Good Contractor

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen welcome Chris Caudy, owner of Select Plumbing, for an insightful and entertaining conversation at CompanyCam HQ. From his early days learning the trade to building a thriving business in Lincoln, Nebraska, Chris shares his journey, leadership lessons, and the importance of personal growth in driving success. With humorous anecdotes about wild plumbing encount...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen sit down with Gil Cavey, host of HVAC Uncensored and an industry leader passionate about the trades. Gil shares his inspiring journey from a tumultuous past—including struggles with addiction—to becoming a leader in the HVAC industry. He reflects on lessons learned from his father, a Marine Corps veteran and HVAC professional, and emphasizes the importance of...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen chat with Paul Jamison, host of the Green Industry Podcast and an inspiring leader in the landscaping and contracting world. Paul shares his story of humble beginnings, from cutting grass to pay the bills to becoming an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and coach. His journey is filled with lessons on professionalism, punctuality, and the power of persistence...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen welcome Caleb Auman, owner of Auman Landscaping and host of the Kid Contractor Podcast . Caleb dives into his journey from a young business owner facing financial pitfalls to becoming an advocate for transparency, growth, and leadership in the trades. From his hard-learned lessons about delegation and leadership to the dynamics of running a business with his...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen are joined by Ryan Redding, founder of Levergy, a marketing leader making waves in the trades. From his personal journey in the Midwest to helping contractors scale their businesses, Ryan shares actionable advice on building trust, mastering digital marketing, and the mindset shifts needed for long-term success. Whether you're looking to grow your contracting...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen chat with Desmond Tse, famously known as "The Siding Guy" on Instagram. Desmond's journey from ministry to becoming a leading figure in the trades world is as unconventional as it is inspiring. In this episode, he shares how he built a thriving siding business, developed innovative methods to work solo, and mentored the next generation of contractors. Whether...

This week, John Talman and Luke Hansen sit down with Ashley Smith, owner of Always Forward Roofing and an inspiring leader in the trades. From unconventional beginnings to building a company rooted in quality and trust, Ashley shares her journey, the challenges she's faced, and the principles that drive her success. Whether you're a contractor, business owner, or just someone looking for inspirati...

Hosted by CompanyCam CEO Luke Hansen and John Talman, the Good Contractor podcast begins with its first-ever episode as Luke and John set the stage for what's to come in Season One. Exploring what it means to be "good" through industry stories, the Good Contractor podcast is officially off and running, and Luke and John even have a few ideas for future episodes. Dive in with Luke and John and the...