Titan Talks

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Jeff Wraley, the founder and CEO of Groundwork, a platform designed to streamline the sales process for contractors. Jeff discusses his journey into the home service industry, the features and benefits of Groundwork's text and video collaboration tool, and the future of the industry with the increasing demand for technology in the proc...

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Matt Ringle, owner of Curb Impressions, a successful landscaping company based in Toledo, Ohio, about his journey from starting with just eight lawns to achieving over $850,000 in revenue last year. Matt shares the importance of providing exceptional services, treating customers well, and the impact that the company’s website and socia...

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern talks to Jon Sanchez, owner of Tru Frame Outdoor Structures. Sanchez shares his journey from deciding jump into construction immediately after high school, learning on the job, and eventually starting his own business. Tru Frame focuses on providing a great customer experience and aims to be the best in the area. The company has seen success with...

In this episode of Titan Talks, Tanner Mullen shares his journey from working with his dad as a painter to growing his painting business and becoming the founder of DripJobs, a software platform for home service professionals. He discusses his interest in technology and automation, which led him to develop DripJobs. He also shares his experience building and improving the software, including the j...

In this episode, Lauren Fink, the founder and CEO of Apex Painting, shares her unique journey into the painting business, driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and supported by her mentor and local painter Steve. Lauren emphasizes the importance of finding good resources, such as the Painting Contractors Association, and learning from others' experiences, including Nick Slavic's insights on keeping...

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews John Olson, owner of J&J Power Washing and Gutter Cleaning. John shares his inspiring journey from a life of addiction and homelessness to building a successful power washing business. He talks about the lessons he has learned from watching others and using resources like YouTube, the importance of customer service and honesty, and...

<p>This episode features an interview with Joshua Binkley, the owner and operator of OKC Onsite Detailing, a leading onsite auto detailing company in Oklahoma. Jonathan interviews Joshua about his origin story, training, challenges in the early days, and the current state of his business. Joshua shares his experience of going through hard times in life and how he developed a “no quit” mental...

In this episode of the podcast, Jonathan interviews Dustin Boone, the owner and operator of DB’s Lawn Care. Hear Dustin’s inspiring story of how he started his business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and his goal to pass something off to his kids and give his wife the life of working only two days a week. Learn how Dustin is using mailers, billboards, and Google Ads to acquire customers, a...

Jered shares his story growing the business from a solo operation to servicing more than 400 weekly properties and the role that their online presence played. About the business: Cunningham Lawn & Landscaping has been an established landscaping company since 2013 in the greater Volusia County area, covering Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach and the entire West Volus...

Don’t Just Be A Baseline Contractor. Become a Topline Pro About the business: Legendary Painting is a painting business based out of Gresham, Oregon. Shaun Temple is a dedicated co-business owner along with Wayne M. that has several years experience in the industry. Shaun is a dedicated father and business owner that always puts his customers first, taking an incremental improvement mentality to c...

Advice from growing an auto detailing business from the ground up About the Business: Bright Side Mobile Detail is based in Thornton, CO, and provides full service detailing, wash & wax as well as ceramic coating. Adrian Grigg is the owner-operator and has been detailing for over 10 years. Highlights: Experience getting jobs 200 days in a row through the company website Exploring the realities...

Advice from an industry titan with more than 29 years of experience in what it takes for contractors to serve modern homeowners Who is Nick Slavik? Nick has been a craftsman for more than 29 years.  His company has been awarded more than 15 National awards for craftsmanship over the last 5 years.  He is the host of Ask a Painter Live - a weekly live social media show where he speaks to c...