1 Tough Day Podcast

In this episode of the One Tough Day Podcast, we sit down with Zachary “Zac” Dearing, Co-Founder and CEO of Mantel, an AI-powered sales platform built specifically for the home services industry. Zachary’s background includes MIT, Harvard Law, Amazon, and McKinsey, but his current mission is focused on something much more practical: helping contractors sell better, communicate better, and close mo...

What if improving your health was the key to leveling up everything else in your life? In this episode of the 1 Tough Day Podcast, we sit down with fitness and performance coach CD Mayhew to break down how taking control of your health can directly impact your success in business, relationships, and everyday life. From simple habits to real-world strategies, CD shares practical ways to stay on tra...

Steve sits down with mentor and leadership legend Pete Battista to talk about servant leadership, building winning cultures, feedback, family, and the lessons tough days teach us. This one is loaded with practical wisdom and unforgettable Pete-isms.

In Episode 6 of the 1 Tough Day Podcast , we sit down with Joe Rosen — corporate M&A attorney, sports agent, and trusted advisor on high-stakes deals worth tens of millions of dollars. Joe’s career spans two worlds: representing athletes at the highest level and negotiating complex business acquisitions. But what truly sets him apart isn’t just his skill — it’s how he builds relationships. In...

In Episode 5 of the 1 Tough Day Podcast , we sit down with Jerry Rollins — a leader known for building strong teams, driving performance, and creating a culture that wins. Jerry’s journey is rooted in leadership, accountability, and pushing people to perform at their highest level. Whether it’s building organizations, leading under pressure, or developing talent, his perspective is centered around...

In Episode 4 of the 1 Tough Day Podcast , we sit down with Victor Rancour — entrepreneur, business builder, and one of the most recognizable voices in the home service industry. Victor’s story is anything but traditional. After entering the HVAC industry with no prior experience, he quickly became one of the top-performing technicians in the country before stepping into leadership roles and eventu...

an Antonelli, founder of KickCharge Creative, joins the 1 Tough Day Podcast to break down elite branding strategy, leadership lessons, and how home service companies can dominate their markets through differentiation. If you want your brand to stand out — this episode is for you.

In Episode 2 of 1 Tough Day Podcast , Steve VanHorn sits down with Brigham Dickinson — founder of Power Selling Pros , author of “Something to Give,” and business owner behind Booked and Athlecare . Brigham breaks down the mindset shifts that take you from high performer to true leader, including his 8 P’s of leadership , how to build trust with your team, and what it really means to become someon...

In our very first episode of 1 Tough Day , host Steve VanHorn sits down with Chad Simpson owner and founder of Simpson Salute Heating & Air for a real conversation about what it takes to build something from the ground up. Chad talks about the tough days behind the scenes, the pressure of leading a team, lessons learned the hard way, and what keeps him pushing forward when business (and life)...