The Home Service Hustle

Training isn’t just about fixing equipment — it’s about building trust, reducing callbacks, and creating stronger businesses. On this episode of Home Service Hustle , Jonathan Bannister sits down with Spencer Pope from Bradford White Water Heaters to talk about how better technical training can help contractors sell value, improve customer confidence, and grow long-term. Get to know Bradford White...

What if you could retain your best employees, grow your company faster, AND increase your exit value… without giving away ownership? In this episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Chris Buttenham , Co-Founder & CEO of Reins , to talk about a powerful strategy more contractors need to know about: 💰 Alternative Equity Chris breaks down how contractors can use to...

🚨 Contractors… if your pricing isn’t online yet, this episode might make you uncomfortable. And that’s a GOOD thing. On this episode of Home Service Hustle , Jonathan Bannister sits down with Paul Redman, President of Contractor Commerce , and they unpack: 💰 Why transparent pricing is no longer optional 📣 How AI is already shopping for your customers 🧠 Why uncertainty + anxiety are killing you...

This one is for every home service owner who’s tired of asking… “Why aren’t the phones ringing?” 📵 In the latest episode of the Home Service Hustle Podcast , Jonathan Bannister sits down with Gary Singleton — a guy who’s been in the HVAC industry for nearly 4 decades , went from helper to 8-figure exit owner , and now lives deep in the world of acquisitions, coaching, and consulting . This episod...

If you’re tired of chasing leads, stuck in the daily grind, or feeling like your business can’t run without you… this episode is a must-listen . 🎙️ On the latest episode of The Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Dan Dowdy , founder of Built for the Trades , to break down: Why most contractors don’t actually have a marketing strategy How leadership & culture directly i...

This one is Money + Marketing + Mindset all wrapped into a real-world blueprint you can apply TODAY. 🎙️ Host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Brianna Mcadory Ford — a generational curse breaker who helped scale a home service business from $3M → $28M , helped turn around a company losing $1M/month , and is now building All In Heating & Air in St. Tammany Parish. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this e...

What does it really take to scale a home service company without losing your culture, your people, or your integrity ? On the latest episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Shawn Middleton , 👉 Owner & Co-Founder of Right Away Plumbing, Heating & Air 👉 Founder of Middleton Growth Partners Shawn’s journey is powerful: • Lost his job two weeks before Christma...

What does it really take to build a scalable, profitable home service business—without sacrificing culture? In this episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Trey McWilliams , COO & Owner of McWilliams & Son and Co-Founder of Blue Cardinal Group. 🎯 From rebuilding a company’s culture at 24 years old 💰 To driving profitability through operational excellence...

What does it really take to scale a home service business past 8 figures ? On this episode of The Home Service Hustle , Jonathan Bannister sits down with Stephen Akian , owner of Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric , to talk: 💰 Scaling without killing profits 📈 Branding vs chasing leads 🧠 Leadership, mindset & culture at scale 🤝 Why community impact matters more than ever This...

What does it really take to build a respected, award-winning HVAC company that customers trust and employees are proud of? On the latest episode of The Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Matthew Yates , founder of Yates Maintenance Heating & Air , to break down what 16 years of honest growth looks like in the home service industry. 💰 Money: Why maintenance pl...

🚀 From almost homeless… to tracking toward $10 MILLION. In the latest episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Ryan Grimes , founder of Beltway Heating, Air & Plumbing , for one of the most raw, real, and inspiring conversations we’ve ever recorded. Ryan opens up about: 💥 Getting a $350 paycheck instead of a $12,000 commission 💥 Betting on himself with his las...

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 This one is about discipline, money, and getting paid what you’re worth . Jonathan Bannister sits down with Brian Burton , founder of Blue Collar Closer and GM of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Phoenix. Brian shares how betting on himself, building daily discipline, and selling with integrity completely changed his life and income. If you’re in the trades and want more confidence, mo...

This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Anthony Mound , founder & CEO of Trust 1 Heating, Cooling & Plumbing , one of the fastest-growing home service companies in the country. Anthony breaks down: 💰 Why scaling from $5M to $10M is the hardest jump 📊 The KPIs owners must track or profits disappear 🧠 How mindset and communication directly imp...

🚀 New Episode Alert! This week on the Home Service Hustle, Jonathan sits down with Timurlan Alagushov, co-founder of Irbis Air Plumbing and Electrical. If you're serious about money marketing and mindset, this episode is loaded with practical strategies. Tim breaks down how Irbis grew fast by using technology, systems, strong branding, and an elite customer experience. He also shares how they dou...

🔥 New Episode Alert! This week Jonathan sits down with Cale Forester , owner of Mastin’s Plumbing and a true comeback story. From rock bottom to rebuilding a powerhouse plumbing company, Cale shares the mindset, leadership, and discipline that changed everything. Get to know Cale better here : Instagram: cale_the-plumber Facebook: cale forester TikTok: mastons88 Website: MastonstulsaTrusted Plumb...

🔥 NEW EPISODE DROPPED 🔥 On this week’s episode of The Home Service Hustle, Jonathan Bannister sits down with Derek Vacca , General Manager at Nashoba Air and BoilerWorks. Derek has been in HVAC for 26 of his 40 years and he knows how to turn a $5M shop into an almost $20M machine. Inside the episode: 💰 How they grew from 5M to nearly 20M 📈 Why slowing techs down actually increases revenue 🧠 T...

🔥 This episode goes HARD.  Jonathan sits down with Tucker Yarbrough, and he brings INSANE value for home service entrepreneurs. Get ready for: 💰 A real conversation about money and transparency 📈 How Tucker is beating PPC with content and brand 🧠 The mindset shifts contractors MUST make in 2026 ⚡ How Yarbrough & Sons is selling installs online at 95 percent If you care about growing your...

🚀 NEW EPISODE ALERT This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Casey Mullis, founder of True Blue and one of the most powerful comeback stories in the trades. From addiction and prison to rebuilding his life, learning HVAC, and launching a company, Casey proves what mindset and hustle can do. We talk money, marketing, community branding, and fighting through a tough yea...

Jonathan sits down with industry veteran Tom Kohberger. After 33 years in HVAC, Tom went from barely profitable to hitting 24 percent net profit in one month by following the right process. His story covers stress, survival, rebuilding, and accidentally launching a booming HVAC company in Florida. If you want mindset shifts, real talk, and proven strategies, this is the episode. 🎧 Check it out no...

🔥 NEW EPISODE IS LIVE! This week, Jonathan sits down with Bob Muller — Army vet, 30+ year industry leader, and founder of Personal Plumbing Heating & Cooling. Bob breaks down: 💰 How to survive tough economies 🧠 Trust as the #1 leadership tool 📈 Smart money moves to outlast downturns 🤝 Choosing the right partners ⠀Plus… Bob’s famous Pie Theory you’ll be thinking about for DAYS. 🎧 Check it...

When your business faces change, chaos, or crisis, that’s where real leadership is forged. In this episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Leo Morales of BCI Plumbing, Heating & Air to unpack 25 years of lessons from multiple industries, from culture and community to data and delegation. 🔥 Key takeaways: Why numbers lie if you don’t know how to read them How to...

🎙️ New Episode: Building Trust Through Transparency with Texas Medley This week, Jonathan Bannister sits down with Texas Medley , President & CEO of Medley Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, to talk about how integrity, leadership, and transparency can transform a home service business. Texas shares how he built Medley on simple but powerful values: do the right thing, be honest, and ke...

From flipping a coin between career paths to building a seven-figure HVAC company, Michael Johnson’s story is pure inspiration. In this week’s full episode, Michael and Jonathan talk about what it really takes to grow a business that thrives year-round. They dive into the importance of branding, database marketing, and building relationships that last far beyond the first service call. Michael sha...

💪 From college dropout to Head of CX & Marketing at one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the country, Katie Biddle has built a career on grit, growth, and a relentless focus on customer happiness. In this episode of the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister dives into Katie’s incredible 21-year journey in the trades, from answering phones and dispatching trucks to lead...

From selling cars to building multiple 7- and 8-figure home service companies, Jake Pettit proves that mindset, humility, and hard work are what separate the hustlers from the rest. In this week’s episode of The Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Jake to talk about his journey from the automotive industry to leading Resilient Roots LLC , where he helps contractors turn th...