The Home Service Small Business Spotlight

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Owner and CEO of The Immortal Man, Eric Rogers. Eric's life story is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. His childhood, marred by traumatic experiences set him on a path of pain and addiction. Eric's recount of his battle with addiction is harrowing – a journey through extreme usage, drug-induced psychosis, and a life devoid of hope. The pivotal mome...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Director of Integration of Acquira, Doug Thorpe. Doug's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting as an army officer, he transitioned into the commercial world, where he became part of a legendary banking culture at Texas Commerce, which later became Chase Bank of Texas. His experiences there, particularly the bank's 64 consecutive quarters of earnings g...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the CEO of BoomZeal Enterprises, Phil DePaul. Phil's story is one of passion and perseverance. His early interest in entrepreneurship and his stint in the plumbing wholesale industry laid the groundwork for his future endeavors. But it was his hands-on experience in disaster recovery post-Hurricane Sandy that truly shaped his path. Witnessing the impact of his wor...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Visionary and Founder of Building Raving Fans, Clifton Muckenfuss. Clifton's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He began his career working for a Fortune 100 company, but it wasn't long before the entrepreneurial bug bit him. He took a leap of faith into the home service space, founding Carolina Exteriors Plus. The road wasn't easy, especially during the G...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the CEO of FRS Credit, Shawn Lane. Sean has an impressive background as a CEO and author of "The Consumer's Guide to Credit Restoration." His journey began with personal struggles with credit, which led to a transformative experience that improved his financial situation and ignited a passion for helping others. FRS Credit was born out of a necessity to provide so...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Executive Director of Valuation Services at Haefele Flanagan, Dave Bookbinder. Dave's journey into the corporate finance world began in an investment bank, where he climbed the ladder from a valuation professional to a seasoned expert in raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and asset securitization. His passion for valuation led him to specialize in this...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder and President of, Kyle Chadwick. In this episode, Arthur Yon interviews Kyle Chadwick, a real estate broker and owner, who shares his journey from biology to real estate. Kyle discusses his business's growth, his approach to client challenges like poor credit, and recounts a successful property flip during COVID-19, detailing the extensive renovations...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder and President of Lisec Ghostwriting, Joshua Lisec. Joshua's journey began with a fascinating transition from novelist to ghostwriter and, ultimately, a business persuasion expert. Joshua's story is filled with unexpected twists, as his literary prowess caught the attention of entrepreneurs who sought his skills to pen their own stories. This marked the...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with THE CEO of Lead Ninja System, Gene Slade. Gene's story begins with his early exposure to the heating and air conditioning industry through his father's business. His hands-on experience as a technician laid the foundation for his career. But it wasn't until he transitioned into sales that he truly began to shape his future. Starting his own HVAC company was a leap...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the CEO of Core Matters, Ryan Englin. Ryan's journey into the heart of the home service industry began with a mission to "make the trades cool again." He observed a societal shift that undervalued the importance of field technicians and construction workers. Ryan's goal is to restore the appeal and respect these professions deserve, countering the narrative that h...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder of Celtic Mold Assessments, John Slater. Celtic Mold Assessments primarily provides mold inspections and assessments in accordance with New York state regulations. Before a mold remediation job can be done, an inspector like John needs to assess the scope of work and provide a report with protocols for the remediation company to follow. John recently o...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Owner of Tax Goddess Business Services, Shauna A. Wekherlien. Shauna's journey is as fascinating as it is inspiring. She began her career with a degree in astrophysics, but a personal incident involving her mother's IRS notice and the lack of proper advice on reducing her tax bill led Shauna to transition into tax strategy. This transition was not a mere switc...

In this podcast episode, Arthur Yon interviews Matt Merritt, CEO of Snap. Build, a fintech company providing lending and technology solutions to builders in the home service industry. Matt shares his professional journey, from the oil and gas sector to finance, accounting, and IT, and how Snap. Build helps builders manage their finances and pay vendors efficiently. He discusses common misconceptio...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the State Director Of Franchise Development of PropertyGuys and Co-Founder of Steamates, Karim Kerachni. Karim is a man of many talents, born in Canada, raised in France, and armed with an MBA, Kareem began his professional journey in sales and management in France. His career took a significant turn when he returned to Canada in 2014, where he continued to work i...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Marketing Staff of Cornerstone Marketing Solutions, Jonathan Bannister. Jonathan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He started his career as a police officer in Biloxi, Mississippi. However, after having three kids in quick succession, his wife's concerns about his safety led him to consider a career change. Jonathan had previous experience in sales, rea...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder and CEO of PayProudly, Jeff Maine. Jeff is a finance graduate from Saint Louis University and didn't initially plan to work in the payments industry. However, he was drawn to it and started his first payment company in 1999. Over the years, Jeff has gained experience in various aspects of the payments business, including check processing and mergers wi...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Managing Principal of REMAX Real Estate, Sammie Knight. Sammy Knight is a business coach with the Apex Network and an entrepreneur in various industries. Sammy's journey is nothing short of inspiring, he spent 18 years in corporate America before transitioning to the private sector as a minority owner, and it was during this transition that he discovered his p...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Authors of The Titan Effect, Kim and Todd Saxton. Dr. M. Kim Saxton has over 30 years of marketing and market research experience, working with large corporations, startups, and medium-sized businesses. Currently, she teaches marketing at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Her research on market segmentation, branding, and venture ecosystems has r...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder and CEO of proof. pest control, Allan Draper. When pests invade your home, you need a team of professionals on the job. proof.'s top-rated pest control experts provide specialty pest services that are designed for pests that require targeted treatment based on their unique characteristics and behavior. Their botanically derived products require minimal...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with Dr. Richard Kaye of Top Talent Agency. Top Talent Agency is a talent management and representation organization specializing in a complete publishing approach that includes publicity so you maximize overall business profits as opposed to just focusing on the sale of your books. Dr. Richard Kaye, a retired chiropractor, is best known as a business growth strategist...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with Patti Mara. Patti Mara is the principal trainer and the author of the book UpSolutions: Turning Your Team Into Heroes and Customers Into Raving Fans . Patti has worked with hundreds of independent pharmacies to reposition them for success and dramatically increase their customer loyalty, team engagement, and profitability. The results are a clear market message, a...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the founder of Archer Chiropractic, Matt Archer. With accurate instant feedback from the body, it becomes obvious that most people are dealing with a few foundational issues that are rarely identified or addressed. When these issues are cleared, dramatic improvements in inflammation, absorption, and elimination can be expected. This makes it possible to actually h...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder of Burg Communications, Bob Burg. Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance,...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Chief Marketing Solutionist and Customized Marketing Strategy Chief of Profit Master Business Solutions, Howard Wolpoff. Many business owners have a plethora of creative marketing ideas and some a budget with which to execute them. However, most business owners struggle to know whether their marketing is successful. A small business can only maintain a full sa...

Your host, Arthur Yon, talks with the Founder and CEO of Nest-DC, Lisa Wise. Nest-DC offers top-notch property management services tailored for the contemporary resident. Operating solely out of DC, they understand how important it is to nest. They focus on aesthetics, comfort, and coziness. They have previous experience as tenants and owners, which allows them to provide satisfactory results to o...