Can't Stop the Growth

What if the biggest problem holding you back isn't stress, addiction, or even failure…but your thinking? Ryan and Justin sit down with Todd Sylvester—mental fitness coach, author, and host of the Beliefcast Podcast—to uncover how shifting your mindset can change everything. From rewriting negative self-talk to embracing accountability, Todd shares the same tools that helped Justin climb from his l...

Long hold times, missed calls, and frustrated customers are growth killers in the trades. In this episode, Chad sits down with Tyson Chen of Avoca and Matt Pozda of Call Dad to talk about how AI is transforming the way service companies handle call volume, book jobs, and keep CSRs motivated. They break down how trades leaders can strategically use AI to reduce turnover, increase booking rates, and...

☎️ Missed calls = missed opportunities. But what if AI could change that game forever? Brad sits down with Michelle Myers, co-founder of Pink Callers, to uncover how she's reinventing the call center experience for home service businesses. From dedicated CSRs who feel like part of your team, to after-hours support that actually works, Pink Callers is flipping the script on traditional answering se...

How do you take a business from zero to 82 locations in less than two years? 📈 That's exactly what Dan Claps, CEO and Co-Founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, has pulled off, and he's here to spill the secrets. From his teenage "bourbon side hustle" to building a franchise powerhouse, Dan's story is equal parts scrappy, bold, and inspiring. In this episode, Chris and Chad dive into the systems...

Automation isn't the future—it's happening right now. The question is: will you dominate with it, or be dominated by those who do? In this high-energy Can't Stop the Growth showdown, Chad Peterman goes head-to-head with Tommy Mello to tackle one of the hottest topics in home services: automation. From call centers to lead follow-up, recruiting, and customer experience, you'll hear exactly how the...

Want a fresh perspective on how trades transform lives and communities? Start here. In this special edition of Around the Campfire, Katie Donovan sits down with Ann Hill, President of African Children Today, and Richard Mutaawe, ACT's on-site Program Director in Uganda. Together, they share how education, entrepreneurship, and trades training are creating lasting impact in one of the world's harde...

Every HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business hits the same wall: material costs balloon, trucks run short, and cash flow becomes unpredictable. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman sits down with Dave Wigder, co-founder of Ply, to explore how contractors can take control of their inventory and purchasing to unlock massive growth. Dave shares how Ply was built to give contractor...

Ever find yourself gearing up to prove you're right... instead of being curious? Andrew Hasty throws some metaphorical (and literal) darts at the ego 🎯 He unpacks Commitment #2 from "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership": Learning Through Curiosity. With help from Ted Lasso, personal stories, and a few dartboard metaphors, Andrew explores what happens when we stop trying to "know it all" an...

What if the darkest chapters of your life were the very thing that prepared you to build something extraordinary? In this episode, Ryan and Justin sit down with Chad Terrinoni, the powerhouse behind Hummingbird Heating & Cooling. Chad's journey takes us from the chaos of addiction and jail time to building a multi-million-dollar HVAC brand that's changing lives. His story is raw, real, and filled...

Strong systems and great talent only go so far. Lasting success in home service businesses comes down to one thing: leadership. In this episode, Sean Glaze, speaker, author, and team-building expert, joins Chad Peterman to share powerful lessons from his book "What Effective Leaders Do". Discover how culture is shaped one conversation at a time, why staying coachable is the key to growth, and the...

From $1M to a 500+ person home service powerhouse—Chad Peterman, President & CEO of Peterman Brothers and host of Can't Stop the Growth, takes the guest seat in this special "tables turned" episode of AI Trade Talk. Chad shares exactly how his team scaled across 11 locations in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, the strategies behind rapid growth, and why call center performance is the #1 growth leve...

What if the moment that broke you became the moment that built you? In this episode of "To the Point", Chris and Chad welcome Sean Crane, founder of Unstoppable 365, whose journey from addiction and prison to elite leadership coach is nothing short of transformational. Sean shares how a defining moment in isolation led him to take radical ownership of his life, and how that decision became the fou...

Ever catch yourself complaining about a problem… then realize you might be part of it? 🎯 Chad is starting a new book, "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership," and is taking us on a real-talk ride into one of leadership's toughest—and most freeing—challenges: radical responsibility 💥. Using parenting moments and office flashbacks, Chad unpacks what it means to flip the script from blame and...

Want more leads and loyalty without wasting ad dollars? Start here. In this episode of Around the Campfire, Katie Donovan sits down with Jason Price, Director of Marketing at My Plumber Plus, to explore how AI and community-driven marketing are transforming growth for home service businesses. Jason breaks down how to think differently about brand, where AI fits in (and where it doesn't), and why b...

What if your greatest leadership move isn't something you do today, but how people talk about you years from now? Chad gets real about Maxwell's final law, and why it's less about your resume and more about the ripple effects of your daily choices. With personal stories and reflections on growing up in a no-nonsense household, Chad brings heart, humor, and some hard truths. From learning how to le...

Home service business owners, HVAC and plumbing leaders, and contractors looking to build stronger teams, this episode is your blueprint for leading with impact. Former championship-winning basketball coach Jim Johnson shares powerful leadership lessons that apply directly to growing and scaling a home service company. From turning around toxic team dynamics to coaching underdogs into top performe...

What happens when a former college football player brings locker room leadership to the trades? You get a family business turned industry powerhouse, and one heck of a growth story. 🚀 Chad chats with Jesse Rack, CEO of Rack Electric and the driving force behind one of the Southeast's fastest-scaling service businesses. From one truck to 110+ on the road, Jesse breaks down how he transformed a sma...

In this powerful episode, Ryan Fenn and Justin Judd welcome Sean Michael Crane, founder of Unstoppable 365, for a gripping and transformative conversation. Sean shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in a chaotic, addiction-plagued household to facing a wrongful attempted murder charge and finding redemption through faith, discipline, and relentless self-improvement. Tune in to discover...

What if every contractor had access to world-class leadership training, accountability, and a community that actually gets it? That's exactly what Chad Peterman and David Gregory are building with The Arena. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad and David pull back the curtain on a game-changing platform for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical leaders who are ready to grow—faster and smarter....

What if your HVAC or plumbing website could instantly change based on what a homeowner is searching for? Or your schedule could sync with live promotions to boost bookings when you're light? Jennifer Bagley of CI Web Group joins AI Trade Talk to break down the next frontier in home service growth: AI-optimized websites, AI search, and smart automation that drives real results. If you're still not...

What happens when a 150-year-old business decides to reinvent itself—and ends up hitting $20 million in revenue? Hosts Chris Yano and Chad Peterman sit down with John Bowman of F.F. Hitchcock to unpack how a legacy company founded in 1870 transformed into a $20M service powerhouse. John gets real about navigating change, surviving the 2008 downturn, and discovering that growth often starts with ad...

What if the fastest way to grow your team... is to stop hiring? 🤯 In this episode, Chad takes us behind the curtain of what real explosive growth looks like—not the glamorous, glossy kind, but the messy, lesson-filled version that comes when you scale fast and learn hard. 🚀 He unpacks the difference between simply adding people to your team versus multiplying impact by building leaders who carry...

What do you get when you mix a plumbing biz, a power couple, and a whole lot of hustle? This episode with Maggie and Andrew Wille of Platinum Plumbing delivers the real story behind building a business together, from raising kids to managing KPIs. Andrew shares how plumbing chose him, and Maggie opens up about trading her Fortune 250 career for the chaos and fulfillment of entrepreneurship. They t...

Struggling to empower your team in the field or develop confident leaders within your home service business? In this episode, Chad Peterman sits down with Tracy Clark—an executive coach and former 8-figure entrepreneur—to uncover the six key leadership indicators that help you scale without burning out or plateauing. Tracy dives deep into the mindset shifts, leadership blind spots, and culture-dri...

What are you willing to give up to grow? In this episode, Chad dives into John Maxwell's "Law of Sacrifice" and what it means for leaders in high-demand industries. He shares personal reflections from 14 years of leadership, addressing the unseen trade-offs that come with building people and businesses. From waking up early to surrendering control and pouring into others, Chad unpacks how true lea...