Brian Burton & Nate Minnich
Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast
A podcast devoted to challenging, encouraging, advising, and highlighting the men and women of the home services industry. Whether you are a plumber, electrician, or HVAC technician, you all share the common tension of being both the hero and the villain in the eyes of the customer. Hosts Brian and Nate discuss and interview guests to show how to not only be the hero, but to be rewarded with more than a cape.
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Brian Burton & Nate Minnich
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Lead with Authority: Boost Home Service 20.09.2021 1:15:50
In today’s show, we are putting Rob Weddle in your passenger seat discussing his role in leading one of the biggest home services providers in the country. Rob serves as the CEO of Authority Brands and provides operational guidance for the ten portfolio brands under the umbrella including One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric. As a start up b...
Eat More Animals - Chris Irvin the Ketologist of Perfect Keto 13.09.2021 1:41:24
In today’s show, we are putting Chris Irvin in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of healthy living and the KETO diet. Before you tune out, think about the last three meals that you have had (assuming you didn’t skip one) and ask yourself it what you ate was really the best for your body. There is no secret that the home services industry is a tough gig full of long hours, hard work, s...
Lance Sinclair — Hiring & Building a Top Service Team 06.09.2021 1:18:05
In today’s show, we are putting Lance Sinclair in your passenger seat talking about the subjects of recruiting and retainment. Every employee of a company is an ambassador to new potential hires. We all have the ability to recruit in our own circle of influence and in turn begin assembling the team that we really want around us. Just like a coach selects specific players to be on his team, so we c...
The Power of Negotiation - Special Guest: Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group 30.08.2021 1:10:51
In today’s show, we interview special guest Brandon Voss of the Black Swan Group. Brandon is an expert trainer, coach, and thought leader serving as president of the Black Swan Group. Starting his entrepreneurial spirit at a young age detailing yachts at 14, Brandon gained diversity of experience eventually adapting the FBI’s hostage negotiation techniques to the business world. Brandon has served...
Own Your Future: Home Service Profit 23.08.2021 1:12:57
In today’s show, we interview special guest Dave Pomales of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Pleasantville, NJ. Dave has been in the trades for over two decades across multiple states on the east coast. His is a story of growth and determination starting as an apprentice out of high school and rising through the ranks to now own and partner in multiple businesses in the home services indus...
George Kamel — Stop Wasting Profit, Master Money 16.08.2021 1:09:55
In today’s show, we interview special guest George Kamal of Ramsey Solutions on the topic of money management. George has served on the Ramsey team for 8 years and hosts popular podcasts The Fine Print and EntreLeadership. As a personality with the Ramsey team George also hosts live events across the nation. On this episode George breaks down the baby steps to financial freedom. The fastest way to...
Chris Crew — Boost Customer Service & Sales Mindset 09.08.2021 1:16:49
In today’s show, we interview special guest Chris Crew on the topic of connecting with people. Chris serves as the president of The Blue Collar Success Group and focuses his time on training companies to accelerate their path to success. Before joining BCSG, Chris spent years in the trades as an electrician eventually leading to owning an electrical company and helping to build it to 62 electricia...
Tim Kennedy — Stop Quitting, Win Sales & Mindset 02.08.2021 55:14
In today’s show, we interview special guest Tim Kennedy on finding the quitter. Tim needs little introduction. He is a Master Sergeant with the US Army Green Berets and a Special Forces sniper with multiple combat deployments throughout the middle east. He is a former professional mixed martial arts fighter and a two-time title challenger. He has been featured on numerous TV shows including HISTOR...
Mark Dawson — The Future of Home Service Trades 26.07.2021 1:09:16
In today’s show, we interview special guest Mark Dawson on the future of the trades. As a longtime entrepreneur, Mark has owned and operated multiple businesses across the years. Currently, Mark serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Mister Sparky Electric, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. This episode we talk big picture about the direction the industry is g...
Matt Brewer — Master Technician Sales & Training 19.07.2021 51:07
In today’s show, we interview special guest Matt Brewer about Success Academy. Matt serves as the program manager for Success Academy, the training arm of Clockwork Home Services. In this role he oversees development and implementation of hundreds of training courses to over 350 franchise locations of One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric. Su...
Power of Process: Master HVAC Sales 12.07.2021 1:16:56
In today’s show, we interview special guest Jason Walker on the power of a process. Jason started in the HVAC industry in 2010, starting as a warehouse shop cleaner. A powerful work ethic and person drive propelled him quickly through the ranks to duct cleaner, install helper, parts manager, and eventually comfort advisor. In his first year as a CA he produced over $2.2 million in sales even thoug...
Weldon Long — Get Paid for What You Know: Sales 05.07.2021 1:11:14
In today’s show, we interview special guest Weldon Long on the topic of getting paid for what you know. Weldon Long spent 25 years living on the streets. He’s been to prison three times and was a self-proclaimed loser; but that’s not where the story ends. Gaining his BS and MBA degrees while in prison, he turned his life around to become a business owner, trainer, author, and sought-after speaker....
Tyler Zimmerman & Eric Anderson — Smart Money for Trades 30.06.2021 1:33:13
In today’s show, we interview special guests Tyler Zimmerman and Eric Anderson. Tyler Zimmerman is an HVAC service technician with One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Lancaster, PA. Eric Anderson is a friend of the show and serves as the Manager of Network and Telecom Solutions with Armstrong World Industries. Both guests started their investing journey into crypto currencies a few years ago...
Serve to Sell: Close More Deals 28.06.2021 1:21:02
In today’s show, we interview special guest Gene Slade on the topic of helping other people get what they want. Gene has been in the industry for year both on the tech side and ownership. While still in business, his primary focus now is helping technicians, plumbers, and electricians realize the true potential of their jobs, income, and personal development. Owner of Lead Ninja, Gene has helped t...
Tom Hopkins — Eliminate Fear Words in Sales 21.06.2021 1:08:47
In today’s show, we interview special guest Tom Hopkins about fear words. World-renowned as THE Builder of Sales Champions, Tom Hopkins’ practical, yet powerful selling strategies have made the careers of literally millions of sales professionals. Tom has been teaching via live and online events, recorded audios and videos, and through his books for over 40 years. His classic book, “How to Master...
Black Belt in Self Discipline - Special Guest: Damione Puopolo with Graci 717 14.06.2021 1:16:59
In today’s show, we interview special guest Damione Puopolo on the subject of self-discipline. Damione is a 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jujitsu and owner of Gracie 717 gym located in Lancaster, PA. Growing up in Florida, Damione always had an interested in martial arts but it was jujitsu that really attracted his attention in college. Dedicating time to the interest every day quickly propel...
Brent Buckley — Leadership & Growth in Home Service 07.06.2021 1:17:00
In today’s show, we interview special guest Brent Buckley on the topic of finding the next rung at the top of the ladder. Brent is an HVAC service technician of 19 years working in Las Vegas, NV. Coming into the trades via his father Brent’s career was changed by a seminar that taught him a different perspective. Forever different, Brent forged his way into the industry with a fresh look and begin...
Plumbing: Organization for Profit 31.05.2021 1:09:51
In today’s show, we interview special guest Steven Murphy on the topic of organization that works for you. Steven is a service plumber with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lancaster, PA. Serving in the field for over 14 years, Steven knows his way around the trades and the importance of keeping things organized. Steven shares his experience, strategy, and real-world outcome through keeping both his...
Master Tough Conversations: Leadership 24.05.2021 1:39:26
In today’s show, we interview special guest Ted Schnettler on the topic of tough conversations. Ted is a return guest to the show and serves as the service manager for One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Lancaster, PA. we decades of experience in the field Ted has found his fair share of tough conversations both with employees and coworkers. Tough conversations are a part of life and getting...
Electrical Safety Inspection Training 17.05.2021 1:18:46
In today’s show, we interview special guest Dustan Rohrer on the subject of electrical safety inspections. People often think about their HVAC equipment needing checked each year, but not too many people express concern over the electrical system. Still more people “live with” dead outlets, ghost switches, and lights that don’t work. An electrical safety inspection can not only address all of thos...
Passionate Customer Service: Boost Revenue 10.05.2021 1:11:40
In today’s show, we interview special guest Mike Sheftz on the topic of passionate customer service. Mike serves as an HVAC personal trainer with One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning in Daytona, Florida. In the trades for over a decade, Mike has worked as a technician, manager, and trainer to further the growth of HVAC companies across the country. In his current role, he teaches not only technic...
The Excellent Plumbing Inspection - Part 2 - Special Guest: Ed Gehman 03.05.2021 57:36
In today’s show, we interview special guest Ed Gehman. A veteran of the field and an excellent plumber, Ed wasn’t always turning wrenches on pipes. Previously he worked in a tire shop and refinishing furniture. Regardless, Ed strived for excellence and continues to do so in his plumbing career. Demonstrating his meticulous nature, Ed reveals his approach to performing an excellent plumbing inspect...
The Excellent Plumbing Inspection - Part 1 03.05.2021 33:20
In today’s show, we discuss the topic of plumbing inspections. Plumbing inspections are an easily overlooked job for plumbers and often neglected. When is the last time that someone did an in-depth look at all the pipes, fixtures, and valves in your home? Water is literally one leak away from ruining something in your home and many times we choose to live in ignorance. Brian and Nate breakdown the...
Killer Culture or Culture That Kills - Part 2 - Special Guest: Todd Helm 26.04.2021 1:02:35
In today’s show, we interview special guest Todd Helm. Todd serves as a field supervisor and service plumber for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Lancaster, PA. Entering the trades as a young man, Todd got exposed to a variety of plumbing and mechanical industries. However, it wasn’t just different industries that Todd was exposed to throughout his career. From job to job Todd bore witness to differe...
Killer Culture or Culture That Kills - Part 1 26.04.2021 44:21
In today’s show, we discuss the topic of culture. What is culture? What makes a culture good or bad? How do you create an environment that causes people to flourish and then how do you protect it from corruption? Hosts Brian and Nate examine the idea of culture and share some stories and tips on what it looks like to shape the culture into something great.
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