Wisdom Of Wrench Podcast

Acting fast on a sound idea can help you grow. Check the risk, then move while the idea is fresh. In Episode 88 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer explain immediate implementation: putting a good idea to work while the drive to act is strong. They cover the law of diminishing intent, how practice makes learning stick, and why trusted people can help you...

Motivation fades. Your habits decide what happens next. Feeling fired up is only the start. In Episode 87 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer explain why motivation needs the right systems to last. They explore Daniel Pink's ideas on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, plus lessons from The Dream Manager on what drives your team. From a furnace age tag to...

Your next promotion takes more than longer hours. Leadership skills grow before you get the Leadership Role. In Episode 86 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, Kevin Comerford and Amanda Meyer explain how to grow beyond your current job. Amanda shares how reading and learning from other teams opened new career paths after she started in the call center. They explore small habits, stronger communicatio...

Great leaders stop being the bottleneck. These three traits that sound wrong can change how you lead. In Episode 85 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, Kevin Comerford explains why leaders need these three traits that might sound counterintuitive. Each phrase has a practical meaning: stay curious, delegate repeat work, and let managers own the details. Kevin shares how reviewing every job folder slow...

Great managers bring out more than results. They build belief, shape identity, and speak with candor. In Episode 84 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford shares three leadership skills that help employees move from survival mode to thriving. Through stories from baseball, sales, call centers, and home services, Kevin explains how belief affects performance, why the right words can...

Momentum turns small wins into steady business success. You do not need more hype. You need a way to keep moving. In Episode 83 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford explains why ambitious people get stuck and how simple daily actions can rebuild consistency. Learn how strategic urgency creates energy, why confidence grows when you count small wins, and how to capitalize on each on...

Planning works best when you stop chasing the perfect plan. Build a daily and weekly planning habit that creates momentum and leaves room to adjust as life shifts. In Episode 82 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford explains why the thinking behind a plan matters more than the paper itself. He shares how to ease planning anxiety, look back at recent wins, move beyond a to-do-only m...

A stronger vocabulary gives you a real competitive edge. Clear words lead to clear thinking, better choices, and stronger action. In Episode 81 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford explains why looking up words you already know can change how you lead, work, and live. He shares a simple dictionary habit that sharpened his thinking, improved how he speaks, and built confidence. Kev...

Judging others steals the energy you need to protect your peace, build strong relationships, and keep growing. Being more allowing can change how you lead at work, show up at home, and deal with people who think or live differently. In Episode 80 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford shares the leadership lesson that changed how he sees judgment, success, and personal growth. Learn...

The GOAT Awards Halftime Show reveals who is leading the race to New Orleans! In Episode 79 of the Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer share current run rates, annual goals, and top performers. They cover comfort advisors, selling technicians, win rate, tech-generated lead revenue, membership sales, recruiting, safety, Costco, Home Depot, and sales recovery. Sta...

Your mind is a tool that can build your life or quietly run it into the ground. Master your mindset before you lead your team, business, or family. Episode 78 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast is a compilation Supercut with host Kevin Comerford. It covers self-leadership, abundance mindset, scarcity mindset, and Extreme Ownership. Learn why leaders measure progress, stop blame, protect their energy,...

One hidden habit can ruin a record year in your home service business. It can steal your joy before you even notice it. In Episode 77 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford breaks down the quiet mistake that hits HVAC, electrical, sales, customer service, and contractor teams hard. One clean truck, one flashy commercial, or one financial statement can make you forget the progress yo...

Will your team still follow you once they know how the sausage is made? Real leadership shows up when pressure hits, trust gets tested, and hard conversations cannot wait. In Episode 76 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, Kevin Comerford breaks down leadership, team trust, communication, accountability, and culture in a way home service leaders can use right away. He shows why respect is built throug...

Culture decides who wins in HVAC, and most teams get it wrong. In Episode 75 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford shares the mindset, ownership, and daily habits that help home service teams grow strong and stay sharp in The One Presentation Every HVAC Team Member Must Hear. This episode covers abundance vs. scarcity mindset, extreme ownership, journaling, leadership, and how to h...

Great leaders do not rise by ego alone. Real leadership starts with followship, humility, and the hunger to keep learning. In episode 74 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, Kevin Comerford breaks down why great leaders must also be great followers. He digs into leadership, humility, curiosity, emotional intelligence, mentorship, and the desire to win. Built for people in HVAC, electrical, sales, and...

Are HVAC sales are dying because salespeople are becoming domesticated?  In episode 73 of the Wisdom of Wrench Podcast host Kevin Comerford exposes the brutal truth about home services. Too many salespeople sit idle and blame bad leads instead of putting in the hard work. Inspecting the attic, getting dirty and digging for gold is where the cash hides and acting like a feral salesperson helps hit...

The old way of fighting for a top spot to get an invite to the GOAT Awards is not more! In episode 72 of the Wisdom of Wrench, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer reveal the new rules to get yourself to New Orleans. You will find out the specific HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sales targets needed to qualify. This massive shift to an abundance mindset means your only enemy is the target...

The worst thing you can do as an interviewer is talk too much. You must learn the exact SMART strategies to hire the best candidate and spot red flags before they ruin your home service business. In episode 71 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and guest Julie Anderson reveal how to find humble and hungry team players. You will learn simple interview questions to test a service...

Your hiring method is broken and costing you great talent. Discover the three specific traits trade companies need to find amazing people in HVAC, Plumbing and electrical. In Episode 70 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and guest Julie Anderson reveal the secret to recruiting long term employees. You will find out why hiring for a smile beats hiring for technical skill every ti...

The exact NFL strategy used by Bill Walsh will completely destroy your HVAC sales anxiety forever. Watch episode 69 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast with Kevin Comerford to master your next pitch. You will learn how to handle tough HVAC sales calls without fear. We cover the pocket coach method and the best open-ended questions to ask homeowners. You will discover the 80/20 rule of listening and th...

You can build a huge income and protect your family time without a four year college degree.  In this supercut compilation for episode 68 from the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and some of the elite tradesmen share their journey on having a high earning career without a four year degree. Guests Ken Haines, Washington Dang, David Urrutia, and Zach Mills explain how a strong work et...

The biggest threat to your home service career is freezing when heavy stress hits. You must train your mind to never give up using the KMF method to beat anxiety and keep moving forward. In episode 67 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer reveal how to build true emotional maturity when everything goes wrong. You will learn simple coping mechanisms to handl...

Zach Mills went from Army infantry to over four million dollars in HVAC installed sales in just three years. In episode 66 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford sits down with one of the top service technicians in the country to find out exactly how he did it. Mills breaks down the mindset shift that changed everything for him, why he treats every single maintenance call as an oppo...

Your biggest sales mistake happens the exact second you stop listening to your team member and start planning your reply. This bad habit kills trust and ruins company culture in home services. In episode 65 of The Wisdom of Wrench Podcast, host Kevin Comerford and co-host Amanda Meyer reveal why empathic listening is the true secret weapon for your business and family. Watch the full video to lear...

The home service industry has never seen a wilder celebration than the 2025 GOAT Awards in San Diego. Get ready to witness the absolute best live performance in company history and relive the ultimate Wrench Group party. In episode 64 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, Kevin Comerford and Amanda Meyer recap the unbelievable weekend. They take you on a fun journey from the humble beginnings of the ve...