Superpro Podcast

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sits down live with Byron Hoch of All-American Plumbing. Byron is the longest-standing Housecall Pro customer (2015) and the kind of person who makes you rethink what's possible. In 2005 after the market crash ended his career as a loan officer, Byron got into plumbing. He brought one unshakable philosophy into the trade with him. Treat your tec...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, interviews Stephen and Jordan Evangelista, founders of HQ Water Solutions. They share how they launched their water filtration and purification business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with just $800 and grew it intentionally into a fast-scaling company. The conversation covers starting a business during COVID, the value of community engagement, and how J...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, interviews Kris and Jennifer Record, founders of Jeneral Plumbing. They share their journey of starting a plumbing business, the unique philosophy of 'do more with less', and the importance of automation and systematization in achieving efficiency. The conversation delves into building a price book, effective marketing strategies, and lever...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sits down with Jessica Azarelo, founder of Attic Queen, a home energy and insulation company based in the Tampa Bay area. Jessica shares her journey from corporate America to building a fast-growing trades business now on track for $2M in revenue. She opens up about overcoming major personal and physical setbacks, including a jobsite injury that forc...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sits down with Chris Godwin, founder of Laser Focused Solutions. In this episode, Chris shares an inspiring journey you don’t want to miss that led him from being a high school dropout, to climbing corporate adders, to running a successful handyman business. He discusses the challenges he faced in entrepreneurship, the importance of community and net...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses leadership with Nick Finnen, founder of Nick’s Overhead Door Service. They discuss Nick's journey from working in the garage door industry as a kid to starting his own successful business. Nick shares insights on the power of community engagement, and how his five daughters help drive that. He also hits on the importance of sound marke...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks shop with AJ Dehseraei, founder of Junk Fairy. AJ shares insights into the journey of building his junk removal business from scratch after stepping out of the legal field. He hits on the importance of branding and the role of technology in streamlining operations. He also discusses the challenges of marketing in a competitive industry, lead so...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sits down with Kent Mortensen, Housecall Pro Business Coach and founder of System Clean Restoration. Kent shares his journey from janitorial work to building a successful restoration business, along with several other businesses. He discusses the importance of finding and retaining good employees, the role of automation in scaling a business, and the...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, cover some industry secrets with Brian Armstrong and Donovan Truesdale, co-owners of Blue Diamond Heating and Air since 2019. They share a few subtle shifts that helped boost profits during the pandemic, as well as the ins and outs of their membership plans. Donovan lays out some of the surprising places they’ve found employees, including referrals f...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks shop and business growth with Robert “Bobby” “Ricky Bobby” Mitchelson, founder of Bobcat Electric. Bobby shares how a failed partnership turned into a successful solo journey along with how he builds culture and attracts employees. He lays out two life-changing secrets a fellow Pro shared in a Housecall Pro Facebook community post, as well as t...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sits down with Barbara Vaigauskaite and Jeremy Walsh, cofounders of Mr. Perfect Plumbing. They shared the journey from both getting fired to starting their own plumbing business, along with the challenges and successes they've encountered along the way. The conversation covers effective marketing strategies, hiring the right team, the importance...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks business growth with Rey Guedes, the founder of R&J Brothers Electric. Rey and his brother Juan have built a thriving, multi-generational business in New Milford, New Jersey. Rey shares how they prepare for the slowest months (January, February, and March), what he looks for in employees, and how he educates customers. Rey also divulges wha...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Kimberly Sevilla, the founder of Shelter Air. Kimberly shares her journey from working as a guide in whitewater rafting to the world of HVAC, her strategies for rapid business growth, and the importance of community engagement. (It runs from local farm stands to large conferences.) She lays out the challenges of cash f...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, sat down with Scott Larson, the founder of Lake-Sumter Dryer Vent Cleaning. Scott shares his unusual journey from working as an adjunct college professor to starting his own dryer vent cleaning business during the pandemic. He discusses the importance of addressing safety issues related to dryer fires, effective marketing strategies, and the role of...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks home service ownership with Aaron Wozencraft, the founder of Omnicraft Home Comfort. Aaron shares his roots in the construction industry and how it led him to start his own business in Champagne, Illinois. He discusses leveraging home warranties for growth, the importance of communication, value of after-hours availability, and the significance...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses overcoming challenges and growing business with Joe Pruitt, founder of Pruitt Mechanical Services. Joe shares his origins as an electrician and what led him to start his own business in 2009. He also hits on his time installing appliances for Sears… as many as four units a day. Joe lays out hiring strategies and finding the best techs, pric...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro sits down with Bret Martine, owner of Rescue Air and Heat in Cocoa Beach, FL. Bret shares how he juggles his service as a firefighter, deployments in the military, and growing a flourishing business in the HVAC industry. He discusses the operational strategies that have led to significant growth, the importance of branding and marketing, and how techn...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro discusses business with Robert Bednarz, CEO and founder of High Caliber Electric. Robert recalls his experience in the Marine Corps and how that led to entrepreneurship. He lays out the importance of mentorship, sales, and branding in achieving rapid business growth. He emphasizes hiring for character, creating a positive company culture, and leveragi...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro sat down with Jeremy Marquardt, owner of Sani-Clean Air Duct Cleaning, Inc. In this episode, Jeremy shares his humble beginnings working at Sears and what led to him establishing a successful duct cleaning business in the Detroit metro area. He discusses the challenges he faced, innovative marketing strategies he’s employed, and how he embraced techno...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks leadership and strategy with Ian Chambers, owner of Current Solutions Electric. Ian shares the journey of starting his business during the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of having a strong support system, and the strategies he employs for hiring and training employees. He discusses the significance of technology in running a business efficie...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses entrepreneurship with Chase Hoagland, founder of Local Pro Carpet Cleaning. Chase shares how marrying the girl he dated in college turned into a multi-million dollar business. They also cover the importance of delegation, rejecting fear, and everyone in the organization having and reaching for goals. Local Pro utilizes Online Booking allowi...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks leadership and strategy with Damian Schlereth, owner of two companies - G-FORCE Parking Lot Striping of Denver and PAINT CORPS. With a background as an officer in the Marines, Damian brings a disciplined approach to his businesses, and even has two military vehicles in his fleet. He shares why having mentors and connecting with other Pros is so...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, explores leadership with Trevor Whitcomb, founder of Lords of Plumbing. To chase his 80’s dream and live the surfing lifestyle, Trevor moved to the west coast (Venice Beach) at 18 - with years of plumbing already under his belt. He shares the lawsuit that led to his name and tips on keeping his team motivated. “You don't want employees who are b...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, discusses business growth with Germaine Nelson, founder of Capitol Plumbing & Heating in the Washington, DC area. Germaine shares what he looks for in employees to build and maintain a trustworthy team, incentives, the power of offering options, and keys to negotiating with commercial customers. He also lays out some of the Housecall Pro features...

Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, talks strategy with Andrew Philbrick, founder of Pointe Cleaning Company. Andrew shares his comical origin story, some powerful keys to leadership, including words of wisdom from a coach, “The hustler in you needs to die before the CEO can be born.” He also lays out a few of his hiring and training tips, how to market a small business on a budget, ha...