Dec 23, 2021•57 min
