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The Start of Julian Burrell’s HVAC Success Story: How He Transformed His Business with CertainPath (Recorded from the Halls of CertainPath's Expo)
In this episode of The Successful Contractor, host Bob Houchin sits down with Julian Burrell, owner of You and Us Mechanical in the Bronx, New York. Julian shares his ...
From Small-Town Shop to Multi-Million-Dollar Business: The Evolution of Linn’s Plumbing in Chandler, OK
In this episode, we sit down with Ginny Fowble and David Ford from Linn’s Plumbing to explore how they leveraged CertainPath’s strategies to turn their small-town fami...
Crushing Goals & Giving Back: How Brian & Janal Reid Grew a Thriving HVAC Business & Launched a Foundation Empowering Future Tradespeople
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Brian and Janal Reid, owners of Serveway Heating and Air Conditioning, to explore their journey of building a thriving HVA...
Lead Generation Secrets: Marketing Masterclass for HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Roofing Pros with CertainPath’s Chris Vance
In this value-packed episode, Bob Houchin sits down with Chris Vance, a marketing expert and coach at CertainPath, to discuss the key strategies every home service con...
From Start-Up to $1.6 Million in One Year: Kline Electrical Services’ Blueprint for Immediate Success
Listen as we uncover the secrets behind Kline Electrical Services' astonishing growth. 18 months ago, Matt Kline started Kline Electrical Services in Hagerstown, MD, w...
“Burn It to the Ground”: How Ron Frame & Champion Exteriors Grew from $2.7MM to 6.5MM to (on Target) for $10MM in 18 Months—with NO Insurance Work
From losing money and frustration to everything changed in 18 months. From $2.7MM in sales to $6.5MM in 18 months… and making money. And now the company is on target...
Building a Legacy – Transform Your Business by Transforming Your People & Yourself with CertainPath’s Brandon Marshall
In this episode, Bob Houchin sits down with CertainPath’s Brandon Marshall to discuss the importance of building a strong legacy in the home service industry. They exp...
3X Electrical Sales Crown Champion & Service/Install Manager Juan Carlos Conchas Shares His Cool, Calm Sales Style & Process
In the morning, Juan Carlos Conchas is an electrical service & install manager, as well as sales trainer, for Pacific Coast Home Services in San Jose, CA. In the after...
Subcontractor Turned Roofing Sales Crown Champion: How Kaleb Thompson Sold $2.4MM in Residential Repairs & Replacements
Kaleb Thompson is a service technician and roof replacement technician for Good’s Roofing in Burton, MI. He sold an impressive $2.4MM in residential repairs and repla...
$850K in Residential Electrical Sold & Installed in Valparaiso, IN: How Electrician Kevin Braun Shares His Service Call Process
Kevin Braun is an electrician for Amps & Volts Electric in Valparaiso, IN. Kevin is an absolute superstar, as he sold AND installed $850K in residential electrical wo...
$3.6MM in HVAC Sales: Selling Technician Jeff Payne Shares His Maintenance, Service, & Sales Call Process
Jeff Payne is a selling technician for Rescue Air & Plumbing in Dallas, TX. Jeff has been a long-time high sales producer in the HVAC industry. The last two years, h...
$1.8MM in Plumbing Sales: Field Advisor James Chenault Shares How He Sells Plumbing, Drain, & Sewer Work
James Chenault is a (plumbing) field advisor for Griffin Plumbing in Santa Maria, CA. James sold (and did some installation) of more than $1.8MM in residential plumbi...
How to Run Branch Locations: Vredevoogd’s Management Team Shares How It Scaled from $20MM to $40MM in 3 Years, Featuring Scott Van Druen, Andy Martinus, Derek Trier, & Tim Floate
Vredevoogd Plumbing, Heating, & A/C doubled from $20MM to $40+MM highly profitably in just three years. The company has multiple branches across central and western Mi...
$4.5MM in HVAC Sales: 3X Sales Crown Champion Anthony Romelli Shares His Service & Sales Process as a Technician
Anthony Romelli is a field supervisor for Ongaro & Sons in Santa Rosa, CA. As a field supervisor, he sells replacement HVAC replacement systems. And Anthony does that...
$1.4MM in Residential Electrical Sales – Louis Herbert Shares Step-by-Step How He Turned a Buzzing Breaker into a $45,000 Job
Louis Herbert is a selling electrician for Kanon Electric in Milton, WA. Last year, Louis sold a sensational $1.4 million—all residential service work. He managed to ...
$3.8MM in Roofing Sales… in Her First 9 Months... While Pregnant! Kaylee Rumley Shares Her Sales Process—and How She’s Succeeded in a New Industry So Quickly
Kaylee Rumley is a salesperson for Three Mountain Roofing in Jeffersonville, VT. For much of her career, you could find Kaylee on the slopes; she was a ski instructor...
$4MM in Plumbing Residential Repairs Sold - 2 Years in a Row: Alex Citkowicz Reveals His Sales Process & Insights
Alex Citkowicz is a (plumbing) field advisor for Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter in San Jose, CA. In his first eight months with Mike Counsil, Alex sold $3MM, and in th...
$6+MM (for 3 Years in a Row) in Res HVAC Sales: Tech David Wilson Reveals His Sales Process & More
David Wilson is a technician for Baker Brothers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In each of the last three years, David has sold over $6+MM in residential HVAC equipmen...
From Stuck to Soaring: How Patrick Riley Smashed a Revenue & Profit Goal in a Town of 200 People—And in Turn, Rewarded His Team
Episode Show Notes / DescriptionPatrick Riley found himself frustrated. His company Riley Heating & Cooling in the little, 200-person town of Lucas, IA, had been in b...
Fundamentals of Drain Cleaning & Mainline Sewers: CertainPath’s Technical & Sales Training Delivering Big Results with Missy Jones
Drain Cleaning and mainline sewer replacements are lucrative businesses when you understand how to structure the pricing and have a strong selling system. It provides ...
Strive for Excellence, Enjoy the Toil: Luke & Kristen Strange Are Growing Cool Hand Electric in Red Oak, TX, the Right Way—with Good People & Processes
Episode Show Notes / DescriptionLuke Strange exudes positivity and passion. It’s no surprise that his two-year-old business, Cool Hand Electric, in Red Oak, TX, has a...
Searching for a Path: How Full Spectrum Plumbing in Rock Hill, SC, Grew from a Start-Up to $2+MM at 20+% Net Profit in a Few Years
There’s an exciting group of young contractors making their names in our industry, and Thomas Munn is certainly one of them. He started his plumbing company, Full Spe...
Contractors’ Sustained Growth Secret: Why Trust & Culture Matter More Than You Think with CertainPath’s Brandon Marshall
The contracting industry is an interesting place these days if you’re in the social media world. The bro culture is here. It’s filled with silver-tongued “gurus” dri...
It’s Easy & I Like It: How Coach Aaron Behunin Trains Electricians to Help Homeowners & Dramatically Increase Sales
“Coach Aaron” Behunin works with CertainPath contractors on improving their businesses when he’s not traveling the country, training electricians on the advanced commu...
Mastering the Art of the HVAC Service Call: How to Thrill Customers while Creating Replacement Opportunities with Superstar Sales Trainer Estee Jaacovi
Estee Jaacovi has spent more than 16 years in the HVAC world, filling numerous different roles. It’s in sales where she shined, having been a 3x HVAC Sales Crown Champ...
Mindset Matters: How W3 Electric in Rowlett, TX, Doubled Sales in Only 2 Years
Bill Witty grew up knowing he wanted more out of life. He started as a maintenance man right out of school; rather than play on the weekends, Bill would flip houses. A...
Record Revenue & Profits: Extreme Ownership Spurs Joe Martel & Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating in Cedar Park, TX
A year ago, Joe Martel found himself in a rut. His company, Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating in Cedar Park, TX, was doing well, but Joe knew it could be doing bet...
Gus Antos Reveals $150MM Success Formula Amidst Economic Uncertainty: Learn the Dos and Don'ts in Turbulent Times
Gus Antos is the owner of Milestone, a residential home services company that specializes in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. He also owns or partners in several other ...
How Baker Brothers Rallied to $93MM & Great EBITDA after a Slow January: President Jimmie Dale's Leadership, Marketing, & Operational Secrets & Strategies
Jimmie Dale is the president of Baker Brothers, a residential home services company that specializes in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Baker Brothers is one of the la...
Finding & Developing the Right People: How Brown’s Plumbing & Heating in Steinbach, Manitoba, Has Successfully Doubled the Business
Brown’s Plumbing & Heating in Steinbach, Manitoba, is a family business. Chad Brown’s grandfather started it in 1974, and his dad owned and operated it for much of its...