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Social media doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or a waste of time. In this episode, Jen McKee, founder of Kee Hart Marketing, shares what actually works for contractors trying to grow online.
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Stand Out Online: Jen McKee’s Social Media Tips for Contractors
With Jennifer Bagley,
Jen McKee
,
Kee Hart Marketing
In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, co-host Chuck Staszkiewicz sits down with Karen Sager, President of Micro Mesh Gutter Guards, to talk about product innovation, contractor profitability, and strategies for standing out in a crowded market.
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16
Fast-to-Cash Products and Smarter Sales with Karen Sager
With Jennifer Bagley,
Karen Sager
,
Micro Mesh Gutter Guards
Join us for an inspiring episode of The Catalyst for the Trades, featuring Denise Swafford, Chief Commercial Officer at P1 Service Group. Denise shares her incredible career journey, starting from humble beginnings in the call center to reaching the C-suite.
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15
From the Call Center to the C-Suite: Denise Swafford's Journey of Scaling Success in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Denise Swafford
,
P1 Service Group
Join us on this episode of The Catalyst for the Trades as we sit down with Ray Reyes, a former Navy veteran turned successful plumbing entrepreneur. Ray shares his inspiring journey of building New Jersey Pipe Doctor from the ground up, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way.
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14
How a Navy Veteran Created One of New Jersey's Trusted Plumbing Brands
With Jennifer Bagley,
Ray Reyes
,
New Jersey Pipe Doctor
In this episode of "Catalyst for the Trades," hosts Jennifer Bagley and Chuck Staszkiewicz dive deep into the strategic planning necessary for building a home service business with a future sale or exit in mind. The hosts engage in a rich discussion about vital business practices inspired by recent conversations with successful entrepreneurs from the trades industry.
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13
Building Your Business with an Exit in Mind: Strategic Insights for Home Service Entrepreneurs
With Jennifer Bagley,
,
Join host Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group, and her guests, Darren Dixon, CEO and founder of fyxify, and George Donaldson, CEO of Fix-It Group, as they discuss the transformative landscape of the home services industry in this engaging episode. The conversation delves into the significant shifts driven by AI technologies, consumer behavior changes, and evolving business models.
episode
12
Navigating Industry Transformation: AI, Consumer Trends, and Strategic Business Models
With Jennifer Bagley,
Darren Dixon
,
fyxify
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How to Turn Social Media Into a Growth Engine for Your Home Service Business
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April 16, 2025
How Karen Sager Is Using Innovation to Disrupt the Gutter Guard Industry
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April 9, 2025
What Denise Swafford Can Teach You About Growth, Tech, and Exit Strategy in Home Services
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Published
March 19, 2025
From Startup to Successful Exit in 4 Years: How Ray Reyes Did It
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March 12, 2025
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