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What does it really take to scale a successful HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business today? In this episode, industry expert Mike Disney shares the hard truths and powerful tactics he’s learned over a decades-long career, covering everything from finding the right mentors and avoiding toxic “advice” online to winning at recruiting, building trust with homeowners, and staying ahead in the age of AI.
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Mike Disney on Building Trust, Recruiting Top Talent & Winning in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Mike Disney
Founder
,
Winding River Recruiting
Missed calls are costing contractors serious money, but AI is changing the game. In this episode, Brad Scruggs, President & CMO of ZyraTalk, sits down with Jennifer Bagley to unpack how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping customer communication for home service businesses.
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How AI Is Transforming Call Handling: Brad Scruggs on the Future of Home Service Communication
With Jennifer Bagley,
Brad Scruggs
President & Chief Marketing Officer
,
ZyraTalk
What does it really take to build a trades business that runs without you—and gives your family the freedom you dreamed of? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley sits down with Mike Abramowitz: systems engineer, author, and founder of the “Time Rich 6” framework.
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Building Predictable Freedom: Mike Abramowitz on Systems, Scaling & Founders’ Mindset in the Trades
With Jennifer Bagley,
Mike Abramowitz
Co-Founder
,
Better Than Rich
In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley welcomes Utku “Dave” Kaynar, CEO of OnePath, to take you deep inside the future of automation, lead management, and true profitability for the trades.
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Unlocking Efficiency: AI Lead Management & Automation
With Jennifer Bagley,
Utku “Dave” Kaynar
CEO
,
OnePath
Ready to level up your decision-making and accelerate growth? In this episode of Catalyst for the Trades, host Jennifer Bagley sits down with Teasha Cable—tech visionary, AI expert, and founder of CModel—to uncover how AI-powered decision intelligence transforms the way businesses operate
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Smart Decisions, Big Impact: Teasha Cable’s AI Strategies for Better Business
With Jennifer Bagley,
Teasha Cable
CEO & Co-Founder
,
CModel
Ready to future-proof your contracting business? AI is transforming everything from lead conversion to customer service and financial management in the trades. In this episode, Lynn Wise, founder of Contractor in Charge and One Path AI, joins host Jennifer Bagley to break down how artificial intelligence is accelerating change for home service companies.
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AI-Driven Success for Contractors: Lynn Wise’s Blueprint for the Future
With Jennifer Bagley,
Lynn Wise
Contractor in Charge and One Path AI
,
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How Tech-Savvy Contractors Will Win: E-Commerce, AI, and the Lean Business Revolution
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June 11, 2025
How to Unlock Real Growth: Transformation, Follow-Up, and Future-Proofing in the Trades
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Published
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
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