Successful Life Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Socially acceptable addictions like alcohol and food hide in plain sight while society celebrates escaping emotions and mocks those trying to break free. • Most addicts don't look like stereotypical "addicts" but are regular people numbing themselves with wine and food • Food and alcohol work on the same neurotransmitters, creating powerful dopamine loops • Childhoo...

Send us Fan Mail Comfort is slowly killing us, but we don't even recognize it as an addiction.  What happens when society's most celebrated coping mechanisms become our greatest chains? In this transformative episode, I pull back the curtain on the socially acceptable addictions that hide in plain sight: food and alcohol. These aren't stereotypical addictions – they're the wine...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what's holding back your business growth? The answer might be staring back at you in the mirror. Tom Howard, owner of multiple successful HVAC and plumbing companies and ServiceTitan executive, delivers a masterclass in ego-free leadership that transformed struggling businesses into multi-million dollar enterprises. His refreshingly blunt perspective challenges co...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself staring into a mirror that refuses to lie to you? That's exactly what the Fourth Step of recovery feels like. When I first heard those words—"made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves"—I knew it would be difficult. What I didn't anticipate was how completely it would transform my understanding of myself and my relat...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally achieve the financial success you've been chasing—only to realize you've lost everything else that matters? Jared Williams, host of The Jared Williams Show and founder of multiple successful plumbing businesses, takes us through his raw, revealing journey of entrepreneurial trial and error. Jared's story begins like many tradespeople—be...

Send us Fan Mail What if your greatest strength becomes your biggest obstacle to transformation? Toney Freeman, once known as "The X-Man" in professional bodybuilding, reveals the powerful journey that took him from bodybuilding glory to spiritual awakening. Toney's story begins with his strict upbringing as a preacher's kid, which established boundaries that would later save h...

Send us Fan Mail The recovery journey begins with a simple truth: addiction isn't about substances—it's about escape. I spent years trying to run from pain, from reality, from myself. But as I discovered, no matter where I went, I took myself with me. My path through the 12 steps wasn't smooth. I approached recovery with skepticism and pride, resistant to the process. What I didn&ap...

Send us Fan Mail After years of chasing external definitions of success, I've completely transformed the Successful Life Podcast to focus on what truly matters: recovery from addiction, freedom from limiting habits, and authentic personal growth. This isn't about how much we can achieve or how much money we make—it's about waking up clear-headed, staying emotionally regulated, and b...

Send us Fan Mail What truly separates average technicians from those consistently bringing in $20,000 days? Contrary to what many believe, it's not experience or technical knowledge—it's masterful communication. The psychology of technical sales hinges on three critical components. Body language accounts for a staggering 55% of your impact, creating immediate impressions within seven sec...

Send us Fan Mail What separates those who merely survive from those who truly thrive? Doug Wyatt's remarkable journey from a poor country kid to a multimillion-dollar business leader offers profound insights into sustainable success. Doug opens up about his dramatic physical transformation, shedding 82 pounds and completely rebuilding his health after reaching a crisis point at age 32. Rather...

Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how some service professionals can walk into tense situations and instantly change the entire mood? There's a secret behind this superpower, and it comes from an unexpected source: FBI hostage negotiation tactics. Imagine having the ability to defuse customer frustration, overcome price objections, and build instant trust—all by saying a few simple words and then...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling pulled in all directions? Burnt out? Secretly resenting customers, coworkers, or even family? It's time to master the art of boundaries. The trades world celebrates problem solvers and those who go the extra mile, but without proper boundaries, that admirable work ethic leads straight to exhaustion and frustration. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into what boun...

Send us Fan Mail Ever walked into a customer's home with sewage flooding their basement and tension filling the air? That moment isn't just about your technical skills—it's about your emotional intelligence. And mastering it could be the game-changer your plumbing business needs. The most respected person on a job site isn't always the most technically skilled—it's the one...

Send us Fan Mail Your words are currency in the trades—every phrase either builds trust or destroys it in seconds. When your technician says "I think this might help" versus "This is the best solution based on what I'm seeing, and here's why," they're not just changing words—they're changing your company's revenue potential. This powerful episode dives...

Send us Fan Mail Communication might be the most underrated skill in the home service industry. While technical expertise is essential, how you speak to homeowners often determines whether you close the sale or walk away empty-handed. Jefferson Fisher, an attorney and communication expert, offers a perspective-shifting insight that could transform your approach: "The person you see isn't...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you believe about digital marketing is leading your home service business down a dangerous path? In this eye-opening conversation with digital marketing veteran Jonathan Bannister, we uncover why the constant chase for Google rankings has created a generation of "digital junkies" in the home service industry. Bannister doesn't hold back as he reve...

Send us Fan Mail Fifteen years ago today, Tim Brown was in a psychiatric ward, struggling with addiction and a distorted sense of reality. Now he's the founder of a successful marketing agency helping contractors across the country. This profound synchronicity frames our powerful conversation about recovery, purpose, and the journey to authentic success. Tim's story isn't just about...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Successful Life Podcast with Corey Berrier. In this episode, Corey addresses service technicians and comfort advisors about the critical issue of using technical jargon in customer interactions. He emphasizes that confusing customers with complex terminology can significantly hinder sales. Corey's main message is to replace technical jargon with clear, relatabl...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Erin Mahoney, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's redefining what it means to be a female business owner in the historically male-dominated roofing industry. As founder of The RoofHer in Columbus, Ohio, Erin's journey from addiction to successful business ownership offers a powerful blueprint for resilience and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable obs...

Send us Fan Mail The fear of making a decision runs deep in our psychology—whether you're contemplating a $20,000 HVAC system or taking your first step toward sobriety. As someone who's walked both paths, I've discovered that sales objections and recovery hesitations share remarkable similarities. When customers say "I need to think about it" or "I should check with m...

Send us Fan Mail Forget everything you thought you knew about marketing in the home services industry. In this eye-opening conversation, Ryan Chute, partner at Wizard of Ads, shatters conventional wisdom about lead generation and reveals the three essential components of effective marketing strategy that most businesses entirely miss. Ryan breaks down why your marketing efforts must go beyond simp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Successful Life Podcast, host Corey Berrier addresses common misconceptions technicians have about sales, emphasizing that technicians can also be effective salespeople. Corey highlights the importance of ethical sales and customer education, delivering value-driven suggestions without appearing pushy. He offers practical advice on how to build trust and est...

Send us Fan Mail Every service call is more than just a technical task—it's an opportunity to build or break customer trust. Successful service professionals understand that customers judge them from the moment they arrive until the final handshake, with countless small interactions determining whether they'll become loyal clients or one-time customers. The difference between average and...

Send us Fan Mail What separates successful HVAC service technicians from those who struggle? The answer goes far beyond technical skills.  Diving deep into the industry's most challenging pitfalls, this episode reveals the fifteen critical reasons why service technicians fail—and how these failures impact everyone involved. From the deceptively simple matter of technical knowledge to the ofte...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership failures cost trades businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars every year through invisible expenses that never appear on balance sheets. When your leadership team lacks clear vision, transparent communication, and consistent accountability, the ripple effects damage everything from customer satisfaction to employee retention. Corey Berrier draws from years of industr...