So I Was In This House Podcast: Service and Sales Tales

What do all these podcast guests have in common? 1.) They were all selected for the AHR Top 40 Under 40 this year... 2.) They were all interviewed by yours truly on the So I Was In This House Podcast this past year or so... Coincidence? I think not. Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠ ⁠...

What’s going on in Phil Grego's mind? What’s got him hot under the collar? This hard working, ethical-minded $5M+ HVAC sales rep’s got quite a lot on his mind…In this episode we dive into some industry "trends". Phil was the VERY FIRST guest on the podcast and he’s one of the best and funniest people I know. Please support my sponsors: Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free bus...

USE PROMO CODE HOUSE 100 FOR $100 OFF REGISTRATION FOR SERVICE WORLD EXPO 2025 . Register for Service World Expo Jim Hinshaw is an HVAC legend with over 50 years in the industry! He started his career in HVAC as a Trane rep, moved up to district manager for AZ, President of a mechanical contracting firm, VP of operations for a large residential contractor and spent 20 years as a consultant to the...

HVAChicks Jennifer is one of the most influential players in all of HVAC today. Business owner, national trainer, influencer, and leader of the HVACHicks Coalition. John DiPasquale is a seasoned veteran in HVAC sales and one of the best people I know! In this episode we share good ole war stories from the field of HVAC... inside and under people's houses, and other assorted nonsense. Episode S...

Seth Ure, SetSale Co-FounderSeth Ure is the COO of SetSale, bringing a blend of industry insight and operational excellence. With over 15 years in the HVAC sector, including key leadership roles at Goodleap, Regions, EGIA and Daikin, the world's largest air conditioning manufacturer, Seth has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. A seasoned...

His team never steps foot in the home. No measuring tape, no kitchen table pitch, no windshield time. Just phones, systems, and a process that closes high-ticket jobs day in and day out. Billy Cline is the owner of  YourNewDoor.com , the #1 door installation and repair company in DFW. With over two decades of experience, Billy built his business on trust, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to...

Kenny Byrne Jr. is the founder of Call The Whale , a fast-growing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and home services company based in Vermont. Under his leadership, the company reached Phase 3 growth — with a full fleet of trucks, optimized backend systems, and a complete marketing and sales stack — within its first year. Kenny also leads Call The Brands, a network of branded home service companies des...

Peter Roth is a distinguished marketing expert recognized for his impactful contributions to the home services industry. He has spoken on national stages, including SolarCon and Solar Mastermind International, sharing insights on home services marketing that have shaped lead-gen marketing strategies from HVAC to roofing to solar. With extensive experience in marketing, in-house call center build-o...

Former host of the popular "HVAC Success Secrets Revealed" podcast, in his very first interview since the split. The one and only.... Thaddeus Tondu. Thaddeus Tondu is the Co-Founder of On Purpose Media and a guy who’s seen the service industry from almost every angle. But mostly from the seat of someone trying to build something better. As a business owner, he’s obsessed with building s...

Josh Teekell is the Founder/CEO of  Smart AC .   SmartAC.com  is a customer loyalty management platform helping contractors in the trades improve all the KPI’s of annual membership plans. He most passionate about formulating new strategies to acquire and retain ongoing customer relationships to generate more revenue & engagement from homeowners. Prior to getting into technology, Josh built a $...

Rachelle Martins @HVAC_Install_Her is this year’s recipient for Hvac Lady of the Trade. A 4th year resi installer, mom of boys, follower of Jesus, big fan of people finding community and purpose. On this episode, we get real with some inside industry talk. Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trad...

Tersh Blissett and Joshua Crouch are dynamic leaders in the home services industry, united by a shared passion for innovation, service, and education. Tersh, a former Air Force TACP with deep community roots, is the founder of Service Emperor HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, and co-host of the Service Business Mastery podcast . Recognized among the Top 40 Under 40 in HVAC-R, he blends his entrepre...

Dan Antonelli is the President and Chief Creative Officer of KickCharge Creative, an award-winning New Jersey-based branding agency that specializes in helping home service businesses redefine themselves and stand out with disruptive brands. Dan is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on home service branding, with several books on branding to his credit, including Building a Big Small Busin...

Mike Venidis is a former musician turned marketing expert after being shot 2x and left for dead by a 13 year old child during an attempted robbery. During the recovery process, he completely rebuilt his life at a digital marketing agency for the home services where he helped the founders lead and scale it from 1 to 92 million over the course of 13 years. Mike has a passion for leadership, growing...

Kathryn Elizabeth is dedicated to creating pathways to prosperity for anyone willing to work hard in the trades. Recognizing the critical labor shortage in fields like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, Kathryn is committed to bridging workforce gaps, especially for underrepresented groups. She’s part of the 3% of women in the American home service  industry and a champion for inclusivity, striv...

Part three a four-part special exploring tragic stories of crime, drug addiction, custody, and incarceration and how these remarkable individuals turned to determination, faith, and the trades to turn their lives around. Today we are joined by HVAC Simulator's Dirk Nauman, Jason Julian, and Andrew Nelson. All 3 have incredible stories to share. Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free busi...

Part two of a special exploring tragic stories of crime, drug addiction, custody, and incarceration and how these remarkable individuals turned to determination, faith, and the trades to turn their lives around. Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠ ⁠ My Method Ai ⁠ ⁠ - Ai Employees - Book...

This is part 1 of a 4 part series about those who have served hard time, and made it out on the other side to be masters in HVAC. We explore tragic stories of crime, drug addiction, custody, and incarceration and how these remarkable individuals turned to determination, faith, and the trades. In this episode we're joined by Elliot Constant, Jeron Nelson, and Curtis Wilson. Remarkable stories w...

In this episode we read outlandish and hard to believe stories submitted by in-home service and sales reps from across the country. This one was a lot of fun and gets back to what this podcast was originally intended for.... sharing adventures that happened in someone else's home! Please give our sponsor some love: https://cooperandhunter.us/

Helmi Ben Flah… you’ve never met anyone quite like him… trust me. Great conversation with co-host John Vazquez. This is seriously one of my favorite conversations. Helmi moved to the U.S. and started out bussing tables before transitioning into the home service industry. He had the privilege of learning from industry leaders like George Brazil in Arizona and the team at Gold Medal like @agugliarom...

Ryan Chute leads an award-winning creative communications agency within the Wizardof Ads®. As an Emmy-award winning movie Producer, and an Executive Producer onBroadway, Ryan supports groundbreaking storytelling and historical moments inentertainment. Drawing from his extensive international experience in retail, automotive, and residential home services, Ryan is currently coauthoring 2 books in t...

Joseph Gee the CEO of Gee Heating and Air who shares how he has turned a struggling legacy family business, into a deca-million dollar success. Joseph shares some very tough decisions he made along the way as well as one very lucrative strategic move that he now helps others implement. https://geeheatandair.com/ Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠ Accounting an...

Mike is the owner of ReviewBuzz but created it from his experience building, running, and selling an HVAC service company after 20. Now, he helps businesses stop begging for attention and start earning it by developing 5-star people. Wrote the book "Stop Marketing. Be Remarkable!" to shake up the industry. He loves pushing limits—on a bike, in hot yoga, and in life. He is constantly lear...

Ben and I had the chance to sit down at his ranch outside Austin, TX and dive into deep conversation about his life, struggles, failures, successes and building the iconic HVAC Tactical brand. https://hvactactical.com/ Episode Sponsors ⁠ Pivotl - Click for a free business financial score! ⁠ Accounting and fractional CFO services built specifically for the trades ⁠ ⁠ My Method Ai ⁠ ⁠ - Ai Employees...

Howard Partridge is an international business coach with coaching members in over 100 industries in 20 countries. He is a best selling author of twelve books, a TEDx Speaker, the exclusive business coach for the Zig Ziglar Corporation, the first Ziglar Legacy Trainer in the world, the first founding member of The John Maxwell Team and a Master Trainer DISC Certified Human Behavior Expert. He was D...