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Ready for a real-world success story that proves the trades are wide open for ambitious go-getters? On this episode of Catalyst, hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz welcome Darren Dixon, an HVAC industry legend, and his son, Tyler Dixon, who swapped college plans for a fast-track sales career in home services.
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From Gym Floors to HVAC Superstar: Tyler Dixon’s Leap Into Trades Sales
With Jennifer Bagley,
Tyler Dixon
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Is your contracting business ready for the next wave of technology? In this forward-thinking episode, Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz sit down with Paul Redman, CEO of Contractor Commerce, to talk about what it really takes to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
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Future-Proofing Contracting: Paul Redman on Tech, AI, and the New Customer Experience
With Jennifer Bagley,
Paul Redman
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Motivation means nothing if you can’t execute. In this episode, Sam Wakefield, creator of Close It Now and catalyst of transformative sales events like “Relentless: The Ultimate Sales Transformation”
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Relentless Growth: Sam Wakefield’s Sales Transformation & Follow-Up Tactics for the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Sam Wakefield
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What does it take to build a thriving, people-first business in the home services industry—and keep it growing for nearly 40 years?
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40 Years in the Trades: Raul Rodriguez on Building People-Centered, Resilient Service Companies
With Jennifer Bagley,
Raul Rodriguez
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What does it take to scale a family-owned trades business from $12M to $20M in just three years? In this episode, Dana Staszkiewicz, co-founder of Opus and Gold, joins host Jennifer Bagley to share what really happens behind the scenes of explosive growth in the home services industry
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From Retail to Trades: Dana Staszkiewicz on Business Growth, Process, and Women in Leadership
With Jennifer Bagley,
Dana Staszkiewicz
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In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, Jennifer Bagley sits down with Danielle Putnam, President of The New Flat Rate, to talk strategy, pricing, and how contractors can stop giving away their profits.
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The Power of Choice: Why Menu Pricing Changes Everything with Danielle Putnam
With Jennifer Bagley,
Danielle Putnam
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How to Unlock Real Growth: Transformation, Follow-Up, and Future-Proofing in the Trades
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June 4, 2025
How to Lead, Serve, and Grow in the Trades with Raul Rodriguez
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Published
May 28, 2025
How to Build a Profitable, Scalable Trades Business: Lessons from Dana Staszkiewicz
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Published
May 21, 2025
How to Protect Profit and Lead with Purpose in Home Services
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Published
May 7, 2025
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