Through The Noise

🎙️ Episode 33 - National Brands, Franchising, and the Next Wave: Pat Clark & Devin Schaefers In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Pat Clark , founder of Precision Pro Wash and now co-founder of Bright Brothers , along with Devin Schaefers , VP of Franchise Development at Brand One, to talk about something that’s been quietly building in our industry — the rise of national bra...

🎙️ Episode 32 - Minimum Pricing, Smart Scaling, and Starting Small: Scott Ziegler of ProTech Pressure Wash In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Scott Ziegler , a Detroit firefighter and pressure washing business owner who built a profitable service business by starting small, reinvesting wisely, and learning through experience. Zig shares how he went from a basic Home Depot setup...

🎙️ Episode 31 — Behind the Lead Machine: Megan Beattie of Tony Hoty Training & Consulting In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Megan Beattie , one of the home service industry’s strongest voices in CSR performance , outbound strategy , and high-conversion systems . From telemarketing floors to leading multi-million-dollar call teams, Megan brings a level of clarity to sales th...

🎙️ Episode 30 — Building Businesses That Last: Mickey Lyles of Immeasura Growth Partners In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Mickey Lyles , founder of Immeasura Growth Partners , to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable, scalable business. From humble beginnings on a dirt road in South Carolina to helping companies grow and sell for millions, Mickey brings decade...

🎙️ Episode 29 — From Prison to Purpose: David Carroll of Dope Marketing In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with David Carroll , founder of Dope Marketing , to unpack one of the most powerful comeback stories in entrepreneurship. From prison at 21 to running a $100M company, Dave’s journey is raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. He shares how getting stabbed, rebuilding from nothing , a...

🎙️ Episode 11 — Building Better Teams: Shawn Day of Hire Lead Chill In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Shawn Day , co-founder of Hire Lead Chill , to talk about what it really takes to solve one of the biggest pain points in business— hiring and keeping great people . From managing over 100 employees to building a nationwide recruiting company, Shawn shares how he turned frustra...

🎙️ Episode 27 — Leadership, Gutters, and Growth: Colin DeHaan of Gutter Launch In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Colin DeHaan , known as “ Cowboy Colin ,” a decade-deep entrepreneur in the gutter industry, mentor to thousands, and a man who calls leadership his true superpower. From small-town Michigan roots to building a business that thrives beyond his presence, Colin’s story...

🎙️ Episode 26 — Numbers, Business, and Balance: Dan Platta of Best Damn Bookkeeping In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with my good friend Dan Plata — the numbers nerd with a knack for making the complicated simple. From corporate accounting to running Best Damn Bookkeeping, Dan has built a career helping entrepreneurs cut through financial chaos and make smarter decisions. But this...

🎙️ Episode 25 - Maintenance Programs That Scale: Deland Moghimi of Perfect Pear Roof and Exterior Cleaning In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Deland Moghimi , a 19-year vet in exterior cleaning and the mind behind a simple, scalable residential maintenance model. Coached by leaders like Pat Clark and influenced early by Howard Partridge, Deland went from juggling 26 services to...

🎙️ Episode 24 — Behind the Sales: Chuck Thokey of Top Rep In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Chuck Thokey , co-founder of Top Rep and one of the nation’s leading sales trainers. Known for coaching thousands of reps and helping companies add millions in revenue, Chuck has built a reputation as a master motivator and mentor. But this conversation goes deeper than sales tactics —...

🎙️ Episode 23 — Lighting the Path with Ryan Lee In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Ryan Lee , founder of Landscape Lighting Secrets and one of the most influential voices in the outdoor lighting industry. Ryan shares his journey from building a local lighting company to becoming a national leader, trainer, and coach for contractors who want to scale with high-end outdoor lighti...

🎙 Through the Noise with Trevor Steel — Episode 22 | Married to the Business (with Fred & Christine Hodge + Ashby Steel) In this special episode, I’m joined by Fred & Christine Hodge of Clearview Washing in New Jersey, along with my wife Ashby Steel, VP of Clean Image Pressure Washing and Broker-in-Charge of Steel Realty. We dive deep into what it means to be married to the business — the...

🎙️ Episode 21 — The Godfather of Pressure Washing: Ron Musgraves In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with the one and only Ron Musgraves — a true pioneer in the exterior cleaning industry and someone I like to call the Godfather of Pressure Washing . Ron shares how he carved out his niche, what it took to get started in the business, and why building separate divisions for different...

In this full episode, Carlos Gonzalez, Chuck Thokey, Brandon Vaughn, and Trevor Steel dive deep into what makes this mastermind in Cabo San Lucas different from anything you’ve experienced before. No fluff. No surface-level talks. Just real strategies, leadership breakthroughs, and powerful conversations designed to move your business forward. 🎙 Topics we cover: Why Summit was created (and who it'...

🎙️ Episode 19. AI, Marketing, and the Hunter Head Game: Coach Carroll of Carroll Media Corp. In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with DJ Carroll , an OG in the pressure washing world who was running Facebook ads before most people even knew what that meant — and turned that early move into a bigger business empire. But this conversation goes deeper than pressure washing — we explore...

🎙️ Episode 18 - Bring the Noise: Mike Burke of Sun Stoppers In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Mike Burke , founder of Sun Stoppers , a 70+ location brand built on grit, confidence, and relentless energy. From a kid labeled with ADD and dyslexia to building a national window tinting powerhouse, Mike’s story isn’t about luck — it’s about mindset, discipline, and refusing to quit...

🎙️ Episode 17 - Massive Action, Creative Freedom, and Purpose: Sergio Gutierrez of Sergio's Fine Art In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Sergio Gutierrez — a live painter, musician, entrepreneur, and mindset coach who has built a life by betting on himself and taking massive action . Known for combining live music and painting on stage , Sergio brings unmatched energy, authentic...

🎙️ Episode 16 — Faith, Identity and Calling: Joshua Brown of Brown's Pressure Washing In this episode of Through the Noise, I sit down with Joshua Brown , the Pressure Washing Pastor and founder of Brown’s Pressure Washing , and we peel back the layers on identity , calling , fatherlessness , and building a mission-driven business that actually transforms lives. Joshua shares his raw story of surv...

🎙️ Episode 15 — From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Jon Majak Unleashed In this powerful episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Jon Majak — author, entrepreneur, coach, and a man forged through adversity and unwavering faith . Jon’s story isn’t just inspiring, it’s transformational. From losing everything to building nine companies, from nearly breaking to finding his purpose, Jon has become a...

🎙️ Episode 14 - Grit, Growth, and the Weight of Debt: Jon Karmazyn of Revive Power Washing In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Jon Karmazyn , a pressure washing business owner who turned a blown-up machine, an SBA loan, and years of uncertainty into a multi-million dollar home service company . With over a decade in business, Jon has built a strong local brand while navigating t...

🎙️ Episode 13 - Building a Franchise the Hard Way: Dan Feltman of The Garage Floor Company In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Dan Feltman , co-founder of The Garage Floor Company , to unpack what it really takes to franchise a home service business. From his early career as an Indiana state trooper to navigating the chaos, cost, and complexity of franchising, Dan shares the unf...

🎙️ Episode 12 - AI, Automation, and the Future of Home Services with Jeremy Jennings & Craig Neil In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Jeremy Jennings and Craig Neil , the team behind Answer AI , to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in business right now: artificial intelligence . Jeremy and Craig aren’t just tech guys watching from the sidelines — they’re buildi...

🎙️ Episode 18 - Subcontracting, Systems, and the Future of Service Businesses: Jeremy Jennings of Washed Out Pressure Washing In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Jeremy Jennings , founder of Washed Out Pressure Washing, to break down a radically different way to build and scale a service business — without trucks, without babysitting employees, and without burning yourself out....

Michael Hinderliter is a Mobile Fleet washing contractor, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaner, Environmental Power Washing Specialist, and Power Wash Educator based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Michael Hinderliter held his first pressure washing wand at the age of 12 when he began working summers and weekends for his father, Robert Hinderliter, who was president of Rahsco Cleaning Systems, now known as PowerWash...

🎙️ Episode 9 — AI, Hiring Funnels, and What’s Coming Next: Michael Grigery of ClickCallSell In this episode of Through the Noise , I sit down with Michael Gregory , founder of ClickCallSell , co-owner of Hire Lead Chill , and long-time Conquer coach for home service owners. Michael has spent years behind the scenes helping companies scale with smarter marketing, sharper hiring systems, and a relen...