The Home Service Hustle

🔥 From rock bottom to running his own HVAC company. In this week’s Home Service Hustle full episode, host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Tim Harrell , CEO of Giddy-Up Heating and Air, to talk about his incredible journey. Tim grew up in rural East Texas, went to Baylor, made some hard mistakes, and even found himself in the ICU after a life-altering experience. But instead of staying down, he...

This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Jon Andersen, former professional strongman, bodybuilder, and wrestler turned entrepreneur. From overcoming childhood challenges to building multiple 6 and 7 figure businesses, Jon shares how mindset, discipline, and being willing to make uncomfortable changes can transform not just your business but your entire...

🔥 Introducing D2D- the new growth system that every contractor needs to know about. Branding + marketing + door to door canvassing = unstoppable momentum. This collab between The Home Service Hustle, Close It Now, and The Kitchen Table Podcast is more than a conversation. It’s a revolution in how contractors get appointments, build trust, and dominate their neighborhoods. Listen now and discover...

On this week’s Home Service Hustle Podcast host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Chuck Thokey, a nationally recognized sales coach, author, and keynote speaker who has helped home improvement companies grow revenue by 50% to 200%. In this powerful episode Chuck shares how he took sales teams from a 28% close rate to over 60%, why training is non-negotiable, and how the future of sales and marketi...

This week on the Home Service Hustle , we sit down with Eric Oberembt , the no-BS entrepreneur who rebuilt his life after addiction and turned D&M Roofing into a multi-million dollar machine. Eric shares the hard truth about leadership, mindset, and building real culture in business. You’ll hear about: ✅ How sobriety changed his life and business ✅ Why trust is the #1 leadership skill ✅ The...

“Your dispatch software is not your CRM.” 🚨📈 This week, Jonathan Bannister sits down with Jason Kramer , founder and CEO of Cultivize , for an episode every contractor and service-based business owner needs to hear. Jason drops nonstop insights on: ✅ Why your follow-up process is leaking money ✅ How a simple automated email campaign brought in $850,000 ✅ The difference between “doing more” an...

From first-grade teacher to $9M HVAC powerhouse, Stephanie Postell is changing the game in the trades. In this episode of Home Service Hustle , she breaks down how: Process builds culture People-first leadership drives customer obsession Brand equals reputation And why building community beats chasing leads This one’s packed with mindset, marketing, and money. 🔗 Get to know Stephanie better here:...

Your Brand Is Your Business Card for the Future of Search This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Tom Jameson , founder of AstroWatt Electric , and it’s a masterclass in modern brand-building for home services. ⚡ Want to survive the AI shift in local search? ⚡ Want to stop chasing leads and start attracting the right clients? ⚡ Want to lead with tru...

“Buy, Build, or Burnout? Inside the Mind of a Home Service Acquirer” This week on the Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with acquisition entrepreneur and business growth strategist Tron Pham to break down what every home service business owner needs to know before selling, scaling, or stepping away. 🔑 In this episode: How to grow through acquisition vs. organically Why syste...

If you want to scale your home service business beyond $5M, this is your playbook. This week on the Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Bryan Shankman —founder of LeadTruffle and a strategic leader who’s helped take companies from $10M to $100M+ in revenue. Bryan drops absolute 🔥 on: 💼 Building a people-first leadership system 🤖 Why AI text follow-ups are a game-changer...

This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , Jonathan Bannister sits down with Sam Wakefield — international best-selling author, top HVAC and Solar sales coach, and host of the Close It Now Podcast (ranked top 2% globally)! 🔥 If you're ready to sell more, work less, and create unstoppable momentum in your business, this episode is packed with gold: 💰 How to build massive trust (and close big...

"Scaling from $4M to $100M: Norris Avazian’s Playbook for Home Service Success" He’s been in the trenches and the boardrooms. In this episode, Norris Avazian shares how he’s helped HVAC businesses scale from $4 million to over $100 million — and the operational mindset it takes to do it. From building bulletproof systems to handling family business dynamics and resolving customer conflicts like a...

🎧 Crystal Clear Growth: Rebranding, ROI, and the Mindset to Make It Happen This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with the one and only Crystal Williams — founder of Lemon Seed Marketing and a powerhouse behind some of the strongest home service brands in the country. Crystal gets real about what it takes to grow your business through marketing that actua...

This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister welcomes Mitch Smedley , founder of Smedley Plumbing , Trade Wins , and host of The Void Podcast . With over 20 years in the plumbing game and a deep passion for giving back, Mitch shares how he built a thriving business during the pandemic— without throwing thousands at ads . 💥 Inside this episode: ✅ Why integrity and crafts...

💥 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 💥 This week on the Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Gene Slade , the unstoppable CEO & Founder of Lead Ninja System and Lead Ninja AI — and one of the biggest disruptors in sales training for the trades. From hustling candy bars as a kid to becoming one of the most sought-after minds in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical sales, Gene...

🔥🎙️ This Week’s Episode is a Must-Watch! On this week’s episode of the Home Service Hustle podcast, James Hatfield , Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch , joins host Jonathan Bannister to talk about shaking up the home service industry. 🚀 💡 What’s Inside: ✔️ James shares his journey from running home service businesses to leading in tech innovation. ✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at the powerful s...

🚨 The wait is over! The latest episode of the Home Service Hustle Podcast featuring Derek Cormier, CEO & Founder of Climate Experts Air Plumbing and Electric, is here! Derek’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, and this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss: 🛡️ From Police Officer to Business Owner : Hear how Derek went from protecting the streets of South Florida to buil...

🌟 Unlocking Growth and Innovation with Jeff Schwartz 🌟 In this week’s Home Service Hustle Podcast , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Jeff Schwartz, CEO of Go Lime Inc., to discuss: ✅ 25+ years of leadership in the home service industry and how to build thriving teams. ✅ The importance of authenticity and personal growth in creating a lasting business legacy. ✅ Why customer-centricity is...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! – The Real Talk on Pricing, Leadership, and Growth 🎙️ This week, Bill Brown , former owner of Paramount Heating and Air, Chief Marketing Officer at OnePath, and founder of ServiceTitan Hacks, shares hard-earned lessons from over 25 years in the home service industry : ✅ The challenges of pricing: Bill discusses how every customer has an “Oh Sh*t” number —that price where thi...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎧 Get ready for this week’s episode of the Home Service Hustle Podcast , where host Jonathan Bannister sits down with the incomparable Charlie Cina —Founder of OneTapConnect, speaker, author of Expose and Close, and master of revenue building. 🔥 Key Takeaways from the Episode: 💼 Charlie’s Journey: From selling advertising products to becoming a pioneer in smart digital too...

🌟 Building a Legacy That Lasts 🌟 This week on Home Service Hustle , Lyn Askin shares his incredible journey from agency owner to certified EOS implementer. Lyn opens up about his early entrepreneurial days, the grit it took to scale his business, and the life-changing moment that led him to build a company that could run without him. From overcoming health challenges to embracing the power of sy...

🎙️ From Law Enforcement to Empowering Contractors: Gerritt Bake’s Journey 🎙️ In this powerful episode, Gerritt Bake shares his story, reflecting on his transition from almost two decades in law enforcement to becoming a respected contractor consultant. Gerritt opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to make a change and why he’s passionate about helping business owners take control of thei...

🚨 New Episode Alert: Empower Your Business with BuyMax & BuyFin! 🚨 In this week’s episode of Home Service Hustle , host Jonathan Bannister sits down with Richard Willard , VP of Customer Success for BuyMax and BuyFin. 💼 Richard breaks down how BuyMax provides contractors with $3 billion in buying power , helping them save money on essential expenses like fleet, insurance, and credit card pr...

🚀 Unlock the Future of Smart Home Tech with Dan Goodman! 🚀 In this week’s episode of Home Service Hustle , we sit down with Dan Goodman, Co-Founder & CEO of Building 36 Technologies, to dive deep into the latest innovations that are transforming the HVAC industry. Dan’s impressive 20+ year career in engineering and technology includes pioneering Wi-Fi thermostats and advancing smart home tec...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 This week on Home Service Hustle , we’re thrilled to have Bryan Durkin , Founder & CEO of MVP Inner Circle. Whether you're in home services or any other industry, Bryan's insights will help you grow, scale, and succeed . 🔑 Key Takeaways : Master the Art of Follow-Up : Bryan explains how 4-6 follow-ups—via email, calls, texts, even letters—are the sweet spot for winnin...