Aro Benaiah Show

On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro sits down with Roger Pearson a seasoned entrepreneur and tax advisor with over 50 years of hands-on experience and more than 500 clients served. Roger started his journey with no guidance, made tough mistakes, and turned those lessons into a lifelong mission: helping tradespeople and small business owners build stronger, smarter, and more profitable ope...

What if your next big business idea came from solving an everyday problem others overlook? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, David Sauers, co-founder and CEO of Royal Restrooms, shares how he turned a simple idea luxury portable restrooms into a national franchise and industry leader in event hospitality. From growing up in the marshlands of Savannah to managing a nationwide operation, Davi...

How do you go from digging fence posts at sixteen to leading multi-million-dollar companies? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Stewart Ervin—founder of Bracket Management and creator of the Built to Run system—shares his journey from hands-on installer to seasoned business leader. Stewart reveals the key principles behind scaling a trade business: understanding your numbers, creating repeat...

What if the lessons that power tech startups could also help your blue-collar business grow? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, host Aro Benaiah sits down with Andrew Ackerman a two-time startup founder and mentor who’s helped over 70 entrepreneurs launch and scale successful ventures. Andrew opens up about growing up in a family built on hustle, transitioning from consulting into full-time...

Branding isn’t just about logos; it’s about trust, grit, and the work behind your name. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aaron Keller, farm-raised in Wisconsin and now co-founder of Capsule, the creative agency behind brands like Patagonia and Capital One shares what 25 years in design and leadership have taught him about building lasting brands. Aaron opens up about starting from humble r...

What does it take to lead a blue-collar business with purpose, discipline, and real impact? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Dusty Holcomb former CEO, Ironman athlete, and founder of Archios Group shares his journey from the farm to the boardroom, revealing timeless lessons on leadership and growth. With over 28 years of hands-on experience, Dusty explains how empowering your team, staying...

Are you tired of doing everything yourself and ready to build a business that runs without you? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Jeremy Shapiro a blue-collar entrepreneur turned business coach shares how he broke free from burnout and built system-driven businesses that scale. From working long hours fixing problems to creating six-figure systems that run on their own, Jeremy explains how...

From helping in his family’s Greek restaurant to guiding trades and blue-collar businesses for over 20 years, Emmanuel Skevofilax better known as Manny has seen what makes small shops thrive and what makes them fail. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Manny lays out the hard truths about money, growth, and discipline in the trades. Manny breaks down: ✅ The 8 financial mistakes that kill sma...

What would you do if you were born into a nine-figure family business but your heart wanted something different? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Jason Vanderbilt shares why he left his family’s car dealership empire to chase his own dreams. From cleaning gutters and detailing cars to building Go Crazy, a goal-setting planner with over 40,000 users, and a $3.5M real estate portfolio, Jason...

You don’t need a huge marketing budget to grow your trades business, you need a story. In this conversation, digital marketer and former tradesman Emanuel Rose joins The Aro Benaiah Show to share how blue-collar entrepreneurs can build trust, attract clients, and use AI tools to stand out online. From job site lessons to digital breakthroughs, this episode shows you how to build a brand that works...

This week on The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Doug Thorpe veteran Army officer, Fortune 500 executive, serial entrepreneur, and now a sought-after leadership coach. Doug grew up working hands-on with his single mom in her interior design business before shouldering $75 million in military responsibility at just 23. He opens up about why real leadership is about connecting with your crew, not...

From mowing lawns at 14 to scaling companies through 60+ acquisitions and billion-dollar exits, Kurt Uhlir known as the “King of Scaling Companies” has lived the blue-collar grind and mastered the art of building businesses that last. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Kurt shares the lessons every tradesperson needs to hear about selling, leadership, and systems. Kurt breaks down: ✅ Why tr...

How do you build a successful painting business in Nigeria from scratch? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Aro Benaiah talks with Michael, founder of Content Decoration International, a master painter who turned humble beginnings into an 18-year legacy in the blue-collar and home improvement industry. Michael shares how he overcame stereotypes about skilled work, built trust through integri...

Protect Your Business: Cybersecurity Lessons for the Trades On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Brett Gallant former construction worker turned founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, a cybersecurity firm helping small businesses and trades stay safe in the digital world. Brett’s leap from the workshop floor to running a thriving IT business is packed with lessons for entrepren...

Protect Your Business: Cybersecurity Lessons for the Trades On this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Brett Gallant former construction worker turned founder of Adaptive Office Solutions, a cybersecurity firm helping small businesses and trades stay safe in the digital world. Brett’s leap from the workshop floor to running a thriving IT business is packed with lessons for entrepren...

This week on The Aro Benaiah Show, I sit down with Sonya Corkery, a consultant, business owner, and mother who has spent more than a decade helping trade entrepreneurs transform struggling operations into thriving, structured businesses. From pumping gas at just eight years old to guiding her husband’s leap into electrical contracting, Soya understands the realities of blue-collar entrepreneurship...

From washing windows in college to running a restaurant with 25 employees, Andrew Lamppa knows what it takes to build success the hard way. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, he shares how grit, leadership, and clear communication turned his hustle into a thriving business. Andrew opens up about: ✅ The real lessons he learned managing and motivating a team ✅ How setting clear expectations...

Tech isn’t just for coders Dan Hefner proves it. Discover how he turned a hands-on career into a thriving no-code business without writing a single line of code. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show talks with Dan about: ✅ His journey from sports fields to software entrepreneurship ✅ Why trades experience still matters in a tech-driven world ✅ How to market your strengths and stay resilient...

From helping in his family’s paint shop to becoming a global sales trainer, Patrick Van Der Burght has lived the journey of selling with integrity. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, Patrick shares how tradespeople and entrepreneurs can win more clients without manipulation or shortcuts. Patrick breaks down: ✅ What growing up in retail taught him about honesty in sales ✅ The seven universa...

Josh Harrison, Co-Founder and Chief Strategies Officer of Leaf Island, is turning New York City’s rooftops, streets, and coastlines into thriving ecosystems. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we uncover how green infrastructure is creating real opportunities for tradespeople and why it’s the future of urban development. ✅ What you’ll learn: How modular green roofs work and why they matter...

Running a trade business shouldn’t mean constantly stressing over where the next job is coming from. In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, I sit down with Grant Fuellenbach founder of Gold First Consulting to unpack how contractors and tradespeople can finally escape the feast-or-famine trap. Grant shares: ✅ How systems and SOPs create steady, predictable profits ✅ Why curiosity is the most u...

In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, I sit down with Larry Medelberg, a fifth-generation business leader whose family legacy spans 170+ years across multiple trades and industries. Larry shares: ✅ The truth about why most business failures are self-inflicted ✅ Why cash flow is king and how to protect it ✅ The danger of unchecked assumptions in business ✅ How delegation can save your leader...

What does it really take to build a thriving interior design business without a degree? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Amy Barrickman, founder of Barrickman Design and author of The Living Room Design Formula. Amy started with blue-collar roots and transformed her passion for rearranging childhood furniture into a successful interior design firm. She shares: ✔ How hands-...

How does a civil engineer turn his skills into a thriving cleaning business? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, we sit down with Carl Amijo, a former civil engineer who pivoted into real estate photography and then launched a top-rated cleaning business in Louisville, Kentucky. Carl shares: ✔ How his technical background helped him create systems for consistency and client trust ✔ The moment...

Ever wondered how someone can walk away from Wall Street and build a thriving trade business? In this episode of The Aro Benaiah Show, I sit down with Aleks Krylov, founder of Stern Exteriors, who left corporate finance to dominate the home service industry in New Jersey. Aleks reveals: ✔ How he turned a frustrating homeowner experience into a profitable trade business ✔ The systems and values tha...